Getting Started: Team Owner Guide

This guide will walk you through creating your team, posting needs, and finding players on Rugby Network.

Step 1: Create Your Account

  1. Visit the Rugby Network homepage
  2. Click Login or Get Started
  3. You'll be redirected to our secure login page
  4. Choose to sign up with email or use an existing account
  5. Complete the registration process

When you create a team, your account automatically becomes a team owner account.

Step 2: Create Your Team

After logging in:

  1. Click on My Teams in the navigation menu
  2. Click Create Team
  3. Fill in your team details:
    • Team Name: Your team's official name
    • Location: Where your team is based
  4. Click Create

You are now the primary owner of this team.

Step 3: Add Team Events

Events are matches, training sessions, or tournaments where you need players:

  1. Go to your team dashboard (My Teams > click on your team)
  2. Click Events or Create Event
  3. Fill in the event details:
    • Event Name: e.g., "League Match vs. Lions"
    • Description: Additional details about the event
    • Location: Where the event takes place
    • Start Time: When the event begins
    • End Time: When the event ends
  4. Click Create

Step 4: Post Team Needs

Needs tell players what positions you're looking to fill:

  1. From your team dashboard, go to Needs
  2. Click Post Need
  3. Fill in the details:
    • Position: Which position you need filled
    • Quantity: How many players you need for this position
    • Event: Link to a specific event (optional)
    • Start Time / End Time: When you need the player
    • Notes: Any additional requirements
  4. Click Create

Tips for posting needs:

  • Be specific about the position requirements
  • Link needs to events when applicable
  • Update the status when positions are filled
  • Remove or cancel needs that are no longer relevant

Step 5: Browse Available Players

Find players who match your needs:

  1. Go to Browse Players from your team dashboard
  2. Use filters to find suitable players:
    • Position: Filter by the position you need
    • Availability: Filter by players available during your event
  3. Review player profiles:
    • Check their positions and experience
    • View their availability
  4. When you find a suitable player, proceed to create a commitment

Step 6: Create Commitments

When you've found the right player:

  1. From the Browse Players page, click on a player
  2. Review their profile and availability
  3. Click Create Commitment
  4. Fill in the details:
    • Select the team need this commitment is for
    • Confirm the position and time
  5. Click Confirm

The player will now see this commitment in their dashboard, and it's locked in to prevent double-booking.

Managing Your Team

Team Dashboard

Your team dashboard shows:

  • Team information
  • Upcoming events
  • Open needs
  • Recent commitments

Multiple Team Owners

You can add additional owners to help manage the team:

  • Primary owners have full control
  • Secondary owners can manage events and needs

Need Status

Needs can have the following statuses:

  • Open: Still looking for players
  • Filled: All positions are filled
  • Cancelled: No longer needed

Update the status to keep players informed.

Tips for Success

  1. Plan ahead: Post needs early to give players time to respond
  2. Be detailed: Clear event descriptions attract better matches
  3. Communicate: Reach out to players if you have questions
  4. Update statuses: Keep needs and events current
  5. Honor commitments: Build a good reputation with reliable scheduling

Common Tasks

Edit Team Details

  1. Go to My Teams > select your team
  2. Click Edit Team
  3. Update information
  4. Click Save

Cancel an Event

  1. Go to your team's Events
  2. Find the event to cancel
  3. Click Edit or Delete
  4. Associated needs may need to be updated

Cancel a Commitment

If a commitment needs to be cancelled:

  1. Go to your team's Commitments
  2. Find the commitment
  3. Click Cancel
  4. The player will be notified and their schedule freed up

Mark a Need as Filled

  1. Go to your team's Needs
  2. Find the need that's been filled
  3. Click Edit
  4. Change status to Filled
  5. Click Save

Understanding Conflicts

The system prevents scheduling conflicts:

  • A player cannot have two overlapping commitments
  • If you try to create a commitment that conflicts, you'll see an error
  • Check the player's existing commitments before creating new ones

Next Steps

  • Explore Team Workflows for detailed task guides
  • Check the FAQ for common questions
  • Start posting needs and building your team!

Ready to find players? Head to your Team Dashboard to get started!