diff --git a/rowers/teams.py b/rowers/teams.py
index 0e896db5..86c6423c 100644
--- a/rowers/teams.py
+++ b/rowers/teams.py
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ def create_team(name,manager,private='open',notes=''):
                  private=private)
         t.save()
         r = Rower.objects.get(user=manager)
-        r.team.add(t)
+        res = add_member(t.id,r)
     except IntegrityError:
         return (0,'Team name duplication')
     return (t.id,'Team created')