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Looking back at last year, one highlight was when I was asked to step in as Tournament Director for Pickleball Sweden Open and decided to go for it. This was to be the 4th edition of northern Europe's largest and most popular pickleball tournament, one of a very limited few tournaments in Europe with an ongoing partnership with the American Association of Pickleball Players (APP). So it came with some expectations! But as one of the first orders of business I was lucky to get the creative geniuses of Kreativism engaged on the project. And from there, things turned out pretty well.. This poster they created highlights many of the things that made the 2024 edition unique. Since this is after all LinkedIn, here are some of the top achievements: First pickleball tournament in Sweden with sizable prize money (enabled by record sponsorship deals with HQ's of leading brands in the US and Asia).  First pickleball tournament in Europe with progressive prize money correlated to number of participants.  First pickleball tournament in Europe with live-streamed pay per view through MATCHi.  First ever DUPR integrated tournament in Sweden. One of four events on the https://lnkd.in/dHjccR6P Europe tour.  Maximized player satisfaction, NPS 94%.  Six digit revenues. Most importantly it was a really really fun tournament, with so many amazing people from all over the world flying in to play. It's hard to put a number on what a fun tournament it was, but the NPS value comes close 😊 #pickleball #pickleballswedenopen #worldpickleballchampionship

Technology should support the ever evolving nature of your sport by speeding up your administration processes and making life easier for your participants. To provide further support to our admins and participants our simple renew membership process is quicker and more efficient than ever before. No more waiting until the last minute! Or worse, not retaining your community in an ever competitive sports environment. https://lnkd.in/grrCu6XD #SportsAdmin #SportsMembership #SportsTechnology #SportsSolutions #TechForSports #AssembleSports

🚨 Exciting Announcement from Scoutz! 🚨 We’re proud to share that Scoutz is now partnering with The Basketball League (TBL) and the Basketball Super League (BSL) to redefine the way players and teams connect in professional basketball! With access to over 300 talented players and a growing network of 50+ professional teams, this partnership strengthens our mission to create opportunities for athletes to showcase their skills and for coaches to build championship-winning rosters. Together, we’re bridging the gap between talent and opportunity, helping players achieve their dreams while giving teams the resources they need to succeed both domestically and abroad.

Simplify uniform purchases for your participants by integrating everything into one seamless registration process 🛒⚽ With Assemble Sports, admins can set up a system where players, referees, and officials can order their required uniforms and gear directly during registration. No more separate transactions or last-minute uniform scrambles—just a streamlined experience that saves time for everyone 👕✅ Ready to simplify participation entry to your sport? Let’s get started today! https://lnkd.in/grrCu6XD #SportsTech #SportsManagement #SportSolutions #SportSoftware #AssembleSports

Odense Boldklub (OB), one of Denmark's historic football clubs, have faced significant challenges on the field in recent years, culminating in relegation last season. Yet, the club have managed to achieve remarkable commercial success despite these sporting setbacks. Odense Boldklub’s commercial director, Jack Jørgensen, shares the strategies that have turned these challenges into victories. 1: How did OB achieve commercial success despite poor on-field performance? In 2018, OB shifted its focus from relying on sporting results to enhancing the fan experience and community engagement. This strategic pivot included initiatives like creating a talent program for young entrepreneurs, opening matchday fanzones with local music and food, and developing targeted marketing campaigns. These efforts increased matchday revenue by 160% and significantly boosted season ticket sales and attendance. 2: What role did community engagement play in OB’s strategy? OB worked to strengthen its connection with the local community in Odense. The club engaged residents within a 5 km radius of the stadium, promoted local talents through initiatives like Start OB, and involved educational institutions to attract young fans. 3: How has OB enhanced the stadium experience to attract more spectators? Recognizing that football alone was not enough to draw crowds, OB developed innovative stadium experiences tailored to different audience groups. The club segmented the matchday experience to cater to families, hardcore fans, and young people. This festival-like atmosphere has made attending games more appealing, even when the team’s on-field performance has been lacking. #Partnership #Broadcasting #SportsBusiness #Commercial #Sponsorship #Football #SportsBiz #Finance #People #Data #Tech #Intelligence #Investment

2024—what a year! 🏆 From celebrating big wins to streamlining sports admin for organisations everywhere, we couldn’t have done it without you. Thank you to all our incredible teams, partners, and clients for making this year one to remember. 🚀 Here’s to more wins, smoother processes, and stronger communities in 2025. We can’t wait to kick off another amazing year together! 🎉 #SportsTech #SportsManagement #SportSolutions #SportSoftware #AssembleSports

NETBALL FRANCE APPOINTS FIRST OFFICIAL PARTNER Avilio Group Paris, France, November 11th 2024: Netball France, together with its Board and members, is delighted to announce that it has entered into a first commercial partnership with Avilio Group. This partnership acknowledges the momentum and growth Netball France has achieved over the past four years and signals a strong desire to keep building forward, at pace. This exciting first commercial partnership between Netball France and Avilio Group came into being because of the willingness of both parties to make a leap of faith, together. That willingness to work together in, will now be borne out of the next 14 months in helping to advance Netball France’s performance related activities, exploring topics and attracting other partners. “As a father of three daughters, I am passionate about providing #opportunities for girls and #women of all ages to engage in sports. #Netball, in particular, has proven its remarkable ability to #empowerwomen and we are proud to support Netball France in its development.” Philippe Masson (CEO @Avilio Group) For Avilio this partnership beautifully encapsulates their #values and ambitions blending the worlds of sport, British culture, French heritage to inspire happiness. In embarking on this journey both partners seek to deliver on the promise that Netball France will empower our athletes and players to succeed and thrive in all areas of life, including netball. In welcoming Avilio Group on board, Netball France President, Bethany Lord, commented: “This partnership represents a coming together of like-minded commercial partners, who are open in what they can do and where they need help. Avilio’s ethos of "enjoy everyday" is echoed in Netball France’s desire to ensure netball is central to our members thriving in all areas of their lives. Moreover, the creation of this partnership will ensure Netball France can continue to advance our Performance Pathways.” Established in 2020, Netball France is the governing body of Netball in France, responsible for the growth, governance, development, and promotion of the sport across the country. Netball France believes Netball is for all – all ages, all genders, all backgrounds and all identities, and is actively working to ensure their programs and events are as inclusive as possible. Currently consisting of 13 clubs across France, the organisation is a Full Member of Europe Netball and World Netball, the European and Global governing bodies for Netball.  The current focuses of Netball France, led by consultation with stakeholders and members, are: 📢 Developing playing, coaching, and umpiring pathways and accreditations 📢 Representing France at the international level 📢 Offering competition & match play opportunities for all levels and ages in France 📢 Developing online & in person resources for training Press contact details: communicationnetballfrance@gmail.com or visit www.netballfrance.com

Yesterday, we attended the Sports Marketing Summit by Sport & Business Club Ukraine! We'd like to thank Aleksei Braga for the fantastic organization, engaging speakers, and welcoming atmosphere. It's truly inspiring to see how sports and business are moving forward! #SportsMarketing #SportBusinessClubUkraine #Networking #Inspiration #SportsAndBusiness #MarketingSummit #BusinessGrowth #SportsIndustry

Mastering Event Logistics: Smooth Tips for Sports Tournaments Organizing a successful sports tournament involves mastering the logistics and gathering feedback. We share insights on streamlining processes, ensuring smooth operations, and adapting strategies for future events to enhance the experience for coaches and teams alike. #SportsEvents #TournamentPlanning #EventLogistics #CoachingTips #TeamSports #SmoothOperations #FeedbackMatters #SportsManagement #StreamliningProcesses #EventSuccess