Public vs Private Courts
On 2ndCourt, each venue can set its courts as Public or Private. The main difference is that public courts can be booked by anyone, whereas private courts can only be booked by approved users.
Public Courts
Public courts are open to all users. Booking limits may apply based on the venue owner’s rules. Currently, users can make up to 2 bookings per week, with each booking lasting a maximum of 2 hours.
Private Courts
Private courts are visible to all users, but bookings require approval from the venue owner. When a user tries to book a private court, the booking pop-up will display: “Your booking needs to be approved by Venue Owner.”
If the user clicks Request Booking, the status will show Pending Approval.
When a private court booking request is submitted, the venue owner receives a notification and can take the following actions:
- Confirm: Approving the booking allows the user to freely book courts at that venue in the future.
- Decline: Declining the booking prevents the user from booking courts at that venue in the future.
Note: This distinction between Public and Private courts is important when choosing a venue. Always check the court type before booking.