Swimly vs ClubSpark
ClubSpark is the LTA's tennis management platform, serving 15,000+ sports venues. While it offers multi-sport capabilities, Swimly is built specifically for swimming clubs with features designed for pool-based activities and swim club workflows.
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| Feature | Swimly | ClubSpark |
|---|---|---|
| Membership Management | Swim-specific member database | Tiered limits (150/500/unlimited members) |
| Automated Billing | Stripe integration, no transaction fees | 1.1-1.4% + 5p transaction fees via Stripe |
| Attendance Tracking | Pool session check-in system | Basic attendance tracking |
| Parent Portal/App | Mobile-friendly web portal | ClubSpark Booker app |
| Pricing/Cost | From £29/mo, transparent pricing | Tiered pricing, free for LTA venues |
| Swimming-Specific Features | Lanes, sessions, swim levels | Generic booking system (court-focused) |
| Primary Sport Focus | Swimming clubs | Tennis venues (LTA partnership) |
See what a modern platform looks like
Built for the way committees actually work: quick glances on phones between sessions, and proper admin on laptops when you have time.
Club dashboard
Everything your committee needs at a glance: member counts, upcoming sessions, billing status, and compliance alerts. No clicking through five menus to find what matters.
- Real-time member and payment stats
- Upcoming sessions and attendance
- Compliance and DBS expiry warnings
Automated billing
Direct Debit via GoCardless means fees collect themselves. The Treasurer sees who has paid, who hasn't, and what failed, all without opening a spreadsheet.
- One-click Direct Debit setup
- Automatic retry on failed payments
- Clear payment status dashboard
Works poolside on your phone
Coaches take attendance on their phone at 6am. Parents check balances in the car park. Committee members approve things on the train. Swimly is designed for real life, not just office desks.
No app download needed
Works in any mobile browser. Add to home screen for an app-like experience.
Offline-friendly attendance
Mark attendance even with patchy poolside WiFi. Syncs when reconnected.
Why choose Swimly over ClubSpark?
Four reasons clubs are making the switch.
Built specifically for swimming clubs
ClubSpark was designed for tennis venues and adapted for other sports. Swimly is purpose-built for swimming clubs with features like lane management, swim levels, and pool session workflows that ClubSpark's court booking system doesn't address.
No transaction fees eating into your budget
ClubSpark charges 1.1-1.4% plus 5p per transaction on top of Stripe fees. Those costs add up quickly for clubs processing hundreds of payments. Swimly's standard pricing includes payment processing without additional transaction fees.
Designed for swim club workflows
Swimming clubs operate differently from tennis venues. You need features for managing swim sessions, tracking swimmer progression, and organising galas — not court booking systems adapted for pools.
No arbitrary member limits
ClubSpark's pricing tiers limit you to 150, 500, or unlimited members. Swimly's pricing is based on what you need, not artificial member caps that force you into higher tiers as your club grows.
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