Getting Started - Gate/Parking Mode

Owned by Mike Romano
Sept 17, 2024
4 min read

How to Create a Program

  1. Sign in to a PlayerFirst website.

  2. On the left navigation, click Program > Registration Details.

  3. To the right of the Search Programs bar, click the Add icon.

  4. Select your new Program Basis

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  1. Select or enter the required information

  2. Click Create New Program.

How to Create Your Event Access Codes

Note: You must create a program before you can create an access code. If you have not created a program yet, see How to Create a Program.

  1. Sign in to a PlayerFirst website.

  2. On the left navigation, click Schedule > Leagues & Tournaments.

  3. Click the add button.

  4. In the Create Tournament section, complete the following categories:

    1. Type: Select From a Program.

    2. Program: Select the program to create event access codes for.

    3. Division: Select the existing divisions that will be used in the schedule creation process.

      1. Note: If you are scheduling outside of PlayerFirst, selecting divisions will not have an effect on this process.

    4. First Day: Enter the first day of the event.

    5. Last Day: Enter the last day of the event.

    6. Click Create Event.

  5. In the Tournament sub-navigation, the event access codes will be auto-generated.

    1. Scorekeeper Code

      1. This code will allow the user to enter and finalize scores into the app.

    2. Referee Code

      1. This code will allow the user to enter and finalize scores into the app.

    3. Coaches Code

      1. This code will allow college coaches to view player profiles, schedules, contact information, and an ability to take notes which can be exported at the end of the event.

    4. Parking/Gate Attendant Code

      1. This code will allow the user to scan parking/gate tickets.

    5. Directors Code

      1. This code will allow the user to view the scorekeeper and the parking/gate roles, all under a single code.

Note: Event staff can refer to these codes during the check-in process; the correct access code must be used during check-in (ex: Parking/Gate Attendant should use this code to check in customers).

See Also: How to Find your Event Access Code and How to Scan Parking/Gate Ticket(s).

Video: How to Create Your Event Access Codes

How to Create Gate/Parking Items for the Access App

  1. Sign in to a PlayerFirst website.

  2. On the left navigation, click Sales > Shop.

  3. In the upper right corner, click the add icon.

  4. Associated Program: Select the associated program.

  5. Number of Products: Enter the number of products you are creating.

  6. Category: Select from the dropdown menu.

  7. Click Create Products.

  8. Fill out the required fields in the Item Details bulk edit table.

    1. Product Name: This will be the display name of the product.

    2. Type: This is used as an extension of the product name, and will be used to sort on the Sales > Shop page.

    3. SKU: This will be used for apparel sales to associate each line item with a product and its SKU number.

    4. Category: This will be your product type.

    5. Associated Program: This will be the program that your product is associated with.

    6. Price: This will be the set price for the item.

      1. NOTE: This is the price before fees.

    7. Start Showing/Stop Showing: These will be the dates that will be set that you would like for users to be able to view the product.

    8. For Sale on Site: This will be the setting that will determine whether the product should be up for sale on the website.

    9. Stock Method: Ignore Stock, Sell Stock then Waitlist, or Sell Stock Only

      1. Ignore Stock: This can be used if you do not have a limited number of items.

      2. Sell Stock then Waitlist: This can be used if you have a limited number of items, but would like to maintain a waitlist should more stock be added.

      3. Sell Stock Only: This can be used if you have limited items.

    10. Available Stock: This can be set if you have limited items.

      1. NOTE: If this is left blank, there will be an unlimited number of items available.

    11. Available Waitlist: This can be set if you are holding a waitlist.

    12. Description: This can be used to add more context to the purchase for users when purchasing the product.

    13. Multi-Use: If the product will be scanned multiple times, you will want to turn this feature on. Additionally, if this only be used a set number of times, you can confirm this number in the “Amount” box. If this product should only be scanned once, you may leave this feature turned off.

      1. NOTE: If this is turned on, with no “Amount” set, this would be unlimited.

    14. Valid Use Start/End: These will be the dates that users with a purchased product can scan their tickets through the app.

    15. Receipt Email Details: Any text entered here will appear on the purchaser’s email receipt.

  9. Once complete, review and click Continue.

  10. To view the newly added shop item, on the left navigation, click Sales > Shop Items.

How to Find Your Event Access Codes

  1. Sign in to a PlayerFirst website.

  2. On the left navigation, click Schedule > Leagues & Tournaments.

  3. Select your event.

    1. Note: If you do not see your upcoming league/tournament listed, see How to Create your Event Access Codes.

  4. Parking/Gate Attendant Code: Use this code for parking/gate ticket scanning.

    1. See Also: How to Scan Parking/Gate Ticket(s)

How to Sign in as a Parking/Gate Attendant

  1. Open the PF Access app. 

  2. Press I have an event code. 

  3. Enter the Parking/Gate Attendant 10-digit code provided by an event director. 

    1. Format: XXX-XXX-XXXX