Add a Game or Event

Add a Game or Event

Select your team from the 'My Teams' option on the menu bar. 

Click on the 'Schedule' tab, then click on the 'Add Game' or 'Add Event' button. A game is where you have an opponent; an event is an internal affair e.g a training session or social event, where there isn't an opponent.

Then, fill out the fields below. 

ItemRequired?Contents
DateYesWhen your game or event is being held. Pick the first day if it's a multi-day event.
TimeNoStart time of your game or event. Select 'Time is TBD' if you don't know yet. 
OpponentNo(games only) Enter the opposing team name. 
DescriptionNo(events only) Enter a short description e.g. 'Pre-Season Training'
Home TeamNo(games only) Check if you are the home team, as you may need to pay referees or switch uniforms if there's a clash. Prepare!
NotesNoEnter any necessary or useful information for your team about this game or event e.g. if there will be heavy traffic; coaching notes; or specific items to bring. This is shared on the invitation. 
PlaceNoEnter the location. Select 'TBD' if not known yet, or 'Add a New Location' if it's somewhere not shown. (The drop-down list has the places you've played recently.)
Send invitations:YesChoose when to send game invitations. We recommend four days in advance, but it really depends on the nature of your team. If you choose three or more days in advance, anyone who doesn't respond will get a follow-up two days after the first invitation. 


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