PlayTime Scheduler Help
The EVPC Board believe that PlayTime Scheduler (PTS) is currently the best tool available for finding and scheduling games with other players due to it’s cost (Free) and use in other areas around the country.
Below are tips on how to use PTS.
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There are three levels of accounts, Free, Premium, and Power. We suggest that you star with the Free account and after you use it, decide if you need the features of the paid versions.
To register go to PlayTime Scheduler and click on Register. Please note when you are done registering, it is very important to configure your account.
Follow through the next three screens by entering your Country, State, and City (Eugene/Springfield, OR).
You will now be at the page where you enter in all of your personal information. It is important that you enter your skill level and gender as this helps matching people with similar level players. We also highly recommend that you click “Yes” to receiving email notifications.
After you save, you will see a reminder that PTS is not a court reservation system but helps you find people to play with in areas.
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Log into your account.
Click on My Account.
At the top there are four tabs. Go through each tab and configure the settings to meet your needs. For details on some of the more important settings, see the next section.
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My Profile Tab
The skill level allows for .25/.75 levels for when you are in-between x.0 and x.5 (examples: 3.25, 3.75)
If you don’t check the box for “Allow others to search for me when creating invite-only sessions”, people will not be able to invite you.
Email Tab
The default is for all items to be checked. This is a good idea but thee maybe some you want to shut off. Example: uncheck days of the week and times you don’t want to play on, such as Monday Evenings for example.
Email me about sessions with X miles of your zip code
Set this up if you want to be alerted for games in cities further away, such as Cottage Grve, Corvallis, etc
Calendar Tab – We have no tips for this tab.
Locations Tab
If you have the free version of PTS this screen is not customizable.
For paid accounts you can change the colors of each location or eliminate individual locations.
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Adding a session allows you to create a message looking for players. The message goes to everyone who is subscribed to see the location you select.
Log into your account.
Click on the Add Session button located in the calendar n the top right-hand side of the window.
Select location
Select a date
Select time
Select a skill range
Minimum # of players.
Example: if you are playing ingles, set this to 2. For doubles you might want to set this to 3 in the event that you can’t get 4 AND would e willing to play a 3 person game.Maximum # of players
Example: If you are playing singles, set this to 2; for doubles select 4.Invite-Only Session: Check this bos if you want this to be a private session. You must invite at least one person using the PTS diretory. This means in order to use this option, at least on person in your group must be in the PTS Directory. After you create the session you can manually add more players to the session that are not in the PTS directory by using the Add Guest option.
Description/Notes: Add information here about the session. Examples: “Please bring your own balls”; “It might rain”; “Want to have lunch after the game?”.
Click the Add Session button at the bottom of the screen and everyone signed up to receive alerts for new sessions at the location you are playing (and other criteria) will receive an email.
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Log into your account.
In the calendar pane, go to the data of the session you already created and click on it.
There are five area that you can select to change your session.
+Add Guest: This allows you to add a player that is not in the PTS directory.
+Add Note: This allows you to add an additional note that all players will see.
Delete a Note: If you click on he “X” to the right of your original note, it will delete it. If there is more than one note from you or another player, they will each show up separately.
Delete a Player: If you click on the “X” to the right of the player name, it will remove that player. However, if you delete your own name and you are the owner of the session, it will delete the entire session.
Edit or Cancel Session: This option opens the original Session record where you can change any of the fields.
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You can respond to someone who has created a record using two methods, both of which require you to log into PTS.
Log into PTS and browse the Calendar. Click on any Session and add your name.
You receive an email from PTS informing you of a session. You decide that you want to attend and then log into PTS and go to the date and time and click on the record.
In both of the cases:
Log into your account.
In the Calendar, click on the session you are interested in.
If you want to play in this session click on “+Add My Name”.
If you want to read the notes, click on the blue text that says “X additional notes - click to view”. This message will only appear i additional notes have been added.
If you want to add your own note or respond to a note, click on “Add Note”.
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PTS has two other fee based account levels that provide additional features. For more information visit PTS Upgrades.
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There is no PTS App, but you can still add the website to your homescreen and have it act like and app.
iOS (Apple Products):
Open the website in your phone's browser and log in, so you are viewing the main calendar page.
Tap the Share button at the top right corner of the screen (looks like a box with an arrow going upwards).
In the Share menu, scroll down and select "Add to Home Screen."
On the next screen, tap "Add" or "OK"
You will now see a PlayTime Scheduler icon on your home screen. Tap to open the website.
Android - Chrome Browser
Open the website in your phone's browser and log in, so you are viewing the main calendar page.
Tap the three vertical dots button at the top right corner of the screen.
Tap "Add to Home Screen."
In the dialog box, tap "Add."
You will now see a PlayTime Scheduler icon on your home screen. Tap to open the website.
Android - Samsung Browser
Open the website in your phone's browser and log in, so you are viewing the main calendar page.
Tap the icon with three horizontal lines at the bottom right corner of the screen.
From the menu, select the "Add page to" button.
Choose "Home screen" then tap "Add" to finish.
You will now see a PlayTime Scheduler icon on your home screen. Tap to open the website.
Android - Firefox Browser
Open the website in your phone's browser and log in, so you are viewing the main calendar page.
Open the Firefox for Android menu.
Tap "Add to Home Screen" then tap "Add" to finish.
You will now see a PlayTime Scheduler icon on your home screen. Tap to open the website.