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Sport & Recreation Management News and Insights


St. Mary's University Joins Univerus Sport
We are excited to welcome St. Mary's University in Calgary to the Univerus Sport family! St. Mary's is adopting Univerus Sport to support scheduling and operations for their Lightning athletics programs.
4 days ago


Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre Joins Univerus Rec
We are excited to enhance our Univerus Rec services for Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre at Carleton University!
Sep 24


Township of Champlain Joins Univerus Rec
We are excited to welcome the Township of Champlain, Ontario to the Univerus Rec family! Champlain is adopting a suite of recreation solutions including scheduling, public access, and point of sale.
Sep 17


National Coaches Week Feature: The Work Beyond the Whistle
When we think about coaches, we often think about what happens on the field, court, rink or pitch, but coaches do so much for their athletes before and after the whistle blows. Coaches are answering questions from athletes and parents, organizing equipment, preparing practices, managing schedules, tracking attendance, making sure players are where they need to be and supporting athletes through both the highs and lows of a season. Coaching goes beyond the game Coaches are oft
Sep 15


Township of Perth East Joins Univerus iWork
We are excited to welcome the Township of Perth East, Ontario to the iWork family! Perth East is adopting iWork to streamline employee scheduling for their recreation team.
Sep 10


Municipality of Killarney-Turtle Mountain Joins Univerus Rec
We are excited to further enhance our Univerus Rec services for Municipality of Killarney-Turtle Mountain, Manitoba.
Sep 3


Keyano College Joins Univerus Rec, Univerus Sport, and iWork
We are excited to welcome Keyano College in Fort McMurray to the Univerus family! Keyano is adopting a full suite of solutions, including Univerus Rec (scheduling, registration, membership, public access, and point of sale), iWork employee scheduling, and Univerus Sport for their Huskies athletics program.
Aug 27


Beyond Automation: How AI Can Help Sports Organizations Rethink Operations
Across the sport and recreation industry, organizations are exploring artificial intelligence to improve operations, enhance participant experiences, and reduce administrative workloads. But many are starting with the wrong question: "How do we use AI?" A more valuable question may be: "What work shouldn't exist anymore?" For years, technology has helped sport organizations work faster. Registration systems replaced paper forms. Scheduling tools streamlined season planning. D
Jun 24


UBC Okanagan Athletics & Recreation Joins Univerus iWork
We’re excited to welcome University of British Columbia Okanagan Athletics & Recreation to the Univerus iWork community. UBCO is known for its dynamic campus life and commitment to student wellness, activity, and engagement. About the Organization UBC Recreation is there to help people stay active and healthy, with fitness options from group fitness classes and fitness centre memberships to personal training and instructional programs. Through UBC’s recreational and competiti
Jun 17


Why Athlete Compliance and Eligibility Tracking Are Becoming Critical in Modern Sport Management
Athlete compliance and eligibility tracking are becoming critical operational priorities for universities, leagues, and sport organizations. Discover how modern cloud-based sport management software helps automate documentation, improve athlete safety, reduce administrative workload, and centralize compliance workflows.
Jun 3


Brock University Athletics Joins Univerus Sport
We’re excited to welcome Brock University Athletics to the Univerus Sport community. Home of the Badgers, Brock has a proud tradition of competitive excellence and student-athlete development. About the Organization Brock University aims to engage students through diverse opportunities that develop lifelong skills for growth and advancement, provide access to committed leaders who are actively engaged in building a stronger community, strive for barrier-free and inclusive env
Jun 3


Silver Harbour Seniors' Activity Centre Joins Univerus Rec
We’re honoured to welcome Silver Harbour Seniors' Activity Centre to the Univerus Rec community. As a hub for connection, wellness, and active living for older adults, Silver Harbour plays an essential role in supporting its community. About the Organization The Silver Harbour Seniors’ Activity Centre includes a range of social, creative, physical and educational activities for adults 55 and older. From a small group, they have grown into the largest seniors centre in North V
May 28


Why Municipalities Are Modernizing Recreation Management Software
Municipalities across North America are adopting modern parks and recreation management software to streamline registration, facility scheduling, memberships, payments, and resident engagement. Learn how cloud-based recreation platforms are helping organizations improve efficiency and deliver better community experiences.
May 22


Town of Shaunavon Joins Univerus Rec
We’re excited to welcome the Town of Shaunavon to the Univerus Rec community. Known as the “Boomtown” of the southwest, Shaunavon continues to invest in programs and services that bring its community together. About the Organization Residents of Shaunavon enjoy a laid-back lifestyle with all the facilities of a larger centre. With Cypress Hills, Lac Pelletier, Grasslands National Park, T. Rex Discovery Centre, the Great Sand Hills, and more, Shaunavon is a hub for both busine
May 20


Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools Joins Univerus Rec
We’re proud to welcome Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools to the Univerus Rec community. With a strong focus on student development, community, and faith-based education, the division is enhancing how its facilities are managed and accessed. About the Organization Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools serves over 10,650 students in 21 schools in Red Deer, Blackfalds, Sylvan Lake, Rocky Mountain House, Innisfail, Olds, and through an at-home learning program. Their division is co
May 14


Rideau Valley Conservation Authority Joins Univerus Rec
We’re excited to welcome the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority to the Univerus Rec community. Known for protecting and managing the Rideau watershed while connecting people to nature, RVCA plays a key role in environmental stewardship and outdoor education. About the Organization RVCA is one of 36 conservation authorities in Ontario responsible for furthering the "conservation, restoration, development and management of natural resources in the watershed" under the Conserv
May 7


Univerus Rec Now Integrates with TeamLinkt
Univerus Rec now integrates with TeamLinkt, expanding connectivity between registration and team management workflows. This integration allows organizations using TeamLinkt to automatically sync coaches and player rosters from Univerus Rec into their TeamLinkt seasons and teams. By connecting these systems, organizations can streamline how registration data moves into operational team environments. A More Connected Registration-to-Team Workflow With the TeamLinkt integration
Apr 28


Consistency at Scale: What Recreation Facilities Can Learn from the Masters
The Masters Tournament is one of the most iconic events and brands in the sporting world. Happening annually in the first week of April among the towering pines, dogwoods, and azaleas of Augusta National Golf Club, the event sees male golfers from across the world vying for the prestigious green jacket. Looking deeper into the event operations, brand, and every small detail of the event, it is clear that consistency is a large part of the Masters' strategy. This consistency i
Apr 10


Youth Sports Safety Month: How to Protect Athletes On and Off the Field
Celebrate Youth Sports Safety Month by learning how digital tools and best practices can protect athletes’ physical, academic, and administrative well-being. Discover strategies for return-to-play protocols, documentation tracking, and certified staff management. Why Youth Sports Safety Month Matters April is Youth Sports Safety Month, a time to focus on ensuring safe and supportive environments for athletes. Athlete safety is more than preventing injuries on the field. It al
Apr 6


North Shore Secondary Schools Athletics Association Joins Univerus Sport
We’re excited to welcome the North Shore Secondary Schools Athletics Association to the Univerus Sport community. NSSSAA plays a vital role in supporting organized, fair, and well-run secondary school athletics across the region. Implementing Univerus Sport With Univerus Sport, NSSSAA gains tools to manage registrations, rosters, eligibility, and league administration, helping streamline operations and support positive sport experiences for student-athletes. Empowering Commun
Feb 23
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