Guides for clubs and associations
Practical, no-nonsense guides for club secretaries, treasurers and volunteers: membership cards, tickets, renewals and new members.
How to make a membership card for your club, step by step
Make a membership card for your club step by step: what to put on it, print or digital, how to send it to members and check it at the door. Free method included.
Membership card template: what to put on it, with examples
What to put on a membership card, field by field, with ready-to-use examples for sports clubs, gyms, associations and student societies. Print or digital template.
Membership card size: dimensions, print settings and the digital alternative
The standard membership card size is 85.6 × 54 mm (3.37 × 2.125 in). Bleed, safe zone, resolution, paper and lamination settings, plus the digital alternative.
How to create event tickets with QR codes for your club
Create tickets for a club party, match, gala or concert: what to put on a ticket, printed vs digital, QR codes, scanning at the door and avoiding duplicates.
Digital vs plastic membership cards: which is right for your club?
Plastic, paper or digital membership cards? Compare cost per member, renewals, lost cards, door checks and member experience to choose the right card for your club.
QR code check-in: how to scan members and guests at the door
How to check in members and guests with a QR code: what you need, how scanning works, handling expired cards, duplicates and weak network, with a phone as the scanner.
Membership renewal reminder emails: 4 templates to copy
Four membership renewal reminder emails to copy: early notice, reminder, last call and lapsed member, with timing, subject lines and tips to renew more members.
How to get more members for your club: 15 ideas that work
15 practical ideas to recruit more members for a sports club or association: open days, referrals, trial sessions, local partners, social media and an easy sign-up.
How much should a club charge for membership? A simple method
How to set your club membership fee: list your costs, divide by members, compare with local clubs, and build tiers for youth, families and supporters. Worked example included.
How to sell tickets for a club event without paying commission
Ticketing platforms take a fee on every ticket. Here is how clubs sell tickets for parties, matches and galas without commission, and what you need to organise yourself.