Membership
ClubZap vs Spond: Which Is Right for Your Sports Club?
Choosing the right club management software isn’t always straightforward. Most platforms promise to reduce admin, simplify communication and make collecting payments easier, but the real question is whether they’re designed around the needs of an individual team or the wider needs of your entire club. If you’re researching sports club management software, there’s a good…
Read More6 Best Teamer Alternatives for Sports Clubs and Teams in 2026
If your club currently uses Teamer, there’s an important deadline approaching. Teamer is closing permanently on 5 October 2026, which means clubs and teams using the platform will need to find a new home for their communications, scheduling, payments and member management. Pitchero is the migration option being recommended to Teamer users, but it isn’t…
Read MoreTeamer Is Shutting Down: What It Means for Your Club and What to Do Next?
If your team or club currently relies on Teamer for organising availability, team communications or payments, there’s an important date to put in your calendar: 5 October 2026. Teamer is shutting down, which means clubs currently using the platform will need to find an alternative and move the information they need before access ends. For…
Read MoreHow to Manage Pitch & Facility Scheduling for Free – Before Paying for Another System 📅
Pitch and facility scheduling is one of those club jobs that can become messy very quickly. Between training slots, matches, juvenile teams, adult teams, visiting clubs and clubhouse bookings, it doesn’t take much before people are asking the same questions every week: Who has the pitch tonight? Is the astro free on Saturday? Has someone…
Read MoreWhy Summer Camps Are One of the Best Fundraising Opportunities for Your Sports Club ☀️
For many grassroots sports clubs across Ireland, summer marks the end of one season – but it shouldn’t mean the end of generating revenue. A well-run summer camp can become one of the most valuable activities in your club’s calendar. It keeps children active during the school holidays, strengthens your relationship with existing members, introduces…
Read MoreCricket Clubs: Start Your Season on the Front Foot.
The new cricket season is almost here. Is your club ready for it? Every year, thousands of grassroots cricket clubs across the UK go through the same ritual. Treasurers chase membership payments. Secretaries send the same WhatsApp message five times. Captain’s still waiting on a reply about availability. And the season hasn’t even started yet.…
Read MoreAttracting new members to your club
Why membership growth matters Growing your sports club membership numbers is essential to the long-term sustainability and evolution of your club. A thriving sports club continuously attracting new members from diverse backgrounds and ages, while maintaining existing members, ensures the club maintains a strong sense of community and promote their sport for generations to come. …
Read MoreWhy Club Memberships are Not Paid
Dusting off the old cobwebs in January is hard. The weather is woeful, the bugs are doing the rounds and the thoughts of returning to sport can bring a cold sweat. If you are running a club the New Year might bring fresh challenges like membership renewals. Membership fees are life blood of any sporting…
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