5 ideas to increase footfall at your club
Many clubs survive on the loyalty of their long-time customers. But to grow, they need to increase the footfall from the local community. This can be difficult, especially if people see your club as closed-door or members only. Many clubs struggle for new customers because people think they’re only open to players of a sport […]
Club Champions – Ilkley Lawn Tennis and Squash Club, with Gavin Sutcliffe
On a beautifully sunny day in July, we visited Ilkley Lawn Tennis and Squash Club to talk to their new Head of Rackets and Development, Gavin Sutcliffe. Gavin is a champion for the sport of tennis, having worked prior for the Lawn Tennis Association as their Development Manager. Gavin is passionate about outreach and grassroots […]
Club Champions – Garforth Golf Club, with Stuart Carnie
We spoke to Stuart Carnie, Managing Secretary of Garforth Golf Club, about how golf clubs benefit their wider communities and the club’s recent flood insurance claim. Stuart talks to us about his history within the sport of golf, and how he likes to operate Garforth Golf Club. Stuart discusses the importance of having a cohesive […]
Club Champions Campaign 2024/25 – Club Insure
Club Insure’s new campaign, Club Champions, recognises the key people behind the success of British clubs. Our club champions are volunteers, general managers, coaches or community welfare officers – People who have given a large part of their lives to the benefit of sports and social clubs, and members who are respected in their local […]
Club Champions – Ilkley Lawn Tennis and Squash Club, with Chris Harrison
We spoke to Chris Harrison, General Manager of Ilkley Lawn Tennis and Squash Club, about the benefits sports clubs bring to the wider community. Chris discusses with us the measures he’s taken to safeguard the club, his long term vision for local tennis growth, and how the election result could affect business. Chris also details […]
Golf Scholarship Application for Golf Clubs
The Romero Group Charitable Trust will be providing scholarship grants of up to £500. Golf Scholarship Applications are open until Friday 9th August 2024 Apply for a Young Golfer Summer Scholarship The purpose of these grants is to support golf clubs in encouraging young golfers into the sport. The intention is that these grants support […]
Club Champions – Wetherby Sports Association, with Jo Ribbons
For our Club Champions campaign at Club Insure, we learn more about the hardworking people behind sports and social clubs, their stories, and their connected communities. The Club Champions campaign aims to showcase the longstanding efforts of committee members, managers, and staff. We chatted to Jo Ribbons, Committee Member of Wetherby Sports Association, to discuss […]
How can Social Clubs Increase Income and Profits?
Why do social clubs need to find ways to increase profits? Last year there were 755 clubs, a decade ago, there were over a thousand. In the 1970s there were 4,500! This fall in the number of licensed clubs – which include working men’s clubs, social clubs and nightclubs – equals a quarter lost in […]
Tournaments and Renovations, with Ilkley Lawn Tennis Club & Squash Club
Club Insure visits the Lexus Ilkley Trophy Tennis Tournament At Club Insure we had the huge pleasure of visiting Ilkley Lawn Tennis and Squash Club. The club host the Lexus Ilkley Trophy, the largest tennis tournament in the North of England, each year. The world-renowned tournament features both the ATP Challenger and ITF women’s events, […]
Why sports clubs use FloodFlash for more flexible flood cover
By FloodFlash The Best Flood Insurance Solution for Sports Clubs At Club Insure, it’s our mission to provide the very best cover and service for our clients. Flooding is one of the main issues we handle, and the main causes of claims. In recent years, flood claims have become more frequent and more costly. In […]
