Organized sport and recreation activities require more planning than ever, but help is on hand for anyone looking to bring competitive sports back on track in 2022.
By embracing technology, league organizers can keep their competitions running to plan, regardless of the hurdles that life puts in the way.
What to consider when starting a league or tournament
Participant engagement should be the starting point, and effective communication is key for attracting potential league members. When marketing a competition, it is important to outline how hassle-free the experience will be for participants. They will only be interested in taking part if the competition is well-organized and easy to register for.
Historically, league management has been time-consuming and laborious. Schedules can quickly become derailed and adjusting to changing circumstances can require a lot of thought. Thankfully, the process doesn’t need to be a manual one. Organizers can utilize technology to reduce the burden and improve member experiences.
There is plenty of back-office admin to contend with too. Registration and payment can be hard to keep on top of, so automation of those tasks is priceless.
How technology can help
For sports facility managers, the use of time-saving technology has become an essential part of day-to-day operations.
Univerus Sport & Recreation software is specially designed to deal with a host of membership management tasks, including league management.
The platform automates complex tasks such as payment, registration and scheduling, as well as facilitating two-way communication between organizers and participants.
Online registration
Univerus Sport & Recreation software makes rapid online registration available for an unlimited number of teams or individuals. For ultimate ease, participants can sign and submit
waivers and other documentation via the mobile app. Once registration is complete everything is stored within their profile for future reference.
Not only is it a hassle-free process for members, it also takes a time-consuming task away from admin staff.
User data is securely stored within the database, making re-registration even easier. When it is time to sign up for the next league or tournament, registration documents can be pre-populated with previously submitted information. In addition to this, administrators can use the platform to send notifications to existing league members, reminding them to renew their registration for upcoming competitions.
Payment processing
The Univerus Sport & Recreation platform makes collecting and processing league fees and other payments as effortless as possible. The software even generates sales reports within an easy-to-navigate dashboard, making it easier than ever to review financial performance.
Interactive league updates
With Univerus Sport & Recreation management software, there is no need to update spreadsheets or handwritten schedules. Whenever a schedule change occurs, teams and individuals are automatically notified through the mobile app. League participants can access the league portal to view schedules, scores and standings at any time, with changes updated in real-time.
Remote control league management
It is now possible to create and manage any league or tournament from a smartphone. Competition organizers can control everything from a mobile-friendly dashboard. As well as arranging game schedules, locations and referees, users can remotely import teams and participants to the relevant league portal. Keeping everything organized in one place.
Instant notifications can be sent to league contacts via the app, text or email. It is even possible to track payment history to ensure finances are kept in check.