World of Football & Pitchbooking: Transforming Sports Facility Management
World of Football stands as a premier sports facility in Edinburgh's vibrant leisure landscape, operating as part of the distinguished Marcos Leisure Ltd group. With strategic locations at New Market Road and Marine Drive, the facility boasts four premium 5-a-side pitches and two 7-a-side pitches, offering both covered and outdoor options.
Digital Transformation Journey
The facility's transformation began when they identified critical limitations in their traditional booking system. These challenges included:
- Inability to process online bookings
- Time-consuming manual processes
- Limited functionality
- Slow operational speed
Revolutionary Impact of Pitchbooking Integration
Streamlined Booking Process
The implementation of Pitchbooking has revolutionised World of Football's operations, delivering remarkable improvements:
- 75% reduction in phone bookings
- Minimised human error risk
- Enhanced customer booking experience
- Streamlined administrative processes
Advanced Subscription Management
World of Football's innovative Bond Holder Subscription programme has been significantly enhanced through Pitchbooking:
- Automated processing of 250+ weekly block bookings
- Flexible payment options through Stripe integration
- Reduced payment defaults
- Simplified payment tracking system
Customer Experience Enhancement
Before Pitchbooking
- Manual booking processes only
- In-person or telephone bookings required
- Counter-only payment options
- Time-consuming administrative tasks
After Pitchbooking
- Automated online booking system
- Multiple payment options
- Reduced waiting times
- Enhanced customer satisfaction
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Bond Holder Subscription work?
Subscribers receive rewards worth £358 to use across Marcos Leisure facilities, including Marcos Pool Hall, World Of Bowling, and World Of Football.
What payment options are available?
- Online payments through Stripe
- Invoice-based payments
- Traditional bank transfers
How secure is the booking system?
The system features advanced anti-double booking protection and smart future date management capabilities.
Contact Information
For facility bookings:
- Visit: World of Football
- Email: Contact Us
- Location: New Market Road & Marine Drive, Edinburgh
For Pitchbooking enquiries:
- Email: info@pitchbooking.com
- Solution details: Pitchbooking Solutions
"Simply put, being able to let people book a pitch online and know that the system can handle it, that it won't double book and that it is smart enough to look into the future and manage any blockages in the system - this is essential for us to streamline our booking process, reduce overheads, have less problems and get more bookings." - Paul DeMarco, Managing Director
Ready to transform your facility management? Contact us at Pitchbooking today to learn more about our solutions.