Main Court: Play Pickleball

September 18, 2024

What’s New on Main Court: 1. New Tournament Layout: Players can now easily find and join tournaments and divisions with our improved interface. 2. Partner Swapping: Organizers can now remove a player from a team, allowing new partners to be added seamlessly. 3. Bug Fixes: We’ve addressed a few minor bugs to keep the platform running smoothly. Thanks for all your support! Cheers, The Main Court Team

September 9, 2024

Here is an exciting What’s New on Main Court, making your life easier to find matches, organize events/leagues/tournaments/play and grow your pickleball network! New Tournament Option: In addition to Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed divisions, you can now create an Open division, allowing players of all genders to register without restrictions on team composition. Tournament Export: Main Court will also export a spreadsheet when you hit "Export" within any match or event and receive the information via email, giving you access to confirmed players, partners, divisions, payments, etc. within seconds. Email Players: Organizers can now email individual confirmed players (new) or all players simultaneously (previously available). Invite Limits: For those looking to play in tournaments, organizers can only invite you every seven days to a division. If you decline the invitation, organizers can no longer reinvite you to that division. Show All Divisions to All Players: We have changed the logic so you will see all tournaments' divisions, instead of the divisions based on your Main Court player rating. Tournament Filters: New filters have been added to the tournament list, allowing you to filter by tournament types such as Men’s, Women’s, Mixed, or Open divisions. Issues Fixed: 1) Unable to create a Group: This bug has been fixed, and you can now create groups without any issues. 2) Time Zone Changes: Your match times will stay consistent when traveling across time zones, ensuring accurate start times. 3) Amex Card issue: Stripe, our payment provider, now takes Amex payments. We hope to see you on the courts! Cheers Main Court Team

August 15, 2024

Here is an exciting What's New on Main Court, which also includes phase 1 of our roadmap for Leagues. There are lots of really smart features to help organizers and players speed up finding matches or events on Main Court. Leagues: Create and Manage Leagues: Easily create a league, set the number of weeks, and take upfront payments directly through Main Court. Once your league is created, Main Court will automatically generate matches for each week. Player Invitations: Once your league spots are filled, Main Court will automatically invite players to the league match each week for the duration of the league, putting league organization on autopilot. Substitutes: If a player cannot make it, delve into the network to invite a substitute or select one from the waitlist. You also have the opportunity to take payment when a substitute is invited. Big Change to Skill Level Setting: Main Court organizers of matches and events can now select a skill level to the nearest tenth. For instance, a tournament organizer can now create a skill level for a 3.0 division, so only players with a 3.0 to 3.4 skill level can register. Previously, this was set to 3.0 - 3.5, which allowed 3.5 players to compete at the 3.0 level. Expanded Tournament Options: Open Tournaments and Divisions: Players can now view and access all tournaments and divisions at a glance. Players can see divisions higher than their current skill level, allowing them to play in more competitive brackets. Bulk Selection and Reinvite Feature: Match organizers or event organizers can now easily invite and reinvite all players in one go without the need to scroll down and select each page. This new feature saves organizers a ton of time, making event management more efficient. Email Limitations for Tournament Organizers: To avoid spamming players, organizers can only invite and reinvite participants every seven days. Search Box: We have added a handy search box within the "View Invited Players" section on the match or event page. Organizers can now simply type the player's name instead of scrolling and finding them manually, streamlining the invitation process. Expandable Notes: We have added an expand icon to notes, allowing you to expand notes when needed so you can easily see the confirmed players at all times. Court Feedback: Users can now give feedback to players on all courts and are not restricted from doing so if they are playing in matches with more than three courts. Waitlist Visibility: You can now see if you are on the waitlist from the match list screen, making it easier to get involved in matches that interest you. Website Updates and Event Highlighting: Our Main Court website has been updated to show all events and courts listed on Main Court, helping to promote organizer events.

August 15, 2024

Here is an exciting What's New on Main Court, which also includes phase 1 of our roadmap for Leagues. There are lots of really smart features to help organizers and players speed up finding matches or events on Main Court. Leagues: Create and Manage Leagues: Easily create a league, set the number of weeks, and take upfront payments directly through Main Court. Once your league is created, Main Court will automatically generate matches for each week. Player Invitations: Once your league spots are filled, Main Court will automatically invite players to the league match each week for the duration of the league, putting league organization on autopilot. Substitutes: If a player cannot make it, delve into the network to invite a substitute or select one from the waitlist. You also have the opportunity to take payment when a substitute is invited. Big Change to Skill Level Setting: Main Court organizers of matches and events can now select a skill level to the nearest tenth. For instance, a tournament organizer can now create a skill level for a 3.0 division, so only players with a 3.0 to 3.4 skill level can register. Previously, this was set to 3.0 - 3.5, which allowed 3.5 players to compete at the 3.0 level. Expanded Tournament Options: Open Tournaments and Divisions: Players can now view and access all tournaments and divisions at a glance. Players can see divisions higher than their current skill level, allowing them to play in more competitive brackets. Bulk Selection and Reinvite Feature: Match organizers or event organizers can now easily invite and reinvite all players in one go without the need to scroll down and select each page. This new feature saves organizers a ton of time, making event management more efficient. Email Limitations for Tournament Organizers: To avoid spamming players, organizers can only invite and reinvite participants every seven days. Search Box: We have added a handy search box within the "View Invited Players" section on the match or event page. Organizers can now simply type the player's name instead of scrolling and finding them manually, streamlining the invitation process. Expandable Notes: We have added an expand icon to notes, allowing you to expand notes when needed so you can easily see the confirmed players at all times. Court Feedback: Users can now give feedback to players on all courts and are not restricted from doing so if they are playing in matches with more than three courts. Waitlist Visibility: You can now see if you are on the waitlist from the match list screen, making it easier to get involved in matches that interest you. Website Updates and Event Highlighting: Our Main Court website has been updated to show all events and courts listed on Main Court, helping to promote organizer events.

July 20, 2024

- Redesigned "Let's Dink" We've redesigned the "Let's Dink" feature to provide clear explanations for each option when creating a match or event. We hope this helps you understand and utilize the full potential of Main Court. - Organizers, we've got great news! You can now email players directly to keep them updated on matches and events. Please note that these emails are sent from a no-reply Main Court email address, and we encourage all replies to go through Main Court, which we have added to the footer of the email so users are aware. You can also attach links and emails to these messages, making it easier to share important information. - Export Player Lists You can now export a confirmed player list to your registered email. This feature is incredibly useful for organizing large matches and events. The exported list will display player names, skill levels, and payment statuses. For tournaments, it will also include players' partners. - Take Payments You can now add a cost for a player when the club is a private club. This was not a previous feature on Main Court. This is helpful for players who rent courts at private clubs but charge players to attend leagues and ladders that they run. Payments are taken through the app and are issued 15 minutes before the start time of the event. - Updates to Waitlist When you accept someone from the waitlist, they will remain on the list for easy reference. This way, you can easily track who has been accepted and who needs to confirm their place in the match or event. - Share Matches and Events You can now share your match or event directly to social media and your phone's distribution lists. This is a great way to find and encourage new users to join Main Court and your events. - Minor Bug Fixes and Design Updates We've made some minor bug fixes and design improvements, such as displaying the date and type of event in the Main Court listings. This will help you easily navigate through event posters and go straight to the ones you're interested in.

July 5, 2024

What’s New - Multiple features for Tournament Organizers. 1. Organizer Flexibility with Players: Move Players Between Divisions: Organizers can now seamlessly transfer players from one division to another, ensuring optimal placement and balance across events. 2. Enhanced Partner Selection: Partner Selection: Organizers can match up partners from the pool of confirmed players. When players have registered as a solo entry, organizers can easily match them with other confirmed players who do not have a partner, facilitating better pairings and enhancing gameplay dynamics. 3. Player Management: Remove Confirmed Players: Organizers have the ability to remove confirmed players from the tournament, automatically sending a refund when a player is removed. This allows for better control and management of the player list while ensuring fairness and transparency. Export Confirmed Players: Organizers can now export a list of confirmed players across all of Main Court, including events and matches. Organizers are emailed a comprehensive list of all confirmed players, making it easier to manage and analyze player data offline. 4. Improved Transparency: Show Lineups to Players: Players can now see the lineups for the division they have registered for, fostering better preparation and communication before the tournament begins. 5. Notification Management: Opt-Out of Event Notifications: If you select that you do not want to receive notifications for a particular event, you will no longer see updates for that event within the notifications section. This allows for a more personalized and streamlined notification experience. 6. Editable Titles: Users can now edit titles within the app, allowing for better customization and organization. Multiple edit options options now also available. 7. Clickable Links: Links in notes and comments are now clickable, enhancing navigation and accessibility. 8. Removal of Redundant Zeroes: The app and emails have been updated to remove unnecessary zeroes, streamlining the presentation of information. Fixes: Issues with the calendar functionality have been resolved, ensuring accurate and reliable scheduling. Various other bugs have been fixed, and performance has been optimized to enhance the overall user experience.

June 19, 2024

Minor fixes.

June 12, 2024

Introducing Exciting New Features on Main Court! We are thrilled to announce a series of powerful updates that will revolutionize your experience. These enhancements will streamline organizing and participating in pickleball events, making it more enjoyable and hassle-free. The Events Module: A Game-Changer for Pickleball Enthusiasts! At Main Court, we are excited to unveil our new events module! These new tools and features go beyond our current matches in Main Court; they create a new section dedicated to offering comprehensive event management. Whether you’re looking for tournaments, leagues, social events, camps, matches, open play, or lessons, Main Court is now your centralized hub for pickleball. Key Features: • Tournaments: Effortlessly organize and fill your tournament brackets. Benefit from an opted-in network, push notifications, social media integration, open tournament visibility, payment management, and waitlists. • League Creation & Management: Easily set up leagues, manage payments, automate match scheduling, and handle substitutions seamlessly. • Lessons: Connect with coaches, find and book sessions, and receive notifications about new lessons. • Social Events: Host and attend social gatherings, receive notifications for new events, and network with other players. • Camps: Find and register for camps, manage schedules, and invite coaches and players to participate. • Open Play: Join casual play sessions, check event details, and notify friends when you’re attending. Enhanced Notifications: Customize your preferences to receive push notifications for matches and events that match your skill level and interests. Opt-in for invites and notifications to stay updated on the latest happenings in Main Court. Improved Player Management: New waitlist functionality and auto-reinvite options ensure smooth player management for all events and matches. Chatting with Friends: Reintroducing multiple chat functionality in the new "My Friends" section. Stay connected without unwanted messages. Thank you for all your feedback and support. Together, we can grow and improve the pickleball community. Keep playing, keep suggesting, and thank you for being a part of Main Court!

May 30, 2024

This update includes minor bug fixes including a chat update to resolve connection issues within Chat.

May 20, 2024

This update includes an update to the chat system to resolve recent issues, plus some minor bug fixes.