As a team captain, you have special tools to help manage your team before, during, and after games. Here's what you can do:
See who's coming, who's not, and follow up with players who haven't responded yet.
Build your lineup by dragging players into position. Copy from previous games to save time.
Set defensive positions for each inning. Apply one inning's setup to all 7 with one click.
Assign assistant captains who can help with lineups, RSVPs, and game tracking.
Record plays as they happen with the Game Tracker. Stats calculate automatically.
Record final scores after each game to update standings immediately.
Enter batting and pitching stats for player records and leaderboards.
When you finalize lineups, your team gets notified automatically so they know where they're playing.
Head to Roster Management to access lineup tools, or explore the other captain features from your Profile.
For the best captain experience, install Mountainside Aces as an app on your phone. It's faster, works offline at the field, and enables push notifications.
The installed app loads instantly, works without internet (perfect for spotty field reception), and sits on your home screen for quick access during games.
đ iPhone / iPad
Push notifications on iPhone require iOS 16.4 or later, and you MUST install to home screen first.
đ¤ Android
As a captain, you'll receive notifications about RSVP changes, link requests, and more. Make sure they're enabled!
đ Where to Enable
Go to your Profile page and scroll to the Notification Preferences section.
đ Captain-Specific Notifications
These are especially important for captains:
After enabling, click "Send Test Notification" on your profile to make sure everything is working.
The RSVP system helps you know who's coming to each game. Players receive automatic reminders, but you can see real-time status in Roster Management.
đ RSVP Dashboard
At the top of Roster Management, you'll see a summary for the selected game:
đ Quick Status Change
As captain, you can update any player's RSVP status. Tap their status badge to cycle through options:
If a player texts you they can't make it but hasn't updated the app, you can mark them as "No" so your lineup reflects reality.
đĸ Minimum Requirements
Summer: 8 minimum (opponent supplies catcher)
Fall: 7 minimum (opponent supplies catcher)
Build your batting order by dragging players into position (desktop) or using tap-to-add (mobile). Only players who RSVP'd "Yes" appear in the available list.
đ Batting Order Size
Summer: Up to 16 batters (full roster)
Fall: Up to 13 batters (full roster)
đąī¸ Desktop: Drag & Drop
đą Mobile: Tap to Add
đ Copy from Previous Game
Save time by starting with last game's lineup:
This copies the batting order from your most recent game. Adjust as needed for players who are/aren't available.
đĸ Finalize Batting Order
When your lineup is set, finalize it to notify your team:
This sends a push notification to all team members letting them know the lineup is set.
Assign defensive positions for each of the 7 innings. Players can see where they're playing before the game.
đ The Fielding Grid
On desktop, you'll see a grid with positions (rows) Ã innings (columns). On mobile, you navigate one inning at a time.
Summer (9 positions): P, C, 1B, 2B, SS, 3B, LF, CF, RF
Fall (10 positions): Same + Rover (R)
⥠Apply to All Innings
The fastest way to set up fielding: configure Inning 1, then apply it everywhere:
Perfect for casual games where players stay in the same positions. For rotating positions, set up each inning individually or copy from previous innings.
đ Copy from Previous Inning
Each inning column has a "â Copy" button that duplicates the previous inning's assignments. Great for making small tweaks inning-by-inning.
đĒ Managing the Bench
Below the fielding positions, you'll see bench slots for players sitting out each inning. The number of bench spots equals: Batting Order Size - Field Positions
The catcher position is based on RSVP count:
Summer: At 8 or fewer "Yes" RSVPs, opponent supplies catcher (position locked). At 9+, you must field your own catcher.
Fall: At 7 or fewer "Yes" RSVPs, opponent supplies catcher (position locked). At 8+, you must field your own catcher.
đĸ Finalize Fielding
When all positions are set:
Players receive a notification and can check their positions before arriving at the field.
Team Staff are assistant captains who can help you manage team activities. Great for delegating lineup duties, game tracking, or when you can't make a game.
đ¯ What Team Staff Can Do
Team Staff have nearly the same permissions as captains:
| Feature | Team Staff | Captain Only |
|---|---|---|
| Manage RSVPs | â | |
| Create Batting Orders | â | |
| Set Fielding Positions | â | |
| Use Game Tracker | â | |
| Submit Scores & Stats | â | |
| Assign New Team Staff | â | â |
| Remove Team Staff | â | â |
â Assigning Team Staff
â Removing Team Staff
If someone no longer needs Team Staff access:
Consider assigning a backup Team Staff in case you can't make a game. They can handle RSVPs, lineups, and tracking while you're away.
Only League Staff and Admins can assign or remove captains. Team Staff cannot remove captains.
Game Tracker lets you record plays as they happen during the game. Stats are calculated automatically, and fans can follow along live!
⨠What Game Tracker Does
Tap play types (single, double, out, etc.) as they happen
Visual diamond shows runners advancing automatically
Batting stats calculate in real-time as you track
No signal? Plays queue and sync when you're back online
đŽ Who Can Track?
Can Track: Captains, Team Staff, League Staff, Admins
Can Watch: Anyone can view the live tracker (read-only)
đ Getting Started
âž Recording Plays
The current batter is highlighted. Tap the play type as it happens:
Runners advance automatically based on the play. After 3 outs, the inning flips.
đĨ Dual Team Tracking
If both teams are tracking, you'll see merged play-by-play showing all action from both sides!
Look for the indicator showing who's tracking and who's watching:
"Tracking: Mike S." - Someone is recording plays
"Watching: Sarah J., Tom R." - Fans following along
đ Ending the Game
Use the Undo button to reverse the last play. The play history shows everything recorded.
After each game, submit the final score to update standings. This is separate from Game Tracker - use it when you just need to record the result.
đ When to Use
- After any game to record the official score
- If you didn't use Game Tracker during the game
- To correct a previously submitted score
đ How to Submit
đ Inning-by-Inning Mode
For detailed box scores, toggle on "Enter by Inning":
Enter runs for each inning (1st through 7th). Totals calculate automatically. You can add extra innings if needed.
â ī¸ Special Cases
Check the "Forfeit" box if the game was forfeited. This marks it appropriately in standings.
The score may already be recorded! Check the game preview before re-submitting.
Enter individual player stats to build the league database. This powers leaderboards, player pages, and career records.
đ Stats You Can Enter
| Batting | Pitching |
|---|---|
| At Bats (AB) | Innings Pitched (IP) |
| Hits (H) | Runs Allowed (RA) |
| Runs (R) | |
| Walks (BB) |
More detailed stats (doubles, triples, HRs, RBI, etc.) coming in future updates!
đ Single Game Entry
đ¤ Bulk CSV Upload
Have stats from multiple games? Use the Bulk Upload tab:
Stats are auto-saved when you end a tracked game! Only manual entry needed if you didn't track plays live.
Select the same game and re-submit. New entries overwrite old ones for that game.
â° Timing Recommendations
Check RSVP status. Players get automatic reminders, but a group chat nudge helps.
Create your batting order once you know who's coming. Use "Copy from Previous" as a starting point.
Set fielding positions and finalize. This gives players time to mentally prepare.
Use Game Tracker to record plays live. Stats auto-calculate as you go.
Submit the final score while details are fresh. End Game Tracker to save stats.
If you didn't track live, enter stats manually before you forget the details.
đą Mobile Usage Tips
Add the site to your home screen for the best experience. You'll get faster loading and it works offline at the field.
On mobile, use the Prev/Next buttons to move between innings. The "Apply Inning X to All" button appears when positions are set.
Game Tracker and Roster Management work offline! Changes queue and sync when you're back online.
đ Common Workflows
â Troubleshooting
They may have RSVP'd "No" or "Maybe". Only "Yes" players appear in the batting order builder.
Mobile uses tap-to-add instead of drag. Tap the + button or empty slot to open the player picker.
Check your connection. If you're offline, changes queue automatically and sync when you're back online.
Make sure you've created a batting order in Roster Management first. Game Tracker pulls from there.
Ready to manage your team?
đ Open Roster Management