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August 18, 2026

How to Manage Court Reservations for Tennis and Pickleball (2026 Guide)

Put every court on one digital calendar and let members book, reschedule or cancel their own slots in real time. Set clear booking rules - booking windows, buffer times, cancellation windows and court type - and every reservation follows them automatically. Then add reminders and waitlists to keep busy slots filled, take payment at the point of booking, and charge more at peak hours.

Petar Petrov - Marketing Manager
Petar Petrov
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PadelRacket Sports
August 21, 2026

Best padel club management software in 2026, compared

The best padel club management software in 2026 depends on your club's size, budget, and how much control you want over player relationships. Top picks: 1club (you keep your members, data, and brand + a network reach), Playtomic (booking-network reach), CourtReserve (US multi-court clubs), TPC Matchpoint (European clubs with access control), Playbypoint (branded app and POS), and MATCHi (European booking network).

Martin Kirov co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer
Martin Kirov
Tennis player booking a court with the 1club member app
Racket Sports
July 30, 2026

How to Set Up Online Court Booking for Your Tennis Club (2026 Guide)

A tennis court booking system is software that lets your members see real-time court availability and reserve slots themselves, online, while your club keeps control of the schedule and the member relationship. The right setup blocks double bookings before they happen, handles recurring reservations automatically, and works from any phone. Here is how to put one in place for your club in 2026.

Martin Kirov co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer
Martin Kirov
Gym owner looking at 1club member retention data
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July 10, 2026

How to Improve Gym Member Retention in 2026

To improve gym member retention, focus on the first 90 days, when most members decide whether to stay. Onboard everyone with a clear plan, track attendance to spot who's drifting, and reach out before they cancel. Build community through group classes and milestones, keep billing reliable so payments don't fail silently, and act on feedback. Small, well-timed touches keep members coming back.

Martin Kirov co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer
Martin Kirov
Tennis player hitting a serve
Industry insightsRacket Sports
May 8, 2026

Best Tennis Club Management Software 2026 | Compare 6 Platforms

The best tennis club management software in 2026 depends on your club's size, budget, and how much you want to automate. Top picks: 1club (AI-native, dynamic pricing, reputation management, and you own your members and data), Playtomic (booking-network reach for padel and tennis), CourtReserve (court-booking depth for larger facilities), ClubSpark (UK LTA clubs), and EZFacility (multi-sport venues). Prioritise court-specific features, pricing transparency, and ownership of the member relationship.

Miro Miroslavov
Miro Miroslavov

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