Sports facility access control with end-to-end hardware and software support

When there’s a problem with access controls, it’s common for the hardware provider to blame the software provider. Then the software provider blames the hardware provider. Meanwhile, your system is down. Activity Messenger solves this problem by providing an easy end-to-end hardware and software solution for sports facility access control. Get unified support for your whole system.

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Tennis Canada

Alberta Gymnastics Federation

Sport Manitoba

Wim Gym

Camp Ak-O-Mak

Imagym

Sportheque

Tennis 13

Gymnika

Sports en français

Harmony Heights School of Music

Sports facility access controls built for growth

Stop revenue leaks and recover lost fees

Enjoy transparent gate reports connected to staff and cash registers. Admins and ownership can now see how many times a gate opens each shift (and for how long).Why? Because “accidentally” leaving the gate open for a few friends can snowball into a habit that loses you tens of thousands of dollars each year. That’s not fair to the team. With Activity Messenger, it’s easy to be transparent and stop revenue leaks.

Settle payments and set entry times

Get sports facility access controls that make life simpler for your admin team. Easily set entry times to control how early people can enter your facility before a booking or class. If a participant has an outstanding balance, your access controls can deny entry and redirect them to the front desk to settle their balance. No admin time wasted chasing payment.

Make every visit easier for members

Activity Messenger’s access controls integrate with Google Wallet, Apple Wallet and physical access cards. When a member scans their card, your access control shows a picture of their member card to reduce fraud. It also tells members their assigned room or court, and as soon as they enter the system checks them in. (Bonus: You can even use your access controls for staff check-in and check-out.)

Setup Indoor, or outdoor, multi-point access controls for your sports club

Activity Messenger allows you to set up multiple indoor or outdoor access points. Use a turnstile or no turnstile, and create custom settings for each gate. Manage your access points in-person or remotely while you’re on the go. It’s easy to see the status of each gate and even open or close gates from an administrator’s mobile device.

Co-installation and support included

Activity Messenger will co-install your sports facility access controls on-site at no extra cost. Thanks to our end-to-end solution, we can monitor turnstile temperature, see gate status, and provide remote technical support. There are no hidden hourly fees for customer service, it’s all included in your monthly software subscription.

Sport Manitoba streamlines operations with Activity Messenger

“The best thing about Activity Messenger, for me, is streamlining. Instead of having to learn four platforms to do my job, I just had to learn one – and the learning curve was very easy.”

Felicia Borges, Sport Administrative Coordinator at Sport Manitoba

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Why choose Activity Messenger for sports facility access controls

Co-install indoor & outdoor access controls

Co-install your access controls with Activity Messenger, inside or outside of your facility and get hands-on training.

Configure each entry point

Create unique settings for different entry points, or use the same settings across all gates, whatever works best for you.

Manage customer flow and recapture revenue

Use your access controls to manage entry times, check-in customers and staff, and recapture overdue payments.

Stop losing revenue at the door

Keep gate activity transparent and follow up on outstanding balances at check-in. Give your sports facility fair, consistent access rules that support its financial health.

Why choose Activity Messenger for sports facility access controls

Access control hardware and software, together

Don’t get stuck with different software and hardware providers. Activity Messenger gives you an end-to-end hardware and software solution for your sports facility access controls. Plus, enjoy built-in tools for communications, surveys, marketing automations, and even build your website on Activity Messenger.

A customer success team that knows your industry

Our customer success team members have run or worked in sports and leisure clubs for years. We support clubs just like yours, and we may have even run one ourselves. While competitors are replacing their staff with generic AI bots, Activity Messenger invests in people that are here to help you succeed.

Sports facility access controls built on experience

Activity Messenger’s team is full of former operators and sports and leisure experts. Like our Co-founder Olivier Rousseau who ran a youth sports program that served over 4,000 families. We use our hands-on experience to create sports facility access controls that simplify life for sports and leisure operators.

Need us to be more specific? See how we help your industry

Gymnastics clubs

Day camps

Tennis clubs

Municipal groups

Multi-sport facilities

Swim schools

Soccer academies

Dance studios

Non-profits

Hockey academies

Federations & associations

Cheerleading

Not seeing your activity here?

At Activity Messenger, we serve the sports & leisure industry, municipalities, NPOs and SMBs. Reach out to our team and let’s explore how we can support your organization.

Questions about sports facility access control

Who do we contact if something goes wrong with the hardware or software?

You only need to contact us. Unlike most sports facility access control providers, Activity Messenger provides an end-to-end hardware and software solution. That means you receive faster support and get to avoid the common vendor “blame game” that can turn minor problems into month-long breakdowns.

Do we have to install the hardware ourselves, or is setup included?

We co-install your access control system on-site at no extra cost. We’ll work directly with your team to make sure the physical setup and software integrations are fully functional before you go live. Plus, we’ll provide training so your team is comfortable with how everything works.

Are there additional charges for customer service calls or troubleshooting?

No. Remote technical support and service calls are included in your monthly software subscription. There are no hidden hourly fees for customer support.

Can we use this system for both indoor and outdoor access points?

Yes. You can set up access controls for multiple points of access, both indoors and outdoors. The system supports turnstile and non-turnstile entryways, and you can customize specific settings for every individual gate.

What happens when a member scans in for a class or booking?

When you scan, it automatically checks the member’s status to ensure they’re in good standing. If they’re not, they get redirected to the front desk to settle their outstanding balance. If they are in good standing, they get checked into their class or session, the access tablet displays their assigned court or room number on-screen, and the gate opens to grant them entry. These settings are customizable for each entry point.

Can we use the access control system for staff time-tracking?

Yes, absolutely. Beyond managing member access, you can use your access control points for employee shift check-ins and check-outs.

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