Notifications & Chrome Extension

Keep players informed and manage programs efficiently with automated notifications and browser tools.

Automated Notifications

PickleSync's notification system keeps your players informed and engaged without requiring constant manual communication. Set up automated notifications once, and the system handles the rest throughout your program.

Email Notifications

Configure email notifications for key program events:

Match Reminders: Sent 24 hours before scheduled play with court assignments and partners
Schedule Updates: Automatic alerts when matches are rescheduled or cancelled
Registration Confirmations: Instant confirmation when players sign up for your program
Weekly Summaries: Digest emails with upcoming matches and program announcements

Customize email templates with your organization's branding, logo, and custom messaging. All emails include one-click actions for confirming attendance or updating availability.

SMS Notifications

For urgent updates or players who prefer text messages, enable SMS notifications:

{
  "notification_type": "sms",
  "trigger": "match_reminder",
  "send_time": "2_hours_before",
  "message_template": "PickleSync reminder: You're playing at {time} on Court {court} with {partner}. Reply Y to confirm."
}

SMS notifications support two-way communication, allowing players to confirm attendance or cancel directly via text message. Responses automatically update player availability in the system.

In-App Notifications

Players who use the PickleSync mobile app receive push notifications for:

Upcoming matches and partner assignments
Last-minute schedule changes or court updates
Messages from program administrators
League standings and playoff qualification updates

Push notifications ensure players stay connected even when they're not actively checking email, reducing no-shows and improving communication effectiveness.

Notification Settings

Player Preferences

Players control their own notification preferences through their profile settings:

Channel	Match Reminders	Schedule Changes	Admin Messages	Weekly Digest
Email	Configurable	Configurable	Configurable	Configurable
SMS	Configurable	Configurable	Off by default	Off
Push	Auto-enabled	Auto-enabled	Auto-enabled	Configurable

Respecting player communication preferences improves engagement and reduces notification fatigue. The system enforces opt-out requests automatically while ensuring critical updates still reach everyone.

Admin Controls

Program administrators can manage notification timing and content:

Be mindful of your players' time zones when scheduling automated notifications. PickleSync automatically adjusts notification timing based on each player's location to ensure messages arrive at appropriate times.

Quiet Hours: Prevent notifications during specified hours (e.g., 10 PM - 7 AM)
Frequency Limits: Cap the number of notifications sent per day
Priority Levels: Mark urgent messages for immediate delivery
Bulk Actions: Send custom announcements to entire programs or specific groups

Chrome Extension

The PickleSync Chrome extension provides quick access to program management tools without opening the full web application. Install it from the Chrome Web Store for streamlined administration.

Quick Actions

Access common tasks directly from your browser toolbar:

Check Today's Schedule: View current matches and court assignments
Send Quick Notification: Message players without navigating to the dashboard
Mark Attendance: Record player attendance during active sessions
Update Availability: Quickly adjust court availability or player status

Right-click the extension icon to open a menu with one-click actions for frequently used features. The extension badge displays the number of unconfirmed players for today's matches.

Extension Features

The Chrome extension includes lightweight versions of key features:

// Extension popup interface
{
  "quick_view": {
    "todays_matches": 6,
    "confirmed_players": 18,
    "pending_confirmations": 6,
    "available_courts": 4
  },
  "actions": [
    "send_reminder",
    "view_schedule",
    "record_scores",
    "check_in_player"
  ]
}

Background Sync

When installed, the Chrome extension maintains a live connection to your PickleSync programs:

Real-time Updates: Instant notifications of player confirmations or cancellations
Badge Notifications: Visual indicators for pending actions requiring attention
Offline Queue: Queue actions when offline and sync when connection restores
Quick Search: Search players, matches, or programs from the browser omnibox

Type "ps" in your Chrome address bar followed by a search term to quickly find players or programs without opening any tabs.

Grant the Chrome extension notification permissions to receive desktop alerts for urgent updates like last-minute player cancellations or emergency schedule changes.

Mobile Companion

While the Chrome extension is desktop-focused, the PickleSync mobile app provides similar quick-access features for on-the-go management. Both sync instantly, so actions taken on one device immediately reflect across all platforms.

The mobile app additionally supports:

QR code scanning for quick player check-in
Camera integration for court surface condition reports
GPS-based court location and directions
Offline mode with automatic sync when connection returns

Together, the Chrome extension and mobile app ensure you can manage your pickleball programs efficiently from any device, anywhere.

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