FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the questions we hear most. Is yours not listed? Get in touch.
Using BoardIt
How do I put the booking board on my website?
Install and activate the plugin, add your courts under BoardIt → Courts and place the shortcode [boardit_board] on a page. Want members to see their own bookings as well? Put [boardit_my_reservations] on a second page.
How do I add members?
Members are ordinary WordPress users. Add them under Users → Add New with the role Tennis club member. Under BoardIt → Members you see an overview with booking counts, and you can search and block members.
How do members log in?
With their email address and WordPress password, via the login form on the booking board. Forgotten password? With the “Forgot password?” link they choose a new one themselves.
How does a booking work?
A member clicks a free slot, adds playing partners and confirms, with up to four players per booking. For tennis the number of players determines the playing time (15 minutes per player); padel and pickleball courts have a fixed playing time. Members cancel and move their own future bookings.
Can I set rules for booking?
Yes. Under BoardIt → Settings you set the opening hours, how many days ahead members may book and how many bookings a member may have at the same time, among other things.
Can I block courts for coaching, social play or maintenance?
Yes. With fixed reservations you reserve courts once or every week. Those times can no longer be booked by members. This is part of BoardIt Pro.
Do members get a confirmation?
Yes. Every player gets an email when a booking is made, moved or cancelled, with a calendar file (.ics) and a button to add it to Google Calendar. You can change sender, subject and text yourself.
Can I use my club colours?
Yes. Under BoardIt → Settings you choose the colours of the board, such as free and booked slots, your own bookings and the buttons.
Does BoardIt work on a phone?
Yes. The board adapts to every screen. On a phone the times stay in view while scrolling, and members can switch between a horizontal and a vertical view.
What do I need to run BoardIt?
A WordPress website with WordPress 6.2 or higher and PHP 7.4 or higher. Nothing else.
Do I need other plugins or external services?
No. BoardIt works on its own, and members and bookings stay in your own WordPress database. Only for the optional usage opt-in and for Pro licences and updates does the plugin connect to Freemius.
Which languages does BoardIt support?
Seven: English, Dutch, German, French, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese. Every WordPress user can choose their own language.
Buying and licences
Is the free version really free?
Yes. No trial period, no credit card and as many courts as you like. Everything except the five Pro extras is included.
What does a Pro licence cover?
One club website for one year, regardless of the number of members. Updates and priority support are included.
How do I pay?
Through the secure Freemius checkout, with a credit or debit card or PayPal. Freemius is our reseller (Merchant of Record): it handles the payment and VAT and emails you the invoice.
How do I activate Pro?
Buy from your dashboard via BoardIt → BoardIt Pro and the licence is activated automatically. Bought on this website? You receive an email with the Pro download and your licence key; install the Pro plugin and enter the key.
Can I cancel?
Yes. The licence renews every year; you can cancel at any time before the renewal date from your Freemius account or via the link in the emails. Pro stays active until the end of the paid period. After that BoardIt keeps working as the free version, with all courts, members and bookings.
Is there a money-back guarantee?
Yes. On your first purchase you get your money back within 30 days, no questions asked. See our refund policy.
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