π Introduction
Assigning a person to the Referee role within your tournament or league allows you to delegate responsibilities such as entering match results and managing the flow of the event. A Referee can perform most organizational actions within your event, ensuring the competition runs smoothly and efficiently.
β Prerequisites
Before adding a referee, ensure that:
β You have created the tournament/league in the FC.APP application.
β The person you wish to add as a referee has an active FC.APP account.
β You know the person's full name (first and last name) as registered in the app.
π― Step-by-Step: Adding a Referee
π± On the mobile app:
Step 1: Go to Tournament/League Details
Open the FC.APP.
Go to the Events tab (bottom navigation bar).
Select the My sub-tab.
Click on the tournament or league you created.
Step 2: Find the Organizer Section
Click on the field: "Invite referee".
Step 3: Search for the User
In the search window, type the first and last name of the user you wish to invite as a referee.
Select the correct person from the search results list.
Step 4: Send the Invitation
Once you have selected the right person, click the "CONFIRM" button.
Step 5: Waiting for a Response After the invitation is sent:
βοΈ The invited person will receive a push notification about the invitation.
π€ The user can then accept or decline the invitation.
π± You will receive a notification once the user has made their decision.
Step 6: Confirmation of Appointment Once the user accepts the invitation:
β They are officially added to the tournament as a referee.
β They will be visible in the Organizer section of the event.
π» On the WEB Platform (Organizer Portal):
Step 1: Navigate to Your Tournament/League
Log in to the FC.APP Organizer Portal.
Go to the Events tab.
Click on the specific tournament or league to which you want to add a referee.
Step 2: Open the Referees Tab
In the event details, you will see several management tabs: Teams, Referees, Standings, Schedule, Top Scorers, Sponsors.
Click on the "Referees" tab.
This will open the tournament's referee management section.
Step 3: Invite a Referee
Click the "INVITE REFEREE" button.
Step 4: Search for the User
In the search window, enter the first and last name of the user you wish to invite as a referee.
Select the correct person from the search results list.
Step 5: Send the Invitation
After selecting the right person, click the "INVITE" button.
Step 6: Waiting for a Response
Once the invitation is sent:
βοΈ The invited person will receive a push notification with the invitation details.
π€ The user can then accept or decline the invitation.
π± You will receive a notification once they make a decision. Until the invitation is accepted, the status next to the user will be displayed as "Sent".
Step 7: Confirmation of Appointment
After the user accepts the invitation:
β They are officially added to the tournament/league as a referee.
β They will be visible in the "Referees" tab with the status "Confirmed".
FAQ β Frequently Asked Questions
How many referees can I add to a single tournament?
You can add an unlimited number of referees to your tournament or league.
Can I remove a referee from a tournament?
Yes, as an organizer, you can remove a referee from the tournament/league at any time within the event details.
What happens if the invited person rejects the invitation?
You will receive a notification about the rejection, and you will be able to invite someone else in their place.
Can a referee edit tournament settings?
A referee has access to operational features (scores, matches) but cannot change basic tournament/league settings (e.g., name, competition format, number of teams, etc.).
Does a referee see all the same features as the organizer?
A referee has access to most organizational functions, but their permissions are restricted to actions related to the flow of the competition rather than its core configuration.