# Stave: free and open source staffing for officials

**URL:** <https://community.wftda.org/t/stave-free-and-open-source-staffing-for-officials/1665>\
**Category:** Officiating (Public Read-Only)\
**Tags:** officiating\
**Created:** [August 15, 2025, 6:26pm UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/stave-free-and-open-source-staffing-for-officials/1665 "2025-08-15T18:26:49Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 10\
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**Author:** ![stacktrace](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.wftda.org/stacktrace/32/108_2.png) [@stacktrace](https://community.wftda.org/u/stacktrace)\
**Post date:** [August 15, 2025, 6:26pm UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/stave-free-and-open-source-staffing-for-officials/1665/1 "2025-08-15T18:26:49Z")

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I just launched the open beta of Stave ([https://stave.app/](https://stave.app/ "https://stave.app/")), a free and open source app I’ve built for officiating signups and staffing. Stave offers a form builder, cross-league calendaring, a smart crew designer, personalized schedules for officials, and email templates. It’s been in use by multiple Colorado leagues for several months, and I’m ready to invite any league that’s interested to try it out. Training videos on the homepage.

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**Author:** ![Brace](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.wftda.org/brace/32/179_2.png) [@Brace](https://community.wftda.org/u/Brace)\
**Post date:** [August 17, 2025, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/stave-free-and-open-source-staffing-for-officials/1665/2 "2025-08-17T18:58:47Z")

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Hiya Stack. Trying to access this but I’m afraid it’s a no go.

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**Author:** ![stacktrace](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.wftda.org/stacktrace/32/108_2.png) [@stacktrace](https://community.wftda.org/u/stacktrace)\
**Post date:** [August 17, 2025, 7:07pm UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/stave-free-and-open-source-staffing-for-officials/1665/3 "2025-08-17T19:07:39Z")

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What behavior are you seeing, @Brace ? It’s up and running as far as I can see.

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**Author:** ![Brace](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.wftda.org/brace/32/179_2.png) [@Brace](https://community.wftda.org/u/Brace)\
**Post date:** [August 17, 2025, 7:11pm UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/stave-free-and-open-source-staffing-for-officials/1665/4 "2025-08-17T19:11:21Z")

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I can’t find it in the Apple App Store and I get this when I click on the link you posted:

 ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/uploads/wftda/original/1X/7e03082680e16ff8da5fd6c3d47bbff3e05584c0.png)

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**Author:** ![stacktrace](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.wftda.org/stacktrace/32/108_2.png) [@stacktrace](https://community.wftda.org/u/stacktrace)\
**Post date:** [August 17, 2025, 7:13pm UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/stave-free-and-open-source-staffing-for-officials/1665/5 "2025-08-17T19:13:54Z")

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It’s a web application only; not in the Apple App Store.

Are you perhaps on a work network or another location that has heavy-duty internet filters? Because it’s brand new, some overzealous filters may interfere.

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**Author:** ![Brace](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.wftda.org/brace/32/179_2.png) [@Brace](https://community.wftda.org/u/Brace)\
**Post date:** [August 17, 2025, 7:37pm UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/stave-free-and-open-source-staffing-for-officials/1665/6 "2025-08-17T19:37:13Z")

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Got it. I was at work trying to get in. I’m in now. Thanks Stack.

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**Author:** ![muffin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.wftda.org/muffin/32/698_2.png) [@muffin](https://community.wftda.org/u/muffin)\
**Post date:** [August 20, 2025, 9:58pm UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/stave-free-and-open-source-staffing-for-officials/1665/7 "2025-08-20T21:58:11Z")

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We’re trying to get New England Area Derby to check it out.

I’m pretty excited for it, the are a lot of positives.

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**Author:** ![cleosmackyajones](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.wftda.org/cleosmackyajones/32/577_2.png) [@cleosmackyajones](https://community.wftda.org/u/cleosmackyajones)\
**Post date:** [November 6, 2025, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/stave-free-and-open-source-staffing-for-officials/1665/8 "2025-11-06T19:25:37Z")

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Chicago-Style Roller Derby has used it for a few games, and @stacktrace was very helpful when we came across issues. Such a great tool!

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**Author:** ![Hannah\_Balliztic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/439d5e/32.png) [@Hannah\_Balliztic](https://community.wftda.org/u/Hannah_Balliztic)\
**Post date:** [November 12, 2025, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/stave-free-and-open-source-staffing-for-officials/1665/9 "2025-11-12T20:25:34Z")

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Can multiple accounts access a league to create/edit events?

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**Author:** ![stacktrace](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.wftda.org/stacktrace/32/108_2.png) [@stacktrace](https://community.wftda.org/u/stacktrace)\
**Post date:** [November 12, 2025, 8:37pm UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/stave-free-and-open-source-staffing-for-officials/1665/10 "2025-11-12T20:37:52Z")

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@Hannah_Balliztic Yep! Just tell me who and I can promote an arbitrary number of folks to event manager.
