Customer Story

Why every cricket team should use PLAI!

Discover why Dartford CC chose PLAI Sport as their go-to sports team management provider

Written by
Ritchie Harley
Published on
May 6, 2025

Running a cricket club used to be a logistical juggling act. From managing schedules and player communication to collecting payments and keeping everyone informed, the process often relied on multiple platforms and a lot of manual effort. For Dartford Cricket Club, adopting PLAI Sport changed everything.

PLAI brings all the essential tools into one place, offering a streamlined experience that simplifies operations and keeps the whole club connected. Whether it's organising fixtures, sharing updates, or managing money, the platform has quickly become indispensable.

Chris Ferris, Youth Coach at Dartford Cricket Club, says:

“I think every cricket team in the country should be using PLAI.”

Chris and the coaching staff immediately saw the benefits. With one central hub for communication and planning, nothing gets missed. Fixtures are easy to manage, updates reach everyone instantly, and there's full visibility over who’s available and when.

“At the click of a button, we can see everything we need. It really does simplify things and helps the club come together,” he adds.

A Seamless Transition for Overseas Players

Joining a club in another country can be a challenge, but Max Cotter, an overseas player at Dartford CC, found it easy to settle in thanks to PLAI.

“Coming over to England and using the PLAI platform has been unreal. The ability to see all the news from the club and especially be able to put my availability for different games on Saturdays and Sundays has been perfect.”

For Max, PLAI ensured he felt part of the team before he even arrived. With everything in one place—team communications, schedules, and club news—he could engage immediately and play without confusion or delay.

Solving the Payment Problem

Finances are one of the most time-consuming aspects of running a club. For Elliot Algar, Events Coordinator at Dartford CC, collecting and tracking payments used to be a constant source of stress.

“Receiving payments used to be a nightmare—cash into the club, into bank accounts, chasing people. Now it’s all in one place,” Elliot explains.

With PLAI, payments are simple and transparent. Whether it’s match fees, events, or subs, everything is processed directly through the app. This shift not only saves time but also ensures fewer errors and better cashflow management.

“Everyone pays on PLAI. It’s super easy. It takes care of itself. We don’t have to worry as much at all.”

One Platform That Brings It All Together

Dartford Cricket Club has embraced the modern way of running a club, and the results speak for themselves. What once required multiple apps and countless hours of admin is now handled smoothly in a single, user-friendly platform.

With PLAI Sport, the team stays connected, the staff stays organised, and the club runs more efficiently than ever.

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