Season 1 Launch: How Rankings Save You Money and Earn Rewards
We're launching Sledge's first competitive season this October, and we're doing something revolutionary: the platform pays you back. The more you contribute to the community, the more you save on fees and the more you earn from our shared rewards pool.
How Rankings Save You Money
Every time you host a public session on Sledge, your ranking determines how much platform fee you pay. Start at Bronze (12%) and work your way up to Legendary status (4%) - that's an 8% difference that adds up fast.
Dynamic Fee Structure
Bronze Host: 12% - Starting point for new hosts
Silver Host: 11% - Save 1% vs Bronze
Gold Host: 10% - Save 2% vs Bronze
Legendary Host: 4% - Save 8% vs Bronze!
Real Savings Example
Sarah hosts tennis lessons at S$50 per session, twice a week:
- As Bronze: Pays S$6 platform fee per session (S$624/year)
- As Legendary: Pays S$2 platform fee per session (S$208/year)
- Annual Savings: S$416 just from ranking up!
The Community Rewards Pool
Here's where it gets interesting: Sledge gives back 2% of all public session revenue directly to hosts through our seasonal rewards pool. The higher your rank, the bigger your multiplier.
How the Pool Works
Eligibility: 3+ public sessions or S$500+ public GMV in the category during the season.
Every quarter, we calculate payouts based on two factors:
- Your public GMV - How much revenue you generated for the community
- Your rank multiplier - Bronze (1×) to Legendary (10×)
Payout Formula
Your Payout = Pool Size × (Your GMV × Your Rank Multiplier) ÷ Total Weighted GMV
Category-Specific Rewards
For Season 1, rankings and prize pools will be calculated per category (e.g., Tennis, Cooking, Guitar) to ensure fairness and relevance. Each category pool scales with its own GMV with no cross-subsidization.
Example: Tennis Category Pool
Pool Size: S$2,000 (2% of S$100,000 tennis GMV)
- Bronze Host: S$10,000 GMV × 1× = 10,000 weight → ~S$182 payout
- Legendary Host: S$10,000 GMV × 10× = 100,000 weight → ~S$1,818 payout
Same contribution, 10× the reward for reaching Legendary rank!
Only public sessions count toward eligibility and pool weighting.
How to Rank Up
Points are earned through hosting and attending sessions:
- Public Sessions: 100% of base points and multipliers
- Private Sessions: 50% of what the session would earn if public
- Quality Bonuses: 5-star ratings, return participants, category diversity
- Consistency Bonuses: Daily streaks increase your multiplier
Ranks are recalculated daily on a 90-day rolling window.
Rank Thresholds (Round Thousands)
🏅 The Rank Ladder
Fee is set at booking capture based on your current 90-day rank (public sessions).
9000 in 90 days
Season 1 Timeline
- Oct 1st - Season 1 Begins: Points start counting, rankings go live, dynamic fees activate
- Dec 31st - Season 1 Ends: Final rankings locked, rewards pool calculated
- Jan 2026 - Payouts Distributed: Quarterly rewards sent to eligible hosts
Eligibility Requirements
To receive rewards pool payouts, you must meet these minimum thresholds during the season:
- Either: 3+ public sessions hosted
- Or: S$500+ in public session GMV generated
Private sessions help you rank up but don't count toward rewards pool eligibility.
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Season 1 launches October 1st, 2025. The earlier you start, the more time you have to climb the ranks and maximize your savings and rewards.
Host. Rank. Save. Earn.
Why This Matters
Traditional platforms take your money and keep it. Sledge gives it back to the community builders who make the platform valuable. We're not just building a marketplace - we're building an economy where your contribution is rewarded.
The math is simple: Host quality experiences consistently, climb the ranks, pay lower fees, and earn from the rewards pool. The most dedicated hosts can save thousands in fees while earning thousands in rewards.
Ready to race to 9000 points and claim your Legendary status? Season 1 starts October 1st, 2025.