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Play anywhere and compete locally in structured ladders where every match shapes your ELO rating and helps you rise together through the leaderboard.
Challenges
Discover players, issue challenges, and compete on ladders with real-time ELO scoring.
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Get a clear view of your performance metrics and see how you rank over time.
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Join thousands of players using SportsSkill Ladder to track progress, compete, and improve their game
Competitive Ladders
Join rankings for Tennis, Squash, Badminton, Table Tennis and more
Challenge Players
Compete in singles, doubles, or team matches
Track Matches
Record, verify results, and build match history
ELO Rankings
Advanced rating system that reflects your skill
How SportsSkill Ladder Works
A quick guide to help you get started, compete, and climb the leaderboards.
Getting Started
What is SportsSkill Ladder?
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SportsSkill Ladder is a competitive sports ladder system that allows players to challenge each other, track their rankings, and compete in various sports like Tennis, Squash, Badminton, Table Tennis, Padel, Pickleball and more.
Creating Your Account
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- Download the SportsSkill Ladder app
- Tap Register on the login screen
- Enter your name, email, phone number, and password
- Verify your email address
- Start exploring ladders and challenges!
Joining Your First Ladder
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- Navigate to the Ladders Home screen
- Tap on a ladder to view details
- Tap Join Ladder or enter an invite code
- You'll be added to the ladder and can start challenging other players
Understanding the Basics
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- Ladders are competitive rankings for different sports
- Challenge other players to improve your ranking
- Win matches to gain ELO points
- Track your progress and statistics
- Join multiple ladders for different sports
Ladders
What are Ladders?
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Ladders are competitive rankings. Each ladder has players ranked from #1 (best) to the bottom. You climb by winning matches against other players.
Joining a Ladder
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- Public ladders: Browse and join directly
- Private ladders: Need an invite code from the ladder owner
- Some ladders may have specific requirements (skill level, location, etc.)
- You can leave a ladder anytime from your profile
Creating Your Own Ladder
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- Go to Profile → My Teams
- Tap "Create New Ladder"
- Choose a sport and ladder name
- Set privacy settings (public/private)
- Share the invite code with friends
- Start managing your ladder
Ladder Management (Owners)
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As a ladder owner, you can:
- Transfer ownership to another member
- Remove members from the ladder
- Delete the ladder (if no members)
- Manage ladder settings and privacy
Challenges
Sending Challenges
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- Go to a ladder you're a member of
- Tap a player's name in the rankings
- Choose Send Challenge
- Select challenge type (Singles/Doubles/Team)
- Add notes if needed
- Tap Send Challenge
Challenge Types
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- Singles: 1 vs 1 match (individual players)
- Doubles: 2 vs 2 match (you need a partner)
- Team: Team vs team match (for team sports like Basketball)
- Each type has different acceptance requirements
Singles Challenge Rank Range
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Singles challenges are limited to 3 players above and 4 players below your rank. This applies to singles-only ladders and to singles in mixed ladders, but not to doubles or team ladders.
Accepting/Declining Challenges
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- You'll receive a notification when challenged
- Review the challenge details and opponent
- Choose "Accept" or "Decline"
- For team challenges, all team members must accept
- Declined challenges don't affect your ranking
Challenge Status Tracking
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- Pending: Waiting for opponent to respond
- Accepted: Both players agreed to play
- Declined: Challenge was rejected
- Completed: Match was played and results recorded
- Expired: Challenge timed out without response
Matches
Recording Match Results
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- After playing a match, go to the challenge
- Tap Record Result
- Enter the final score
- Select the winner
- Add any notes about the match
- Submit the result
Match Verification
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- Both players can record the result
- If results differ, the system will flag for review
- Ladder owners can help resolve disputes
- Verified results update ELO ratings and rankings
Fairness Ratings
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- Rate your opponents sportsmanship after the match
- Ratings help maintain a fair playing environment
- Poor ratings may result in warnings or removal
- Good ratings help build your reputation
Match History
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- View all your past matches in the matches screen
- See detailed results, scores and oponents
- Track your win/loss record
- Review ELO changes from each match
Rankings
ELO Rating System
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- ELO is a mathematical rating system that measures player skill. Your rating changes based on match outcomes:
- Win vs higher-rated = bigger gain
- Win vs lower-rated = smaller gain
- Loss vs higher-rated = smaller loss
- Loss vs lower-rated = bigger loss
Understanding Rankings
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- Rankings are based on ELO ratings
- Higher ELO = higher rank
- Rankings update after each verified match
- You can see your current rank and highest achieved rank
- Rankings are specific to each ladder
How Rankings Change
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- Win matches to improve your ranking
- Lose matches to drop in ranking
- The amount of change depends on:
- Rating difference between players
- Match outcome (win/loss)
- Number of games played
- New players start with a base ELO rating
Viewing Your Stats
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- Go to Rankings screen to see your ELO statistics
- View current ELO, highest ELO, and rank history
- See matches played and win rate
- Track your progress over time
- Compare stats across different ladders
Download the SS Ladder App Now
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