Ranka: Mobile App for Tennis/Padel Clubs
Budget: €750 – €1,500 EUR
Project Brief – Ranka
Real-Time Club League for Tennis & Padel Players
1. Project Overview
Ranka is a mobile app designed as a new way to play tennis (or padel) inside the same club.
Instead of the classic “let’s play a match and insert the final score”, Ranka creates a live internal league within a tennis or padel club, where players are constantly ranked and encouraged to play specific opponents.
Ranka is not:
a booking app
a match-finding app
a competitor to Playtomic or club management systems
Ranka is a value-added service offered by clubs to their members, increasing engagement, match frequency, and retention.
2. Core Concept
Each club has its own private league table, updated in real time.
Every player has a position in the ranking
Players are encouraged to challenge:
up to 3 players above
up to 3 players below
Different outcomes affect the ranking differently
(beating someone above you matters more)
This creates:
constant movement in the table
fair and balanced matches
ongoing motivation to play
3. Target Users
Primary:
Tennis & padel clubs
Club managers looking to increase member engagement
End users:
Amateur club players
Social and competitive players
Players who want structure without official tournaments
4. Core Features (MVP)
Club-Based League
One private league per club
Only registered members can participate
Live ranking table visible to all members
Player Profile
Name / nickname
Club
Initial starting position (assigned or self-declared)
Challenge Logic
A player can challenge:
max 3 players above
max 3 players below
Match result affects ranking position based on:
relative positions
win or loss
Match Result
Simple score input after the match
Confirmation flow (optional in MVP)
Ranking updates immediately after result
League Table
Real-time ranking
Position changes clearly visible
Simple stats (matches played, wins/losses)
5. Tech Expectations
Flexible, but preferred:
Cross-platform (Flutter or React Native)
Backend: Firebase / Supabase
Club-based access control
Clean, functional UI (club-first, not social media)
No need for:
Court booking
Payments
Ads
Messaging
Public/global rankings
6. What This App Is NOT
Not replacing Playtomic
Not managing courts or bookings
Not replacing official tournaments
Not competing with tennis clubs
It is a club engagement tool, not a marketplace.
7. Timeline & Budget
MVP only
Lean scope
Budget-conscious project
Suitable for:
students
junior developers
portfolio-focused builders
8. Future Extensions (Not MVP)
Match confirmation by both players
Seasonal leagues
Tournaments
Wearable / scoring device integration
Expansion to padel clubs
9. What I’m Looking For
Practical, hands-on developer
Comfortable with iterative development
Able to suggest simple, scalable solutions
Clear communication
Languages: Need it in Italian first, then other languages
Real-Time Club League for Tennis & Padel Players
1. Project Overview
Ranka is a mobile app designed as a new way to play tennis (or padel) inside the same club.
Instead of the classic “let’s play a match and insert the final score”, Ranka creates a live internal league within a tennis or padel club, where players are constantly ranked and encouraged to play specific opponents.
Ranka is not:
a booking app
a match-finding app
a competitor to Playtomic or club management systems
Ranka is a value-added service offered by clubs to their members, increasing engagement, match frequency, and retention.
2. Core Concept
Each club has its own private league table, updated in real time.
Every player has a position in the ranking
Players are encouraged to challenge:
up to 3 players above
up to 3 players below
Different outcomes affect the ranking differently
(beating someone above you matters more)
This creates:
constant movement in the table
fair and balanced matches
ongoing motivation to play
3. Target Users
Primary:
Tennis & padel clubs
Club managers looking to increase member engagement
End users:
Amateur club players
Social and competitive players
Players who want structure without official tournaments
4. Core Features (MVP)
Club-Based League
One private league per club
Only registered members can participate
Live ranking table visible to all members
Player Profile
Name / nickname
Club
Initial starting position (assigned or self-declared)
Challenge Logic
A player can challenge:
max 3 players above
max 3 players below
Match result affects ranking position based on:
relative positions
win or loss
Match Result
Simple score input after the match
Confirmation flow (optional in MVP)
Ranking updates immediately after result
League Table
Real-time ranking
Position changes clearly visible
Simple stats (matches played, wins/losses)
5. Tech Expectations
Flexible, but preferred:
Cross-platform (Flutter or React Native)
Backend: Firebase / Supabase
Club-based access control
Clean, functional UI (club-first, not social media)
No need for:
Court booking
Payments
Ads
Messaging
Public/global rankings
6. What This App Is NOT
Not replacing Playtomic
Not managing courts or bookings
Not replacing official tournaments
Not competing with tennis clubs
It is a club engagement tool, not a marketplace.
7. Timeline & Budget
MVP only
Lean scope
Budget-conscious project
Suitable for:
students
junior developers
portfolio-focused builders
8. Future Extensions (Not MVP)
Match confirmation by both players
Seasonal leagues
Tournaments
Wearable / scoring device integration
Expansion to padel clubs
9. What I’m Looking For
Practical, hands-on developer
Comfortable with iterative development
Able to suggest simple, scalable solutions
Clear communication
Languages: Need it in Italian first, then other languages