Firstplace is a sports team management platform that consolidates rosters, scheduling, real‑time messaging, and payment collection into a single app for a flat $5 per month. It automates email RSVPs with maps and calendar integration, supports in‑app notifications and polls, and lets teams collect registration fees and other expenses directly, simplifying communication and reducing no‑shows.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Amateur sports teams often struggle with fragmented communication, missed attendance, and cumbersome fee collection because they rely on separate tools like email, spreadsheets, and manual payments. These inefficiencies lead to scheduling conflicts, low turnout, and financial tracking headaches for coaches and managers.
Solution
Firstplace provides a unified web and mobile application that brings rosters, scheduling, real-time messaging, and payment processing together under a single flat-rate subscription. Coaches can create team rosters, send automated email RSVPs with maps and calendar invites, and run in-app polls and announcements to keep members informed. The built‑in payment module lets managers collect registration fees and other expenses directly, with transparent Stripe processing fees and no hidden charges. Guest players can be invited via email or shareable links, helping teams expand their roster without extra steps. All features are accessible on iOS, Android, and the web, allowing teams to manage operations from anywhere.
Target Audience
Firstplace is designed for coaches, team managers, and organizers of amateur and recreational sports teams who need a simple, all‑in‑one tool to handle communication, scheduling, and payments.
Features
- Centralized roster management with unlimited members and free access for up to five players
- Automated scheduling with email RSVPs, map directions, calendar integration, and in-app chat
- Real‑time team messaging supporting announcements, polls, and game‑day chat
- Integrated payment collection for fees and expenses, using Stripe with optional fee pass‑through
- Guest invitation system via email or shareable link for one‑off game participants
- No advertisements or additional fees; flat $5 per month pricing
- Mobile apps for iOS and Android plus a responsive web interface