Using PlayHQ for Programs, Events and Other Types of Registrations

Applicable to: ALL Administrators
Application(s): Admin Portal > Program Management > Programs

This article will cover the following:

1. A general overview of a program, including the differences between a program and a competition
2. A general overview of a local program
3. A general overview of a shared program

Related articles:

• Create and manage a program
• Create and manage a program season
• Creating and managing program groups

What is the difference between a program and a competition?

In PlayHQ, a program and a competition have many commonalities but some important differences. See the following table for a summary of the features provided by programs and competitions:

Feature	Programs	Competitions
Seasons
Participant search and viewing
Participation and financial reporting
Player registrations
Coach and team manager registrations
Administrative body management of fees, dates, and products on registration forms
Program registration transfers
Memberships
Game management
Fixtures and ladders
Electronic scoring

What is a local program?

A local program is one created and delivered by a club, association, or sport administrative body. A common example of a local program is a skills development program delivered during school holidays but the programs feature can also be used to manage player tryouts, player camps, and other non-competitive activities.

What is a shared program?

A shared program is a program created by a sport administrative body and which is 'shared' to linked clubs and associations who then deliver the program to registered participants. A common example of a shared program is one created by a sports national body (eg. AFL Auskick) and subsequently shared to and delivered by local associations and clubs (eg. AFL Auskick 'Centres').

1. Shared programs can only be created by administrative bodies (typically at a National, State, or Regional level).
2. The creating administrative body does not deliver the program. Instead, the program is 'shared' with linked club and/or association organisations who deliver the shared program to registered participants.
3. Administrative body organisations below the program's creating administrative body can assist with the shared program's management by:
   • Refining the list of association and club organisations that the program is shared with;
   • Adding their own fees, custom fields, and products to registration forms; and
   • Refining season and registration dates.