Ben Havenga.
Platform Development

Dublin Padel League

Built and manage the complete online platform for Dublin's largest padel league, handling 250+ players across 8 venues with real-time rankings and automated match scheduling.

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250+
Active Players
500+
Matches Played
8+
Venues
4 Months
Growth Period

The Challenge

Padel is exploding in Dublin, but league organization was stuck in spreadsheets and WhatsApp groups. Players couldn't track their progress, organizers spent hours on admin, and the sport's growth was limited by manual processes.

I saw an opportunity to build something that would scale with the sport's growth while making life easier for both players and organizers.

The Solution

A full-stack platform built from scratch that handles everything: player registration, automated match scheduling, real-time ELO rankings, payment processing, and multi-venue coordination.

The platform reduced administrative overhead by 90% and enabled the league to grow from 0 to 250+ players in just 4 months.

Technical Stack

Frontend

Vue.js 3
Vuex State Management
Responsive Design

Backend

Firebase Realtime DB
Cloud Functions
Authentication

Features

Stripe Payments
ELO Ranking System
Automated Scheduling

Key Features

1

Player Registration & Profiles

Seamless onboarding with profile management, match history, and personal stats tracking.

2

Automated Match Scheduling

Smart algorithm coordinates matches across 8+ venues, handling availability and preferences automatically.

3

Live ELO Rankings

Real-time skill-based ranking system updates after every match, keeping competition fair and exciting.

4

Payment Processing

Integrated Stripe payments for league fees, making registration and payments frictionless.

5

Admin Dashboard

Comprehensive control panel for league operations, venue management, and player administration.

6

Mobile Responsive

Fully optimized for mobile, because players need to check rankings on the go.

The Impact

90%
Reduction in admin overhead
0→250
Players in 4 months
500+
Matches organized
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Updated: Feb 2026Dublin, IE
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