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Changing the way we play pickup

Rink Rats App is revolutionizing the way pick-up hockey is played. With the use of its auto-assign skills algorithm, visibility of the sign-up roster, and ease of finding a pick-up game, Rink Rats eliminates many of the challenges associated with pick-up hockey. Players can now look forward to evenly matched teams, increased visibility of pick-up games, and improved communication with other players and rinks. This leads to a more enjoyable and competitive pick-up hockey experience for players. Get ready for the future of pick-up hockey with Rink Rats!

Get ready for even team play!

Get ready for pickup visibility!

Get ready for thorough communication!

Get ready!

Designed for the Player

Think out side the rink. How the following additions change the game.

Goalie Fund

Encourging Goalies to Play

The goalie fund ensures there is an incentive for goalies to sign up for Pickup Hockey.

Roster Assign

Unique Algorithm creates Even Teams

Based on the players skills rating the algorithm auto assigns the teams for a better game.

Wait List

Wait list for full games and for upcoming games.

When games are full you still have a chance to play with the wait list.

Friends

Invite Friends

Easy way to invite a friend or groups to a game you are going to play.

Chirping

Reach out to a friend or a group.

A free speech messenger for the players.

Players

Whos signed up?

See your upcoming fellow competitors.

Find Pickup

Near you

Search the rinks hosting Pickup around the world or near you.

Joining Pickup

Search by rink or date.

Join a Pickup game on the fly.

Positions

Spots available!

Defense, offense or Goalie, choose the postion you prefer.

Pickup Hockey

A lot of amazing & cool features

EARN THE TRIFECTA

Self, Peer and Actual Skill Badges

Rink Rats App uses a unique algorithm called Skills Trifecta to create even teams within the app. This algorithm is based on the players’ skills rating and uses a combination of three different types of assessments: self-rating, peer rating, and actual skills assessment. By utilizing the combined average from the Skills Trifecta, the app ensures that teams are evenly matched, leading to more competitive and enjoyable games. This feature not only benefits the players but also the teams and the hockey rinks, by creating a fair and enjoyable experience for all.

Self Rating Badge

Earn this badge by rating yourself with decorum.

Peer Rating Badge

Earn this badge from your fellow players.

Actual Rating Badge

Earn this badge by completing the Rink Rats skills clinic.

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A powerful control panel

The StickUp Control Panel is a powerful tool that works in coordination with the Rink Rats App, enabling users to effortlessly create, organize, and manage pick-up games, leagues, tournaments, practices, and more. The seamless integration between the control panel and the app facilitates the alignment of the hockey community and allows for a smooth and efficient experience.

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ADVANTAGES

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Find Pickup Hockey Games

Rink Rats streamlines the process of discovering rink schedules and other important information for hockey players. This feature allows players to easily find information about pick-up games in their area, view full schedules of rinks that are part of the Rink Rats network, and access detailed information about the services and amenities offered by the rinks.

Join a game

Rink Rats simplifies the process of finding and joining pick-up games and league games for hockey players, especially for those who are new to an area or to the game. It eliminates the hassle and time-consuming task of searching for upcoming games, allowing players to easily register for games and join teams without any difficulties.

Player Confirmation

Rink Rats helps both players and rinks to alleviate the problem of not having enough players, especially goalies, showing up for the scheduled pick-up games. It not only makes it easy for players to discover and join games, but also allows players to confirm their participation on the day of the game, thus reducing the risk of last-minute cancellations. Additionally, it also helps rinks to fill the spots and improve their occupancy.

Game Cancelation

While the Rink Rats app helps to reduce the risk of last-minute game cancellations, unforeseen issues such as Zamboni breakdown or upcoming tournaments can still occur. In such cases, Rink Rats allows rink owners and ice contractors to easily communicate with players, teams and captains to inform them about the cancellation and schedule a new game. This helps in maintaining transparency and reducing confusion among the hockey commu

Player Replacement - Mens Leagues

Rink Rats enables team captains to easily communicate with potential replacement players when a team member is unable to make it to a Mens League game due to work, family, health or other reasons. This allows for games to continue, even if a player is absent. It improves the overall experience for the players, teams and the hockey rinks by providing a platform for seamless communication and continuity of the games.

Player Profiles

Rink Rats app assists team captains in finding suitable players for their team by providing a platform for players to create profiles that showcase their ice hockey experience and skills. This allows captains to easily identify players who are a good fit for their teams, and making it more efficient to build a team with the right balance of skills and experience

Skills Report

Rink Rats app caters to the players' desire to improve their skills by providing a skills clinic(coming soon) and then generating a report to help players understand their strengths and weaknesses. This report allows players to identify the specific skills they need to improve and how they can go about doing so, thus making it easier for them to take the next step in their hockey journey. This feature is beneficial for players who are serious about playing hockey to the best of their abilities and want to improve their skills.

Partner Products

Rink Rats app has a future plan of providing exclusive deals on hockey gear to its users. It plans to partner with a hockey supply company to offer discounts on training products and equipment, making it more affordable for players to get the necessary gear to enhance their game experience. This feature is a great added advantage for the players who can save money on their gear purchase while still being able to play the game at the best of their abilities.

Player Rating

TTo create fair and evenly matched teams, Rink Rats uses a unique algorithm that combines three different types of skills assessments: self-rating, peer rating, and actual rating. By utilizing the combined average from the Rink Rats trifecta, the app ensures a great user experience while also fostering a positive experience on the ice for players. This leads to more competitive and enjoyable games, which is beneficial for all players.

Manage and communicate with leagues

Rink Rats app not only facilitates communication between coaches and players but also enables communication between coaches and parents in youth hockey leagues. This allows coaches to manage upcoming games, communicate with other coaches and also to keep parents informed about the schedule, progress and other important information. This feature is beneficial for youth hockey leagues as it enables coaches to keep all stakeholders informed and up to date, leading to a more organized and efficient league management.

In-App Messaging

Rink Rats app eliminates the problem of players having to find the best way to communicate with each other by allowing them to message one another directly within the app. This feature, called "Chirping", not only allows players to message each other individually but also enables them to start group conversations. This is particularly useful for team captains who can start group chats with the entire team, fostering team communication and collaboration.

THE RINK RATS TEAM

contributing to the hockey community with excellence

Aeric

Founder, CEO, Rink Rats Player

Brandon

CIO, Rink Rats Player

Anna

COO

Ted

Legal, Rink Rats Player

TESTIMONIALS

from the players

I'm a huge fan of RinkRats. What used to take a series of group texts/email chains/day-of phone calls to fill out a game roster is now as smooth as gliding on fresh-cut ice!

Matt M
Rink Rat

This app has made organizing my weekly hockey pickups significantly less time consuming and stressful. Tracking signups, waitlist, choosing a fair lineup and payments are all automated. If you're short players for your event, just make it public on the app and reach hundreds of hockey locals. The player rating feature prevents those lopsided games where it seems like you're playing against a team of 5 McDavids and can't get the puck out of your zone. If you're organizing hockey events or searching locally for more ice time opportunities, get this app.

Chris M
Rink Rat Contractor

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