TurfZones Team Features & Collaboration Tools

TurfZones provides a comprehensive team system designed for TURF players to collaborate, share tracks, coordinate zone plans, and boost their team's capabilities.

Team Creation & Requirements

Creating Your Team

Creating teams requires a linked TURF account.

1. Visit the Teams section: Navigate to /teams on TurfZones
2. Click "Create Team": Available to linked accounts
3. Team Information:
   • Choose a unique team name (must be unique across all TurfZones)
   • Add an optional description
   • Set visibility: Public or Private
4. Team Creation: Your team gets a URL-friendly slug automatically generated

Team Discovery

• Browse Public Teams: View all public teams in the Discover tab
• Team Profiles: See member count, creation date, and descriptions
• Direct Joining: Join public teams instantly
• Invitation System: Receive and respond to team invitations

Member Management & Roles

Team Roles

TurfZones has three distinct team roles:

• OWNER: Full control - can manage settings, members, delete team
• CO_OWNER: Can invite members, manage team content, change member roles
• MEMBER: Standard access to all team features

Member Limitations

• One Team Per User: Each user can only be a member of one team at a time
• Dynamic Member Limits: Base limit of 5 members, expandable with team boosts

Invitation System

• Username Invitations: Send invites directly by TURF username
• 7-Day Expiration: Invitations automatically expire after 7 days
• Invitation Management: View and cancel pending invitations
• Accept/Decline: Recipients can accept or decline through their invitations tab

Core Team Features

1. Shared Tracks System

Purpose: Share your saved TURF tracks with team members for route planning and strategy

• Track Sharing: Any team member can share their saved tracks
• Track Viewing: Full map visualization with zone details and timing
• Track Limits: Shared-track creation is limited by the team's effective boost capacity
• Track Details: View points earned, duration, zone count, and capture path

2. Team Zone Plans

Purpose: Coordinate team activities with strategic zone assignment plans

• Plan Creation: Create detailed plans for specific date ranges
• Zone Assignments: Assign specific zones to team members by date
• Plan Requirements: Requires 3+ team boosts to unlock this feature
• Plan Limits: Base of 5 plans when unlocked, +5 plans per boost beyond the 3rd
• Visual Planning: Interactive map interface for zone selection and assignment

3. Zone Viewer

Purpose: Collaborative zone exploration and analysis

• Shared Zone Analysis: View and analyze zones together
• Strategic Planning: Identify high-value zones and plan routes
• Team Coordination: Coordinate which areas team members should focus on

4. Team Overview

Purpose: Monitor team member activity and performance

• Member Activity: See when team members were last active
• Team Statistics: View combined team performance metrics
• Member Contributions: Track individual member achievements

Team Boost System

How Team Boosts Work

Team boosts are contributions from linked team members:

• Who Can Boost: Any linked team member with effective boost access
• Boost Values: Linked users contribute effective boost power while tiering is disabled
• One Team Limit: Each user can only boost one team at a time
• Effective Limits: Team growth is capped by effective boosts, with a maximum of 9 effective boosts for limits

Boost Benefits

Team boosts expand your team's capabilities:

1. Member Limit: 5 base members + (5 × total boosts)
2. Shared Tracks: 10 tracks per boost
3. Team Plans: Unlocked at 3 boosts, then 5 base + (5 × boosts beyond 3rd)

Boost Management

• Easy Application: Any member can boost their team with one click
• Boost Status: View all active boosters and their contribution levels
• Flexible Duration: Choose auto-renewal or manual monthly boosting
• Team Impact: See real-time effects on team limits and capabilities

Team Settings & Administration

Team Configuration (Owner/Co-Owner only)

• Team Information: Edit name and description
• Privacy Settings: Switch between public and private
• Member Management: Change member roles, remove members
• Invitation Management: Send invitations, cancel pending invites

Team Statistics

• Member Count: Current team size
• Creation Date: When the team was established
• Visibility Status: Public or private designation

Danger Zone (Owner only)

• Team Deletion: Permanently delete team and all associated data
• Confirmation Required: Must type team name to confirm deletion

Getting Started Guide

For Team Creators

1. Link Your Account: Connect your TURF account to TurfZones
2. Create Your Team: Set up name, description, and visibility
3. Invite Members: Send invitations to other TURF players
4. Start Collaborating: Share tracks and coordinate activities

For Team Members

1. Find a Team: Browse public teams or wait for invitations
2. Join: Accept invitations or join public teams
3. Participate: Share tracks, contribute to plans, boost the team
4. Collaborate: Use team features to coordinate TURF activities

Best Practices

Team Leadership

• Clear Communication: Establish team goals and communication methods
• Fair Management: Use roles appropriately and treat members fairly
• Active Participation: Lead by example in sharing tracks and contributing

Effective Collaboration

• Share Quality Tracks: Share tracks that provide value to team planning
• Use Team Plans: When unlocked, create strategic zone assignment plans
• Boost Strategically: Coordinate boosts to maximize team capabilities
• Stay Active: Regular participation keeps teams vibrant and effective

Technical Details

Team Data Structure

• Unique Team Names: No two teams can have the same name
• Automatic Slugs: URL-friendly identifiers generated automatically
• Member Uniqueness: Each user limited to one team membership
• Data Persistence: All team data preserved unless team is deleted

Effective Access Integration

• Effective Boost Tracking: Boost status updates with linked-account access
• Stored Role Preservation: Stored subscription roles are preserved for admins but do not affect public access while tiering is disabled
• Limit Enforcement: Effective boosts control team member, shared-track, and plan creation caps

Visit /teams to start your team journey on TurfZones!