Step 1 of 2 · Create account

Pick your lane.

Six roles. One source of truth. POPIA-protected by default. The next step asks for your details — full role setup happens inside your dashboard.

Build verified profile

Athlete

Build a verified sports profile. Get found.

  • Sport + position + body stats
  • Match log + performance metrics
  • Highlight uploads
  • Discovery visibility you control
Your profile
Athlete-owned, discovery-controlled
Continue as Athlete
~2 mins · No credit card
Manage roster

Institution

School · club · academy · federation

  • Athlete invites + roster
  • Fixtures + attendance
  • Compliance docs + expiry
  • SAFA / SASA fields
Your roster
Coach-managed athlete data
Continue as Institution
~2 mins · No credit card
Verified child link

Parent / Guardian

Stay in your child's loop, verified.

  • Linked-child dashboard
  • Institution announcements
  • Attendance + progress
  • Compliance reminders
Safety status
Verification required
Continue as Parent / Guardian
~2 mins · No credit card
Capture · tag · earn

Media contributor

Cover events. Tag athletes. Earn.

  • Event creation + uploads
  • Tagging workflow
  • Wallet ledger (R5 / R2)
  • Ghost athlete creation
Contributor rate
R5 / R2 default rewards
Continue as Media contributor
~2 mins · No credit card
Record performance

Coach

Log matches, metrics + highlights for your athletes.

  • Linked to your institution
  • Add matches + metrics
  • Upload highlights + achievements
  • Manage your squad data
Verified data
Coach-entered performance
Continue as Coach
~2 mins · No credit card
Officiate · get rated

Referee / Official

Build your officiating reputation through verified post-match ratings.

  • Officiating profile + portfolio
  • Rate-a-Ref reputation score
  • Weighted, anti-mob-vote feedback
  • Listed in the Officials directory
Reputation
Weighted Rate-a-Ref score
Continue as Referee / Official
~2 mins · No credit card

Feature breakdown

Capability Athlete Institution Parent Media
Verified sports ID card
Roster management tools
Child safety controls
Media tagging + rewards
Performance analytics
Discovery market exposure
POPIA-compliant Argon2id password hashing Role-based permissions Append-only audit logs

Frequently asked

Can I have multiple roles?
Yes. Most users start with one primary role. Once inside your dashboard you can request additional role permissions (e.g. a Parent who is also a Coach / Institution Admin) subject to the relevant verification checks.
How is my child's data protected?
Even Playground is built with a "privacy by design" architecture. Youth data is private by default and only visible to verified guardians and institution-linked officials. Fully compliant with POPIA for minor data.
How long does verification take?
Initial account setup is instant (~2 mins). Verification of institution or parent status typically takes 24–48 hours as our team cross-references documentation with national sport bodies.
Do I need a credit card to sign up?
No. Basic registration for athletes and parents is free. Institutions and media contributors operate on a different tier structure but do not require payment info for the initial signup.
What if my school isn't listed yet?
You can still register. Select "Request institution" during the next step and we will initiate the onboarding process for your school or academy.

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