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Sports Class Pricing, Drop-in Rates & Multi-Class Passes

Sports Scheduling Guide Admin Location: Sessions > Manage Prices (/admin/pages/eventPrices.aspx) & Passes (/admin/pages/Passes.aspx)

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1. Hybrid Sports Pricing Models

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

2. Setting Up Drop-In Rates

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.

3. Creating Multi-Class Punchcard Passes

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.

Customer Self-Service: Pass holders log in online to book class spots with 1 click without entering card details each time. Their remaining credit balance (e.g. 7 classes remaining) displays on their dashboard!

4. Taster Sessions & First-Timer Promo Codes

To attract new students to your dojo or studio, create an introductory promo code in Marketing > Promo Codes (PromoCodes.aspx):

  • Code: FIRSTCLASSFREE or TASTER50
  • Discount: 100% or 50% off standard drop-in price
  • Limit: Restrict to 1 use per customer email address

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do 10-class punchcard passes work for regular martial arts and gym members?

In Marketing > Passes (Passes.aspx), create a digital pass (e.g. '10-Class Boxing Punchcard for 95'). When athletes purchase the pass online, they receive a unique code that automatically tracks and deducts one credit every time they book a class spot.

Can punchcard passes be restricted to specific sports disciplines?

Yes. When creating the pass, select which categories it can redeem against (e.g. valid for 'Muay Thai' and 'Cardio Boxing', but excluded from private 1-to-1 coaching clinics).

Can I offer a free or discounted first-timer trial session?

Yes. Create an introductory promotional discount code (e.g. 'FIRSTCLASSFREE') in Marketing > Promo Codes, restricted to 1 use per customer email address to encourage new trial bookings.

Can I charge different rates for junior students versus adult practitioners?

Yes. Under Sessions > Manage Prices (eventPrices.aspx), configure separate pricing rows for 'Junior Student (£8.00)' and 'Adult Practitioner (£12.00)' under each class category.

What happens when an athlete runs out of punchcard credits?

SmartBookings notifies the athlete during checkout that their pass has 0 credits remaining and prompts them to purchase a new 10-class punchcard pass or pay the standard single drop-in fee.
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