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"Exceptional Support from the Pitchbooking Team" - A Testimonial from Magherabeg 3G
Magherabeg 3G Is a small volunteer run facility near Dromore, County Down. We started working with the team of volunteers there at the start of 2024, and reached out to ask them how Pitchbooking has helped with their operations, especially as a smaller sports facility. We spoke with Mark Rimmington, Facility Manager about his experiences.
Council Sports Facilities and Pitch Booking: G Cloud 14 Approved Software
We are delighted to announce that Pitchbooking’s innovative booking software solutions have been listed on the G-Cloud 14 framework, a key initiative by the UK government to simplify the procurement of cloud-based services for public sector organisations. This achievement represents a significant milestone for us, enabling broader collaboration with council partners across the UK.
Adding Revenue to Support Community Facilities - A Testimonial from Absolutely Fitness
"At Absolutely Fitness, we are proud to be part of the Absolutely Together charity, which provides sports and leisure facilities to support families of disabled children. Our facilities include a sports hall, 3G football pitches, classrooms, and a gym, offering a range of activities and services to our community." Our Account Manager, Kate, got speaking with the Commercial Director of Absolutely Fitness, Jack Bishop about the benefits our Pitchbooking for their Customers.
How Pitchbooking Transformed Our Club's Booking System: A Testimonial from St Margaret's Pastures Sports Centre
"At our sports club, we offer a wide range of facilities and services, and I play a key role in overseeing day-to-day operations. Before discovering Pitchbooking, we were facing several critical issues that were impacting both our efficiency and user experience." We spoke to Amy Latimer, Centre Manager at St Margaret's Pastures Sports Centre about Pitchbooking, and it's implementation at her club.
Managing Sport Facility Payments without the Admin - A Testimonial from Fairfield Community Sports Hub
Managing a bustling sports hub is no small feat, and at Fairfield Community Sports Hub, efficiency and organisation are key to ensuring that everything runs smoothly. With facilities like a 3G pitch, changing rooms, and a studio available for hire, the Hub was facing significant challenges when it came to managing bookings, payments, and availability. In this blog post, we speak with Claire Puzey, Facility Manager about how Pitchbooking has transformed the way Fairfield Community Sports Hub operates and the benefits they've experienced since implementing booking software.
A Game Changer for Facilities and Events Bookings - Our work with Cheshire FA
Cheshire FA (Football Association) is the governing body for football in Cheshire, England. It is responsible for overseeing the development, promotion, and regulation of football at all levels across the county, from grassroots to semi-professional clubs. The organisation provides support to local clubs, coaches, referees, and volunteers, offering guidance on best practices, safeguarding, and coaching education. We spoke with Mathew Griffiths, Facility Manager at the Cheshire FA Headquarters in Northwich, all about his success in utilising Pitchbooking for online bookings and payments
School Facility Bookings on Autopilot at Denbigh High
Located in Luton, Bedfordshire, Denbigh High School became a Specialist Sports College in April 2005 and since then has provided high-quality sports facilities to the local community. Facilities include a full-size sports hall (equipped with badminton courts, basketball nets and cricket nets), dance studio, floodlit artificial turf football pitches and floodlit netball/tennis courts. We spoke to Lauren Allcroft, Marketing and Community Host Manager at the School about her experiences with Pitchbooking.
Issues with Bookings, Invoicing and Revenue Tracking are a thing of the past - A Testimonial from Ballybeen Sport & Wellbeing Hub
Ballybeen Sport and Wellbeing Hub is a community focused sports facility in Dundonald, just outside of Belfast. We asked their Hub Manager and Community Development Officer Sarah-Jane Baxter, about her experiences in moving their 4G pitch bookings and payments to Pitchbooking
More Bookings in Off Peak Hours - Feedback from Flitwick Community Football Centre
Flitwick Community Football Centre in Bedfordshire is run by volunteers as a not-for-profit organisation providing facilities for the local community. The surplus money generated through the hire of the centre is reinvested in the facility so that the pitches and community hall are presented to a high quality. We spoke with Cliff Simmonds, Director at Flitwick Community Football Centre for his feedback since partnering with Pitchbooking
Increasing Bookings and Revenue for Football Clubs - A testimonial from Sheppey United FC
Sheppey United F.C. is a football club based on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent. The club are members of the Isthmian League South East Division and play at Holm Park. The club is affiliated to the Football Association and is an FA Charter Standard club. Sheppey United FC became partners with Pitchbooking last year, and we reached out to Kimberley Whitington, Club Treasurer to speak out her experiences with Pitchbooking