Pickup game announcement builder
Fill in the details and copy a clear message for WhatsApp, GroupMe or any group chat. Fewer "what time?" and "how do I pay?" replies.
Your message
馃彁 Pickup volleyball: Thu Nov 13, 7-9pm 馃搷 Eastside Rec Center, court 2 馃挼 $15 per player 馃懃 14 spots. We need 10 paid by Wed 6pm or the game is off and everyone gets their money back 馃憠 To claim a spot: Venmo @yourname 鈩癸笍 Bring a light and a dark shirt
Why this format works
- Everything a player needs is in the first screen, so nobody has to scroll back up the chat.
- A clear minimum and deadline gets people to commit early.
- Promising refunds if the game is off makes paying ahead an easy yes.
Not sure what to charge? Use the court cost calculator. For ways to collect the money, read how to collect money for pickup games.
Questions
- What should a pickup game announcement include?
- The day and time, the exact place, the price, how many spots there are, how to pay, and what happens if not enough people commit. Most of the back-and-forth in group chats comes from leaving one of those out.
- Why set a minimum and a pay-by deadline?
- It tells players the game only happens if enough people pay in time, and that they get their money back if it doesn't. People commit earlier when there's a deadline, and you aren't left covering the court for a light week.
- Should I take money before the game or at the door?
- Before. Paying ahead is what makes people show up, and it means you aren't fronting the court fee. Our guide to collecting game fees covers the options.
Swap the Venmo line for one link that handles payment, waitlist and refunds
Free for organizers. Players pay a $1 to $2 service fee, and you keep your full price.
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