This guide explains how fees are calculated and how to track your payment status.
Fee Types Explained
Competition fees typically include three types:
| Fee Type | Charged Per | When |
|---|---|---|
| Studio Registration | Studio | Once per event |
| Dancer Registration | Dancer | Once per dancer per event |
| Entry Fee | Entry | Each routine you submit |
Entry Fee Calculation
Standard Entries (Solo, Duo, Trio, Group):
Entry Fee = Per-Dancer Fee × Number of Dancers
Example:
- Per-Dancer Fee: R50
- 4-dancer group entry
- Total: R50 × 4 = R200
Battle Entries: a battle entry is always 1 dancer, so it costs the per-dancer fee once.
Custom fees set by the organiser are charged on top, each by its own rule:
- Per studio: once on the studio's bill
- Per registered dancer: once for each dancer whose registration fee your studio is charged
- Per entry: once for each submitted entry
(Updated 14 Oct 2026: base fees are no longer used, and custom fees are now on every bill.)
Fee Breakdown Display
The Fees page shows comprehensive information:
Summary figures (the page is titled "Your bill from the organiser"):
| Figure | Shows |
|---|---|
| Total bill | Everything the organiser charges your studio for this event |
| Paid to organiser | What the organiser has recorded as paid by you |
| Still owed to organiser | What remains on the bill |
| Status badge | The payment status as recorded by the organiser |
Every figure on this page is about money between your studio and the organiser. What your dancers' families owe you, and what they have given you, lives on the separate Dancer accounts page and never appears here.
Detailed Breakdown:
- Studio Registration Fee (if applicable)
- Total Dancer Registration Fees
- Total Entry Fees (with entry count)
- Custom Fees (event-specific charges)
- Grand Total
Fees by Dancer:
See which fees apply to each dancer:
- Dancer name and entry count
- List of entries they're in
- Fee amount per entry
- Total for that dancer
Payment Statuses
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| UNPAID | No payment received yet |
| PARTIALLY_PAID | Some amount paid, balance remaining |
| PAID | Full amount paid |
| WAIVED | Fee forgiven by organizer |
| REFUNDED | Refund issued (partial or full) |
Making Payments
Payments are not processed through Kompdesk. The event organiser provides payment instructions (bank details, payment methods, due dates) which are displayed on your Fees page.
To pay:
- Go to Fees in your event portal
- Review the Payment Instructions section for the organiser's preferred payment method
- Make payment directly to the organiser (e.g., bank transfer, cash)
- The organiser will record your payment and update your balance
Payment Deadlines:
- Most events have a payment deadline set by the organiser
- Check the payment instructions on your Fees page for due dates
Fee Changes
Your fees may change when:
- Adding or removing entries
- Registering additional dancers
- Organiser fee adjustments
Note: Always review your fee summary after making changes to entries.
Questions About Fees?
If you have concerns about fees:
- Review the event's fee schedule on your Fees page
- Count your entries and verify calculations
- Check for any custom fees or surcharges
- Use the Contact Organiser option in your portal to ask questions