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Player Ratings


The Player Ratings system helps you track player performance and reliability over time. This guide covers how to rate players after events and how ratings are used.


Overview


After an event is completed, you can rate players who attended:

  • Star Ratings - Rate from 1 to 5 stars
  • Comments - Add detailed feedback about performance
  • Historical Tracking - Ratings accumulate over time
  • Player Profiles - Ratings appear on player profiles

When to Rate Players


After Event Completion


Ratings are available after an event's date and time have passed:

  • Event must be in the past
  • Only players who confirmed attendance (YES) can be rated
  • Rating section appears automatically on event details page

Rating Availability


  • Ratings appear in the "Rate Players" section
  • Only shows players who responded YES
  • Available immediately after event time passes

Rating Players


Step-by-Step Process


  • Open Completed Event
  • Navigate to Events
  • Find a past event
  • Click to open event details

  • Navigate to Ratings
  • Scroll to "Rate Players" section
  • See list of players who confirmed attendance

  • Rate Each Player
  • Star Rating: Click stars (1-5) to rate
  • Comments: Add detailed feedback (optional)
  • Ratings save automatically

Star Ratings


1 Star ⭐ - Poor performance or reliability

2 Stars ⭐⭐ - Below average

3 Stars ⭐⭐⭐ - Average performance

4 Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Good performance

5 Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Excellent performance


Click on the stars to set the rating. The rating saves immediately.


Adding Comments


  • Click Comment Box
  • Find the text area below player's name
  • Click to start typing

  • Write Feedback
  • Add detailed comments about:
  • Performance during the event
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Teamwork and attitude
  • Skills and abilities
  • Areas for improvement

  • Save Comments
  • Comments save automatically when you click outside the box
  • You can edit comments later

Comment Best Practices


  • Be Specific - Mention particular skills or moments
  • Be Constructive - Provide helpful feedback
  • Be Honest - Accurate ratings help future event planning
  • Be Professional - Keep comments respectful

Viewing Ratings


Player Profiles


Ratings appear on player profiles in the player list:

  • Average Stars - Shows average rating (e.g., 4.2)
  • Rating Count - Number of ratings received (e.g., 5)
  • Display Format - ⭐ 4.2 (5)

Rating Display


  • Stars are shown with yellow/gold color
  • Average is calculated from all ratings
  • Count shows total number of ratings
  • Helps identify reliable players

Using Ratings


When selecting players for events:

  • High Ratings - Indicate reliable, skilled players
  • Rating Count - More ratings = more reliable average
  • Comments - Review comments for specific insights

Rating Management


Editing Ratings


  • Open Event
  • Navigate to the completed event
  • Go to Rate Players section

  • Modify Rating
  • Change star rating by clicking different stars
  • Edit comments by clicking in the comment box
  • Changes save automatically

Rating History


  • All ratings are stored permanently
  • You can view ratings on player profiles
  • Ratings help build player reputation over time

How Ratings Work


Average Calculation


  • Average = Sum of all star ratings ÷ Number of ratings
  • Displayed to one decimal place (e.g., 4.2)
  • Updates automatically when new ratings are added

Rating Display


  • On Player List: Shows average stars and count
  • On Event Page: Shows individual ratings for that event
  • Historical: All past ratings are preserved

Rating Privacy


  • Ratings are visible to you (the organizer)
  • Players don't see their ratings
  • Ratings help you make informed decisions

Best Practices


Rating Consistency


  • Rate Promptly - Rate players soon after events
  • Be Fair - Rate based on actual performance
  • Use Full Range - Use 1-5 stars appropriately
  • Add Comments - Comments provide valuable context

Comment Guidelines


  • Performance - How did they play?
  • Reliability - Were they on time? Did they show up?
  • Attitude - How was their teamwork and sportsmanship?
  • Skills - What are their strengths and weaknesses?

Rating Strategy


  • Rate All Players - Rate everyone who attended
  • Be Consistent - Use similar criteria for all players
  • Consider Context - Account for event type and difficulty
  • Build History - Regular ratings create valuable data

Using Ratings for Event Planning


Selecting Players


When creating events and inviting players:

  • Check Ratings - Look at player star ratings
  • Read Comments - Review past performance notes
  • Consider Reliability - High ratings indicate dependable players

Building Rosters


  • Mix Experience - Balance highly-rated and newer players
  • Consider Ratings - Use ratings as one factor in selection
  • Review History - Check comments for specific skills

Troubleshooting


Can't Rate Players


  • Ensure event date/time has passed
  • Check that players responded YES
  • Verify you're the event organizer
  • Refresh the page

Rating Not Saving


  • Check internet connection
  • Ensure you clicked stars or saved comments
  • Try refreshing the page
  • Verify rating was applied

Ratings Not Appearing


  • Ratings may take a moment to update
  • Refresh the player list
  • Check that ratings were saved
  • Verify you're viewing the correct player

Comments Not Saving


  • Click outside the comment box to save
  • Ensure comment box lost focus
  • Check for save confirmation
  • Try editing again

Related Guides




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