If you’re involved in running a sports club, you know the reality.
You’re juggling apps.
You’re chasing replies.
You’re answering the same questions twice.
You’re organising lifts 60 minutes before kick-off.
And you’re doing it all as a volunteer.
That’s exactly why the latest features in Clubforce Connect have been designed – not just to add functionality, but to make everyday club life easier.
Here’s a few highlights from recent updates – and how it actually helps you on a Tuesday night before training.
👀 Read Receipts for Group & Personal Chat
Ever sent an important message and wondered:
“Did they see that?”
“Do I need to send it again?”
Now you don’t have to guess.
With Read Receipts, you can see when your messages have been read – whether it’s a one-to-one chat or a full team group.
In real life, this means:
✔ No more double sending
✔ No more unnecessary follow-ups
✔ Clearer communication for match changes or training updates
✔ Better accountability in group chats
It’s a small feature that removes a lot of friction.
📩 Smart Adoption Reminders – So You’re Not Chasing App Downloads
Getting members onto a new app can feel like another job on your list.
Now, Clubforce handles that too.
Smart adoption email reminders are automatically sent to members who haven’t downloaded the app yet – and they stop once the member logs in.
Which means:
✔ You don’t have to message reminders manually
✔ Committees aren’t chasing parents
✔ Adoption grows naturally
Less admin. More engagement.
📍 One-Tap Directions to Every Event
Make event day stress-free.
Every event created in Connect includes one-tap Google Maps directions, allowing members to instantly open the location on their phone.
✔ No confusion about venues
✔ Fewer late arrivals
✔ A smoother experience for everyone
Simple – but powerful on match day.
📸 Share More in Group Chat
Whether it’s match photos, blitz schedules, pitch layouts, or last-minute changes – you can now share up to 10 images in a single message.
That means:
✔ Clearer updates
✔ Better coordination
✔ More community feel
✔ A place to celebrate wins and share moments
Because club life isn’t just logistics – it’s memories too.
📊 Event RSVP Visibility – Helping Everyone Plan Better
One of the most practical new features is enhanced event RSVP visibility.
Members can now see who else is attending an event directly within the app.
Day-to-day impact:
✔ Boosts attendance (people are more likely to go when they see teammates attending)
✔ Helps coaches plan numbers
✔ Makes it easier for parents to coordinate lifts and travel arrangements
✔ Reduces last-minute uncertainty
Instead of separate lift groups and private messages, parents can quickly see who’s going and organise transport smoothly.
Designed for Volunteers, Not IT Departments
Clubs don’t have full-time operations teams.
They have volunteers – parents, coaches, committee members – giving their time after work.
Every feature in Clubforce Connect is built with that in mind:
Less chasing.
Less repetition.
Less admin.
More participation.
If your club hasn’t fully activated Connect yet, now is the perfect time.
Get in touch with our team today and we’ll help you get set up quickly and easily – so you can spend less time organising, and more time enjoying the club.
