Being a parent of a very busy 12 year old makes having a schedule a must have. I recently had a chance to look at a great site and app called TeamSnap. It makes organizing sports so much easier.
I have gotten both kids ready, in the car and gotten to the school only to find out practice was canceled. I know things can happen last minute and schedules change but having a system in place to let everyone know at the same time is not only helpful but should be a must have. TeamSnap has taken organization to the next level. As I was looking at their site, it was like they were reading my mind as to what to all include. My family and friends can probably tell you that my OCD about being on time and having events organized it a bit on the crazy side. What can I say, I like to be on time.
The first thing you do is sign up for TeamSnap. That alone takes about 2 minutes, if that. You can also do their 21 day trial for free. Most sites make you enter in a card and they charge it if you don’t cancel in time. TeamSnap doesn’t do that AT ALL. There is no card needed!!! I love this feature! There is a plan that is free otherwise they do offer paid plans that have more features. Once you get signed up, you are good to start entering in participants. You can add parents, other coaches, members of the team. For each person you can enter in notes as well (so much detail, I love it).
Once you have all the members in you can start creating your events, games or anything you want. You can choose to only send it to some of the participants if you want. It is so customizable to your needs. When you send out an event, the recipients will receive an email where they can say they are going or not. This makes it great to know right away on who is going to make it and who isn’t. You can either use the site on your computer but for even easier and faster access you can use the app. You can either use the site on your computer but for even easier and faster access you can use the app. I love the app since i'm pretty much always on my phone or tablet as is my daughter. So she can see the changes as I do as well.
We have lost emails with the address to tournaments and had to text other parents or the coach asking for them to resend it. Talk about embarrassing and also time consuming. TeamSnap has an area where you can put the address right in the event. This saves everyone time especially the coach or the person organizing the event. They don’t need to look up directions and send it to everyone (I have done this and it takes too much time).
I have already sent this to My daughters school and to her coach on the tournament league she is on. I think they should sign up. It will make the school and the tournament coordinators life so much easier and everyone else’s as well.
I highly recommend you checking it out, especially if you have kids in sports or know someone that does.
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My daughter is just starting sports and other activities, so this would be awesome!
ReplyDeleteI couldn't imagine having a 12 year old yet. This is such a great concept and I know it has to help because I was on a few organized leagues when I was younger. I know it can be stressful- this seems like it could really help!
ReplyDeleteI wish I would of have this 20 years ago. My sons were very active and my calendar was always full. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThank you..really great idea
ReplyDeleteI grew up playing sports. My girls really haven't gotten into them quite yet. I do think that will change once middle school comes around! -Aimee Trader
ReplyDeleteI love anything that can help make me more organized! It looks like a great tool that can be used by sports teams. It is nice to have everything centralized in one location so that it is easy to find information that you are looking for!
ReplyDeleteMaureen
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My kids are also grown. The 4 of them were always doing something. This would have been great to have.Cheryl Abdelnour cjabdelnour@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteThis really would be a great help, thanks.
ReplyDeleteWith everyone going so many different directions this would be a good help!
ReplyDeleteThis is probably a really good tool for families to have access to :) Since I'm single, a calendar works just as well for me ;) Thank you for posting about the app!
ReplyDeleteThis would be great for families with kids in sports.
ReplyDeleteslehan at juno dot com
None of my kids play team sports, but my youngest just started taking soccer classes at the local rec center, so maybe this will be useful in the future. Thanks for the info!
ReplyDeleteIf you have a busy life and your kids are in extra curricular activities this would come in handy!-Aimee Trader
ReplyDeleteWOW! Wish I would have have this when my brother and sister when they were younger.This would have been a great help for me because I took care of them growing up!
ReplyDeleteThis is a super idea - and one way be pulled together - when you can save time and energy by knowing ahead of time, it is well worth it - this is an excellent app!
ReplyDeletethis is pretty amazing, and so simple i cant believe it didnt already exist.with 4 active kids, this is a godsend
ReplyDeletei would love this,,thanks for sharing this,,I hope someone does this near us
ReplyDeleteWhen my kids were little this would have been a lifesaver. Especially if I could have put in my own schedule in there too.
ReplyDeleteThis is a really good idea. I'm going to pass this information on to my sister. I'm sure it would help her with my niece's sports activities.
ReplyDeleteMy sister could use this.
ReplyDeletethis sounds ideal for busy parents! i know i could use them, we are always going back and forth to events, and forgets and cancillations do happen.
ReplyDeletethis sounds ideal for busy parents! i know i could use them, we are always going back and forth to events, and forgets and cancillations do happen.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea for families who have children in different activities. It is a great way to stay in touch with current team info.
ReplyDeleteNancy
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It's good not only physically, but socially for a child to be involved in sports. They can make some life long friends.
ReplyDeleteI can never find this information when I need it. Thanks for reviewing this app.
ReplyDeleteThis would have been great for when I was growing up!!
ReplyDeleteThis would be great for my nephew, who is big into sports!
ReplyDeleteI am sure my daughter could make good use of this with her busy schedule. I also like the 21 day trial and the choice of free or fee.
ReplyDeleteThis is a nice way to keep on top of events and coaches would spend less time trying to contact everyone. I'd really appreciate updates if events and practices were cancelled or rescheduled.
ReplyDeleteThat would be a good tool for families or even business people that they have important emails coming through each day.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of the trial!
ReplyDeletethis would be really useful for people who have kids that do sports
ReplyDeleteI have grandchildren who are into sports already , I will have to share this with their parents, Thanks for sharing and the program sounds wonderful and very helpful
ReplyDeleteI wish I had had something like this when my boys were in sports!
ReplyDeleteThis is a good idea to get and have a 21 day trial to see how I like it! It sure would come in handy with all the games coming up!
ReplyDeleteI will have to send this to my boy's school!!
ReplyDeleteThis is a really good idea. I'm going to pass this information on to my whole family! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletegood idea, great help for those with kids
ReplyDeleteThis would be very helpful for teams and families.
ReplyDeleteNancy
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I like any apps like this to help me get organized. This one sounds really great!
ReplyDeleteWell, this sure does make things a lot easier! Minimizes confusion in the long run. What a great idea...love it!
ReplyDeleteWow, this is great! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBoth of boys are out school thank god. When they where in school both my boys play sports, I stay on go all the time with both boys.
ReplyDeleteThis website and app look very useful. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletePam V H Team Snap might be useful to me. I'll check it out.
ReplyDeletehi, with 5 children, you have no idea how much i could've used this 15-20 years ago. but i will tell my daughters about it, they are now moms.
ReplyDeleteAny app is great if it helps you along in life :)
ReplyDeleteI have to tell my friend about this. She has 2 kids in 4 sports.
ReplyDeleteslehan at juno dot com
My son is only 3 but this will be so so so useful when he starts playing sports.
ReplyDeleteVery useful, thank you!
ReplyDeleteI don't have kids in sports yet, but this would have been so useful for my family and teammates when I was in high school!
ReplyDeletegreat concept, thanks for sharing. I'm sure it would help even if on kids in sports.
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