Teams
What are teams?
What is a team and why would I want to create one?
Creating a team helps make your MDC experience extra special by signing up with family, friends, colleagues, local community group or school team. In a team you can set a combined fundraising goal and inspire each other to meet your own personal targets!
As the team captain (a role assigned when creating a team) you can:
- Motivate your team by communicating with the team as a whole or individual members via the “my messages” section on your dashboard.
- Feel inspired and see the team’s overall fundraising efforts.
- Get competitive and see how your team compares to others in the same category.
- Get active and track steps at any team training event.
Does a team have to take part at the same time and/or at the same location?
Teams aren’t required to participate at the same time or even in the same event location.
Starting a team is a great way to connect with family, friends or work colleagues all over Australia and even other parts of the world. There is nothing stopping a friend or family member overseas from joining in with you or running their own little mini-event where-ever they are. Find out more about MDC Own Time Own Place.
What are team types and what should I choose?
- Corporate
- Schools
- Community Groups & Gyms
- Family & Friends
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Creating and managing a team
How do I create a team?
During your registration you will be asked if would like to create a team. Once selecting “Create a team” you will be prompted to enter a team name, fundraising target and what type of team you will be creating. Once you have created a team, you will be assigned the team captain role.
During creation (or later on your dashboard) you can set a team photo and a message to inspire your team to reach the team fundraising goal.
Can our team name be the same as a previous year?
Yes, you can call your team the same name as you have for previous MDC events, in fact we encourage you to do so!
Each team name for MDC 2025 must be unique, so register early to secure your preferred team name.
Can I change the name of my team or our team photo after it’s created?
Yes you can!
To change your team name or photo follow these easy steps:
- Login to your Mother’s Day Classic account.
- From your dashboard, click on the “My team” button.
- Click on the “Edit Team Page” button.
From here you will be able to change you team name, your team’s fundraising target and your team’s permissions (allowing anyone to join your team or even setting a team password).
You will also be able to change your team’s photo in the top left corner of the page by clicking on the camera icon.
Are teams entitled to registration discounts?
The Mother’s Day Classic offers various discounts throughout the campaign period for those who register early.
We recommend that you encourage your team members to register as early as possible to take advantage of VIP, early bird discounts and offers available!
Can I pay for all or some of my team members?
Yes, you can register and pay for multiple people within the same transaction at time of registration. Simply put in their details (including their individual email addresses) and we will email them to let them know they’ve been registered (and paid for) and they just need to confirm and complete their registration via the link in the email.
Deferred Payment Option (20+ Participants)
If you are registering a large team and would like to cover some or all of the cost of team members, we have a Deferred Payment option. This is a popular option for corporate teams who are purchasing tickets for their staff (20+). For further information please fill out this form and a member of our team will be in contact with you.
Remember teams can participate in the Mother's Day Classic in different locations on the day. If you'd like the option of participating on a different day or location entirely from our Major and Local events you can do so with an MDC Own Time Own Place registration.
How do I invite others to join my team?
There are 3 ways someone can join your team:
- Team Captain Pays for other team members during their initial registration and team set up. Team members will receive a welcome email and will need to follow the link to complete their registration.
- Invited by a Team Member via the “Invite a friend” button or the “Invite others to your team” link on the team dashboard. The person invited then needs to register and pay for themself.
- Others search for the Team Name in their registration process. Give them your exact team name (spelling is important!) and they will be able to enter it when completing the “join a team” section.
How do I access my team page and see who is on my team?
To access your team page you will need to login to your Mother’s Day Classic account.
From your dashboard, click the “My Team” button.
Here you can invite people to your team, see team competitions, share your team page to encourage donations, edit your team page and see your team members.
The “Team Members” tab will show all people who are registered to be in your team. If you think someone is missing, scroll down to the bottom of the page, where you can see anyone labelled as “Not yet active”. Please ask the team member to click on the link in the welcome email they will have received.
Why is someone not appearing on my team?
There are a couple reasons someone may not appear on your team page:
- Confirm they have joined the right team (spelling is important here!).
- If they are yet to activate their registration, they will need to complete their registration via the link in their welcome email. (Those who have not completed their registration will appear at the bottom of the “Team members” page only showing their first name and the first initial of their last name.)
Once a registration has been completed the participant will receive their confirmation email (it may take up to 30 minutes for them to have their fundraising page generated and their link becoming clickable on your team page).
If they are still not showing up on your team page, please fill out this form and one of our team will be able to help you.
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Joining a team
How do I join an existing team?
There are a couple of ways to join an existing team:
- Team Fundraising Page - If someone has sent you a link to the team’s page, you can join that team by clicking the “Join Us” button in the header.
- During Registration - Whilst registering to participate in the Mother’s Day Classic, you will be prompted to “Join a team”. From here you can search for the team you would like to join. Remember, spelling is important here!
Why can’t I find the team I’d like to join?
If you can’t find the team you are hoping to join:
- Creation- Check with your team captain that the team has been created.
- Exact Match- Double check the exact team name with the team captain. For example: “Macy’s Team 2025” may have been created as “2025 Team Macy”.
I have joined the wrong team by accident. What do I do to remove myself from it?
Please fill out this form and we will be able to assist you in moving to the correct team!
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