How do you use SportFinder matchmaking to optimize your niches and strengthen your community?

The matchmaking is a feature that makes it easy for players to find gaming partners. Did you know that this feature can also be a valuable asset for you, a sports center manager?

By opening matches during off-peak hours, you can not only fill your fields, but also strengthen the engagement of your members and boost the atmosphere of your club. Learn how to take advantage of this option to provide your players with an even smoother and more user-friendly experience.

Why open matches during off-peak hours?

When we talk about paddle tennis, in particular, several criteria are essential for a player to be able to fully enjoy their game: the Level of play, the vicinity partners, thehourly of game and of course, the prizes. But now, in reality, it is sometimes difficult to reconcile these criteria with the schedules and availability of the members of your center.

Weekends, for example, are often a good time to play sports, but succeeding in bringing together four players at the same time is not always easy. Several players may be interested, but their schedules or levels of play differ. As a center manager, you have the opportunity to bridging this gap by opening matches with specific criteria, which makes it possible to fill slots and facilitate the meeting between players who can't agree.

The advantages of opening matches for your members

1. Maximize the occupancy of your land
   One of the biggest challenges for a sports center is to optimize the use of its infrastructure, especially during off-peak hours. By offering open matches, you increase the occupancy of your fields and generate more bookings.
2. Strengthen your community
   Padel is above all a friendly sport. By allowing players to meet and play together, you promote exchanges and good humor within your club. It can also be a way to strengthen the spirit of community between members.
3. Facilitate the organization of matches for your players
   Many players struggle to find regular partners or to set up slots that suit them. As a manager, you have the opportunity to offer them solutions by making these open matches accessible and simple to organize.

How to organize open matches in your sports center?

Here are a few simple steps to follow to organize matches that will fill your fields while meeting the expectations of your members:

1. Define the criteria for the matches
   • Level of play: Make sure players are competing with partners at their level to ensure enjoyable matches.
   • Hours: Choose times where demand is low, such as during the week or in the evening, to fill less popular slots.
   • Number of players: Depending on the size of your fields and availability, you can offer doubles or singles matches.
   • Prices: Set an attractive price, or offer special offers to encourage players to participate.
2. Use the right communication channels
   • Facebook/WhatsApp groups : Create dedicated groups where you can share open matches and facilitate exchanges between players.
   • Meetup : Although this platform is not dedicated exclusively to paddle tennis, it can be used to organize events and bring together interested players.
   • Social networks and newsletters : Use your usual communication media to promote open matches and keep your members informed.
3. Managing registrations and payments
   To simplify organization, you can use online tools to track registrations and manage payments automatically. This allows you to reduce the administrative burden and avoid oversights or mistakes.

Why choose SportFinder for your open matches?

SportFinder is designed to make managing matches easier, faster, and more efficient. Here are some features that will help you organize these matches with great flexibility:

• Real-time update : You are notified instantly when a player registers or when a match is completed.
• Automated payment : Payments are collected directly by the system, reducing administrative work and saving you time.
• Management of replacements : In the event of a last-minute cancellation, players can easily find a replacement using the built-in substitution management tool.
• Flexible bookings : If the match is not complete, the field remains available for other bookings. You don't have to block unused slots in advance.

In conclusion

Opening matches during off-peak hours is a winning strategy to fill your fields, strengthen the conviviality within your center, and offer practical solutions to your players. Thanks to the functionality SportFinder matchmaking, you considerably simplify the organization of these matches while reducing your administrative workload. Take this approach and create gaming opportunities for your members while maximizing the use of your facilities!

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