TeamSideline provides multiple scheduling types and options to help organizations create schedules that meet their specific needs. Whether you need to enter an existing schedule, create a custom schedule with complex field availability, or have TeamSideline automatically assign games, there is a scheduling option designed to fit your organization.

TeamSideline offers four main scheduling categories:

1. Manual
2. Custom
3. Standard
4. Auto-Assign

The best scheduling option depends on your organization's size, scheduling complexity, field availability, and how much control you want TeamSideline to have when creating the schedule.

What is a Manual Schedule?

A Manual Schedule is used when a schedule has already been created outside of TeamSideline and needs to be entered into the system.

This option allows you to make the schedule available online while still using TeamSideline features such as:

• Online schedule viewing
• Score tracking
• Standings management

When to Use Manual Scheduling

Manual Scheduling is best for organizations that:

• Already have a completed schedule.
• Receive schedules from another source.
• Only need TeamSideline to manage and display the schedule.

What is a Custom Schedule?

A Custom Schedule is designed for organizations with more complex scheduling requirements.

With Custom Scheduling, TeamSideline creates the game pairings and places games into the available time slots you define.

When to Use Custom Scheduling

Custom Scheduling is best for organizations with:

• Multiple locations.
• Multiple game days per week.
• Inconsistent field or facility availability.

This option provides flexibility when locations do not follow a consistent schedule.

What is a Standard Schedule?

A Standard Schedule is the most commonly used scheduling option. Approximately 90% of the scheduling process occurs within TeamSideline.

Standard Scheduling includes features designed to create balanced schedules for organizations with consistent scheduling needs.

When to Use Standard Scheduling

Standard Scheduling is best for organizations with:

• One or two games per week.
• Consistent field availability.
• A need for balanced distribution across locations and game times.

TeamSideline helps distribute games across available locations and times to create a more balanced schedule.

What is an Auto-Assign Schedule?

An Auto-Assign Schedule automatically selects available time slots based on scheduling priorities and field availability.

The system considers:

• Age-based scheduling priorities.
• Available fields.
• Organization home fields.

When to Use Auto-Assign Scheduling

Auto-Assign Scheduling is best for larger organizations with:

• Multiple clubs or sub-organizations.
• Multiple divisions requiring different priorities.
• A need to prioritize home fields.

This option helps organizations manage complex scheduling requirements while ensuring games are assigned to appropriate locations.

Choosing the Right Scheduling Type

Use the following guidelines when selecting a scheduling option:

Choosing the correct scheduling type before beginning the scheduling process helps ensure the schedule is created efficiently and meets your organization's needs.