Modern athletic facilities succeed by offering flexible payment options: non-committed casual attendees can pay drop-in rates, regular athletes buy discounted 5 or 10-class punchcards, and dedicated club members book with active monthly passes.
| Option Type | Example Price | Best Suited For | Setup Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casual Drop-In | £12.00 / class | First-timers, tourists, irregular participants | eventPrices.aspx |
| Junior Academy Term | £75.00 / 6 weeks | Youth karate, gymnastics, or football academy | eventPrices.aspx |
| 10-Class Punchcard Pass | £95.00 (£9.50/class) | Regular practitioners (valid for 90 days) | Passes.aspx |
| Monthly Unlimited Pass | £65.00 / month | Daily practitioners (unlimited bookings) | Passes.aspx |
| Equipment Hire Add-On | £3.00 (Gloves/Gi/Shoes) | Borrowed gear for trial participants | EventExtras.aspx |
1 Go to Sessions > Manage Prices (eventPrices.aspx).
2 Select your sport category (e.g. Adult BJJ Fundamentals).
3 For the Drop-In ticket option, enter the standard rate (e.g. 12.00).
4 Ensure Places Used is set to 1 so each booking reserves exactly one studio mat space.
5 Click Save Prices.
Punchcard passes drive immediate cash flow and member retention. When a customer buys a 10-class pass, SmartBookings tracks their remaining class credits automatically:
1 Navigate to Marketing > Passes (Passes.aspx).
2 Click Add New Pass.
3 Set Pass Name to 10-Class Boxing Punchcard.
4 Set Number of Uses to 10.
5 Set Validity Period (e.g. 90 Days from first use).
6 Select which class categories the pass can be redeemed against (e.g. select Boxing Technique and Heavy Bag HIIT, but exclude private 1-to-1 coaching).
7 Set the retail price (e.g. £95.00) and click Save Pass.
To attract new students to your dojo or studio, create an introductory promo code in Marketing > Promo Codes (PromoCodes.aspx):
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