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Joining Teams & Matches

Learn how to join a team via a public match link, request to be linked to a player, and register for upcoming matches.

Beginner
8 minutes

Prerequisites

Before joining a team or match, you need:

  • A Balla Stats account
  • A public match registration link (shared by the organizer)
How Joining Works

When someone shares a match link with you, you can request to join the group, get linked to a player profile, and then register for the match. The process is designed to be simple while giving organizers control over who joins.

Request to Join

Submit a link request from the match page

Get Approved

Admin reviews and approves your request

Register & Play

RSVP for matches once approved

What You'll Learn
  • How to access a public match page
  • How to request to join a team
  • Link to an existing player or create a new profile
  • Wait for admin approval
  • Register for matches after approval
1
Open the Public Match Page

When an organizer shares a match link with you, click it to open the public match registration page.

  1. 1Click the match link shared with you (e.g., via WhatsApp or text)
  2. 2You will see the match details including teams, date, and time
  3. 3If you are not linked to a player on either team, you will see a message explaining you need to join first
Public match registration page
2
Request to Join

Click the Request to Join button to start the linking process. You will have two options for how to join.

  1. 1Click the Request to Join button on the match page
  2. 2A dialog will appear with two tabs
  3. 3Choose either Link to Existing Player or Create New Player
Request to join dialog

Two Ways to Join

  • Link to Existing Player - Choose from unlinked players already in the group
  • Create New Player - Create a brand new player profile for yourself
3
Option A: Link to an Existing Player

If the organizer has already created a player record for you, you can link your account to it.

  1. 1Select the Link to Existing Player tab
  2. 2Browse the list of unlinked players
  3. 3Find your name in the list
  4. 4Click on your name to select it
  5. 5Click Submit Request
Linking to an existing player

Finding Your Player

  • Players are listed by name and jersey number
  • Only unlinked players (not yet connected to a user) are shown
  • If you cannot find your name, use the Create New Player option instead
4
Option B: Create a New Player

If there is no existing player record for you, create a new one with your details.

  1. 1Select the Create New Player tab
  2. 2Enter your name
  3. 3Enter your preferred jersey number (optional)
  4. 4Select your position (optional)
  5. 5Add any notes for the admin (optional)
  6. 6Click Submit Request
Creating a new player profile

When your request is approved, the admin will create a new player record with your details and link it to your account.

5
Wait for Approval

After submitting your request, an admin will review and approve or reject it.

  1. 1Your request status will show as Pending
  2. 2The group admins will be notified of your request
  3. 3You will receive a notification when your request is approved or rejected
Pending request status banner

Request Statuses

  • Pending - Waiting for admin review
  • Approved - You are now linked and can register
  • Rejected - Admin declined your request (you can try again)

Notifications

  • You will be notified when your request is reviewed
  • If rejected, the reason will be shown
  • You can cancel a pending request and resubmit

Automatic Group Membership

When your link request is approved, you are automatically added as a Member of the group. You do not need a separate invite code.

6
Register for Matches

Once approved, you can register for any match that has registration enabled.

  1. 1Return to the match page (or find it in your dashboard)
  2. 2You will now see the registration options
  3. 3Click to set your RSVP status
  4. 4Choose your status: Confirmed, Tentative, Interested, or Declined
  5. 5Your registration is visible to the organizer and other players
Match registration with RSVP options

RSVP Statuses

  • Confirmed - You will definitely attend
  • Tentative - You might attend
  • Interested - You are interested but not committed
  • Declined - You cannot attend
Tips

Use the Same Email

Make sure you use the same email to sign up that you shared with the organizer, so they can easily identify you.

Add Details to Your Request

Include notes in your link request so the admin knows who you are, especially if your name is common.

Check Your Notifications

Keep an eye on your notifications for approval updates. You will be notified as soon as an admin reviews your request.

Register Early

Register for matches as soon as you see them to help organizers plan team sizes and logistics.

Common Issues

Cannot see the Request to Join button

  • Make sure you are logged in to your account
  • You may already be linked to a player in this group
  • You may already have a pending request
  • Try refreshing the page

Request was rejected

  • Check the rejection reason provided by the admin
  • You can submit a new request with updated information
  • Contact the organizer directly if you believe it was a mistake

Cannot register after approval

  • Make sure the match has registration enabled
  • Check that the match has not already been completed
  • Try refreshing the page to see updated permissions

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