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Notes on running a sports club
Operational deep-dives and industry notes for club owners and managers — not fluff, not gated behind a form.
5 signs your club has outgrown its booking system
The signals are usually operational, not financial — a front desk that's always behind, reports nobody trusts, and reminders that depend on someone remembering to send them.
January 28, 2026 · 2 min read
OperationsSetting a fair cancellation policy for your club
A cancellation policy that's too strict pushes players away; one that's too loose gets ignored. Here's how to land in between.
January 23, 2026 · 2 min read
IndustryPadel's growth is outpacing a lot of clubs' back-office software
New courts are opening faster than most clubs' booking and payment systems can handle. What that mismatch actually looks like day to day.
January 21, 2026 · 2 min read
Getting StartedChoosing between Starter and Professional: a practical guide
The two lower CourtPOS tiers overlap more than they differ — here's the actual decision framework, not just a feature list.
January 19, 2026 · 2 min read
OperationsHow to reduce no-shows at your club
A practical, step-by-step guide to cutting no-shows without alienating your regular players — cancellation policies, reminders, and deposits done right.
January 16, 2026 · 2 min read
Club OperationsWhy so many sports clubs still run on spreadsheets
A booking spreadsheet, a separate till, and a WhatsApp group for reminders — it's the default stack for a lot of clubs. Here's why it holds on, and what it actually costs.
January 14, 2026 · 2 min read