{"id":82853,"date":"2022-08-23T08:28:31","date_gmt":"2022-08-23T06:28:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sms77.io\/?p=82853"},"modified":"2023-02-15T09:36:03","modified_gmt":"2023-02-15T08:36:03","slug":"sms-in-sports-clubs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.seven.io\/en\/blog\/sms-in-sports-clubs\/","title":{"rendered":"SMS in sports clubs \u2013 improving communication"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_small\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2>Simple and effective: SMS in sports clubs<\/h2>\n<p><strong>In sports clubs, many different people come together to pursue a common goal and share a passion. For those in charge, this means they are engaged in a very fulfilling job, but communication is often cumbersome. SMS are an underrated communication medium here, because not only do they reach large crowds with little effort, they are also very personal messages.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Let&#8217;s take a look together at how SMS in sports clubs can be used wisely to trigger a whole range of positive effects.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_small\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"ult-content-box-container \" >\t\t<div class=\"ult-content-box\" style=\"background-color:#f5f5f5;box-shadow: px px px px none;padding:20px;-webkit-transition: all 700ms ease;-moz-transition: all 700ms ease;-ms-transition: all 700ms ease;-o-transition: all 700ms ease;transition: all 700ms ease;\"  data-hover_box_shadow=\"none\"     data-bg=\"#f5f5f5\" ><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div id=\"\u201ctoc_container\u201d\">\n<h3 class=\"\u201ctoc_title\u201d\">In this post:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#reasons\">Brief overview: Why should SMS be used in sports clubs in particular?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#organization\">SMS support you with organizing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#membership\">Membership: sending confirmations and reminders<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#changes\">Communicate spontaneous changes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#keep-in-touch\">Keep in touch<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#conclusion\">SMS in sports clubs \u2013 getting things done<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_small\" id=\"reasons\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_middle type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"ult-content-box-container \" >\t\t<div class=\"ult-content-box\" style=\"box-shadow: px px px px none;border-style:solid;border-color:#52c0fa;padding:20px;-webkit-transition: all 700ms ease;-moz-transition: all 700ms ease;-ms-transition: all 700ms ease;-o-transition: all 700ms ease;transition: all 700ms ease;\"  data-hover_box_shadow=\"none\"     data-border_color=\"#52c0fa\" ><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3>Why should SMS be used in sports clubs in particular?<\/h3>\n<p>There are many good reasons to decide to use SMS in sports clubs:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It&#8217;s easy \u2013 send SMS from our web interface or integrate sending into your software.<\/li>\n<li>Your members are able to receive SMS already \u2013 no matter how old they are or what apps they like to use.<\/li>\n<li>SMS are read very quickly \u2013 up to 90% of SMS are read within the first five minutes of receipt.<\/li>\n<li>Even with bulk SMS, messages remain personal \u2013 through the medium itself and through the use of placeholders.<\/li>\n<li>A flexible provider adapts to your needs \u2013 pay only what you use and benefit from additional features.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-btn-wrapper align_center\"><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_1 no-border\" href=\"https:\/\/app.seven.io\/signup\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Sign up for free and try it today<\/span><\/a><\/div>\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_small\" id=\"organization\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_middle type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3>SMS support you with organizing<\/h3>\n<p>SMS reach their destination quickly and efficiently. That&#8217;s why they are ideal for organizational purposes. On the one hand, you can discuss details with those responsible, and on the other hand, you can send particularly effective reminders via SMS.<\/p>\n<p>Sending SMS in sports clubs thus ensure that your communication improves \u2013 thanks to faster communication and because recipients react to the short messages with special attention.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"smile_icon_list_wrap ult_info_list_container ult-adjust-bottom-margin  \"><ul class=\"smile_icon_list left square with_bg\"><li class=\"icon_list_item\" style=\" font-size:105px;\"><div class=\"icon_list_icon\" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"font-size:35px;border-width:1px;border-style:none;background:#ffffff;color:#52c0fa;border-color:#333333;\"><i class=\"Defaults-group users\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"icon_description\" id=\"Info-list-wrap-4025\" style=\"font-size:35px;\"><h3 class=\"ult-responsive info-list-heading\"  data-ultimate-target='#Info-list-wrap-4025 h3'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:16px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:24px;\"}'  style=\"\">Invitations to general meetings<\/h3><div class=\"icon_description_text ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='#Info-list-wrap-4025 .icon_description_text'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:13px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:18px;\"}'  style=\"\"><p>Invite members to the general meeting and send automated reminders of the date. With <a href=\"https:\/\/help.seven.io\/en\/send-delayed-sms\" rel=\"noopener\">pre-scheduled SMS<\/a>, the effort is minimal.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"icon_list_connector\"  style=\"border: none !important;\"><\/div><\/li><li class=\"icon_list_item\" style=\" font-size:105px;\"><div class=\"icon_list_icon\" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"font-size:35px;border-width:1px;border-style:none;background:#ffffff;color:#52c0fa;border-color:#333333;\"><i class=\"Defaults-star-o\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"icon_description\" id=\"Info-list-wrap-7673\" style=\"font-size:35px;\"><h3 class=\"ult-responsive info-list-heading\"  data-ultimate-target='#Info-list-wrap-7673 h3'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:16px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:24px;\"}'  style=\"\">Planning events<\/h3><div class=\"icon_description_text ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='#Info-list-wrap-7673 .icon_description_text'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:13px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:18px;\"}'  style=\"\"><p>Plan events and remind attendees when the date is approaching. The response rate to SMS is much higher than other messages like emails, which makes planning much easier. At the same time, you&#8217;ll find all messages in one place and not spread across different devices.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"icon_list_connector\"  style=\"border: none !important;\"><\/div><\/li><li class=\"icon_list_item\" style=\" font-size:105px;\"><div class=\"icon_list_icon\" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"font-size:35px;border-width:1px;border-style:none;background:#ffffff;color:#52c0fa;border-color:#333333;\"><i class=\"Defaults-trophy\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"icon_description\" id=\"Info-list-wrap-5036\" style=\"font-size:35px;\"><h3 class=\"ult-responsive info-list-heading\"  data-ultimate-target='#Info-list-wrap-5036 h3'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:16px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:24px;\"}'  style=\"\">Dates for tournaments and training<\/h3><div class=\"icon_description_text ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='#Info-list-wrap-5036 .icon_description_text'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:13px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:18px;\"}'  style=\"\"><p>Send out training and tournament schedules to keep your members up to date. As the smartphone has become a constant companion, your members can check when the next tournament is coming up wherever they are.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"icon_list_connector\"  style=\"border: none !important;\"><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_small\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_middle type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-actionbox no-border color_secondary controls_right\"><div class=\"w-actionbox-text\"><h4 class=\"w-actionbox-title\">Good to know<\/h4><div class=\"w-actionbox-description\"><p>Subaccounts are ideal for separating communication in different departments of your club. Individual trainers can also use their own subaccounts.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-actionbox-controls\"><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_8\" href=\"https:\/\/seven.io\/en\/blog\/use-subaccounts-to-optimize-messaging\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">More on subaccounts<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_small color_alternate\" id=\"membership\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_middle type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3>Membership: sending confirmations and reminders<\/h3>\n<p>This probably sounds familiar to you: Membership fees are due, but there are always a few members who need extra reminders. With SMS, you can reach these members in a very personal way, which makes it more likely that the payment is done more quickly. You can make your SMS even more personal with the use of <a href=\"https:\/\/help.seven.io\/en\/personalized-sms\" rel=\"noopener\">placeholders<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>However, you can also use SMS for talking to new members. Confirming that payment has been received makes new members feel good. Likewise, they will appreciate a personalized welcome message. Welcome your new member and tell them the most important information. With our <a href=\"https:\/\/seven.io\/en\/blog\/send-diverse-messages-with-sms-attachments\/\" rel=\"noopener\">attachment feature<\/a>, you can also have them access to important plans or similar documents.<\/p>\n<p>You want to give your members the possibility to reply to your messages directly? Then you should consider getting\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/seven.io\/en\/products\/inbound-sms\/\" rel=\"noopener\">your own inbound number<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>In this case, the use of SMS in sports clubs ensures a particularly personal contact with your members. Not only does this mean that members are more likely to participate in the action, it can also improve payment morale.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_small color_alternate\" id=\"changes\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_middle type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-8 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3>Communicate spontaneous changes<\/h3>\n<p>Because text messages are read particularly quickly, they are also suitable for communicating changes at short notice.<\/p>\n<p>Does training have to be cancelled or postponed due to illness? Will it perhaps take place at a different location because the weather has changed? Or maybe there is a case of COVID in a particular training group and you need to reach the rest of the participants quickly?<\/p>\n<p>In all of these cases, you can use SMS to reach everyone on short notice. Most SMS messages are read within the first five minutes of receipt.<\/p>\n<p>So by using SMS, you can communicate even short-term concerns effectively and easily. This saves time and nerves and your members are always up to date.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-4 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-image align_center\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"438\" src=\"https:\/\/www.seven.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/blog_sportvereine_mock_en-350x438.png\" class=\"attachment-us_350_0 size-us_350_0\" alt=\"SMS in sports clubs perform great when the messages need to be read quickly\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.seven.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/blog_sportvereine_mock_en-350x438.png 350w, https:\/\/www.seven.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/blog_sportvereine_mock_en-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/www.seven.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/blog_sportvereine_mock_en-250x313.png 250w, https:\/\/www.seven.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/blog_sportvereine_mock_en-300x376.png 300w, https:\/\/www.seven.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/blog_sportvereine_mock_en-400x501.png 400w, https:\/\/www.seven.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/blog_sportvereine_mock_en-319x400.png 319w, https:\/\/www.seven.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/blog_sportvereine_mock_en-200x250.png 200w, https:\/\/www.seven.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/blog_sportvereine_mock_en.png 511w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_small\" id=\"keep-in-touch\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_middle type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3>Keep in touch<\/h3>\n<p>One of the biggest advantages of SMS is its personal touch. We receive them where we are in contact with friends and family. Surely some of us also remember the days when we actually kept in touch with the most important people in our lives via SMS. Put that personal touch to work for you to talk to members, honorary members, fans and sponsors.<\/p>\n<p>Need ideas? Offer an SMS newsletter as a special fan service, send honorary members birthday wishes, remind them of milestones in the club&#8217;s history or simply say thank you. Sponsors also appreciate updates and invitations. At the end of the year, your members will surely be happy to receive a summary of the most important events.<\/p>\n<p>There are many ways to send information to interested parties via SMS and the personal touch plays into your cards. The effort is low, the effect is great.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_small\" id=\"fazit\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_middle type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3>SMS in sports clubs \u2013 getting things done<\/h3>\n<p>SMS in sports clubs improve communication, not only because they are read particularly quickly, but also because they are perceived as very personal messages. It is easy to set up the sending of SMS in sports clubs and also to personalize mass SMS so that your members always feel personally addressed. The effort is low and the potential benefit is huge.<\/p>\n<p>You decide in which way the short message can bring you the most benefit \u2013 with a flexible SMS gateway you can simply try out different application areas. If you want to do more than just send SMS, you can use many additional features and <a href=\"https:\/\/seven.io\/en\/products\/inbound-sms\/\" rel=\"noopener\">receive SMS<\/a> as well.<\/p>\n<p>If you still have questions, don&#8217;t hesitate to contact us!<br \/>\nWe are looking forward to your comment or <a href=\"mailto:hello@seven.io\">message<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-btn-wrapper align_center\"><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_1 no-border\" href=\"https:\/\/seven.io\/en\/solutions\/industry-solutions\/clubs\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">More information on sending SMS in clubs<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_small\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Header picture by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@lbnielsen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lars Bo Nielsen via Unsplash<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Simple and effective: SMS in sports clubs In sports clubs, many different people come together to pursue a common goal and share a passion. For those in charge, this means they are engaged in a very fulfilling job, but communication is often cumbersome. 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