Fundraising
Bake and candy bar sales, car washes, and coupon books are often what people think of when it comes to fundraising for your organization. However, there are many other, more effective ways to raise money. Check out other ideas and ways that you can help ensure the financial health of your organization.
In our first article in the Roadmap to Success Series we talk about the importance of mapping out your program prior to the start of the season.
An introduction to our new blog series, the Roadmap to Success, will give youth sports organizations the answer to the all-important question, "How do I get started?"
Use this roadmap to guide you through the steps you need to take before, during, and after every season’s registration period.
Here are three tips to keep your kids enjoying club sports, without you having to make financial sacrifices.
Your Sports Organization's Technology, Business Consultant
SportsEngine account managers help youth associations maximize their technology
“When I broke down and reached out to him I realized how much of a rock star he is and how he can help us.”
SportsEngine HQ is the new, easy-to-use dashboard that brings all of your SportsEngine tools to one single location.
Ice Crisis: Arenas Around the Nation Facing Costly Upgrades to Cooling Systems
Required switch to more environmentally friendly coolant could put some small town rinks out of business
Although phasing out R-22 is beneficial to the ozone layer, it presents a significant challenge to many of the nearly 1,800 refrigeration-dependent ice rinks in the United States.
Association Avoids Passing Rising Costs to Parents
Abundance of sponsorships keep hockey in northern Minnesota town affordable
Rates for participation are $250 for the Mite level, $425 for the Squirt level and $500 for the Pee Wee and Bantam level and haven’t increased in nearly a decade – a feat that is almost unheard of in many youth associations.
We're excited to share an early look at new PowerPay payment terms that include editable payment plans. The new features will be available in early August.
Is your sports team in high school or college? Put your team’s skills to use and organize a day camp for elementary or middle school children. Hosting a kids camp can both raise money and educate children about sports and exercise.
Parents & Athletes
What Do Parents of Successful Athletes Do Right?
- By Patrick Cohn, The Ultimate Sports Parent 11/06/2019, 1:45pm CST
Beating the Three Evil Sisters
- By Frozen Ropes 11/06/2019, 1:30pm CST
Best Softball Colleges
- By Next College Student Athlete 11/05/2019, 7:30pm CST
Coaches
The Role of a Hitting Coach
- By The Hitting Vault 11/06/2019, 1:45pm CST
Soccer Training Drills for Kids: 12 Effective Soccer Training Drills
- By IGeekSoccer 10/25/2019, 5:00pm CDT
10 In-Season Training Tips for Hockey Players
- By Stack MVP 10/23/2019, 8:15pm CDT
Administrators
Roadmap to Success: Update Website and Listings
- By Jim Dahline 10/04/2019, 2:15pm CDT
Roadmap to Success: Map out your Program
- By Jim Dahline 09/19/2019, 3:00pm CDT
3 Tricks to Master the Tournament Game
- By Cassandra Smallman, InitLive 09/19/2019, 10:30am CDT
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