Looking For A Game

Making The Lives Of Parents And Coaches Much, Much Easier

FAQs

1. How does this benefit me as a coach or team manager
2. How does this benefit me as a parent, player or someone interested in a team
3. How do I add my team's schedule
4. How do I find a team
5. How do I get directions to games
6. How do I update a game
7. How do I update a team
8. What if I forgot my password
9. Can anybody update the schedule or team information
10. How do I make sure the game site address is correct
11. Does everyone have to search for the game site address
12. Why does the TO address on the directions only have the city and state of the team
13. Why do I get an address verify screen when retrieving directions to games
14. What else can I include besides schedules
15. Can I access it from my mobile device
16. Which sports can this be used for
17. Is this only for team sports
18. How do I search for scrimmages
19. How do I add a scrimmages
20. How do I list open roster spots on my team
21. How do I let coaches know that I am looking for a team
22. How do I search for teams that are looking for players
23. As a trainer how do I post my information
24. How do I search for trainers
25. How do I post tournaments and events that my club is hosting
26. Can I have an ad on the website
27. How do I list items that I want to sell or buy
28. Can I link to the site from my own website

 

 

 

 

1. How does this benefit me as a coach or team manager

It provides your team easy access to their schedule.

You no longer need to print out schedules and distribute them, most of which become lost before they get home.

Instead on creating spreadsheets or word documents just enter the schedules into the website. No need to attach schedules to emails and getting updated email addresses for distribution.

Ensure everyone goes to the correct field. Since you will be entering the address of the game location you can be sure that everyone will go to the correct game location. No more phones calls 10 minutes before a game that someone is at the wrong field and instead of finishing warms ups your trying to give them directions to where they are supposed to be.

Everyone has easy access to retrieve directions to the game. They can even get directions to the game from their mobile device without having the address. They just select Get Directions from the website for the game they need to get to.

Just direct everyone to the website and they can get the most current game information: date, time, location, uniform colors,...

Maintain scores for each game

Post notes for each game - who is bringing snacks, arrival time for pregame warm ups, color of uniforms to wear...

Post team functions i.e fundraisers

IT'S TOTALLY FREE!!!!

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2. How does this benefit me as a parent, player or someone interested in a team

You now have easy access to team schedules and directions to games.

Forgot what color uniform, time of game, who's bringing snacks,.. just look online

You no longer need an address to get directions since it's already been entered. Just click on Get Directions for the game and a Google Map with turn by turn directions appears.

Forgot the date, time or location of the team fundraiser. No need to call numerous parents or the coach to get the information. Just look online.

Can't find the schedule that was on the dresser or the refrigerator door. No problem. Just go to the website and print out another copy.

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3. How do I add my team's schedule

Click on Schedules on the navigation bar on the top of the page.

Then select 'Add a New Team'

Enter your team's information. Items with an asterisk '*' are required.

Click on Add Team

Review the information that you entered and Click on Add Team or the Back button to make changes. - You can change any information later. email and password are needed for authentication in order to make changes.

Click on Create Schedule

Enter games and team function information

That's it! Takes just a minute or so.

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4. How do I find a team

Select Schedules from the navigation bar
Then select Find A Team

Enter selection criteria. We will match on whatever information you provide, even if you only enter the first couple of letters.

All matching teams will be displayed.
To view Schedules - Click on the number in the Schedules column
To Update Team Information - lick on the number in the Modify Team column

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5. How do I get directions to games

Select Schedules from the navigation bar
Then select Find A Team

Enter selection criteria. We will match on whatever information you provide, even if you only enter the first couple of letters.

All matching teams will be displayed.

Click on the number in the Schedules column. This will display the team schedule.

Click on the Get Map & Directions column for the game you need to get to.

Enter your From address or use the default address (team's city) and Click on Get Directions

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6. How do I update a game

Select Schedules from the navigation bar
Then select Find A Team

Enter selection criteria. We will match on whatever information you provide, even if you only enter the first couple of letters.

All matching teams will be displayed.

Click on the number in the Schedules column. This will display the team schedule.

Click on the Update Game column for the game you would like to update.
You will need the email and password for the team in order to make any changes.

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7. How do I update a team

Select Schedules from the navigation bar
Then select Find A Team

Enter selection criteria. We will match on whatever information you provide, even if you only enter the first couple of letters.

All matching teams will be displayed.

Click on the number in the Modify Team column.
You will need the email and password for the team in order to make any changes.

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8. What if I forgot my password

If you forgot your password click on the 'Forgot Password' link on the login screen. You will be automatically sent to the Login Screen if you haven't already been authenticated and attempt to make an update. Your password will be sent to the email we have on record. You can also email admin@lookingforagame.com with any issues or comments.

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9. Can anybody update the schedule or team information

In order to make any changes to a team or schedule the email and password that we have on file must be entered. Anybody can view teams and schedule information as well as getting directions to games but they cannot make any changes.

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10. How do I make sure the game site address is correct

The Create Schedule page has a Get Address button. Click on this button and a Google Maps page will become present. Use this page to search Google for the address. Once you have the correct address you can copy and paste or enter the address information on the Create Schedule page. This way you can ensure everyone will go the correct location and that Google Maps will be able to find it when someone is getting directions.

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11. Does everyone have to search for the game site address

No. Once it is entered when the Schedule is created everyone else just needs to click on the get Map & Direction button on the team Schedule page. The address can be modified later if necessary. You will need the email and password for the team in order to make any changes.

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12. Why does the TO address on the directions only have the city and state of the team

Since most people will be coming from different locations only the city and state of the team are initially entered. Everyone can enter their own starting address to get directions specific for them.

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13. Why do I get an address verify screen when retrieving directions to games

This gives you the opportunity to customize the directions to the game from your starting location.

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14. What else can I include besides schedules

You can basically enter any information that you'd like.
Practice schedules
Team events such as fundraisers, team get togethers, birthdays,...
Due dates or deadlines
Team meetings
Basically any information that your team needs to be aware of

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15. Can I access it from my mobile device

Yes. Just point the browser on your mobile device to www.lookingforagame.com

16. Which sports can this be used for

This can be used for any sport. If your sport is not listed on the dropdown box just select Other for Sport and enter the Sport on the New Sport line when Adding your team. We will then add the Sport to the dropdown box. You can also email admin@lookingforagame.com

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17. Is this only for team sports

Certainly not. This can be used for any sport. For instance if you're a runner, swimmer, cyclist, triathlete,.. you can enter your personal training schedule and events that you will be completing with directions to the competition. If you're a golfer or play tennis you can enter the dates of where you'll be playing. Then you and your partners can get easy directions to where you'll be playing. These are just a couple of examples but should show some of the versatility of the website.

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18. How do I search for scrimmages

Select Scrimmages from the navigation bar

Select Find a Scrimmage

Select a Sport and a State

Any matching scrimmages will be displayed

If there are no matches then you can Add a Scrimmage. Click on the 'Click Here' link or select Add a Scrimmage under the Scrimmage tab on the navigation bar

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19. How do I add a scrimmage

Select Scrimmages from the navigation bar

Select Add a Scrimmge

Fill out the Add a Scrimmage form

Confirm what was entered then click on Add Scrimmage. If you need to make any changes click on the BACK button

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20. How do I list open roster spots on my team

Select Teams from the navigation bar

Select Add a Roster Spot

Enter the type of player that you are looking for

Confirm what was entered then click on Add Player. If you need to make any changes click on the BACK button

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21. How do I let coaches know that I am looking for a team

Select Players from the navigation bar

Select Add a Player

Enter your information

Confirm what was entered then click on Add Player. If you need to make any changes click on the BACK button

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22. How do I search for teams that are looking for players

Select Players from the navigation bar

Select Find a Team

Select a Sport

Any teams that are looking for players will be displayed

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23. As a trainer how do I post my information

Select Trainers from the navigation bar

Select Add a Trainer

Enter your information

Confirm what was entered then click on Add Trainer. If you need to make any changes click on the BACK button

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24. How do I search for trainers

Select Trainers from the navigation bar

Select Find a Trainer

Select a Sport

Any teams that are looking for players will be displayed

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25. How I post tournaments and events that my club is hosting

Send an email to the site administrator with the relevant information

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26. Can I have an ad on the website

Send an email to the site administrator with the relevant information

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27. How do I list items that I want to sell or buy

Send an email to the site administrator with the relevant information

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28. Can I link to the site from my own website

We encourage you to add links to your team website so that everyone can have east access to teh site. You can contact us by email if you would like us to help with the code for the link

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