RinkmateA team manager checklist for the start of the season
A team manager does the work nobody sees: the roster, the schedule, the money and the reminders. Here is a checklist for the weeks before the first game.
People
- Collect the roster with names, contact details and jersey numbers.
- Decide who has which role: manager, coach, captain, parent contact.
- Get everyone into one place to communicate.
Schedule
- Get the full season schedule from the league and put it in one place.
- Check for conflicts with holidays, school events and other teams.
- Ask for RSVPs from the start.
Money
- Work out what the season costs: league fees, facility, referees, uniforms, tournaments.
- Set the amount and a deadline, and say what is covered.
- Track who has paid in one place.
Equipment
- Order uniforms early and confirm sizes.
- Check shared gear and replace what is worn out.
Communication
- Pick one channel for team business.
- Send the first message with the schedule, directions and who to contact.
The first week
- Confirm the facility and arrival time for game one.
- Post the lineup or plan before game day.
Rinkmate covers the roster, schedule, chat, lineups and dues so the checklist lives in the app. See the team management app.
Keep reading
- How to run a rec league without burning outA practical guide to running a recreational sports league: set the season, collect fees, build the schedule, keep standings and communicate without burning out.
- How to collect team dues without chasing peopleHow to collect team dues for a sports team: set the amount, make it easy to pay, track who has paid and send reminders without awkwardness.
- How to replace the team group chatWhy the team group text breaks down and how to replace it with a purpose-built team app: schedule, RSVPs, pinned messages and one source of truth.
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