Make the Most of your Equipment!
Local contests, tournaments and promotions are a great way to increase player participation, excitement and loyalty within your locations. Whether online or offline, all IT games - Golden Tee LIVE, Silver Strike LIVE, Target Toss Pro and PowerPutt Golf – lend themselves perfectly to casual competition and exciting in-house events that will engage your players and increase your cashbox. Contests can be as simple as a weekly prize for a high score, and as complex as a weekly league with dozens of teams.
Why Should I Be Interested In Running Contests?
If you already run dart and pool leagues, you understand the benefits of keeping your players and locations engaged and entertained so they stay loyal and continue to add to your cashbox. With IT games, leagues are a great option, and your league format can be adapted with minimal disruption. IT Games also allow for alternative contests and promotions that increase revenue without costing a ton in time and money. For online games, IT provides a variety of free software solutions that will help you maximize your income potential.
What do I Need to Do to Run a Contest?
No matter what kind of contest or promotion you decide to run, you will need to plan ahead and consider all aspects, from start to finish. Follow these 7 easy steps to maximize your success.
- Plan Your Contest / Set Budget for Prizes
- Solicit Locations / Find Sponsors
- Create a Poster with "Contest Rules & Prizes"
- Post Signage in Locations / Start Contest
- Post Leaderboards Throughout the Contest
- Organize and Plan Final Event or Celebration Party
- End Contest and Post Winners / Host Final Competition or Players' Party
Choose a Contest to Suit Your Needs
Local Contests come in all shapes and sizes. Some are quite simple and appeal to your individual bar, while others can be fairly involved and incorporate your entire route. Below are some examples to help you get started.
- Simple In-House Contests
- Game Nights
- Leagues
- Online FACTS Contests
- Multi-Operator FACTS Contests
- Player and Promoter-Run Tournaments
Contest Resources:
- Make Money With Promotions*
- ITNet® Tournament Support Services Requirements*
- Locked Conditions Cards*
- Closest-to-the-Pin Instructions and Formats*
- Player Verification Form*
- Winner Verification Form*
- FACTS Information/FAQ*
- AdWiz Information
*Adobe® Acrobat® is required to view PDF files.
Downloadable Poster Templates and Art Images: