If you only need to create one or two teams, adding them manually is usually the quickest option. You can do this from Teams Setup, or directly inside a program that uses teams.
If you are setting up a large number of teams, importing is typically faster. See Importing/Exporting Teams for bulk setup.
What you’ll find in this article
How to add a team from Teams Setup
How to add a team from within a Program
What each team detail means
When to use import instead
Option 1: Add a team from Teams Setup
In the left navigation, click Teams.
Click Manage Teams.
At the top of the page, select Teams Setup.
Click + Add Team.
Fill out the team details.
Click Save (or Save & Add Another if you are adding multiple teams one-by-one).
After saving, your team will appear in the Teams Setup list.
Option 2: Add a team from within a Program
This option is available when a program is set up to use teams (for example, Traditional Teams).
In the left navigation, click Programs.
You will land on Manage Programs.
Click the Program Name you want to edit.
Open the Teams/Groups step.
Click + Add New Team.
Fill out the team details shown in that modal:
Team Name
Registration Label Override
Level
Team Details Page
Save your changes.
Once saved, the team will be available within that program’s Teams/Groups step.
Team details you can set
Depending on where you add the team, you may see slightly different options.
Common fields:
Team Name (required): The main name for the team in Sprocket.
Registration Label Override (optional): Controls what displays in the team invitation banner.
Level (optional): Level of play for the team.
Additional fields you may see in Teams Setup:
Team Short Name (optional): If filled in, this name is used in the mobile app.
Inactive (optional): If selected, the team is placed into an inactive state.
Team Color Option (optional, if enabled): Sets a team color if your club uses this feature.
When to use import instead
Manual setup is best when:
You are adding a small number of teams
You are making a quick correction during the season
You prefer not to work in a spreadsheet
Import is best when:
You are creating many teams at once
You want to standardize naming or levels in bulk
If you run into any issues
If you do not see your team after saving:
Check any filters on Teams Setup (especially inactive filters)
Refresh the page and search by team name
Confirm the program is configured to use traditional teams
FAQs
Can I add a team directly inside a Program?
Yes. If the program is configured to use teams, you can add a team from the Teams/Groups step.
When should I use import instead of adding manually?
Import is best when creating many teams at once or standardizing naming and levels in bulk.
Why don’t I see the team after saving?
Check filters in Teams Setup, refresh the page, and confirm the program is set up to use traditional teams.
Can I mark a team inactive when creating it manually?
Yes. If the Inactive field is available, selecting it will place the team into an inactive state.