Install Book a Court
(The below is information for club personnel to install Book a Court at their club. If you are a player and want to use Book a Court to play, click here.)
Book a Court solutions make it easier for players to access the courts and/or activate court lighting for bookings made online. Whilst improving the booking process, other benefits include:
- Reduced administration impact to club volunteers,
- Improved venue sustainability
- Increased revenue and secure payment method
- Attract more players to play
- Greater security for players
Each solution varies in features and we suggest understanding your venues court hire requirements, court utilisation and opportunities, as well as financial commitment to assist with making a decision on which solution is more suitable to your venue.
Benefits to your members and occasional tennis players
Improved and streamlined process to purchase memberships, hire courts and more, giving control, flexibility, and freedom.
Instantaneous access to courts
Visibility of courts to meet their requirements dependent on time and surface
Igloo Lock Solution
Cost-effective smart padlock solution
- Simple installation method that can be performed by a member of the club
- No internet connection required
- Minimal pre-installation requirements
One off Cost: $450 (inc. GST)
Ongoing Costs: $4/m
unlock your venue to casual play
No Internet or cellular connection required meaning reduced costs for the club while at the same time seamless intergration with ClubSpark allowing users to book courts and be provided a unique PIN code.
Minimal pre-installation requirements meaning the club will save on any expensive modifications to the gate.
Simple installation method that can be performed by a member of the club meaning the club will not have to organise external contractors which could rake up huge bills.
Premium Gate Solution
Complete integration that provides access to the courts at the time of their booking, as well as activate court
lighting when playing at night.
- A unique 4-digit PIN is provided on booking confirmation to grant court access and also activate court lighting, if lighting is integrated.
- This PIN will remain the same for the user each time they book at the same venue.
- Ability to make bookings under a specific category that keeps the gate(s) in an unlocked state for the duration of the booking (e.g. for coaching or competitions).
- Tennis New Zealand is currently not offering a subsidy on the premium gate solution but can put you in touch with the installer
Costs start from $13,000
Complete integration. Complete access
Easy to remember unique 4-digit PIN, members can remember for the season.
Options to integrate additional electronic
access requirements (e.g. clubhouse, toilets or even alarms) that coincide with bookings
Ease of access – gate will remain
unlocked for the duration of ‘competition’or ‘coaching’ type bookings to allow for the ongoing entry of players into the club
How casual court hire increased revenue and connected a club to its community
In early 2021, the club had an “ambitious committee keen to explore a modern approach to administering tennis” including easier court booking and access for members and casual players.
Both solutions have their own advantages and are designed to simplify the booking and court access process. The choice between the two would depend on your specific needs and budget. If cost is a major factor, the Igloo Padlock 2E could be a good choice. If you prefer a more comprehensive solution with additional features like real-time reports and full integration with coaching & membership, then the Full Electronic Gate Solution may be more suitable.
See the table below which may help with your choice
Pre-install work may be needed depending on what solution you go with, although every venue will have different requirements, we've outlined some of the key pointers for you
Igloo Padlock
- No internet / cellular access is required to operate the padlock.
- Gates may need to be modified to suit the shackle of the lock.
- Stainless Steel ties are recommended to affix the padlock to the gate, Tennis NZ provides a 25mm screw to drill into a gate post.
Full Electronic Gate
- Internet Connection is required at the venue, which can be run by the club or by the installer at an aditonal cost.
- An in-depth site assessment is undertaken to scope out and measure key aspects relating to the installation of the gate.
- Conduit for power and internet may need to be built.
- The gate installer will discuss these with you.
Lighting integration is available with the Full Electronic Gate solution only. It is currently not available with the Igloo Lock.
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