Getting Started with PlayerPing

Welcome to PlayerPing! This guide will help you get started with managing your sports events and players.

What is PlayerPing?

PlayerPing is a comprehensive sports event management platform that helps you:

Manage your player roster
Create and schedule events
Send invitations via SMS, Email, or WhatsApp
Track RSVPs and responses
Rate players after events
Organize players into clubs

Creating Your Account

Step 1: Register

Navigate to the PlayerPing registration page
Enter your email address
Choose a secure password
Click "Register" to create your account

Step 2: Log In

Go to the login page
Enter your email and password
Click "Log In"

You'll be redirected to your dashboard after successful login.

Dashboard Overview

After logging in, you'll see the main dashboard with quick access to:

Manage Players - Add, edit, and organize your player roster
Upcoming Events - View and manage your scheduled events

The dashboard provides a central hub for all your event management activities.

The top navigation bar includes:

Home - Return to the dashboard
Players - Access player management
Events - View and create events
Settings - Configure your account and preferences
Support - Get help and contact support

On mobile devices, you'll see a bottom navigation bar with quick access to:

Home
Players
Events
Settings

Your First Steps

1. Add Players

Before creating events, you'll want to add players to your roster:

Click on "Manage Players" from the dashboard or navigate to Players in the menu
Fill in the player form:
Full Name (required)
Email (optional but recommended)
Phone Number (required)
Gender (Male/Female)
Sport (required)
Club (optional)
Click "Add Player"

See the Player Management guide for detailed instructions on adding players individually or in bulk.

2. Create Your First Event

Once you have players added:

Navigate to Events from the menu
Click "Create Event"
Fill in the event details:
Date and time
Location
Sport type
Required number of men and women
Optional: Select a home club
Optional: Enable time proposals
Click "Create Event"

See the Event Management guide for complete details on creating and managing events.

3. Invite Players

After creating an event:

Open the event details page
Select players you want to invite
Click "Ping Selected Players" to send invitations

See the Invitations & RSVPs guide for more information.

Understanding the Interface

Status Indicators

Throughout the application, you'll see various status indicators:

OPEN - Event is open for RSVPs
CONFIRMED - Event is confirmed
YES - Player confirmed attendance (green badge)
NO - Player declined (red badge)
PENDING - Player hasn't responded yet (yellow badge)

Player Ratings

Players may display star ratings (⭐) showing their average rating from past events. This helps you identify reliable players when organizing events.

Account Settings

Accessing Settings

Click on Settings in the navigation menu to access:

Credits - View your credit balance and purchase more
Notification Preferences - Configure SMS, Email, and WhatsApp settings

See the Settings guide for detailed information.

Credits System

PlayerPing uses a credit system for notifications:

Email notifications - Free
SMS notifications - 1 credit per player
WhatsApp notifications - 1 credit per player (coming soon)

New accounts start with 50 credits. You can purchase more credits in the Settings page.

See the Credits & Notifications guide for complete details.

Next Steps

Now that you're familiar with the basics:

Add Players - Build your player roster
Create Events - Schedule your first event
Send Invitations - Invite players to events
Manage Clubs - Organize players into clubs (optional)

Need Help?

Check the FAQ for common questions
Review specific feature guides linked above
Contact support through the application

*Ready to get started? Head to the Player Management guide to add your first players!*