RinkmateRun your team in one app instead of a group chat.
The team management app that puts chat, schedule with RSVPs, polls, roster, and dues in one place - instead of five apps and a paper sign-up sheet. Free for players.
iPhone app is in public beta on TestFlight.
Features
The questions your team asks every week
Who's playing, what we owe, where we're meeting, and what we decided.
Jersey badge
Your number in your team's colors, everywhere you appear.
Who's in
Nine in, one maybe, one out, one still quiet.
Next up
Tue 7:30 PM · Field 2
vs Riverside FC
Two taps from the home screen.
Dues collected
$385
Of $540 requested. Three still open.
Pinned in chat
Jerseys are in - grab yours before Tuesday.
One message stays at the top until you unpin it.
Poll · closes Friday
Decide as a team, in the app.
Roster
Sorts itself by who replied.
Invite code
RVSD-7K
Players join with one code. No accounts to set up for them.
Team chat
One thread per team, with reactions, media, and replies - no more digging through a personal group chat.
Schedule & RSVPs
Games and practices with in, out, and maybe - everyone can see who's actually showing up.
Polls
Settle jersey colors, carpool plans, and post-game spots with a quick vote instead of a chat pile-up.
Roster & roles
One roster, clear roles for coaches, managers, and players, and support for being on more than one team.
Dues tracking
Managers request dues and see who's paid at a glance. Rinkmate tracks who owes what - you settle up however your team already does.
Built for every team
Works great on phone, tablet, and the web, so nobody's locked out because of the device they carry.
A team app for your sport
Hockey, soccer, basketball, baseball, softball, football, volleyball and lacrosse each get lineup diagrams that match the game. Every other sport works too.
Everything your team needs
Team chat app
Replies, reactions, media and pinned messages in a thread built for the team.
Team schedule app
Games, practices and in, out, maybe RSVPs, with spreadsheet import.
Team payments
Installments, partial payments and a balance for every player, so you always know who owes what.
Team dues tracker
Request dues, see who has paid and remind only who owes.
Team roster app
Roles, positions and one-code invites for every player.
BenchApp alternative
See how Rinkmate compares for team management.
Guides for managers
4 practical how-tos for running a team or a league.
Frequently asked questions
What is Rinkmate?
Rinkmate is a team management app that puts team chat, a schedule with in, out and maybe RSVPs, polls, a roster with roles and dues tracking in one place for coaches, managers, parents and players.
Is Rinkmate free?
Players are always free, and you can manage your first two teams for free. A paid plan covers more teams, and leagues are billed per team under one league account.
What sports does Rinkmate work for?
Any team sport. Hockey, soccer, basketball, baseball, softball, football, volleyball and lacrosse have dedicated lineup diagrams, and every other sport uses a simple numbered list.
Does Rinkmate work on iPhone, Android and the web?
Yes. Rinkmate runs in the browser at app.rinkmate.app, on Android through Google Play, on iPhone through the TestFlight beta, and on Mac as a download.
How do players join a team?
The manager shares an invite code or link. Players join with one code and see the schedule, roster and chat straight away.
Does Rinkmate process dues payments?
No. Rinkmate tracks who owes what and who has paid, and your team settles up however it already does.
Can I run a whole league in Rinkmate?
Yes. A league account links every team with standings, divisions, brackets, bulk roster and schedule import, league-wide broadcast and a read-only schedule page for fans.