HSFC
Manager How-to Guide

Hullbridge Holland Tour

Step-by-step instructions for managing the team, fixtures, lineups, live matches, and more.

Contents

  1. Getting Started
  2. Managing Fixtures
  3. Squad Management
  4. Lineup Builder
  5. Live Match Control
  6. Team Chat
  7. Photo Gallery
  8. Notifications
  9. QR Login & Magic Links
  10. Accommodation

1 Getting Started

How to log in, change your password, and find your way around the app.

Logging In

  1. Go to hullbridgeontour.com in your browser (or open the mobile app).
  2. Enter your email address and password provided by the manager.
  3. Tap Sign In.
  4. Alternatively, if you have a QR code from the manager, tap "Scan QR Code" and point your camera at the code to log in instantly.
  5. Parents can also log in via a magic link sent to their email — just click the link, no password needed.
Bookmark the site on your phone's home screen for an app-like experience.

First-Time Password Change

  1. On your first login, you will be automatically prompted to change your password.
  2. Enter a new password (at least 6 characters).
  3. Confirm the password and tap Change Password.
  4. You will be redirected to the home page once complete.
You cannot skip this step. The app will keep redirecting you until your password is changed.

Navigating the App

  • The Home page shows feature cards — tap any card to jump to that section (Fixtures, Chat, Gallery, etc.).
  • On mobile, use the bottom tab bar to switch between Home, Fixtures, Chat, and more.
  • On desktop, use the navigation bar at the top of the page.
  • Your role (Manager, Coach, Player, Parent) determines which features are visible.
  • The bell icon in the top-right shows your unread notifications.
Managers and coaches see the "Manage" section with admin tools. Players and parents see a simplified view.

2 Managing Fixtures

Create, edit, and track attendance for matches, training sessions, and social events.

Creating a New Fixture

  1. Go to Manage from the home page or navigation.
  2. Select the Fixtures section.
  3. Tap + New Fixture.
  4. Choose the event type: Match, Training, or Social.
  5. Fill in the details:
    • Title — e.g. "vs Ajax Youth" or "Morning Training"
    • Date & Time
    • Location
    • For matches: Opponent name, Home/Away
  6. Tap Save. A notification is automatically sent to all team members.

Setting Match Type

  1. When creating or editing a match, select the Match Type:
  2. Friendly — exhibition match, does not count toward league standings.
  3. League — official competitive match.
  4. Tournament — part of a tournament bracket.
Match type is shown on the fixtures list so everyone knows the stakes.

Editing and Deleting Fixtures

  1. Open the fixture you want to change.
  2. Tap the Edit button (pencil icon) to modify details.
  3. Make your changes and tap Save.
  4. To delete, tap the Delete button (trash icon) and confirm.
Deleting a fixture removes all associated RSVPs and cannot be undone.

Understanding RSVP

  • Every team member can respond to a fixture with: Going, Can't Make It, or Maybe.
  • Tap the RSVP button next to any fixture on the Fixtures page.
  • Parents can RSVP on behalf of their linked player.
  • Managers receive a notification (and optional email) when someone changes their RSVP.

Viewing Attendance

  1. Open any fixture and tap View Attendance.
  2. A modal shows three columns: Going, Can't Make It, and Maybe.
  3. You can see the total count for each response at a glance.
  4. Members who have not responded yet are shown separately.

3 Squad Management

Add and manage players, parents, coaches, and staff.

Adding Players to the Squad

  1. Go to Manage > Squad.
  2. Tap + Add Player.
  3. Enter the player's name and email address.
  4. Set their position (e.g. GK, CB, CM, ST).
  5. Assign a shirt number.
  6. Tap Save. The player will receive a login email with a temporary password.

Setting Positions and Shirt Numbers

  1. In Manage > Squad, find the player you want to update.
  2. Tap on their name to open their profile.
  3. Update the Position dropdown and/or Shirt Number field.
  4. Tap Save.
Shirt numbers appear on the lineup pitch diagram and in match reports.

Managing Parents, Coaches, and Staff

  1. Go to Manage > Parents (or Coaches / Staff).
  2. Tap + Add and enter their name and email.
  3. Select the appropriate role (parent, coach, or staff).
  4. Optionally set a title (e.g. "The Gaffer", "Physio", "Kit Manager").
  5. Tap Save.

Linking Parents to Players

  1. Go to Manage > Parents.
  2. Find the parent and tap Link Player.
  3. Select the player from the dropdown list.
  4. Tap Confirm.
  5. Linked parents can RSVP on behalf of their child and see player-specific information.
A parent can be linked to multiple players if they have more than one child on the team.

4 Lineup Builder

Build your starting eleven with a visual pitch diagram.

Selecting a Formation

  1. Go to Lineups from the home page or navigation.
  2. Select a fixture from the dropdown.
  3. Choose a formation from the available options (e.g. 3-4-3, 4-3-3, 4-4-2, 3-5-2, 4-2-3-1).
  4. The pitch diagram updates to show position slots for the selected formation.

Adding Players to the Lineup

There are three ways to add a player:

  1. Start button — In the player list on the side, tap the Start button next to a player's name. They will be placed in the next available slot.
  2. Drag to pitch — Drag a player's name from the list and drop them onto a specific position on the pitch.
  3. Click empty slot — Tap an empty position circle on the pitch, then select a player from the popup list.
Players who RSVP'd "Going" to the fixture are shown at the top of the player list.

Repositioning Players

  1. Tap and hold a player on the pitch, then drag them to a new position.
  2. Drop them on another player to swap positions.
  3. Drop them on an empty slot to move them there.

Removing or Swapping Players

  1. Right-click (or long-press on mobile) on a player on the pitch.
  2. Select Remove to take them off the pitch and back to the bench list.
  3. Select Swap to exchange them with another player on the pitch.

Saving the Lineup

  1. Once you are happy with the lineup, tap Save Lineup.
  2. The lineup is stored against the fixture and can be edited any time before kickoff.
  3. Saved lineups are visible to all team members on the Lineups page.

5 Live Match Control

Record goals, cards, and substitutions in real time during a match.

Starting a Match

  1. Go to the Live Match page and select the fixture.
  2. Tap Kick Off to start the match clock.
  3. The match status changes to Live and a real-time WebSocket connection is established.
  4. All team members viewing the match will see updates in real time.
Only managers and coaches can control the match. Players and parents see a read-only live view.

Recording Goals

  1. Tap the Goal button.
  2. Select the scorer from your squad list.
  3. Optionally select an assist provider.
  4. The minute is automatically recorded from the match clock.
  5. The score updates instantly for everyone watching.

Recording Cards

  1. Tap the Card button.
  2. Select Yellow or Red.
  3. Choose the player who received the card.
  4. The card is logged in the match timeline.

Recording Substitutions

  1. Tap the Sub button.
  2. Select the player coming off.
  3. Select the player coming on.
  4. The substitution is logged with the current minute.

Half Time, 2nd Half, and Full Time

  1. At the end of the first half, tap Half Time. The clock pauses.
  2. When ready for the second half, tap 2nd Half. The clock resumes.
  3. At the end of the match, tap Full Time.
  4. The match status changes to Completed and a match report is automatically generated.

Match Timeline

  • Every event (kickoff, goals, cards, subs, half time, full time) appears in the match timeline.
  • The timeline is shown on the Live Match page in chronological order.
  • Each entry shows the minute, event type, and details.
  • The timeline updates in real time via WebSocket for all viewers.

Auto-Generated Match Reports

  • When you tap Full Time, the system automatically creates a match report.
  • The report includes: final score, goal scorers, cards, substitutions, and timeline.
  • It is posted to the Feed page for all team members to see.
  • Managers can also export match reports as PDF from the Manage section.
Match reports make great keepsakes for the tour — share them in the team chat too.

6 Team Chat

Real-time messaging across three dedicated channels.

Chat Channels

  • Team — Everyone on the team can read and write here. General announcements and banter.
  • Players — Only players can see this channel. For player-to-player chat.
  • Staff — Only managers, coaches, and staff. For admin discussions and planning.
Use the Staff channel to coordinate lineups and travel plans without cluttering the main chat.

Sending Messages and Attachments

  1. Go to Chat and select a channel tab.
  2. Type your message in the input box at the bottom.
  3. Press Enter or tap the send button.
  4. To send an image, tap the attachment icon (paperclip) and select a photo from your device.
  5. Images are uploaded to the storage server and displayed inline in the chat.

Typing Indicators and Unread Badges

  • When someone is typing, you will see a "typing..." indicator below the message list.
  • Unread badges (red circles with a count) appear on channel tabs you have not read yet.
  • Badges clear automatically when you open the channel.

Deleting Messages

  1. Hover over (or long-press on mobile) a message you sent.
  2. Tap the Delete button (trash icon).
  3. The message is removed for everyone in the channel in real time.
  4. Managers can delete any message in any channel.

8 Notifications

Stay on top of everything happening with the team.

Bell Icon and Notification Modal

  • The bell icon in the top-right corner shows a red badge with your unread notification count.
  • Tap the bell to open the notification modal.
  • Notifications are listed with the most recent at the top.
  • Tap a notification to navigate to the relevant page (e.g. a fixture, match, or chat).
  • Tap Mark All Read to clear the badge.

What Triggers Notifications

  • New fixture created — all team members are notified.
  • RSVP changes — managers receive in-app and email notifications.
  • Goals scored — all members get a real-time push.
  • Cards issued — all members notified.
  • Full time — all members notified with final score.
  • New chat message — unread badge appears on the chat tab.

Notification Preferences

  1. Go to Settings (gear icon or from the home page).
  2. Under Notifications, toggle the types you want to receive.
  3. Options include: match events, RSVP updates, chat messages, and email notifications.
  4. Tap Save to apply your preferences.
Even if you disable some notifications, you can always check the notification modal manually.

10 Accommodation

View where everyone is staying during the Holland tour.

Viewing Chalet Allocations

  1. Go to Accommodation from the home page.
  2. The page shows all chalets at Eurocamp De Schatberg.
  3. Each chalet card lists the guests allocated to it.
  4. Tap a chalet to see the full guest list and any notes.
If you need to change allocations, contact the manager — only admins can edit chalet assignments.