Blog — running a sports group

Practical guides for private sports groups — from organizing sessions to splitting costs and friendly competition.

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  Waitlist and Sign-up Lottery: How to Fairly Divide Spots

  Adam · September 17, 2026 at 10:17 AM

  When there are more people interested in a session than spots — sign-up order, a waitlist, or a lottery? Comparing three approaches and when each one makes sense.

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  ELO Rating for an Amateur Sports Group

  Adam · September 17, 2026 at 08:52 AM

  Where the ELO system comes from, how it calculates points after a match, and why an amateur sports group should even bother keeping one.