Plan Your Event
Kings Hammer SBD takes pride in its professional approach to provide soccer clubs and other organizations with the best event experience possible.
What sets us apart from other event management companies?
Our Experience
From youth tournaments to college showcase events, we have experience managing and operating every level of events. We host over 45 events throughout the calendar year in Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Florida, Iowa, Nebraska, Indiana, and Arizona. Our event staff has over 60 years of experience operating and managing successful soccer events.
Our Staff
We believe the right people make all the difference. Our knowledgeable, full-time event staff specialize in customer service, event planning, and operations to help create a successful event for your organization. Our staff handles all aspects of running a successful event, from administrative and logistics to planning of the tournament and on-site management. Our staff also handles communication with the teams, players, coaches, referees, and spectators involved in the event.
Our Goal
High quality events that provide the right level of competition for each club and team help create lasting memories for all involved. These positive event experiences help clubs maximize their event exposure and elevate their club brand.
For more information, contact Brent Paulson at bpaulson@kingshammersbd.com
HOW THE PROCESS WORKS
Interested in working with Kings Hammer SBD Events Management team? Here’s a timeline of how the process works and what you can expect from a timing point of view.
Step 01:
We hand you an NDA to sign.
Step 02:
Define the level event you want to host.
Step 03:
Meet the Kings Hammer SBD Event Management team.
Step 04:
Sign services agreement.
Step 05:
Find the perfect weekend to host your event.
Step 06:
Secure facility for event and book hotel blocks.
Step 07:
Set up marketing calendar and social channels.
Step 08:
Step 09:
Update website and determine criteria for accepting teams.
Step 10:
Manage and operate event.
Step 11:
Recap and thank you campaign to event attendees.
Step 12:
Set date to start planning for next year’s event.
SERVICES WE PROVIDE (PRE-EVENT)
Manage all bracketing and scheduling
Kings Hammer SBD will ensure competitive balance as much as possible. Our experience and knowledge of the soccer landscape will allow us to create a competitive balanced tournament.
Recruit teams/clubs to participate in the tournament
We will use our connections and relationships with clubs and teams across the country and within the local soccer community to help recruit teams for your tournament. We will also rely on the local host club and their connections to help promote the event and recruit teams to participate.
Recruit college coaches/scouts for college showcases
We have a great reputation within the college coaching community. Through our relationships with college coaches, we will work to attract college coaches to your showcase to aid in the recruiting efforts of participating teams.
Manage all Accounting Functions
Everything from paying vendors, referees, providing insurance for the tournament. We will provide Profit & Loss statement within 1 month of the tournament completion with explanations.
Manage all Event Applications
We will handle all team applications to include acceptances and any rejections/wait-listed teams for the event. The local host club may be involved in the team acceptance process.
Provide Event management platform
Event Management for each event through GotSport or another tournament software provider.
Market your club
Marketing through the following channels:
Tournament Website: We will promote your event on KingsHammerSBD.com
Email Marketing: We will market your event through our extensive club contact list.
Social media: Create content & paid promotion leading up to & during each event
Design your event logo
With our professional graphic design team.
Secure facilities
Secure facilities for each event weekend in conjunction with local host club.
Prepare facilities
Including hospitality tents, grass cutting, field lining, goals, nets, corner flags, sideline benches, etc.
Secure equipment rental
Including tents, tables, chairs, golf carts, portable restrooms, etc.
SERVICES WE PROVIDE (DURING EVENT)
Provide on-site tournament staff
Our event staff will be on-site to make sure everything runs smoothly, and we will provide on-site professional customer service at all events.
Manage all team check-in and registration
We will handle all aspects of event registration including any paperwork, checking player eligibility, and distributing tournament materials and schedules.
Manage all standings and scoring systems
We will serve as the main tournament directors and administers any game day rulings or judgments as well as settle all disputes. We will manage the tournament headquarters and maintain the standings and schedule on-site.
Provide professional medical services
Through local athletic training provider. Licensed medical trainers will be on hand for all events to attend to any necessary injuries.
Provide Security
For each event in conjunction with the local host club. Coordinate the presence of the local police and fire departments to provide ongoing support and security for the duration of the event.
Provide Hospitality
For referees, coaches, and volunteers on-site during each event.
Manage and organize a college combine event
At college showcase events in conjunction with local host club
Make all the arrangements for awards
(Champion and Finalist) and promo items and referee gifts.
Option to provide tournament merchandise
Manage the on-line and /or on-site tournament merchandise. If local host would like to manage event merchandise, we are open to discussion.
By the Numbers
Venues and Facilities
We will work with you to secure the top facilities for your event so we can provide participants the best overall event experience.
Below is a list of venues we have partnered with for our events: