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Getting Started with RocketHockey

Follow this step-by-step guide to set up your league and start managing games in under 30 minutes.

Estimated time: 25-30 minutes
1

Create Your Organization

2 minutes

Set up your league organization with your branding and settings.

  • Choose a unique name and URL for your organization
  • Select your sport type (hockey, soccer, basketball, etc.)
  • Set your timezone for accurate scheduling
  • Upload your logo and choose brand colors

Pro tip: Your organization URL will be yourname.rockethockey.app - choose something memorable!

2

Create Leagues & Seasons

5 minutes

Organize your competition structure with leagues, seasons, and divisions.

  • Create one or more leagues (e.g., "Adult Hockey League")
  • Add seasons with start and end dates
  • Set up divisions for different skill levels or age groups
  • Configure standings rules and playoff formats

Pro tip: You can have multiple active seasons - perfect for running winter and summer leagues simultaneously.

3

Add Your Teams

10 minutes

Register teams and assign them to divisions.

  • Create teams with names, colors, and logos
  • Assign team captains who can manage their rosters
  • Place teams in their appropriate divisions
  • Set up team-specific settings and contacts

Pro tip: Team captains can be invited via email and will have access to manage their own roster.

4

Import Players

5-15 minutes

Add players via spreadsheet import or let them self-register.

  • Download our CSV template for bulk imports
  • Upload your roster spreadsheet with player info
  • Or enable online registration for self-service signup
  • Review and approve player registrations

Pro tip: Our import tool handles duplicates automatically - no need to worry about adding the same player twice.

5

Generate Your Schedule

5 minutes

Create a balanced game schedule automatically.

  • Set your available venues and time slots
  • Choose a schedule format (round-robin, double round-robin)
  • Let our algorithm create a fair, balanced schedule
  • Make manual adjustments as needed

Pro tip: The schedule generator avoids back-to-back games and ensures each team plays at varied times.

6

Go Live!

1 minute

Share your league site and start tracking games.

  • Share your league URL with players and fans
  • Enable score reporting for live updates
  • Track standings and statistics automatically
  • Send announcements and notifications

Pro tip: Your public site updates in real-time - scores, standings, and stats are always current.

Ready to get started?

Create your account and start managing your league today for just $25/month.

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