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The Free Team Manager
Run your hockey team
without chasing everyone.
Invite your roster, add your schedule, collect replies and payments, then let BenchApp keep the week moving.
Notification
A player has checked out for tomorrow's game.
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Used by thousands of teams and over a million athletes across the globe, from ice hockey to pickleball and everything in between.
60k+Teams across 16 sports.
1M+Athletes across the globe.
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"I've been using BenchApp for years. I use it to run multiple teams. The text message check-in makes it so easy. It's a life saver."
Dan W.Big Rocks Hockey
How it works
Three steps, then BenchApp takes over.
Set up the team once. The reminders, replies, and game-day nudges keep moving automatically.
Add your Schedule
Drop in your games and practices. Reminders go out automatically.
Track their Attendance
Players RSVP via email and text. You always know who's coming.
All in one place
Schedule, RSVP, and Collect.
Keep your schedule, player replies, and team payments organized without chasing everyone yourself.
9:41
SSarah has checked out
Schedule
Next 7 days
Fri 8:30 PMHome vs Falcons12 in · 3 out · 2 no reply
Sun 6:00 PMAway vs Wolves12 in · 3 out · 2 no reply
Tue 9:15 PMPractice12 in · 3 out · 2 no reply
9:41
RSVP
Friday game
A
AlexChecked in by text
✓S
SamChecked in by text
✓J
JordanReminder sent
✓T
TaylorReminder sent
✓Bench is full
9:41
Collect
Season fees
Collected$1,240
82%Overdue4 nudges queued
Expenses3 tracked
Reminder queued
Built to save you time
Skip the team busywork.
BenchApp is designed around the small jobs that steal your evenings: attendance, reminders, payments, duties, and all the follow-up.
Automated Attendance
We send an email or text message a few days before your next game, asking your players to RSVP.
Friday · vs Falcons 12 / 15
SMSarah M.✓ IN
JLJordan L.✓ IN
MKMike K.OUT
Text Message Alerts
Players not answering emails? Need to send a message immediately? Send them as text message instead.
BA
BenchAppWolves · Today 4:12 PM
Falcons tonight 8:30. Reply IN or OUT.
IN
✓ DeliveredTrack Fees & Payments
Keep track of which players have paid and who still owe. We'll even nag them for you, automatically.
Spring Fees$1,440 / $1,800
80% paid SMSarah M.
PaidMKMike K.
DueManage Duties & Drinks
Ditch the pen and paper. Track who's on orange slices, ask for volunteers and assign duties.
This week's duties3 items
✓Orange slicesSarah
✓Water bottlesMike
SnacksVolunteer ›
Payments
Accept & track payments.
We'll do the nagging.
Team fees, overdue nudges, and expense tracking stay together so managers are not chasing money every week.
Take Credit Card Payments
Say goodbye to "I forgot to bring cash" excuses. Accept payments, deposited directly to your bank.
Automatic Overdue Notifications
Your players and parents will know when they owe and how much. No more chasing them down. We'll even send them a reminder.
9:41
Jordan paid $45
Payments
Season fees
Collected $1,240
82% Jordan$45 overdue
Nudge sent Team expenses$320 tracked
Balanced Text messages
We send the text. You get instant responses.
Hit them directly on their phone. They can respond with a single text. No app download or account required.
- Instant notification.
- Lightning fast responses.
- Impossible to ignore.
9:41
Today 9:41 AM
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Falcons tonight at 8:30. Are you in?
Reply IN or OUT.
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Managers, coaches, and captains agree. BenchApp makes their lives easier.
Communication
Stay connected.
All in one place.
Facebook, WhatsApp, TikTok, Email, Phone calls? No more. Centralized team communication done right. Team, group and private messaging for everyone.
- Chat from your phone or computer.
- Post Polls, Bulletins and Line-ups.
- Share Photos, Gifs, and More
9:41
Team Chat
Every message together
CCoachNeed one more for 8:30.
SSarahI can make it.
AAlexRunning 5 late.
9:41
Polls & Line-ups
Decisions without threads
PPollWho can bring drinks?
LLine-upShared with the team
DDuties2 volunteers assigned
9:41
Photos & GIFs
Last night
PPhotos18 uploaded
GGoal GIFShared to team chat
RReactions12 new
Automation
We'll automate the boring stuff.
Attendance reminders, RSVP tracking, payment collecting, and overdue nudges happen without turning you into a full-time babysitter.
Always workingWe'll keep your team running smoothly, automatically.
Attendance reminders
Players get pinged before every game, so replies roll in without you chasing.
RSVP tracking
In, out, and no-reply lists stay current the moment responses come in.
Fee collection
Team dues land in your bank account on autopilot with a live paid/owed split.
Overdue nudges
Late payers get a friendly automated reminder so money follow-up is off your plate.
Really. Simple. Pricing.
BenchApp gives you everything you need to run a successful team, absolutely free. Upgrade to PRO to make it even better.
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Everything you need to run a happy team, at no cost at all. Create your FREE team What's included:- ✓Unlimited Roster
- ✓Player Stats
- ✓Scheduling
- ✓Team & Private Messaging
- ✓Email RSVP & Broadcasts
- ✓Payment Tracking
PRO
$9/mth
Get even more that makes managing your team even easier. Create your FREE team What's included:- ✓Everything in the Free plan
- ✓Text Message RSVP
- ✓Text Message Broadcasts
- ✓Bulletins & Polls
- ✓Advanced Finance Tracking
- ✓Team Expense Tracking
- ✓And Much More
Our Sports.
Manage one team or many, all under one account.
Hockey
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Ultimate
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is BenchApp actually free?
Yes. Scheduling, rosters, email RSVPs, and payment tracking are all free. Upgrade to PRO for text message RSVPs and more.
How does text message RSVP work?
BenchApp automatically texts your players before each game. They reply "Yes" or "No" with no app or account needed.
Do players need to download anything?
No app required to respond to RSVPs. Players can access schedules and team chat from any browser. Downloading the app makes BenchApp even better!
Can I manage multiple teams?
Yes, run as many teams as you want from one account, across any sport. One PRO subscription covers your whole account.
How does payment collection work?
Track fees and expenses in one place. Accept credit card payments directly through the app. We'll send reminders go automatically.
What sports are supported?
Hockey, soccer, baseball, basketball, football, volleyball, lacrosse, pickleball, golf, and more across 16 sports in total.
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