Idea name: DoingSports
Problem:
There is no central way how to find sporting events and to register for them. Problem definitely exists in Latvia but most probably also on global level.
From my personal experience:
* I wanted to join a nearby basketball training - but I had no clue where to find them. I was not sure if there is even any. Googled it - did not find any. We have hundred of basketball gyms in country but no trainings for adults? Or are they all purely privately organised? Result - no public event that I could join
* I wanted to attend a gym. At least I know that there are couple in my area. But which one is the best? Which one is the highest rated by customers? Which one is the cheapest or offer best deals? Which one has free spots on yoga trainings on Wednesday at 18.00? Which one offers discounts for long term customers? Result - people go to the same gym not knowing that there is a great alternative nearby
* I wanted to attend a gym for a year - to get in a good shape. After 3 weeks I lost motivation to continue. I just cancelled my 3 month subscription. No one cared that I quit. Result - I failed to meet my health goals
* I wanted try out a new sport. Which one to choose? Are there entry level trainings for that sport? Can I get a personal coach? Result - too high frustration to try out a new sport
Solution:
Platform where you can discover and register for ALL sport events - regular or unique ones. In local neighborhood, your city or any other place of your choice (why not to try playing football in Brasil with the local community?).
Think - booking.com but for sports. Mission - make access to sports as easy as possible. High level description:
* Website/app based platform
* Single place where to discover and register for all sports events and regular trainings
* Supports public and private events
* Real time availability of facilities or spots in events
* Event/facility ratings
* Encouraging trying out new sports
* Encouraging recurring sporting with loyalty and incentives system
* Integrated payments (paypal & credit cards)
* Business model - percentage fee from each registering
* Focus on customers. Most companies are focusing on venue management
* Can integrate with existing sport event/venue management systems
* Simple venue/event management solution for small businesses
* Validate everything using LEAN startup methodology
Challenge category: Sports innovation
Sport: Universal solution
Idea type: New idea
Team: I do not have a team
Teammate skills needed: Design; Tech
Author of the idea: Modris
Idea code: idsph20lv15
There is no central way how to find sporting events and to register for them. Problem definitely exists in Latvia but most probably also on global level.
From my personal experience:
* I wanted to join a nearby basketball training - but I had no clue where to find them. I was not sure if there is even any. Googled it - did not find any. We have hundred of basketball gyms in country but no trainings for adults? Or are they all purely privately organised? Result - no public event that I could join
* I wanted to attend a gym. At least I know that there are couple in my area. But which one is the best? Which one is the highest rated by customers? Which one is the cheapest or offer best deals? Which one has free spots on yoga trainings on Wednesday at 18.00? Which one offers discounts for long term customers? Result - people go to the same gym not knowing that there is a great alternative nearby
* I wanted to attend a gym for a year - to get in a good shape. After 3 weeks I lost motivation to continue. I just cancelled my 3 month subscription. No one cared that I quit. Result - I failed to meet my health goals
* I wanted try out a new sport. Which one to choose? Are there entry level trainings for that sport? Can I get a personal coach? Result - too high frustration to try out a new sport
Solution:
Platform where you can discover and register for ALL sport events - regular or unique ones. In local neighborhood, your city or any other place of your choice (why not to try playing football in Brasil with the local community?).
Think - booking.com but for sports. Mission - make access to sports as easy as possible. High level description:
* Website/app based platform
* Single place where to discover and register for all sports events and regular trainings
* Supports public and private events
* Real time availability of facilities or spots in events
* Event/facility ratings
* Encouraging trying out new sports
* Encouraging recurring sporting with loyalty and incentives system
* Integrated payments (paypal & credit cards)
* Business model - percentage fee from each registering
* Focus on customers. Most companies are focusing on venue management
* Can integrate with existing sport event/venue management systems
* Simple venue/event management solution for small businesses
* Validate everything using LEAN startup methodology
Challenge category: Sports innovation
Sport: Universal solution
Idea type: New idea
Team: I do not have a team
Teammate skills needed: Design; Tech
Author of the idea: Modris
Idea code: idsph20lv15
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If possible, we suggest the teams to find ways to adapt their solutions to the challenges set by the partners, as they are looking for teams to work together and start pilot projects after hackathon.
If possible, we suggest the teams to find ways to adapt their solutions to the challenges set by the partners, as they are looking for teams to work together and start pilot projects after hackathon.