Development of a Community-Centric Sports Event Platform with Progressive Web App Technology

Amateur sports clubs face significant difficulties in managing local and international sports events due to fragmented communication channels, outdated management tools, and inconsistent user experiences across devices. Endless scrolling, back-and-forth messaging, and information getting lost in multiple social media platforms hinder effective community building and event participation. The client needs a unified, responsive platform to simplify event creation, management, and social interactions to enhance user engagement and operational efficiency.

A mid-sized startup or organization aiming to streamline the organization and management of amateur sports tournaments and foster community engagement through a responsive digital platform.

• Launch a responsive, user-friendly web platform enabling amateur sports clubs to create, find, and manage local and international events efficiently.
• Achieve at least a 10% sign-up conversion rate within the first year through streamlined registration processes.
• Attain a user engagement rate of at least 70% within the initial 12 months by incorporating social and community features.
• Develop an intuitive interface that maintains high performance across all device types and platforms, ensuring a consistent user experience.
• Minimize development costs by utilizing a progressive web app (PWA) architecture with a single codebase for cross-platform compatibility.
• Facilitate community interactions through built-in social features including messaging, commenting, following clubs, and event sharing.

• User registration and login with support for club admins, members, and guests, including third-party sign-in options.
• Profile management for users and club administrators, including photo uploads and easy updates.
• Creation and management of club pages featuring reviews, posts, photos, upcoming events, and galleries.
• Event creation and invitation functionalities supporting detailed descriptions, location, dates, and pricing.
• Commenting, sharing, and saving events to foster engagement and community building.
• Built-in messaging system supporting direct messages and group chats.
• Accommodation booking feature to facilitate participation in larger or international events.
• Following and joining clubs to receive updates and increase platform engagement.
• Notification system to keep users informed about event updates and community activities.

• Third-party authentication services for quick sign-in options.
• Mapping and geolocation APIs for event location functionalities.
• Messaging and notification services to support real-time communication.
• Accommodation booking systems or APIs for travel and lodging arrangements.

• Application must remain responsive and performant across all device types, with a goal of an Apdex score ≥80.
• High system usability with a SUS score ≥75.
• Task success rate of at least 85% for core user activities such as event creation, registration, and messaging.
• Secure user data through compliance with data protection standards and secure authentication protocols.
• Scalable architecture to accommodate future growth of user base and feature set.

The implementation of this responsive sports event platform is expected to significantly improve community engagement and operational efficiency for amateur sports clubs. It aims to achieve at least a 14% sign-up rate within the first year, with an engagement rate of no less than 70%, enabling clubs to attract more participants and streamline event organization. The platform’s high performance, usability, and social features will foster stronger community ties, support international collaboration, and reduce management overhead, ultimately driving sustained growth and user satisfaction.