Frequently Asked Questions

GameVote is a cloud-based voting and player review platform designed specifically for sporting clubs and teams. It streamlines the process of collecting, collating, and reporting player votes, running structured player reviews, and generating award-night presentations — eliminating manual paperwork and saving team managers and coaches hours of administrative work.

GameVote is designed for team managers, coaches, and club administrators who need to manage player voting for awards, performance tracking, or peer recognition. It works for teams of all sizes and across various sports – from individual teams to clubs managing multiple teams.

GameVote is sport-agnostic and works with any team sport including afl, football, basketball, cricket, netball, rugby, hockey, and more. The platform is flexible enough to accommodate the voting needs of any sporting code.

GameVote is available as both a web application (accessible through any browser) and mobile apps for iOS and Android. Team officials benefit from downloading the mobile app, but voters can participate via web browser, SMS, or QR codes without needing to install anything.

Getting started is easy! Sign up for a Team, Multi-Team, or Club plan, create your account, add your team members and officials, configure your voting template, and you're ready to go. The entire setup process typically takes less than 30 minutes.

Yes! All plans include a free 14-day trial — no credit card required. Simply visit our pricing page and click "Start Free Trial" to get started.

Most teams complete their initial setup in 15-30 minutes. This includes adding your players, assigning team officials, and configuring your voting preferences. You can start collecting votes immediately after setup.

Not at all! GameVote is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly. If you can use email and basic apps, you can use GameVote. We also provide support and guidance if you need any help.

GameVote offers multiple voting methods for maximum flexibility: mobile app voting, web browser voting, SMS voting, and QR code scanning. Voters can use whichever method is most convenient for them. Learn more about all features.

Voting templates define how your voting process works. GameVote provides two main templates:

• Coach Voting: Votes collected from coaches and team managers (ideal for best player awards)
• Player Voting: Votes collected from players (ideal for peer leadership or peer recognition)

Each template can be customized to match your specific requirements. You can also schedule SMS voting links to send automatically after each match, so you never need to chase voters manually.

Yes! GameVote allows you to configure voting templates to include parent/guardian voting. This is particularly useful for junior teams where parent involvement is important. You have full control over who can participate in the voting process.

GameVote automatically generates professional PowerPoint presentations from your season's voting data with just a few clicks. The presentations include match-by-match vote tallies and award winners – perfect for end-of-season events. This feature alone can save you hours of manual work.

Absolutely. All votes are securely stored in the cloud with complete audit history. Every vote is timestamped and tracked, ensuring transparency and integrity. You can also lock voting on a per-match basis once results have been reviewed, preventing any retroactive changes and giving your club complete confidence in the integrity of the results.

Yes! GameVote offers extensive customization options including: number of players who can receive votes, maximum votes per player, maximum voters, voting point systems (e.g., 3-2-1 or custom), voting deadlines, player self-voting, whether comments are required or optional, and the ability to schedule automated SMS voting links after each match. You can also lock votes per match once reviewed to ensure results are final.

Player reviews let you go beyond voting with structured performance assessments. Create customisable review templates with skill groups, rating scales, and written feedback. GameVote supports three review modes:

• Coach reviews — coaches rate each player on defined skills
• Player self-reviews — athletes assess their own performance
• Combined mode — coach and player ratings displayed side-by-side

Completed reviews are compiled into professional PDF reports that can be distributed to players via SMS or email. A library of sport-specific preset templates is also available to get you started quickly. Learn more about player reviews.

Yes! GameVote includes vote locking on a per-match basis. Once you've reviewed the votes for a match, you can lock them to prevent any retroactive changes. This ensures complete integrity and transparency throughout the season, giving your club confidence that results are final.

Yes! When configuring a player voting template, you can schedule SMS voting links to be sent automatically after each match. GameVote handles timezone-aware, bulk dispatch so voters receive their link at the right time — no manual follow-up required. This is one of the most popular features for teams who want a completely hands-off voting process.

We offer three plans to suit your needs:

• Team Plan: $49/year (or $5/month) – Perfect for individual teams, includes 1 team per season, up to 6 officials, and 100 free SMS credits annually
• Multi-Team Plan: $199/year (or $20/month) – Ideal for managing multiple teams, includes up to 10 teams per season, up to 6 officials per team, and 500 free SMS credits annually
• Club Plan: $449/year (or $50/month) – Best for entire clubs, includes up to 25 teams per season, up to 6 officials per team, and 1000 free SMS credits annually

All plans include full access to mobile and desktop apps, SMS and QR code voting, PowerPoint presentation generation, structured player reviews, and vote locking. View full pricing details.

• Team Plan: Designed for a single team with 1 team per season and 100 SMS credits.
• Multi-Team Plan: Perfect for coaches or managers with multiple teams – includes up to 10 teams per season and 500 SMS credits.
• Club Plan: Designed for organizations managing many teams – includes up to 25 teams per season with centralized club administration and 1000 SMS credits.

Yes! Annual billing saves you 15% compared to monthly billing. Plus, annual plans include free SMS credits (100 for Team, 500 for Multi-Team, and 1,000 for Club), while monthly plans don't include SMS credits.

SMS credits are used when you want to collect votes via text message. Each SMS sent to a voter uses one credit. While SMS voting is optional (voters can also use the app, web browser, or QR codes), it's a convenient option that doesn't require voters to download anything. Annual plans include free SMS credits to get you started.

Yes, you can upgrade your plan at any time. Contact our support team at support@gamevote.com.au and we'll help you transition to a larger plan with pro-rated pricing. You can upgrade from Team to Multi-Team or Club at any time.

For organizations with more than 25 teams, please contact us at support@gamevote.com.au to discuss your requirements. We're happy to work with you on a solution that fits your needs.

GameVote works on all modern web browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge) and is available as native apps for iOS (iPhone/iPad) and Android devices. The web application is fully responsive and works on desktops, tablets, and smartphones.

Our support team is here to help! Email us at support@gamevote.com.au and we'll respond promptly. We also provide setup assistance and guidance to ensure you get the most out of GameVote.

Yes, all data is securely stored in the cloud with automatic backups. Your voting data, team information, and reports are safe and accessible whenever you need them. We use enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure to ensure reliability and data protection.

Yes, you can export your voting data and reports at any time. Data can be exported in various formats including Excel and PowerPoint presentations for your records or further analysis.

If you cancel your subscription, you'll have access to export all your data. We recommend downloading your voting records, reports, and any PowerPoint presentations before your subscription ends. After cancellation, your data will be retained for 30 days before being permanently deleted.