Functional requirements of Sports League Management System with non-functional
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Functional Requirements
User Management
Account Creation and Login: Allow users to create accounts, log in securely, and manage their profiles. Users include league administrators, team managers, players, and fans.
Role-Based Access Control: Implement role-based access control to differentiate permissions and access levels for different types of users.
Profile Management: Enable users to update their personal details, contact information, and roles.
League Management
League Creation: Provide functionality for creating and configuring new leagues, including league name, type, rules, and season dates.
Division and Conference Management: Support the creation and management of divisions, conferences, or groups within the league.
Team Management
Team Registration: Allow teams to register for the league, including submitting team details, rosters, and logos.
Team Roster Management: Enable team managers to manage team rosters, including adding and removing players.
Team Scheduling: Provide tools for scheduling team practices, meetings, and other events.
Schedule Management
Match Scheduling: Facilitate the creation and management of match schedules, including date, time, venue, and opponents.
Fixture Management: Generate and manage fixtures for the league, including home and away games.
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Rescheduling and Postponements: Allow for the rescheduling of matches due to unforeseen circumstances and track postponed games.
Scoring and Statistics
Match Scoring: Provide tools for recording match scores, including goals, points, or other relevant metrics based on the sport.
Statistical Tracking: Track and display player and team statistics, such as goals scored, assists, and win/loss records.
Leaderboard: Generate and display leaderboards for teams and players based on their performance.
Standings and Rankings
League Standings: Display league standings based on match results, including win/loss records, points, and other relevant criteria.
Ranking Updates: Automatically update rankings and standings as new match results are recorded.
Reporting and Analytics
Performance Reports: Generate reports on team and player performance, including match summaries and statistical analyses.
League Reports: Provide reports on league statistics, including overall performance, attendance, and financials.
Custom Reports: Allow users to create customizable reports based on specific criteria or needs.
Communication and Notifications
Internal Messaging: Provide an internal messaging system for communication between team managers, players, and league administrators.
Notifications: Send notifications for upcoming matches, schedule changes, score updates, and other relevant events.
Event Management
Tournament Management: Support the organization and management of tournaments or cup competitions within the league.
Event Scheduling: Allow for the scheduling of league events, such as award ceremonies, charity matches, or promotional events.
Integration
Payment Integration: Integrate with payment gateways for managing league fees, team registrations, and other financial transactions.
Social Media Integration: Allow sharing of league news, match results, and other updates on social media platforms.
Compliance and Data Protection
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards for data protection and privacy (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
Data Security: Implement security measures to protect sensitive data, including user information, match results, and financial transactions.
Non-Functional Requirements
Performance
Response Time: Ensure fast response times for user interactions, such as loading schedules, updating scores, and generating reports (e.g., under 2 seconds for most operations).
Scalability: The system should handle increasing numbers of users, teams, and matches without performance degradation.
Reliability
Uptime: Ensure high system availability with minimal downtime (e.g., 99.9% uptime).
Error Handling: Implement robust error handling and recovery mechanisms to manage system failures and ensure data integrity.
Security
Data Encryption: Encrypt sensitive data, including user credentials, match results, and financial information, both in transit and at rest.
Authentication and Authorization: Use secure authentication methods and role-based access control to manage user permissions and protect data.
Fraud Prevention: Implement measures to detect and prevent fraudulent activities, such as tampering with match results.
Usability
User Interface: Design an intuitive and user-friendly interface for managing leagues, teams, schedules, and reports.
Accessibility: Ensure the system is accessible to users with disabilities, following accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG).
Maintainability
Code Quality: Write high-quality, well-documented code to facilitate system maintenance and updates.
Documentation: Provide comprehensive documentation for users, administrators, and developers, including user guides, technical manuals, and troubleshooting guides.
Availability
Backup and Recovery: Implement regular data backups and establish procedures for data recovery in case of system failures or data loss.
Failover: Ensure the system has failover capabilities to switch to backup systems or servers if necessary.
Portability
Cross-Platform Compatibility: Ensure the system is compatible with various devices and operating systems used by users, including desktops, tablets, and mobile devices.
Supportability
Technical Support: Provide mechanisms for obtaining technical support and resolving issues, including help desks, online resources, and customer service.
Error Reporting: Include functionality for reporting issues or bugs and tracking their resolution.