Question 1

What is Dink On Time?

Accepted Answer

Dink On Time is a free web app for organizing recreational pickleball games. It lets you create player groups, schedule one-time or recurring games, manage waitlists, track attendance, and collect court fees via Venmo — all in one place.

Question 2

How do I organize a pickleball game on Dink On Time?

Accepted Answer

Create a group, invite your players with a shareable link, then schedule a game with the date, time, court count, and player limits. Players register themselves, and the app handles waitlists automatically. You can also set a court fee so players can pay you directly via Venmo.

Question 3

Is Dink On Time free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Dink On Time is completely free. There are no subscription fees or hidden charges. The app helps you collect court fees from players via Venmo, but Dink On Time itself charges nothing.

Question 4

Can I collect money from players for court reservations?

Accepted Answer

Yes! When creating a game, set a per-player cost and optionally require payment before confirming spots. Players see a one-tap Venmo pay button pre-filled with the correct amount. As the organizer, you can track who has paid in the payment dashboard.

Question 5

How does the waitlist work?

Accepted Answer

When a game reaches its maximum player count, additional registrations are placed on a waitlist. If a registered player cancels, the next person on the waitlist is automatically promoted (or manually, depending on group settings). Players are notified when their spot opens up.

Question 6

Can I set up recurring weekly pickleball games?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. When creating a game, choose 'Recurring' and select the day of the week. The app generates game instances each week so players can register per session, and you can cancel individual weeks without affecting the series.