Your Profile Settings

Your profile contains your personal information and preferences. Keeping it up to date ensures the club can contact you and that teammates have the right information.

Accessing Your Profile

Navigate to Profile from the sidebar to view and edit your settings.

!Profile Page Screenshot

Personal Information

The personal information section includes:

Basic Details

First Name - Your first name
Last Name - Your surname
Preferred Name - Nickname or name you prefer to be called
Date of Birth - Used for age-group eligibility

Contact Information

Email Address - Primary contact email (used for login)
Phone Number - Contact number for captains and committee (must be a valid UK number starting with 0 or +44)
Secondary Email - Alternative email address (optional)

Important: Your email address is used for login and important club communications. Keep it current!

Badminton Profile

BE Number - Your Badminton England membership number
BE Profile URL - Link to your Badminton England tournament profile

These are used by the committee for league registrations and match administration.

Playing Information

Playing Positions - Your preferred positions (singles, doubles)
Playing Standard - Your skill level
Dominant Hand - Right or left-handed

Updating Your Information

How to Edit

Navigate to your Profile page
Click the Edit button or click directly on a field
Make your changes
Click Save to confirm

Required Fields

Some fields are required:

First name
Last name
Email address

The system will notify you if you're missing required information.

Profile Photo

Adding a profile photo helps teammates recognize you:

Adding or Changing Your Photo

Click on the profile photo area
Select an image from your device
Adjust the crop if needed
Click Upload

Photo Guidelines

Use a clear, recent photo
Face should be visible
Recommended size: at least 200x200 pixels
Supported formats: JPG, PNG

Tip: A good profile photo helps captains and teammates put a face to the name!

Password and Security

Changing Your Password

Go to Profile > Security Settings
Click Change Password
Enter your current password
Enter and confirm your new password
Click Save

Password Requirements

Your password must:

Be at least 8 characters long
Include a mix of letters and numbers
Not be the same as your email address

Forgot Password

If you've forgotten your password:

Go to the login page
Click Forgot Password
Enter your email address
Follow the link sent to your email

Notification Settings

Control how and when you receive notifications:

Email Notifications

| Notification Type | Description |

|------------------|-------------|

| Club Announcements | Important club news and updates |

| Team Updates | News about your teams |

| Match Reminders | Reminders about upcoming matches |

| Selection Notifications | When you're selected for a match |

Managing Preferences

Go to Profile > Notifications
Toggle each notification type on or off
Click Save Preferences

Note: Some essential communications (like membership renewal notices) cannot be disabled.

Custom Fields

Your club may have configured additional fields specific to your club. If any custom fields are enabled for member profiles, they will appear in a Custom Fields section on your profile page.

What Are Custom Fields?

Custom fields allow your club to collect additional information beyond the standard profile fields. Examples might include:

A Badminton England membership number
Your preferred shuttle brand
How you heard about the club
Consent for specific club activities

Editing Custom Fields

Navigate to your Profile page
Click Edit
Scroll to the Custom Fields section (below Privacy Settings)
Fill in or update the fields
Click Save

Custom fields support validation - if a field has specific requirements (such as a maximum length or required format), you will see an error message if your input does not meet them.

Note: Only custom fields that your club has marked as "Member Can Edit" will appear here. Some custom fields may only be editable by committee members.

Contact Preferences

Set how teammates and captains can contact you:

Privacy Options

Show phone number - Display your phone number to teammates
Show email - Display your email to teammates
Contact via club only - All contact goes through club systems

Setting Preferences

Go to Profile > Contact Preferences
Select your preferred privacy settings
Save your changes

Account Settings

Email Address Change

To change your login email:

Go to Profile > Account
Click Change Email
Enter your new email address
Verify the new email via the confirmation link
Your login will update to the new email

Deleting Your Account

If you wish to leave the club and delete your account:

Scroll to the bottom of your Profile page
Find the Danger Zone section (highlighted in red)
Click Delete Account
Confirm the deletion in the dialog

Warning: Account deletion is permanent and cannot be undone. All your data will be deleted immediately, including your profile, team memberships, and match history.

Consider informing the club committee before deleting your account, especially if you have upcoming match commitments.

Profile Completeness

The system may show a profile completeness indicator:

| Completeness | What's Needed |

|--------------|---------------|

| Basic | Name and email only |

| Standard | Plus phone and basic info |

| Complete | All fields filled, photo added |

A complete profile helps the club and your teammates!

Tips for a Great Profile

Add a photo - It helps people recognize you
Keep contact info current - Captains need to reach you
Set availability - See Managing Your Availability
Review periodically - Check your profile every few months

Troubleshooting

Can't update my email

Ensure the new email isn't already registered
Check you've clicked the verification link
Contact the committee if issues persist

Photo won't upload

Check the file size (max 5MB recommended)
Ensure it's a JPG or PNG format
Try a different browser if problems continue

Not receiving emails

Check your spam/junk folder
Verify your email address is correct
Add the club's email to your contacts
Contact the committee if issues persist