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: Invite Your Friends to Download the Main Court App
The easiest way to build your pickleball network is to get your friends on Main Court. Here’s how to invite them:
Go to the Social Tab in the app. Tap the Invite Friends button to share the app.
Copy and text this link to your friends:
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Simply send this link via SMS, WhatsApp, or email to invite them to download the app and join your matches!
Step 2: Add Friends to Your Network
Once your friends have downloaded the app, you can connect with them to make match setups more seamless.
How to Add a Friend:
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 3: How to Set Up Groups
Why Use Groups on Main Court?
At Main Court, we believe in fostering a community that celebrates the spirit of pickleball. Groups make it easy to organize matches, leagues, and social gatherings without the hassle of searching through your entire network for every game. Whether it’s a casual Tuesday match or a competitive league on Saturday, groups are your go-to for seamless planning.
How to Create a Group
Access the Groups Feature Tap the Search icon at the bottom of the screen. Select Groups, then tap Create a New Group at the top right. Customize Your Group Add a group photo and name to set the vibe. Include a home club for the group, if applicable. Define the group type and skill level to ensure matches are competitive. Choose Group Visibility Private Group is for exclusive invite-only sessions. Public Group is open to new members, allowing you to grow your network. As a public group organizer, you control who joins, maintaining the group’s dynamics. Add a Group Description Write a short description to highlight your group’s purpose and spirit.
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 4: Sending Invites to Players
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 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, hit Next to proceed with sending the invites.
The final screen shows all the players and groups you selected to send invites. You can use the Reach Out Order (see Reach Out Order Video for more info on how to use it) to send invites to players at different times and then hit Send Invites to send the invites.
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.
Step 5: 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.