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ATTRACT PLAYERS, BUILD COMMUNITY EXPOSURE & SPONSORSHIP, IMPROVE COMMUNICATION AND ELIMINATE THOSE LAST MINUTE PHONE CALLS WITH YOUR OWN EASY TO MAINTAIN WEBSITE.

Are your Committee members fed up with making and receiving last minute calls about changes to the schedule, not to mention the phone bill? Managers tired of being asked questions from frustrated parents that they simply can’t answer? Are parents feeling like they are continually left in the dark about your activities? Sick of being lumped with hours of phone calls when having let everyone know about every single program change?

As busy parents running a volunteer organisation, we have all been there: tired, time pressured, family commitments, lots of responsibility with little thanks. Then the phone call or email comes that rearranges your life and your shoulders slump as you face another long night on the phone or in front of the computer. Despite all your hard work, there are always those who don’t get the phone message, sms or email that you sent. They show up at the wrong place, or show up when everything is cancelled. The result: grumpy kids, parents and team managers.

There is a better way

I know because I have been one of those parents, team mangers and committee members who had this experience on a regular basis.

My soccer club had been trying to get along without a website for many years, but despite the wonder of email and sms, was finding it increasingly difficult to communicate effectively with parents, and advertise our club in our local community. They found that the both physical and e-newsletters were never read or went astray, meaning that crucial contact details, events, and club reminders were not on hand when parents needed them most.

The Committee decided that a website was needed, but not just a one page “we are here” site. They wanted a website that would look good and encompass all areas of the club whilst not costing a fortune to set up and maintain.

A website that works from Catalytic

This is where I come in, because I build websites that for small and medium size businesses, as well as community groups. I build websites that work – ones that are good looking, practical, informative and easy-to-update. I was engaged by the Noosa Eagles Soccer Club to make this a reality and it has been a raging success – http://www.noosaeaglessoccerclub.com/. Here is what they had to say…

“We love our new website, it is exactly what we wanted! The club is really pleased with our online presence. It not only helps us get information to our current players, but also attracts new players who have moved to the area. The website is easy to maintain and we are the first in our association to have online registration. I highly recommendCatalytic to other sporting clubs who are in need a new website.” Steve Beardsley – President Noosa Eagles Soccer Club.

In the last 12 months the club has completely transformed the way it communicates with coaches, managers, players and parents. The Noosa Eagles Soccer Club website was launched at the start of the 2009 season in time for “Sign On” and it hasn’t looked back. So far in 15 months, there have been more than 7000 visits to the site, which is great for a club of only 130 players. The committee updates the site regularly themselves because it is so easy, which saves hours and hours of communication time. The club members have been trained by encouragement to visit the website each week and get the up-to-date information that they need, especially when it has been raining during the week. They have reduced their phone bills by hundreds of dollars, and have added years back onto their lives by eliminating the stress of those last-minute panic phone calls!

Streamline your club’s communications

Often your wider Association does have their own website, but won’t have enough detail about your specific club, and nor do they always update match information on their site quickly enough for your needs. With your own site you will be able to communicate effectively with your players, coaches, families and the community.

You will dramatically streamline communication in your club with a PVI website. Here are just some of the benefits you’ll receive.

A more professional look for your club and more attractive to potential sponsors.
Increase your enquiry rate from new players making it easier for you to fill teams.
Advertise your club and teams to the wider community.
Raise your community profile and awareness.
Club members go to the website for information rather than calling you.
Reduce your phone bills and save hours of time.
Eliminate the stress of those last minute phone calls.
Clear, consistent messages from the committee reducing misinformation and gossip.

Catalytic builds websites for clients on a popular platform that includes the following key features:

Professional template
Your own secure password and login to edit the site – ability to be multi-user.
Make changes and see them instantly on line – no waiting.
Upload your own photos, video and documents.
Individual email addresses for your committee eg. secretary@yourclub.com.au

You can also choose what pages you want to have on your site. Here are some examples of the pages you can elect to have on your club’s site:

General club information; Specific team information; Committee details; Association Bi –laws; Coach and manager information; Training exercises; Club forms (PDF); Team photos; Message board; Weather information; Links to draws and competition tables; Sponsors advertisements; Newsletters; Weekly results; Online Registration and registration information; Uniform information

Contact Catalytic now to order a website for your club.

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