By using the 'Match' feature under events, it's easier to distinguish your matches from other events, and we've added extra functionality to help you organise your matches. You can also add results - both during the match and after it has finished.
How do I set up a match?
Matches can be set up both in season planner and as single events .
You can create them from both the app and the web version.
How to set up a match
How to set up a match
App:
Create a new event
At the top of the screen, you’ll see that "Match" is highlighted in black.
Select "Type" to set whether it's a home match, home match, tournament or training match
You can change the display name of the group
Tap "No kit colour" to set a colour for the team
Under "Opponent", enter the name and colour of the opposing team
The rest of the features are explained in here
Tap "Create"
Web version:
Create a new event
Scroll to the top of the page and find the "Type" field. Here you can switch from Event to one of the four match types
Fill in the names of home and away teams
The rest of the features are explained in here
Click "Create"
Features in matches
You'll find these features when you create an event as a match:
Match type: Choose between home match, away match, Cup/tournament or training match
Name the other team: So your players know who they'll be facing
Team colours: You can choose colours for both the home team and the opponent
Results: Add and update the result, both during and after the match
Register goals
Only admins can register results/goals.
You can decide whether or not the results should be available to members. If they are not visible to members, only admins will be able to see them.
⚠️ NOTE: As of now, it's only possible to register goals from the app.
How to record goals from the match?
How to record goals from the match?
Open the event
Select "Update result" at the top next to where the match type is indicated
Select + the character next to the team name to register a goal
Choose whether the results should be available to the members of the group
Tick the box if the match went to full time
If you confirm "Is the game over?" you'll be able to share the results
Player performance
This feature allows you to vote for the best player of the match. This is a great way to motivate players and is intended for engagement. The feature is completely optional, and only admins can add it to an event.Players and parents won't see any of this until it's activated by an admin.
How do I activate player performance for a match?
⚠️ NOTES: This feature is only available to create from the app.
How to record player performances
How to record player performances
Open the event
If it's passed, switch from "Upcoming" to "Previous" at the top of the menu overview.
In the centre of the screen you'll find the button for "Player achievements"
At the bottom of the next screen, you can select "Create poll"
You can choose between the players who took part
At the top, write which award you want to vote for
You can add a description, whether it's possible to vote on multiple elections, whether the votes should be visible to all members or only admins
Select "Publish" (if the button is inactive, go back to the previous step and check that you've selected multiple players)
Frequently asked questions
Why can't I set a color for the teams?
Why can't I set a color for the teams?
For the time being, it is only possible to set team colours via the app and not the web version, even if you have created the match using the web version.
You can open the event in the app and edit it there to set the colours.
How can I share results from the match?
How can I share results from the match?
If you open the event and select the "Is the game over?" option. You'll see a new button just below that allows you to share the results. When you then select "Share result", you'll be able to share this via various social media.
Why can't I see the names of all the players in the group?
Why can't I see the names of all the players in the group?
You'll only be able to select those who attended the event when you create a vote for the best player of the match.
Why is the button to publish player achievements inactive?
Why is the button to publish player achievements inactive?
This is probably because more than one member hasn't been selected in the previous step. Go back to the previous step and choose "Select all"
I can't create a match event in my group, why?
I can't create a match event in my group, why?
This is likely because the group activity in the group is either not set or does not support match events. Match events are available for groups where the group activity is set to the following:
American football
Bandy
Basketball
Cricket (not yet possible to set results)
Football
Hockey
Handball
Floorball
Lacrosse
Netball
Rugby
Softball
Volleyball