Getting Started with Main Court

Welcome to Main Court! Here's a quick guide to help you get started with adding friends, creating groups, sending invites, and managing notifications.

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Step 1: Let's get your profile 100% dialed in!

This means getting a profile picture on your account. This is the best way to show who you are to the network! You're going to end up playing matches and events with them, so show them who you are beforehand!

Here's how to do it: press your the slot for your profile picture on the top left, then the Settings button on the top right, then Edit Profile, then press your pickleball profile picture again. Here you'll be able to add a photo of yourself. This will help you get more match invites from friends or more sign ups if you're an organizer.

Step 2: Get your friends on the app!

This is going to help you play with more people in the app. I promise you, once you get all your friends on the app, the power of Main Court will be in full force!

To get your friends on the app, press the Friends button on the bottom navigation bar, then press Invite a Friend to Main Court. Simply send this link via SMS, WhatsApp, or email to invite them to download the app and join your matches! You can also press Copy, and then paste that link wherever you would like. Here's the button you're looking for:

Step 3: Add Friends to Your Network

Access the Search Section Open the app and tap the Search icon at the bottom of the screen. Find the Player Tap Network and type the player’s name in the search bar. Send a Friend Invitation Tap the Add as Friend icon next to their name, or Open their profile and tap Add as Friend directly. Wait for Acceptance The player will receive a push notification about your request. Once they accept, you’re instantly connected as friends!

Step 4: Set Up Groups (For Invites & Community)

Why Use Groups on Main Court

Groups make organizing matches, leagues, and social play easier. Instead of hunting for players one-by-one for every match, you can save time by inviting from a group that already fits the skill level, location, or vibe you’re running.

Whether it’s a weekly run of doubles matches or a seasonal league, groups are a fast way to plan and fill courts with the right people.

How to Create a Group

Access Groups

Press the Groups button on the Home Page then tap New+ in the top right.

Customize Your Group

Add a photo and group name.

Optionally, you can choose a home club.

Set a skill level so players understand the standard of play. If you select a skill level, the player list you see when inviting will default to only show players within that range. Players outside that range won’t appear automatically. You can update the skill filter at any time if you want to find players outside the selected range.

Group Visibility Types

Main Court has two group types that are not publicly listed on the network: Roster Groups and Private Groups. They work very differently, so choose based on what you’re trying to manage.

Roster Group:

This is a behind-the-scenes management tool for organizers.

Not visible anywhere on the app to players

Players do not receive notifications when they are added or removed

Organizer can add or remove players at any time

Players MUST already be friends with the organizer in order to be added

Members cannot request to join

Best for:

League rosters

Captains managing weekly lineups

Keeping a pool of players you invite regularly

Quietly removing flaky humans without drama

This group is entirely for the organizer’s convenience. Players don’t interact with it, and they likely don’t even know it exists.

Private Group:

This is a true invite-only group for players.

Not visible on the network, so players can’t search for it

Organizer invites players from the network to join

Players can see the group, its members, and participate

Membership is managed openly (not silently)

Best for:

Friend groups

Same players each week

Social circles that want a shared space

Organizers who want ongoing communication

This type is still private, but it functions like a normal group community, just restricted to invited members.

Add a Group Description

Please write a short description that explains what the group is and who it’s meant for. It helps players understand the vibe before joining (if they get an invite).

Summary:

Roster Group: an invisible, silent admin tool for managing who you invite. No requests, no notifications, no drama.

Private Group: invite-only social space visible to group members. There is no public discovery, but players can participate once invited.

How to Invite Players to Your Group. Within your group, scroll down to Invite Members and press the Invite Members button. Use the Search function to find players by name. Select the checkbox next to the player’s name and tap Invite. Players will receive a push notification and can find group invites under Notifications > Invites.

Step 5: Create a Match

Now you have your profile sorted out, friends and groups ready to go. Now it's time to get your match up and running. To create a match, first press the + button in the middle of the bottom navigation bar. Then press Matches. Fill out all the information, Add a Cost if necessary, then press Next. You know have the option to invite Friends in the app or not. If your friends are in the app, you should press Yes! If they're not, I'll show you the best way to do it in Step 7.

Step 6: Sending Invites

In the Invite area, you can search for individual players, select them, and then switch to searching for a group or network without losing your previous selections. You can also use the filter in the top-right corner to filter players by specific criteria such as skill level or location.

As you tick friends, network players or groups, your selections will hold and remain saved until you hit Next, allowing you to build your Invite List seamlessly across different categories of Friends, Groups, and the Network. This flexibility ensures you can easily compile the ideal list of participants for your match. Once finalized, click Next to send the invites.

The final screen shows all the players and groups you selected to send invites. You can use the Reach Out Order. Here's a 50-second video on how to use Reach Out Order: https://youtube.com/shorts/cC6Buct_UcE.

Players will receive invites via push notifications and email when you hit Send. Invited players can accept or decline your invites; organizers will be notified when spots are filled. Organizers and players can see confirmed participants anytime in the Scheduled Match section.

Now you have your match created, and you want to invite players outside of the app. Go to the Home Page, then press My Schedule (it's in the top middle). Then find the match you want to share outside the app, then press Share on the bottom right of that match., then press Copy Link. You can now paste that link into an email or text thread outside of the match.

Step 8: Notifications and Invites

Types of Notifications and Invites

Invites are used to invite players to matches, events, or tournaments. They are delivered in three ways:

Push Notification: Real-time alerts are sent to your device’s home screen or notification center, even when the app is closed. In-App Notification: Invites appear in the Notification (bell) section of Main Court. Email: Invites are also sent to the email address associated with the player’s Main Court account.

Players can view, accept, or decline invites directly from the notification, within the app, or through email.

How to Ensure Notifications Are Enabled

For iPhone: Open your iPhone’s Settings. Scroll down and select Main Court from the list of apps. Tap Notifications and ensure that Allow Notifications is toggled ON. Under Alert Style, select Persistent to keep notifications visible until you dismiss them. Toggle Sounds and Badges ON for additional visibility.

For Android: Open your phone’s Settings. Go to Apps or App Management (varies by device). Find and select Main Court from the list of apps. Tap Notifications and ensure they are set to ON. Choose Always Allow Notifications to ensure alerts appear even when the app is closed. Select Persistent Notifications under the notification settings (if available on your device) for enhanced visibility.

Recommendation

For the best experience, enable both Push Notifications and Invites in your settings. Persistent notifications are highly recommended to ensure you receive all important updates and invites.

If you have additional questions or need help, contact Main Court Support via the Support section in the app or email info@maincourt.com.

To customize notification settings in the app, press your Profile Picture on the top left, then the Settings button on the top right. Then Settings, then Notifications. From here you can customize your notifications further.

Step 9: Find Other Events

Now that you're all set up! It's time for you to find matches & events. All the 6 buttons on the Home Page are pressable! If there are matches or events in your area, you'll see them when you press into these buttons!

Step 10: Scroll the Feed & Post

The Main Court Home Page is a social feed! Players, creators, companies, clubs and organizers are constantly posting in the feed! To access to feed, just scroll down! To post in the feed press the + button, then Upload a Photo or Video. Please like posts by pressing the heart, or double-tapping the post. And don't forget to comment! Thanks!

Thank you for using Main Court and supporting the community. It means a lot to us! If you have any questions, please use the ? button on the top right in the app. We'll be happy to assist you there.