Revolutionising Community Sports Management with Pitchbooking
Sheppey United F.C., a prestigious football club in Kent's Isle of Sheppey, has transformed their facility management through digital innovation. As members of the Isthmian League South East Division playing at Holm Park, this FA Charter Standard club exemplifies modern sports facility management.
Digital Transformation Journey
The club's partnership with Pitchbooking marks a significant shift from traditional management methods to automated solutions. This collaboration has revolutionised how the historic club, established in 1890, manages its facilities.
Previous Management Challenges
"Before working with Pitchbooking, we relied on spreadsheets for bookings, which made the process labour-intensive and required one person to manage all email requests and manually raise invoices."
Key Benefits and Improvements
Automated Operations
- Streamlined Booking Process: Complete automation of bookings and payments
- Digital Invoicing: Automatic generation and sending of invoices
- Upfront Payments: Secure payment collection before facility use
Enhanced Efficiency
- Self-Service Platform: Users can independently book facilities
- Resource Optimisation: Better utilisation of pitch facilities
- Staff Management: Improved coordination of venue staff schedules
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pitchbooking?
Pitchbooking is a comprehensive sports facility management software that handles online bookings, payments, and facility administration.
How does Pitchbooking benefit sports facilities?
The platform automates booking processes, increases facility utilisation, and reduces administrative workload while ensuring steady revenue streams through automated payments.
Which organisations currently use Pitchbooking?
The software is trusted by over 3,000 facilities across the UK and Ireland, including councils, schools, sports clubs, and national organisations like the Irish FA.
What support do facilities receive?
Facilities receive dedicated support and access to a complete management system, including marketing tools and analytics.
Implementation Success
"The support from the Pitchbooking team has been excellent!"
The platform has demonstrated significant success across various sporting facilities, particularly in Northern Ireland where it partners with the Irish FA to deliver programme bookings for initiatives like McDonald's Fun Football and football camps.