Double Drummer – seeker overview

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About 11 million adult Australians play sport or participate in physical activities every week. You can now connect with your fellow active Aussies at doubledrummer.com. If you’ve taken a break and now want to get back into sport again, Double Drummer can help you find the right sports partner, group, sports club, or coach to get you started.

Of course, you can also find the right coach, club, sports centre, etc. for your kids at doubledrummer.com. And to help you make the right decisions, all sport service providers (‘sellers’) are awarded Double Drummer ‘wings’ – depending on how long they’ve been in business, their qualifications and membership to accredited bodies, etc. … the more ‘wings’, the better their reputation. We hope Double Drummer will grow to become one of the most comprehensive sport and active lifestyle directories in Australia (and eventually the world!).

Join now to be among the first to benefit from this great new service.

Seeker benefits – (a snap-shot)

FREE to join and seek - joining, searching and reading ‘seeker’ and ‘seller’ profiles is all FREE
Seek to find:
- the right sports partner (or group to join) by sport/activity, locality, age group, gender and playing standard
- the right club, coach, sports store, physio, etc. from the most comprehensive sport and active lifestyle directory available
Only pay per contact – no subscription or membership fees… you only pay to make contact after your search (just $1 a time)… and if you contact sellers, it’s FREE
Receive discount offers – you can choose or refuse to receive exclusive offers and discounts, always from relevant sport and active lifestyle service providers only for (e.g.) sports gear, tickets to major events, etc.
Chill out Zone – for ‘after-sport’ activities (e.g. dining, fine wines, concert tickets, etc.)… again, exclusive offers and discounts
Chat, Blog, Vote - talk to other like-minded active people, provide feedback re. ‘sellers’, suggest new offers, etc.
Try a new sport - invitations to try new sports/activities
Improve your skills – coaching tips from professional athletes and coaches relevant to your interests
Keep fit and healthy - sport nutrition and diet tips from professional athletes and sport nutritionists
Can’t play but love to display – all the latest sports fashion news, tips and special offers
Buy and sell - trade your old sports gear or upgrade to the latest
Help others through sport – donate your unused credit, your time (even your unwanted sporting gear) to help disadvantaged kids and communities through sport. Double Drummer has formed an alliance with Australian Volunteers International (AVI) and will be supporting AVI programs such as the Elka Graham Swim for Safety program in PNG. We also encourage support for Guy Leech’s charity, The Heart Research Institute and Eric Bailey’s preferred non-profit organisation, DRUG-ARM.
Have your say - talk to other like-minded active people, provide feedback about sellers, suggest new offers, etc.

...and coming soon

Search for activities and events – such as competitions, coaching clinics, tickets to major sporting events, community projects and more
Surveys and polls – tell us what you think of current issues in sport, health and fitness
Faster communication via SMS – contact fellow seekers quickly via SMS
Buy and sell - trade your old sports gear or upgrade to the latest technology

FAQs

What is the difference between a seeker and a seller?
Seekers are defined as individuals who join Double Drummer primarily to search for other seekers and sellers. Sellers are defined as coaches, clubs, sporting bodies, retailers, or any business entity/individual who wishes to sell products and/or services to DD seekers.
Do I have to pay to join Double Drummer?
No… you can join, search and read any seeker or seller profiles for free.
What personal information am I required to submit to join Double Drummer?
You don't need to answer all questions on the seeker sign up form to become a member. Answers to questions with an asterisk next to them are mandatory. These include your name, e-mail address, username, password, gender, date of birth and your suburb, state & postcode. We require these details so we’re able to identify you as a unique member, provide you with secure access to your personal home page and to allow other seekers to find you, based on this basic information about you.
Will providing more details about the activities/sports I like, help me find a better match?
Yes! While the questions we ask about the activities/sports you play or would like to try are mostly optional, the more detail you provide, the more likely you are to find the right match when you’re searching for a playing partner.
What personal details will be seen by Double Drummer web site users when they search for playing partners?
Your profile is what Double Drummer web site users will see when seeking playing partners. Your profile will show whatever information you’re happy to provide such as your: username, gender, age, languages spoken, locality, activities/sport, playing standard, availabilities (day/time to play), favourite sports to watch, other areas of interest, whether or not you have young kids and other considerations (e.g. prefer non-smoking). Your profile will not reveal your real name or your contact details (phone, e-mail address, etc.). Remember, you can choose to not have your profile seen by un-ticking the permission box that allows ‘other seekers to contact me’. Permission can be changed from your personal home page (also known as my place) at any time
How do I find playing partners?
To find playing partners, click on ‘search’ and select the ‘playing partners’ tab. Fill in the activity/sport you’re searching for, your availability, location where you want to play, playing standard and other relevant criteria. Submit your search and a list of seekers matching your search criteria will be displayed. The list of seekers is sorted by ‘search relevance’ – or a ‘match rate’ based on your search criteria. You can however sort and filter the list in other ways. Give Double Drummer search a try!
How much do I have to pay to contact seekers and sellers?
Double Drummer works on a ‘pay-per-contact’ model. There are no joining fees or on-going monthly/annual fees. You pay just $1 when you make contact with a fellow seeker. And there’s no charge at all for contacting sellers.
How do I make payments to Double Drummer?
In order to contact fellow seekers, you will need to purchase DD credits. One DD credit is valued at AUD1.00 (inclusive of GST). A minimum purchase of 10 DD credits is required for each credit card transaction. One DD credit will be deducted from your DD credit balance for every contact you make that results in a response (whether positive or otherwise). Contacting sellers is free and therefore does not require the use of DD credits.