Introduction: Building Rugby Culture in Brooklyn
Brooklyn Rugby Club, located in the heart of Brooklyn, New York, is part of the growing wave of American rugby clubs dedicated to advancing the sport stateside. With two teams and over 100 members, the club embodies the city’s rich diversity and vibrant community, balancing the passion for rugby with the administrative challenges of running an amateur sports organisation.
As rugby gains popularity in the US, managing club operations efficiently has become crucial for success both on and off the field.
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Club Name:
Brooklyn Rugby Club -
Sport:
Rugby -
Location:
Brooklyn, New York -
Teams:
2 -
Members:
100+
The Challenge: Managing Growth and Complexity
Like many American rugby clubs, Brooklyn Rugby Club faced the challenge of managing a diverse and growing membership. Before discovering Clubforce, their operations were spread thin across six different platforms, each serving a specific purpose:
- Collecting membership fees
- Scheduling practices and games
- Tracking attendance
- Communicating with members
- Organising social events and fundraisers
- Updating their website
This fragmented approach often led to inefficiencies, miscommunications, and an increased workload for the club’s volunteer and board members.
The Solution: An All-in-One Platform for American Rugby
In 2023, Brooklyn Rugby Club adopted Clubforce, an all-in-one club management platform tailored to sports organisations. The goal was to simplify operations and create a centralised hub for all administrative tasks.
Results: A New Era for Rugby in Brooklyn
Since switching to Clubforce, Brooklyn Rugby Club has seen fantastic improvements:
- Streamlined Administration: Clubforce brought together membership management, attendance tracking, and communication tools under one roof, saving hours of work each week.
- Effortless Fee Collection: Membership dues are now collected seamlessly, reducing financial discrepancies and freeing up time for rugby-focused initiatives.
- Simplified Event Planning: Organising major events, including the club’s ambitious Rugby World Cup 2025 London tour, became significantly easier using Clubforce’s tools. Click here to find out more.
- Enhanced Community Engagement: The club’s website is always up to date, helping players, supporters, and sponsors stay connected.
Explore more about Brooklyn Rugby Club at: https://brooklynrugby.clubforce.com/.
As an American rugby club, Brooklyn Rugby Club is constantly working to grow the sport in New York and beyond. Clubforce has been a game-changer for us. With 100+ members across two teams, having a single platform has revolutionised how we monitor and manage our club.
Prior to joining, we were juggling six different platforms just to keep things running. Now, we can collect membership fees, take attendance for games and practices, and update our website—all from one place. We’re even planning our Rugby World Cup 2025 London tour with Clubforce!
The Clubforce team has been a great resource, always responsive to our needs and ready to help with anything that comes up. We would recommend Clubforce to any club looking to streamline and professionalise their operations.
Sydney Newman, Board Member, Brooklyn Rugby Club
Conclusion: Pioneering Rugby Excellence in the U.S.
Brooklyn Rugby Club’s adoption of Clubforce showcases how American rugby clubs can embrace technology to overcome administrative challenges and focus on what truly matters: growing the sport and fostering community.
By streamlining its operations, Brooklyn Rugby Club is setting a standard for American rugby organisations and proving that with the right tools, rugby can thrive anywhere—even in the heart of Brooklyn.
Ready to bring your club to the next level? Contact Clubforce today!
