How LeagueApps Helped Gateway Field Hockey Double In Size In Under A Year
About Gateway Field Hockey
Founded in 1985 in St. Louis, MO, Gateway has grown from a single summer camp into one of the most successful field hockey clubs in the country. They are consistently ranked #1 in Missouri and one of the top 10 in the USA—a testament to their focus on coaching and commitment to player development. They offer a variety of programs for all skill levels and grades ranging from Pre-K – 12.
Gateway was looking for a registration and communication solution that could help them expand into new programming. Since switching to LeagueApps in January of 2020, they have launched a new clinic series and doubled the size of their business—a feat that Associate Director Kate Graft believes has been fueled in part by our platform.
A Dynamic Partnership
Custom Website Design
Our in-house design team created a website for Gateway in just a little over a month, highlighting their brand and putting their registration front and center. Powered by user-friendly WordPress, the site is easy to maintain – ensuring that Gateway can stay on top of their digital game.
Custom Branding
From providing website support to troubleshooting member account issues, our Customer Success team is always available to help Gateway stay on track. They benefit from our quick response times which guarantee that admins, parents, and players have a positive experience with the club.
Professional Development and Community
Gateway joined the LeagueApps community in Spring of 2020 when they needed guidance around COVID-19 challenges. Through our events and networking opportunities, our community has helped them navigate return-to-play and develop strategies for long-term growth.
Messaging Tools That Save Time
Automated Emails
With multiple programs operating all at once, Gateway has hundreds of athletes registering at the same time. Our automated messaging tool allows them to send registration confirmations with program information around next steps, schedules, and more without lifting a finger.
Email Templates
Gateway admins are able to build custom email templates in the LeagueApps management console, streamlining communications around registration, event details, changes due to weather, and more. The result: hours of manual work saved.
Bulk Messaging
When an athlete registers for a Gateway program, they’re automatically added to the appropriate roster on the back-end. From that roster, Gateway admins can bulk message the entire group with program information rather than repeating the action for individual members.
Registration Designed To Supercharge Growth
Fit For Any Program
Gateway runs camps, clubs, leagues, and more, so they needed a registration solution with built-in flexibility to meet their varied program requirements. Our platform offers the customization required to design a seamless registration experience for each program-type.
Member Experience
Featuring custom payment plans and autopay options, our registration platform is designed to make sign-ups as quick and easy as possible. With LeagueApps, Gateway has doubled registrations thanks to a registration experience that minimizes friction.
Custom Dashboards
Gateway needed a registration system that would help them stay organized on the back-end. Our custom dashboard views allow them to see registration data at a glance – meaning they can easily send out invoice reminders and collect what they’re owed.
