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These are the frustrations every recreational athlete faces. We built PlayMate to solve them.
Can't Find Players
You're ready to play, but your regular group is busy. Finding new people to play with feels impossible.
73%of players struggle to find partners
Inconsistent Attendance
Group chats are chaotic. Half the people flake, and you never know if there will be enough players.
60%of games get cancelled due to no-shows
Equipment Issues
You want to try a new sport but don't have the gear. Or you have extra equipment gathering dust.
$340average spent on unused sports gear
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