Online court hire
Casual and regular court bookings by sport and court, live availability, payments and reminders.
Indoor sports centre software: court hire & leagues
Indoor sports centres: courts and leagues that run themselves. More games, less chasing.
Court hire comes in by phone, team fees get chased at the door, fixtures go out as a PDF that's wrong by Tuesday and the ladder lives on a whiteboard. We build court hire, league, fixture and fee systems for indoor sports centres that all talk to each other, then we host them and look after them.
Looking for indoor sports league software that handles court hire, fixtures and team fees?
An indoor sports centre sells two things: court time and social leagues. Then there's the kids' comps, the birthday parties, the school bookings and the kiosk. Most centres juggle it with a phone, a paper diary, a fixture spreadsheet that only one person understands and a cash tin at the front desk. One team forfeits at 5pm on a Wednesday and the whole night gets rewritten by hand.
Wollopit builds custom indoor sports software around how your centre actually runs. Courts book themselves online. Teams register and pay before the season starts. Fixtures are generated, published live and update when a team pulls out. Scores go in courtside and the ladder is current before players hit the car park. We connect the tools you already like, replace the ones holding you back and look after the lot on our own servers.
01The problems
What we hear from indoor sports centres
Does your indoor sports centre have these problems? Here's how we'd fix them.
Most centres we talk to run great comps on goodwill, a whiteboard and a front desk that never stops ringing. It works, right up until grading night.
- The problemCourt hire by phoneThe phone rings all afternoon for casual court hire, bookings land in a paper diary and two groups turn up for Court 2 at 7pm.How we fix itOnline court hire with live availability, deposits or full payment and reminders. The diary fills itself and double bookings stop.
- The problemTeam fees chased at the doorCaptains pay in cash, some pay by transfer with no reference and half the teams owe two weeks by round six.How we fix itTeam fees online per game or per season, with automatic reminders and a clear list of who owes what before the first whistle.
- The problemFixtures go out as a PDFThe draw gets built in a spreadsheet, exported, emailed and then a team withdraws and the whole thing goes out again.How we fix itA fixture generator that respects court times and team requests, published live so every player always sees the current draw.
- The problemThe ladder lives on a whiteboardScores go on a paper sheet, someone types them up on Friday and players ask at the desk where they sit.How we fix itScores entered courtside on a tablet, with ladders, percentages and finals positions updating straight away online.
- The problemPaper registrationsTeam forms on clipboards, player names missing, phone numbers unreadable and nobody knows who the captain is.How we fix itOnline team registrations with captain details, player lists, divisions, preferred nights and payment in one go.
- The problemLate forfeitsA team texts the desk at 6:15 that they can't make it and the opposing team has already driven across town.How we fix itForfeit notices from the captain's phone that alert the opposition, the umpire and the desk at once, with forfeit fees applied automatically.
- The problemGrading argumentsOne division gets flogged every week, another is too easy and captains complain it's always been this way.How we fix itGrading tools with results history, mid-season regrading and divisions you can shuffle before the next round goes out.
- The problemUmpires rostered by group chatRefs and umpires get rostered in a group chat, someone doesn't show and the duty manager blows the whistle again.How we fix itUmpire and duty rosters with availability, swaps, game counts for pay and SMS reminders before each shift.
- The problemFill-ins nobody knows aboutTeams bring ring-ins who've never signed a waiver and you have no record of who was on court when someone rolls an ankle.How we fix itA player register with online waivers, fill-in sign-ins by QR code at the desk and incident reports tied to the right game.
- The problemBirthday parties booked by phoneParents ring for party dates, deposits get forgotten and the host finds out on the day it's 22 kids, not 12.How we fix itOnline party bookings with packages, deposits, numbers, food add-ons and reminders, plus a run sheet for the host.
- The problemJuniors and holiday clinics run on formsSchool holiday clinics and junior comps take paper forms, medical details go missing and parents email for receipts.How we fix itJunior program bookings with medical and consent info, sibling discounts, attendance rolls and receipts sent automatically.
02What we build
Solutions
What we build for indoor sports centres. Usually all talking to each other.
Pick the one that's hurting most or join the whole lot up. Everything is built around how your team works, not the other way round.
League registrations
Teams sign up online with captains, players, division, preferred nights and payment.
Team fees & payments
Per game, per season or split between players, with reminders, credits and forfeit fees.
Fixture generator
Draws built around court times, byes and team requests, regenerated in seconds when a team drops out.
Live fixtures
The current draw on your website and phones, so nobody works off an old PDF again.
Results & ladders
Scores entered courtside, ladders and percentages updated instantly, finals worked out for you.
Court screens
TVs at the desk showing tonight's games, courts, times and the latest ladders.
Forfeits & fill-ins
Forfeit notices from the captain's phone and fill-in players signed in by QR code.
Player register & waivers
Every player on record with online waivers, incident reports and contact details.
Umpire & duty rosters
Availability, swaps, SMS reminders and game counts ready for pay runs.
Birthday parties & functions
Party packages, deposits, numbers, food add-ons and host run sheets.
Junior programs & holiday clinics
Term comps and holiday clinics with medical info, attendance rolls and receipts.
Corporate & school bookings
Work comps and school sport sessions with invoices sent straight to Xero or MYOB.
A website that fills courts
Hand-built, quick on mobile, with live fixtures, court hire and leagues, built to rank for 'indoor sports near me'.
03The systems
The big ones
Your whole centre, on one system.
These are the systems indoor sports centres ask us about most. Each one works on its own and they get properly clever when they're joined up.
Court hire
Courts that book themselves.
Every court and every sport on one live calendar. Casual hirers book and pay online, regular groups get standing bookings and league nights block out their courts automatically so nothing clashes.
- Live availability by court and sport
- Pay in full or pay a deposit
- Regular weekly bookings
- League nights block courts automatically
- Peak and off-peak pricing
- Cancellation and rebooking rules
- SMS and email reminders
- Desk view for walk-ins
- Google Calendar sync for staff
Leagues & fixtures
A new season, sorted before grading night.
Teams register and pay online, then you grade them into divisions and generate the draw in a few clicks. When a team pulls out the fixtures rebuild themselves and everyone sees the new draw straight away.
- Online team and player registrations
- Divisions by night and grade
- Fixture generator around court times
- Byes and team requests handled
- Mid-season regrading
- Live fixtures on web and phone
- Finals series worked out for you
- Umpires assigned to each game
- Season rollovers for returning teams
- Captain emails and SMS
Team fees
Every team paid before the first whistle.
Team fees collected online per game or per season, with the option to split it between players so the captain isn't out of pocket. Reminders chase the late payers so the desk doesn't have to.
- Per game or per season fees
- Split fees between players
- Card payments through Stripe or Square
- Automatic overdue reminders
- Forfeit fees applied on the spot
- Credits for washed-out or cancelled games
- Who owes what at a glance
- Receipts sent automatically
- Payments into Xero or MYOB
Results & ladders
Ladders updated before they reach the car park.
Umpires or the desk enter scores on a tablet courtside and the ladder, percentages and finals positions update instantly. TVs at the desk show tonight's games and the latest standings.
- Scores entered courtside on a tablet
- Umpire sign-off on each result
- Ladders and percentages live
- Forfeit and bye points handled
- Best and fairest votes
- Player stats if your sport needs them
- Desk TV screens for tonight's games
- Results emails to captains
- Season history kept for grading
Parties & programs
Parties, clinics and juniors without the paperwork.
Birthday parties, school holiday clinics and junior comps book and pay online with all the details you need. Hosts and coaches get a run sheet or attendance roll on their phone before anyone walks in.
- Birthday party packages and add-ons
- Deposits and final numbers
- Food and drink orders for the kiosk
- Holiday clinic bookings by day or week
- Medical and consent details
- Sibling and multi-day discounts
- Attendance rolls on staff phones
- Host run sheets
- Reminder emails and SMS
04How it changes
Before and after
A new league season, wolloped.
Here's how starting a new season could change. Every centre runs its comps differently, so we map yours first.
Before
- Paper registration forms on the front desk
- Chase captains for player names and numbers
- Build the draw in a spreadsheet and email a PDF
- A team withdraws and the PDF goes out again
- Fees collected in cash at the door each week
- Scores written up on the whiteboard on Friday
After
- Teams register and pay online
- Players and waivers come in with the team
- The draw generates around your court times
- A team pulls out and fixtures rebuild themselves
- Fees paid online with reminders doing the chasing
- Ladders update the moment scores go in
05Services
Everything under one roof
Software, websites and systems for indoor sports centres.
Whether you're starting fresh or upgrading what you've got, it's one team from the first sketch to the support call.
Custom software for indoor sports centres
Built around how your indoor sports centre actually runs: online court hire, league registrations and the admin in between, in one system you own.
Websites for indoor sports centres
Fast, hand-built websites that rank for the searches your customers make and turn visits into enquiries, bookings or orders.
Indoor sports centre system upgrades
Running on spreadsheets, old software or a platform you've outgrown? We move your data across and upgrade in stages so the business never stops.
Apps and portals for indoor sports centres
Team fees & payments and fixture generator: customer and staff portals that work on any phone without an app store.
Integrations and automation
We connect PlayHQ, Team App and Stripe so information moves on its own and nobody retypes it.
Hosting, support and care
Managed hosting, updates, backups and security for your indoor sports centre, looked after by the people who built it.
06Integrations
Connections
Plays nicely with what you already use.
We connect to the tools you rely on, work alongside sport platforms you're happy with or replace the ones holding you back.
- PlayHQ
- Team App
- Stripe
- Square
- Tyro
- Lightspeed
- Xero
- MYOB
- Mailchimp
- Twilio SMS
- Google Calendar
- Google Maps
- Google Business Profile
- YouTube
- Deputy
- Microsoft 365
07How we work
The process
Some people dip their toe in. We turn up in a rebreather.
We get properly below the surface of your indoor sports centre: the systems, the busy days and the jobs everyone hates. Then we fix the bits that matter most first.
- 01
Think
We spend a league night at the desk and courtside, then work out what's actually slowing you down.
- 02
Archi-tech
We plan it before writing code: your courts, sports, divisions, fees, umpires, parties, hosting and cost.
- 03
Build
Real engineering, shown to you early and often. Usually the most painful bit first, so you get a win before next season starts.
- 04
Look after
We host it, maintain it and keep improving it. When something breaks you call the people who built it.
08Questions
FAQ
Things indoor sports centres ask us.
Something else on your mind? Ring 0423 011 252 and ask the people who'd build it.
Can teams pay per game or per season?
Yes. You can offer both and even let teams split the fee between players so the captain isn't left covering everyone.
Can it handle more than one sport?
Yes. Indoor cricket, netball, futsal, volleyball, basketball and dodgeball can all run side by side, each with its own scoring rules, divisions and court setups.
What happens when a team forfeits?
The captain lodges it from their phone, the opposition, umpire and desk are told straight away and any forfeit fee or ladder points are applied automatically.
We already use PlayHQ. Do we have to switch?
No. If PlayHQ or another platform is doing its job for some comps, we build around it and fill the gaps like court hire, parties, rosters and your website. If it's holding you back, we'll show you what replacing it would involve before anything changes.
Can players see fixtures and ladders on their phones?
Yes. Fixtures, results and ladders are live on your website and work properly on mobile, so nobody needs to ring the desk to find their court time.
Can it roster our umpires and referees?
Yes. Umpires set their availability, swap shifts and get SMS reminders. Game counts are tallied so pay runs are quick.
How much does an indoor sports centre system cost?
It depends on what you need, so we quote up front once we understand it. No surprise invoices, no lock-in and you own what we build.
How long does it take?
Smaller jobs like online court hire can be quick. Bigger systems are planned in stages so you get the first win early instead of waiting for everything at once.
Who looks after it once it's built?
We do. We host it on our own managed servers and keep it updated and secure. When you need something you ring the people who built it.
We already have systems. Can you upgrade them instead of starting again?
Usually, yes. Most indoor sports centres we work with keep what's working and upgrade the rest in stages. We move your data across, connect the old and new while we switch and retire the old system only when the new one is proven.
Contact
Got an indoor sports centre problem? Consider it wolloped.
Tell us what's slow, broken, manual or missing. You don't need a spec, just describe what's going on.