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The PRODUCT is a mobile application that helps users find available pickleball courts in their local area, either free or pay-2-play. It also will help pickle ball enthusiasts find partners to play with.
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PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT - PicklePlay
The Why?
Pickleball is a fast-growing sport that has gained popularity in recent years, but it can be difficult for players to find courts or partners to play with. PicklePlay aims to solve this problem by providing a central platform for players to discover pickleball courts and connect with other players.
The Objective
To provide a mobile application that helps pickleball players discover courts and connect with other players in their area. This will make it easier for players to find courts to play at and partners to play with, and will help grow the pickleball community.
Who is this for?
PicklePlay is for pickleball players of all skill levels who are looking to find courts and connect with other players.
What is it due? [TARGET DUE DATE]
September 10th, 2023
The Solution
PicklePlay is a mobile application that will allow players to find courts in their area and connect with other players. The application will use geolocation to show users nearby courts, and they will be able to filter their search based on whether they are looking for free or pay-to-play courts. Users will also be able to create profiles and connect with other players, either to find partners to play with or to find professionals to help improve their game.
Three (3) User segments
Casual Players: individuals who play pickleball for fun and are looking to find courts and partners to play with.
Competitive Players: individuals who play pickleball in tournaments and are looking to improve their skills and find courts and partners to play with.
Pickleball Professionals: individuals who offer pickleball lessons and are looking to connect with players who are looking to improve their game.
Three (3) User Personas
John, a retired teacher who enjoys playing pickleball with friends on the weekends.
Sarah, a competitive pickleball player who participates in tournaments and is looking to find courts and partners to play with.
Tom, a pickleball coach who offers lessons and is looking to connect with players who want to improve their game.
Dependencies
Access to a database of pickleball courts
Geolocation technology
Functional Requirements
User account creation and login
Ability to search for pickleball courts in the user's area
Ability to filter search results based on whether the court is free or pay-to-play
Ability to connect with other players and create profiles
Ability to find pickleball partners or professionals to help improve their game
Non-functional requirements
User-friendly interface
Secure user data storage
Fast load times and response times
Compatibility with both iOS and Android devices
Success Metrics / OKRs
User retention rate
Number of users who have connected with other players
Number of courts and partners found through the application
Feedback from users regarding the usefulness of the application
Overview
PicklePlay is a mobile application that will make it easier for pickleball players to find courts and connect with other players in their area. With its user-friendly interface and comprehensive search options, PicklePlay will help grow the pickleball community and make it easier for players to find the courts and partners they need to play the sport they love.
Non-technical user flow
User creates an account and logs in
User searches for pickleball courts in their area
User filters search results based on whether they are looking for free or pay-to-play courts
User selects a court and is able to view details such as location, court type, and availability
User has the option to connect with other players at the court or to find pickleball partners or professionals to help improve their game.
Technical user flow
User creates an account and logs in
User's device sends a request for nearby pickleball courts
Server performs a search in the database of pickleball courts based on the user's location
Server returns a list of nearby courts to the user's device
User's device filters the results based on the user's preferences (free or pay-to-play)
User selects a court and is able to view details such as location, court type, and availability
User's device sends a request to connect with other players at the court or to find pickleball partners or professionals to help improve their game.
Server performs a search in the database of pickleball players and returns a list of matches to the user's device.
User's device displays the list of matches and the user is able to connect with them.
All user data is securely stored in the database.