How To Set Up a Friday Night Lights/Open Event
Hosting a Friday Night Lights or Open event? π Follow the steps below to get everything set up properly in your system β from creating the class to making it available for registration.
Step 1: Add the Event to Classes
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Navigate to Classes.
Click Add New Class.
Enter the class name (example: Friday Night Lights ).
Select the appropriate:
- Location
- Capacity limit
- Duration
- Set Additional Setting for reservation window
- Save the class.
Step 2: Create a Package and Billing Plan
This ensures athletes can register properly without being charged.
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Navigate to Packages.
Click Add a time-based Package.
Name the package (example: Friday Night Lights Entry).
Configure any necessary:
- Athlete status - no status change
- Validity settings
- Usage limits (if applicable β usually 3 visits)
- Add Billing Plan β> set the price to $0.
- Save the package.
Step 3: Add the Package to the Athlete Sales Portal
To allow athletes to register themselves:
- Click the blue action tab - Sales Portal Options.
- Enable Athlete App Visibility and enable billing plan
- Save changes.
This ensures athletes can 'purchase' and register for the event from their Athlete App.
Step 4: Add the Event to the Schedule
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Go to Schedule.
Select the correct date (Friday).
Add the Friday Night Lights class you created earlier.
Confirm:
- Time
- Coach
- Capacity
- Save.
Your event is now live and ready for athlete registration! π
π Final Check
Before announcing the event, test the flow:
- Confirm the class appears on the schedule.
- Confirm the $0 package is visible in the Sales Portal.
- Ensure registration works as expected.