{"Status":true,"Message":"","Response":{"post":{"postuid":"72000647427","tenantuid":"45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903","projectuid":"4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919","title":"How to Create a Minor Account on Pickleball.com","slug":"72000647427-how-to-create-a-pickleball.com-profile-for-minor","html":"\u003Cp\u003ETo create a \u003Ca href=\u0022/72000649050-how-to-sign-in-with-mobile-number\u0022\u003EPickleball.com account\u003C/a\u003E for a child age 16 or under, a parent or guardian must initiate the process from the sign-up page. The parent signs in to their own account, fills in the child\u0027s information, signs a media release and consent form, and verifies the child\u0027s email. Once created, the child\u0027s account appears under the parent\u0027s \u0022Accounts I Manage\u0022 section.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022before_you_begin\u0022\u003EBefore You Begin\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EYou (the parent or guardian) need your own Pickleball.com account. If you don\u0027t have one, \u003Ca href=\u0022https://pickleball.com/docs/en/72000629088-how-to-create-a-player-account-on-pickleball.com#creating_an_account_for_a_child_age_16_and_under\u0022\u003Ecreate one first\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EYou\u0027ll need an email address for the child \u2014 each account requires its own unique email. You cannot use your own email for the child\u0027s account.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDecide whether you\u0027ll use the child\u0027s phone number or yours for the account contact.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBe prepared to sign a media release and consent form on behalf of the minor.\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022how_to_create_the_minors_account\u0022\u003EHow to create the minor\u0027s account\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003EGo to \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.pickleball.com\u0022\u003Epickleball.com\u003C/a\u003E and click \u003Cb\u003ESign Up\u003C/b\u003E in the upper right corner.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECheck the box that says \u003Cb\u003E\u0022I am creating an account for a child (age 16 and under)\u0022\u003C/b\u003E at the top of the form.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhen prompted, log in to your \u003Cb\u003Eparent/guardian\u003C/b\u003E Pickleball.com account.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFill in the child\u0027s information: email address, password, phone number (child\u0027s or parent\u0027s), skill level, time zone, and any profile preferences.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ERead and agree to the \u003Cb\u003ETerms of Service\u003C/b\u003E and check any applicable checkboxes.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhen prompted, open and sign the \u003Cb\u003EMedia Release and Consent Form\u003C/b\u003E. Click the checkbox to view the release, read it, type your last name to sign, and check that you\u0027ve read the terms.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EReturn to the account creation page and click \u003Cb\u003ECreate Account\u003C/b\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECheck the child\u0027s email for a \u003Cb\u003Esix-digit verification code\u003C/b\u003E. Enter the code on the verification screen and click \u003Cb\u003EVerify and Create Account\u003C/b\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ol\u003E\u003Ccite class=\u0022recommended\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022title\u0022\u003ERecommended\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe verification code is sent to the child\u0027s email address, not yours. Make sure you have access to the child\u0027s inbox to complete this step.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/cite\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022what_happens_after_the_account_is_created\u0022\u003EWhat happens after the account is created?\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnce the child\u0027s account is created, it automatically appears in your profile under \u003Cb\u003EAccounts I Manage\u003C/b\u003E. From there you can:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EView all minor accounts you manage\u003C/b\u003E in one list\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EImpersonate the child\u0027s account\u003C/b\u003E to register them for tournaments, leagues, and other events \u2014 this lets you act as the child without needing their login credentials each time\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EEnable or disable notifications\u003C/b\u003E for each minor account\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EManage privacy settings\u003C/b\u003E through the Information Protection section (accessible while impersonating)\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022what_does_impersonate_mean\u0022\u003EWhat does \u0022impersonate\u0022 mean?\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EImpersonating a minor\u0027s account lets you perform actions as if you were logged in as the child \u2014 registering for events, editing their profile, completing waivers, and making payments. It doesn\u0027t transfer ownership of the account; it gives the parent or guardian a way to manage tasks on the child\u0027s behalf.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo impersonate, click your name in the upper right corner and select \u003Cb\u003EMy Profile\u003C/b\u003E, then click \u003Cb\u003EEdit Profile\u003C/b\u003E. In the top menu bar, scroll or swipe left until you see \u003Cb\u003EAccounts I Manage\u003C/b\u003E and click it, then click the \u003Cb\u003EImpersonate\u003C/b\u003E button next to the child\u0027s name. While impersonating, you\u0027ll see a notification bar at the top of the screen. Click \u003Cb\u003EStop\u003C/b\u003E when you\u0027re finished to return to your own account.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Ccite class=\u0022recommended\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022title\u0022\u003ERecommended\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003EActions taken while impersonating are performed through the child\u0027s account. Registrations, payments, and profile changes will appear as if the child made them. Use impersonation responsibly.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/cite\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022how_to_manage_privacy_and_waivers\u0022\u003EHow to manage privacy and waivers\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile impersonating the child\u0027s account, go to their profile and navigate to \u003Cb\u003EInformation Protection\u003C/b\u003E (you may need to scroll or swipe the top menu to find it). Here you can:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EComplete any outstanding waivers and consent forms\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EToggle privacy settings (such as whether the child\u0027s last name is displayed publicly)\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAdjust settings based on the child\u0027s age and your comfort level\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022frequently_asked_questions\u0022\u003EFrequently Asked Questions\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022faq\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EDo I need a separate email address for my child\u0027s account?\u003C/h3\u003E\u003Carticle\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYes. Each child\u0027s profile requires its own unique email address. You cannot use your own email for the child\u0027s account.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/article\u003E\u003C/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022faq\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ECan both parents manage the same child\u0027s account?\u003C/h3\u003E\u003Carticle\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENot yet - this is coming in future releases!\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/article\u003E\u003C/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022faq\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWill I get copies of my child\u0027s match notifications?\u003C/h3\u003E\u003Carticle\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECurrently, only the child\u0027s email address receives match start time notifications. This feature has been flagged for review by the Pickleball.com team to add parent notifications in a future update.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/article\u003E\u003C/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022faq\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWill I get copies of my child\u0027s scores?\u003C/h3\u003E\u003Carticle\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYes. If a tournament uses texting and a phone number is available for the parent, parents will receive score copies. Parents can also enter scores by impersonating the child\u0027s account.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/article\u003E\u003C/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022faq\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EI didn\u0027t receive the verification code\u003C/h3\u003E\u003Carticle\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECheck spam/junk folders first. If the code isn\u0027t there, verify the email address was entered correctly and request a new code from the account creation screen.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/article\u003E\u003C/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022faq\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ECan I create the child\u0027s profile using non-English characters?\u003C/h3\u003E\u003Carticle\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYes. Pickleball.com fully supports Unicode characters, including Japanese, Vietnamese, Chinese, Korean, and other scripts, as well as decorative symbols commonly used in usernames and bios. All special characters, diacritics, and non-standard symbols display correctly across the entire platform \u2014 including usernames, biographies, comments, and any other input fields.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/article\u003E\u003C/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022faq\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EMy child already has an account \u2014 how do I connect it to mine instead of creating a new one?\u003C/h3\u003E\u003Carticle\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDon\u0027t create a duplicate account. If your child already has a Pickleball.com account, the connection has to be started from the child\u0027s account, not yours \u2014 they log in and send you a request to manage their account, which you then accept from your own login. See How to Connect an Existing Minor Account to a Parent or Guardian for the full steps.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/article\u003E\u003C/section\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022related_articles\u0022\u003ERelated articles\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://pickleball.com/docs/en/article/how-to-connect-an-existing-minor-account-to-a-parent-or-guardian\u0022\u003EHow to Connect an Existing Minor Account to a Parent or Guardian\u003C/a\u003E \u2014 link an already-existing child\u0027s account to your parent account\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://pickleball.com/docs/en/72000629088-how-to-create-a-player-account-on-pickleball.com\u0022\u003EHow to Create a Player Account on Pickleball.com\u003C/a\u003E \u2014 create your own account first\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://pickleball.com/docs/en/72000645108-how-to-customize-your-pickleball-profile\u0022\u003EHow to Edit Your Pickleball Profile\u003C/a\u003E \u2014 update profile details\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENeed more help? Try our live chat, browse our FAQs, or email us at support@pickleball.com.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cscript type=\u0022application/ld\u002Bjson\u0022\u003E\r\n{\r\n  \u0022@context\u0022: \u0022https://schema.org\u0022,\r\n  \u0022@type\u0022: \u0022FAQPage\u0022,\r\n  \u0022mainEntity\u0022: [\r\n{\r\n    \u0022@type\u0022: \u0022Question\u0022,\r\n    \u0022name\u0022: \u0022Do I need a separate email address for my child\u0027s account?\u0022,\r\n    \u0022acceptedAnswer\u0022: {\r\n    \u0022@type\u0022: \u0022Answer\u0022,\r\n    \u0022text\u0022: \u0022Yes. Each child\u0027s profile requires its own unique email address. 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