

Challenges in Community Sports Management
Organizing local games and uniting athletes across varied skill levels often relied on fragmented group chats, manual scheduling, and inconsistent communication. Community organizers faced time-consuming setup processes, last-minute cancellations, and difficulty matching players by availability, location, and ability.
Innovative Solution: Cross-Platform Sports Community App
To tackle these pain points, our team designed and built a Flutter-powered mobile application backed by a serverless AWS architecture. The app delivers a seamless, end-to-end experience for game creation, player matching, and community interaction—optimizing every step from discovery to post-game feedback.
Key Features of the Application
- Streamlined Game Organization
Create, edit, and cancel games with just a few taps; calendar integration ensures no double-bookings. - Intelligent Player Matching
Filter by sport, skill level, age group, and proximity; push notifications alert users to nearby games that fit their profile. - Real-Time UpdatesCommunication
WebSocket-driven live scoreboards, in-app group chats, and one-on-one messaging keep teams coordinated. - Rich Media & Profile Management
Upload photos, track personal stats, and earn ratings to build credibility within the community. - Multi-Language & Geo-Aware Services
Supports English, Serbian, and Russian locales—with automatic date, time, and currency formatting based on user location.
Transformative Results
Since launch, the platform has:
- Reduced Setup Time by 70%, turning manual scheduling into instant game creation.
- Increased Player Participation by 50%, thanks to personalized match recommendations and radius-based discovery.
- Boosted Retention Rates, with users spending 30% more time in-app engaging with community groups and events.
Benefits to Organizers & Athletes
- Organizers save time, streamline communications, and reach a wider audience.
- Athletes gain access to tailored game invites, transparent pricing, and real-time updates—fostering consistent play and stronger community bonds.
Scalable, Secure, Cloud-Native Design
Leveraging AWS Lambda, API Gateway, Cognito, and S3 ensures automatic scaling, robust security, and global content delivery. Our BLoC-driven Flutter frontend, combined with PostgreSQL persistence and WebSocket real-time channels, delivers a reliable, high-performance experience.
Conclusion
By addressing the core challenges of sports event management and community building, this application redefines how athletes connect and compete. The fusion of mobile-first design, location-based services, and serverless infrastructure creates a powerful ecosystem—empowering organizers and players alike to focus on the game, not the logistics.
