What are Parent-Child Relationships?
Parent-child relationships connect parent accounts to player (child) profiles within teams. When connected:
Parents can RSVP for their children's events
Parents can update their child's profile information
Parents automatically receive the "Parent" role in the team
The relationship is clearly displayed in team member lists
How to Connect as a Parent
During Team Join Process
When joining a team, you can establish parent-child connections:
Select "Parent" as your role when joining the team
You'll be prompted to connect with your child
Search for your child's existing profile or create a new one
Complete the join process
After Joining a Team
If you're already a team member with staff or team support privileges:
Go to the Team Member overview
Find your child's profile
Select "Claim as Parent" from the profile options
Confirm the connection
What Parents Can Do
RSVP for Children
Respond to event invitations on behalf of your child
Set transportation needs for matches
Provide reasons for absence when your child can't attend
Manage Child Profiles
Update your child's profile information
Edit contact details and preferences
Manage your child's team settings
View Team Information
See all team events and schedules
Access team communications and updates
Monitor your child's participation and stats
Important Rules and Limitations
Role Restrictions
You cannot have both Parent and Player roles simultaneously
Once connected to a child, you cannot remove your Parent role
Parent roles are automatically assigned when you connect to a child
Connection Limits
A child profile can have multiple parents
Parents can be connected to multiple children
Connections are team-specific
Team Departure
If you or your child leaves the team, the parent-child connection is automatically removed
You'll need to re-establish connections if either party rejoins
Notifications and Approvals
When You Claim a Child
The system will automatically notify:
The child (if they have claimed their profile)
Team administrators
Other connected parents (if applicable)
When Others Claim Your Child
You'll receive notifications when:
Team admins connect you as a parent
Your child claims their own profile
Other parents are added to your child's profile
Troubleshooting
"Can't Connect to Child After Joining"
If you joined the team without selecting the Parent role, you may need administrator help to establish the connection. Contact your team admin or coach.
"Child Profile Shows as Unclaimed"
This appears when a profile exists but hasn't been claimed by the actual player
The tag will disappear once you're connected as a parent or the child claims their profile
This is normal for younger players who don't manage their own accounts
Missing RSVP Options
Ensure you're properly connected as a parent and that:
Your parent role is active in the team
The event includes your child as an invitee
Your team settings allow parent RSVPs
Managing Multiple Children
If you have multiple children in the same team:
Connect to each child's profile separately
RSVP and profile management options will be available for each child
Getting Help
From Team Administrators
Team admins can:
Connect you to your child's profile
Disconnect inappropriate relationships
Help resolve connection issues
From Support
Contact Mingle Support if you need help with:
Technical issues with parent-child connections
Account-level relationship management
Complex family situation handling