ALPACUNA Shows – Running Europe’s Biggest Alpaca Fleece Shows

In back-to-back seasons, organizers chose Alpacuna to digitize entries, streamline judging, and publish results on time — at the scale of Europe’s largest fleece events.

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Context in One Paragraph

Two consecutive years, two record-size fleece shows. Multiple rings, tight timelines, hundreds of fleeces moving through check-in, judging, and certificates. Organizers asked for one thing above all: zero re-entry, reliable scoring, and results published on schedule. Alpacuna Shows delivered an end-to-end digital workflow that kept people coordinated and the timetable intact.

What We Actually Did

  • Digitized the entire pipeline: online entries → check-in → ring planning → judge capture → certificates → publishing.
  • Reduced coordinator load with role-based access for stewards/scribes, and judges — everyone saw exactly what they needed.
  • Kept the timetable on track with live conflict checks, instant totals, and automated class results.

Results

  • 300+ fleeces processed
  • Judging completed in ~1.5 days
  • 100% digital scoring, zero double entry
  • Same-day certificates, ready for award photos and publishing

Day-of Operations: How It Felt

  • Entries were checked and ringlists prepared within ALPACUNA Shows beforehand, so rings started on time.
  • Rings ran smooth and 100% digital
  • Ties were detected and resolved thanks to clear display in ALPACUNA Shows
  • Ringlists adjusted automatically when fleeces had to be moved to a different color class

Lessons Learned

  • Software beats Excel sheets — clear workflows in ALPACUNA Shows are a key success factor.
  • Role clarity beats heroics on show day; give stewards, scribes, and judges tailored views.
  • Certificates are the finish line — generate them right after the show.

Data & Compliance

ALPACUNA Shows is GDPR-ready with EU hosting. Full export, and role-based permissions so organizers maintain control over show data at all times.

Quick FAQ

Yes. Alpacuna is a cloud SaaS and requires a stable internet connection during the show. That’s how organizers, stewards, and judges stay perfectly in sync, with live validations, instant tie-breaks, and real-time results across all rings.
No. We run digital-only to avoid transcription errors and delays. Paper introduces re-entry, lost details, and inconsistent tie-handling. Digital judging keeps totals, tie-breaks, and class outcomes accurate the first time.
Yes. Configurable templates let you mirror your federation’s classes and criteria.

What This Means for Your Next Show

If you’re planning a large fleece show this season, Alpacuna Shows gives you the speed, reliability, and clarity organizers now expect — from entries to award certificates. See the workflow in action or talk to us about a pilot for your next event.

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