Hometown Ticketing Named Official Online Ticketing Provider for the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC)
COLUMBUS, OH – September 21, 2021 For Immediate Release HomeTown Ticketing has been named the Official Online Ticketing Provider for the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) a Division II conference serving institutions of higher education in Illinois, Indiana, and Missouri. Since its founding in 1978, the GLVC has supported student athletes not only as they achieve the highest levels of success in their sports, but also in their academic pursuits. HomeTown is proud to welcome the GLVC to their growing list of conference partners, which includes several other conferences in Division II of college athletics. Together the GLVC and HomeTown will provide students, staff, and fans with the latest technology in ticketing to provide a fast, easy, and convenient ticketing experience. With ticket scanning at the gate, HomeTown’s platform increases security at events and allows fans to enter games quickly, making their game day experience focused on cheering on their team. HomeTown is committed to providing the GLVC with the access to the tools, resources, and in-house support at every turn to power their digital ticket sales . “The GLVC is pleased to partner with HomeTown Ticketing for our championships for the 2021-2022 season. This agreement will provide our families and fans with a convenient and safe digital platform to purchase tickets to attend our post-season tournaments and events.”— Jim Naumovich, Commissioner | Great Lakes Valley Conference “HomeTown Ticketing welcomes the Great Lakes Valley Conference to our network of collegiate conferences. We are thrilled to be ticketing their post-season tournaments and championship events for the 2021-2022 school year. The conference has embraced technology with their own streaming platform, and we are looking forward to working with the GLVC and their fans with our fast, easy, and convenient digital platform to take their ticketing experience to the next level.” — Ryan Hart, Chairman & CEO | HomeTown Ticketing, Inc. This partnership was brokered by Collegiate Sports Management Group (CSMG). ABOUT THE GREAT LAKES VALLEY CONFERENCEThe Great Lakes Valley Conference is one of the premier NCAA Division II conferences, made of 15 member institutions from three Midwest states (Illinois, Indiana, Missouri) and comprised of 8,000 student-athletes, 64,000 students, and 600,000 alumni. Founded in 1978, the GLVC has grown to sponsor 24 Conference championships and is among the nation’s elite in academic and athletic success. GLVC schools have captured 19 NCAA Division II national championships, including 11 on the men’s side – seven of which are in basketball – and the most recent coming for Lindenwood University women’s lacrosse in 2021. Among the 23 NCAA Division II conferences analyzed in the November 2020 report published by the national office, the GLVC ranked third in both Federal Graduation Rate (FGR) at 68 percent and Academic Success Rate (ASR) at 83 percent for all student-athletes. The GLVC is also home to the GLVC Sports Network – the first NCAA Division II conference-wide digital streaming network that launched in 2014. GLVCSN can be found on GLVCSN.com, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, and Roku devices, as well as iOS and Android mobile apps. ABOUT HOMETOWN TICKETING HomeTown Ticketing is the leading digital ticketing provider in both K–12 and collegiate spaces, serving schools, districts, conferences, and associations. A professional-level and fully automated ticketing solution, HomeTown’s in-house developed, proprietary ticketing platform is tailored specifically to the needs of schools and governing bodies. Benefits of the HomeTown system include unmatched value through easy-to-use purchasing and redemption options, custom box-offices, event and fan specific reporting tools, and secure financial management features to streamline operations and increase financial transparency. Intuitive and easy-to-use for both event organizers and ticket buyers, HomeTown never touches the event organizer’s funds, which are available and accessible within 24 hours from a ticket sale. Learn more about HomeTown at hometownticketing.com | @hometowntix ABOUT COLLEGIATE SPORTS MANAGEMENT GROUPCSMG is a College Sports Properties Group that drives the business performance of college athletic conferences and schools, providing them with a successful growth strategy, and generating revenue to support their athletic department and initiatives. CSMG specializes in Marketing Rights/Revenue Generation, Content Creation & Distribution, Media Rights Strategy & Negotiation, Sponsorship Sales, Name Image and Likeness Solutions, Licensing, Event Production & Management, Ticketing, and Esports. Visit www.collegiatesmg.com for more information.
Hometown Ticketing Named Official Online Ticketing Partner for the American Midwest Conference
COLUMBUS, OH – September 2, 2021 For Immediate Release HomeTown Ticketing has been named the Official Online Ticketing Partner for the American Midwest Conference (AMC). The AMC supports a variety of athletics programs across Arkansas, Missouri, and Illinois as it hosts sixteen sports championships and has ten full members and two single sports members. HomeTown is proud to be supporting this NAIA member conference with leading digital ticketing technology as the student athletes strive to uphold the NAIA Champions of Character® Initiative and its five core values – integrity, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship, and servant leadership. With HomeTown’s digital ticketing platform and tools, the conference will power their online ticket sales for their championship competitions and meet the needs of their venues and events. Together, the AMC and HomeTown Ticketing are looking forward to the future and continuing to improve the fans’ experiences when attending events, including being able to use HomeTown’s new Fan App to purchase and save their tickets to events. “The AMC is excited to partner with HomeTown Ticketing. They bring a whole new level of convenience to our championship hosts and fans. HomeTown Ticketing will provide a great opportunity for those attending AMC Championships and special events with contactless service, convenience and comfort of having a ticket before they arrive. We are starting with our wrestling, women’s basketball and baseball tournaments this year but look forward to expanding that in the future and having a long and rewarding partnership with HomeTown Ticketing.”— Will Wolper, Commissioner | American Midwest Conference “HomeTown Ticketing is excited to welcome the American Midwest Conference to our growing network of college and university conferences across the country. Through our technology and our in-house team of ticketing and support experts, we are certain that HomeTown will not only meet but exceed the expectations of students, staff, and fans as they gear up for an exciting year of supporting and cheering on their student athletes. We are excited for all that this new partnership will hold, and we look forward to the school year together. ” — Ryan Hart, Chairman & CEO | HomeTown Ticketing, Inc. This partnership was brokered by Collegiate Sports Management Group (CSMG). ABOUT AMERICAN MIDWEST CONFERENCEThe American Midwest Conference (AMC), a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), has ten full members in Arkansas and Missouri and two single-sport members in Illinois. The AMC sponsors championships in 16 sports and emphasizes the NAIA Champions of Character® Initiative and its five core values – integrity, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship, and servant leadership. ABOUT HOMETOWN TICKETING HomeTown Ticketing is the leading digital ticketing provider in both K–12 and collegiate spaces, serving schools, districts, conferences, and associations. A professional-level and fully automated ticketing solution, HomeTown’s in-house developed, proprietary ticketing platform is tailored specifically to the needs of schools and governing bodies. Benefits of the HomeTown system include unmatched value through easy-to-use purchasing and redemption options, custom box-offices, event and fan specific reporting tools, and secure financial management features to streamline operations and increase financial transparency. Intuitive and easy-to-use for both event organizers and ticket buyers, HomeTown never touches the event organizer’s funds, which are available and accessible within 24 hours from a ticket sale. Learn more about HomeTown at hometownticketing.com | @hometowntix ABOUT COLLEGIATE SPORTS MANAGEMENT GROUPCSMG is a College Sports Properties Group that drives the business performance of college athletic conferences and schools, providing them with a successful growth strategy, and generating revenue to support their athletic department and initiatives. CSMG specializes in Marketing Rights/Revenue Generation, Content Creation & Distribution, Media Rights Strategy & Negotiation, Sponsorship Sales, Name Image and Likeness Solutions, Licensing, Event Production & Management, Ticketing, and Esports. Visit www.collegiatesmg.com for more information.
HomeTown Ticketing Named Official Ticketing Provider For The Catholic High School Athletic Association (CHSAA)
COLUMBUS, OHAugust 24, 2021 For Immediate ReleaseHomeTown Ticketing is proud to announce our partnership with the Catholic High School Athletic Association (CHSAA). As the CHSAA’s official ticketing provider, HomeTown is committed to supporting and working with coaches, athletic directors, and administrators to help them manage and ticket their sporting events all year round. With HomeTown’s easy to access platform, schools are able to simplify ticketing, offer online ticket sales, credit card transactions, and even provide custom seat maps for fans to choose their seat to the game. This partnership is further recognition of HomeTown’s nationwide commitment to providing schools and partners with a comprehensive solution to their events. From setting up events in their online Box Office, to the convenience of having tickets in hand before the game, to quick scanning for gate entry, HomeTown has it all covered. In addition to the robust features of the HomeTown platform, the in-house Support Team and school-assigned Client Success Managers provide top quality support to ensure each school has the resources and answers they need. “The CHSAA is very excited to be partnering with HomeTown Ticketing as our digital ticketing partner. It is an important step in connecting our fans, alumni, and benefactors to all of our events.”– Denise Hillig, NYSCHSAA President | CHSAA “HomeTown Ticketing’s partnership with the Catholic High School Athletic Association (CHSAA) will bring a new level of support and simplicity to schools through our easy to use platform and fast scanning technology. The HomeTown team welcomes CHSAA, and we look forward to serving their students, staff, and communities as they cheer on the athletes all school year long.”– Ryan Hart, Chairman & CEO | HomeTown Ticketing, Inc. ABOUT HOMETOWN TICKETINGHomeTown Ticketing is the leading digital ticketing provider in both K–12 and collegiate spaces, serving schools, districts, conferences, and associations. A professional-level and fully automated ticketing solution, HomeTown’s in-house developed, proprietary ticketing platform is tailored specifically to the needs of schools and governing bodies. Benefits of the HomeTown system include unmatched value through easy-to-use purchasing and redemption options, custom box-offices, event and fan specific reporting tools, and secure financial management features to streamline operations and increase financial transparency. Intuitive and easy-to-use for both event organizers and ticket buyers, HomeTown never touches the event organizer’s funds, which are accessible within 24 hours from a ticket sale. Learn more about HomeTown at www.hometownticketing.com | @hometowntix ABOUT THE CHSAAThe purpose of the Catholic High School Athletic Association (CHSAA) is to provide a structure for interscholastic athletic competition among its member schools. The CHSAA organizes competition and institutes rules and bylaws for all of the sports under its auspices. Keeping in mind the Catholic beliefs of its member schools, the CHSAA always ensures the highest standard of fair play and sportsmanship. These beliefs are promoted through the behavior of its student-athletes, coaches, administrators, and spectators.
HomeTown Ticketing Partners With rSchoolToday To Expand Their Network Of Athletics Management Relationships
COLUMBUS, OH – August 18, 2021For Immediate Release Today, HomeTown announces another key partnership with a leader in school athletics management, rSchoolToday. With over 20 years experience, and serving over 8,700 schools, rSchoolToday’s reputation for excellence and customer support along with their recent partnership with VNN Sports align with HomeTown’s commitment to serving schools of all levels, making these companies ideal partners. Their partnership will further cement both companies’ roles in the educational space and emphasize the deep understanding they have of the needs of schools and athletics management. Together, HomeTown and rSchoolToday will provide an easy-to-use system of tools to increase communications, simplify workflow, and strengthen athletics programs. Aligned in their goals to make athletics easy to manage and organize, these companies are excited to work together to further serve their schools across the county and provide future platform integrations to enhance their clients’ experiences from scheduling to ticketing and beyond. “We are excited to partner with Hometown Ticketing. They offer such a powerful, simple-to-use platform and can scale with us as we continue our rapid growth in the K-16 market.“–Ray Dretske, President and Co-Founder | rSchoolToday “Partnerships like the one between HomeTown and rSchoolToday are what helps to set our companies apart and show our commitment to serving schools to the highest level. We are excited to have the opportunity to create new tools in association with rSchoolToday and look forward to all that this new partnership will mean for our schools.”–Ryan Hart, Chairman & CEO | HomeTown Ticketing, Inc. ABOUT HOMETOWN TICKETINGHomeTown Ticketing is the leading digital ticketing provider in both K–12 and collegiate spaces, serving schools, districts, conferences, and associations. A professional-level and fully automated ticketing solution, HomeTown’s in-house developed, proprietary ticketing platform is tailored specifically to the needs of schools and governing bodies. Benefits of the HomeTown system include unmatched value through easy-to-use purchasing and redemption options, custom box-offices, event and fan specific reporting tools, and secure financial management features to streamline operations and increase financial transparency. Intuitive and easy-to-use for both event organizers and ticket buyers, HomeTown never touches the event organizer’s funds, which are accessible within 24 hours from a ticket sale. Learn more about HomeTown at www.hometownticketing.com | @hometowntix ABOUT rSchoolTodayrSchoolToday is a 28-year-old company providing an integrated suite of 25 cloud-hosted Software and Mobile App solutions to the K–12 and college education market. rSchool’s Sports Management Platform includes the most widely adopted athletic scheduler on the market. rSchool currently serves over 8,700 schools and 15 state athletic associations. www.rschooltoday.com
Hometown Ticketing Named Official Online Ticketing Provider for the Great Midwest Athletic Conference
COLUMBUS, OH – August 5, 2021 For Immediate Release HomeTown Ticketing has been named the Official Online Ticketing Provider for the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC). As the 2021-2022 school year approaches, the GMAC celebrates their 10 anniversary as an active NCAA Division II conference with membership in the states of Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky and Tennessee. With 12 full member institutions and several associate member institutions, the GMAC is an exciting part of the collegiate sports landscape and one which continues to strive toward excellence at the highest level of competition and athletic skill. HomeTown is proud to provide the ticketing platform and tools the conference will use to power their online ticket sales for their championship competitions and meet the needs of their venues and events. Together, the GMAC and HomeTown Ticketing are looking forward to the future and continuing to improve the fans’ experiences. “We are excited to engage HomeTown as the Official Online Ticketing Partner of the Great Midwest. Hometown has proven to be a leader in digital ticketing, and their online platform will provide a great benefit to the membership and fans as we optimize championship experiences.” — Tom Daeger, Commissioner | Great Midwest Athletic Conference “HomeTown Ticketing welcomes the Great Midwest Athletic Conference to our growing network of colleges and universities across the country. We value this important NCAA Division II partnership and are confident that our platform will not only meet but exceed the expectations of students, staff, and fans as they gear up for an exciting year of supporting and cheering on their student athletes.” — Ryan Hart, Chairman & CEO | HomeTown Ticketing, Inc. This partnership was brokered by Collegiate Sports Management Group (CSMG). ABOUT GREAT MIDWEST ATHLETIC CONFERENCEEstablished in 2011–12, the Great Midwest Athletic Conference celebrates its 10th anniversary in the 2021–22 academic year as an active NCAA Division II conference with membership in the states of Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky and Tennessee. The 12 full member institutions include Ashland University, Cedarville University, University of Findlay, Hillsdale College, Kentucky Wesleyan College, Lake Erie College, Malone University, Ohio Dominican University, Tiffin University, Trevecca Nazarene University, Ursuline College, and Walsh University. Northwood University will also join the conference as a full member on July 1, 2022. Great Midwest associate member institutions feature Alderson Broaddus University, Davis & Elkins College, Mercyhurst University, Seton Hill University, and Wheeling University, all in the sport of men’s lacrosse. ABOUT HOMETOWN TICKETING HomeTown Ticketing is the leading digital ticketing provider in both K–12 and collegiate spaces, serving schools, districts, conferences, and associations. A professional-level and fully automated ticketing solution, HomeTown’s in-house developed, proprietary ticketing platform is tailored specifically to the needs of schools and governing bodies. Benefits of the HomeTown system include unmatched value through easy-to-use purchasing and redemption options, custom box-offices, event and fan specific reporting tools, and secure financial management features to streamline operations and increase financial transparency. Intuitive and easy-to-use for both event organizers and ticket buyers, HomeTown never touches the event organizer’s funds, which are available and accessible within 24 hours from a ticket sale. Learn more about HomeTown at hometownticketing.com | @hometowntix ABOUT COLLEGIATE SPORTS MANAGEMENT GROUPCSMG is a College Sports Properties Group that drives the business performance of college athletic conferences and schools, providing them with a successful growth strategy, and generating revenue to support their athletic department and initiatives. CSMG specializes in Marketing Rights/Revenue Generation, Content Creation & Distribution, Media Rights Strategy & Negotiation, Sponsorship Sales, Name Image and Likeness Solutions, Licensing, Event Production & Management, Ticketing and Esports. Visit www.collegiatesmg.com for more information.
HomeTown Ticketing Partners With From Now On
COLUMBUS, OH – June 4, 2021For Immediate Release HomeTown Ticketing has partnered with From Now On, a mobile engagement platform creating customized apps for colleges, high schools, teams, tournaments, and sports organizations across the country. As leaders in the educational event space, both From Now On and HomeTown serve communities across the country and encourage students to participate in sports and activities that promote active lifestyles and learning the rules of the game. For students, families, and communities, From Now On has the tools they need to stay up to date on the latest events while HomeTown Ticketing provides a fast and convenient way to access tickets to these events, whether the game is home or away. Aligned in their goals to make athletics simple to track and fun to participate in and both of these companies are excited to be working together to achieve their goals. “From Now On is thrilled about the opportunity to partner with Hometown Ticketing! We look forward to helping schools at every level of the game welcome fans back to their venues with an affordable, contactless and integrated mobile ticketing solution from Hometown Ticketing. This partnership compliments our one-stop-shop game day for fans!”– Sue Thaden, CEO | From Now On “From Now On is an exciting partner for us and one that we can’t wait to work with over the coming years. We believe that this partnership will allow us to support our school, districts, and organizations in new ways and allow for even more fun on the field and off.”– Ryan Hart, Chairman & CEO | HomeTown Ticketing, Inc. ABOUT HOMETOWN TICKETINGHomeTown Ticketing is the leading digital ticketing provider in both K–12 and collegiate spaces, serving schools, districts, conferences, and associations at no cost. A professional-level and fully automated ticketing solution, HomeTown’s in-house developed, proprietary ticketing platform is tailored specifically to the needs of schools and governing bodies. Benefits of the HomeTown system include unmatched value through easy-to-use purchasing and redemption options, custom box-offices, event and fan specific reporting tools, and secure financial management features to streamline operations and increase financial transparency. Intuitive and easy-to-use for both event organizers and ticket buyers, HomeTown never touches the event organizer’s funds, which are available and accessible within 24 hours from a ticket sale. Learn more about HomeTown at www.hometownticketing.com | @hometowntix ABOUT FROM NOW ONAt From Now On, our focus is on facilitating anytime, anywhere fan engagement through mobile technology. Our flagship FanX™ Mobile Engagement Platform serves our growing roster of over 100 colleges, high schools, teams, venues, and championship events to deliver personalized experiences to fans in-venue, on the go, and throughout the offseason at all levels of the game. To learn more about From Now On and the FanX™ platform please visit https://from-now-on.com or follow From Now On: Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn!
HomeTown Ticketing Named Official Online Ticketing Provider Of The NECC
COLUMBUS, OH – June 2, 2020For Immediate Release HomeTown Ticketing has been named the Official Online Ticketing Provider of the National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC). HomeTown Ticketing and the NECC will collaborate on ticket sales for their competitive esports events and offer convenient online ticketing options for consumers to simplify and speed up the process of purchasing tickets and scanning at the gate. HomeTown is thrilled to welcome the esports community to our ticketing platform, and is thrilled to provide this growing area of competition to the HomeTown network. The NECC showcases top competitions at the collegiate level and offers event attendees the chance to better understand the world of esports while cheering on their favorite players as they battle it out on screen. “We’re excited to announce this partnership and begin working with HomeTown Ticketing. With some of the LAN events the NECC will be announcing in the near future, we think it’ll be the perfect match for our events along with their top-of-the-line services.” – Jacob VanRyn, Commissioner | National Esports Collegiate Conference “At HomeTown Ticketing, we are always here to help when it comes to providing the simple, quick answer to your school or conferences ticketing needs. We are thrilled to be able to provide the NECC with the platform they need to expand their audience and support them as they explore the features of using HomeTown for their upcoming events.”– Ryan Hart, Chairman & CEO | HomeTown Ticketing, Inc. This partnership was brokered by Collegiate Sports Management Group (CSMG) who represent the NECC for media and sponsorship partnerships. ABOUT HOMETOWN TICKETINGHomeTown Ticketing is the leading digital ticketing provider in both K–12 and collegiate spaces, serving schools, districts, conferences, and associations at no cost. A professional-level and fully automated ticketing solution, HomeTown’s in-house developed, proprietary ticketing platform is tailored specifically to the needs of schools and governing bodies. Benefits of the HomeTown system include unmatched value through easy-to-use purchasing and redemption options, custom box-offices, event and fan specific reporting tools, and secure financial management features to streamline operations and increase financial transparency. Intuitive and easy-to-use for both event organizers and ticket buyers, HomeTown never touches the event organizer’s funds, which are available and accessible within 24 hours from a ticket sale. Learn more about HomeTown at www.hometownticketing.com | @hometowntix ABOUT NECC ESPORTSThe NECC began sponsoring esports in the fall of 2020. The NECC is currently sponsoring both regular season competition and championships across a wide variety of titles. The conference aims to serve the gaming community with respect and is a safe and inclusive environment. With more than 90 colleges and universities currently competing in the conference, the NECC is proud to be a positive home for the collegiate gaming community. For more information, please visit necc.gg ABOUT COLLEGIATE SPORTS MANAGEMENT GROUPFounded in 2014, CSMG is a College Sports Properties Group that drives the business performance of college athletic conferences and schools, providing them with a successful growth strategy, and generating revenue to support their athletic department and initiatives. CSMG specializes in Marketing Rights/Revenue Generation, Content Creation & Distribution, Media Rights/Revenue Generation, Content Creation & Distribution, Media Rights Strategy & Negotiation, Sponsorship Sales, Name Image and Likeness Solutions, Licensing, Event Production & Management, Ticketing, and Esports. Visit www.collegiatesmg.com for more information.
HomeTown Ticketing Named Official Ticketing Partner of the Northwest Conference (NWC)
COLUMBUS, OH – June 1, 2021For Immediate Release HomeTown Ticketing has been named the Official Ticketing Corporate Partner of the Northwest Conference. HomeTown Ticketing and Northwest Conference will collaborate on ticket sales for all future NWC conference championships and other events, and will provide convenient online ticketing options for consumers as well as touchless, cashless solutions for gate entry. This partnership was brokered by Collegiate Sports Management Group (CSMG) who represents the NWC for media and marketing partnerships; and is increasingly focused on ticketing and data solutions for its school and conference clients. “The Northwest Conference is looking forward to our partnership with HomeTown Ticketing and providing our fans easier access to purchase tickets for our championship and conference events. We are excited as we continue to plan for the 2021-22 academic year and the return of all of our championships in the safest way possible for our student-athletes, coaches, staff and NWC campus communities.”— Kimberly Wenger, Commissioner | Northwest Conference “HomeTown Ticketing is excited to support the Northwest Conference by providing our state-of-the-art digital ticketing solution for NWC championship events. We continue to grow in this region of the country and are really looking forward to getting things started.”— Ryan Hart, Chairman & CEO | HomeTown Ticketing, Inc. ABOUT THE NORTHWEST CONFERENCEIn the last 25 years, the Northwest Conference has established itself as one of the most competitive NCAA Division III conferences in the U.S. Comprised of nine private colleges and universities in Washington and Oregon, the NWC is competitive on a national level in a wide array of sports and recognized for its emphasis on academic excellence. The NWC was formed in 1926, making it one of the oldest athletics conferences in the western United States. The move to NCAA Division III in 1996 was embraced as one that would foster equity, sportsmanship and genuine concern for the student-athlete in all endeavors of competition. ABOUT COLLEGIATE SPORTS MANAGEMENT GROUPCSMG is a College Sports Properties Group that drives the business performance of college athletic conferences and schools, providing them with a successful growth strategy, and generating revenue to support their athletic department and initiatives. CSMG specializes in Marketing Rights/Revenue Generation, Content Creation & Distribution, Media Rights Strategy & Negotiation, Sponsorship Sales, Name Image and Likeness Solutions, Licensing, Event Production & Management, Ticketing and Esports. Visit www.collegiatesmg.com for more information. ABOUT HOMETOWN TICKETINGHomeTown Ticketing is the leading digital ticketing provider in both K-12 and collegiate spaces, serving schools, districts, conferences, and associations. A professional-level and fully automated ticketing solution, HomeTown’s in-house developed, proprietary ticketing platform is tailored specifically to the needs of schools and governing bodies. Benefits of the HomeTown system include unmatched value through easy-to-use purchasing and redemption options, custom box-offices, event and fan specific reporting tools, and secure financial management features to streamline operations and increase financial transparency. Intuitive and easy-to-use for both event organizers and ticket buyers, HomeTown never touches the event organizer’s funds, which are available and accessible within 24h from a ticket sale. Learn more about HomeTown at www.hometownticketing.com | @hometowntix
NIAA Renews Official Ticketing Partnership with Hometown Ticketing Through 2026
COLUMBUS, OH – May 13, 2021For Immediate Release HomeTown Ticketing has renewed their partnership as the Official Ticketing Provider of the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association (NIAA) for the next five years and is excited to continue their relationship with this organization. HomeTown Ticketing and the NIAA will collaborate on their 2021 spring championships as they return to hosting these championship events. HomeTown’s convenient online ticketing options allow for cashless transactions while the fast and easy ticket scanning of the HomeTown Gate App makes gate entry quick, eliminating long lines or wait time to enter the game. “On behalf of the students, NIAA staff, Board of Control, and all athletic personnel within our 118 member schools, I want to sincerely thank HomeTown Ticketing’s commitment to our activity programs. Our school personnel and fans will benefit tremendously from this partnership. HomeTown’s mobile ticketing platform enables the NIAA and its member schools to more effectively provide an advanced and automated service in safe, proficient, and easily reconcilable manners. This will be a fantastic cooperative effort, sure to yield the praises of our school bookkeepers, tournament directors, and families and friends.”– Bart Thompson, Executive Director | NIAA HomeTown Ticketing is thrilled to renew its partnership with the NIAA as they move into their spring championships and the coming school year. Our team is here to support the association and its member schools with our simple-to-use, online platform to ensure that the students, families, and community members can cheer on their favorite players from the stands. We look forward to many successful years of working with the NIAA.– Ryan Hart, Chairman & CEO | HomeTown Ticketing, Inc. ABOUT HOMETOWN TICKETINGHomeTown Ticketing is the leading digital ticketing provider in both K-12 and collegiate spaces, serving schools, districts, conferences, and associations at no cost. A professional-level and fully automated ticketing solution, HomeTown’s in-house developed, proprietary ticketing platform is tailored specifically to the needs of schools and governing bodies. Benefits of the HomeTown system include unmatched value through easy-to-use purchasing and redemption options, custom box-offices, event and fan specific reporting tools, and secure financial management features to streamline operations and increase financial transparency. Intuitive and easy-to-use for both event organizers and ticket buyers, HomeTown never touches the event organizer’s funds, which are available and accessible within 24 hours of a ticket sale. Learn more about HomeTown at www.hometownticketing.com | @hometowntix ABOUT THE NIAAThe Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association (NIAA) is a private, non-profit organization (501c3) governing high school athletics in the Silver State. The NIAA was formed originally by the state’s secondary schools and their district superintendents, and it is recognized by the Nevada state legislature. The Association’s purpose is to promote, coordinate, and regulate statewide activities on an equal level that is part of the total educational program for the students. It is important to note, however, that the NIAA does not receive direct state funding. The NIAA’s three revenue streams are corporate partnerships, event ticket sales, and member school’s dues.
HomeTown Ticketing and Stack Sports Announce Partnership Bringing Streamlined Digital Ticketing and Payment Processing Solutions to Clients
COLUMBUS, OH – May 11, 2021For Immediate Release HomeTown Ticketing and Stack Sports, along with its payment processing solution Stack Pay, are pleased to announce an innovative partnership that brings together the best in technology and service for the benefit of youth organizations, K12 Schools, colleges, and associations across the country. Existing clients of both companies will benefit from new features, pricing options, and services. For Stack Sports more than 20,000 partner organizations, HomeTown is now the Official Digital Ticketing Provider for Stack Sports. Organizations will now be able to use the digital ticketing services, along with their Stack Pay account for revenue collection. HomeTown offers end-to-end management of ticket sales, passes, and fan data, as well as a personalized online box office embedded directly on the organization’s website. Additionally, Stack Sports partners will benefit from the Point-of-Sale solutions for on site ticket sales. For HomeTown’s K12 and collegiate users, Stack Pay is now the Preferred Payment Processor of HomeTown Ticketing, offering more flexibility in fee and onboarding options for HomeTown clients. Stack Pay makes it easier to sign up for a merchant account with options that provide a straightforward onboarding experience for financial departments using the HomeTown platform. As an added benefit, HomeTown users will receive a preferred rate on all credit card transactions along with the HomeTown $1 fee, saving schools, organizations, and fans money while making the move to digital ticketing for their events. “At Stack Sports we are always looking for new ways to help improve the life of our club partners in innovative ways,” said Stack Sports CRO Jeff Brunsberg. “By combining industry-leading technology solutions at Stack Sports with a best-in-class HomeTown ticketing experience, we see a huge benefit to our Partners. We are proud to add HomeTown Ticketing as a partner and work hand in hand with them to help fuel a safe return to play for our club organizations.” “HomeTown is thrilled to work with Stack Sports to expand its digital ticketing solutions to youth organizations across the country. With the trend of community, educational, and youth sports moving to digital options, HomeTown and Stack Sports will be able to provide a seamless experience for all of our users. HomeTown will provide digital ticking services, and Stack Pay will provide payment processing services. That is a win-win for everyone!”— Ryan Hart, Chairman & CEO | HomeTown Ticketing, Inc. ABOUT STACK SPORTSWith nearly 50 million users in 35 countries, Stack Sports is a global technology leader in SaaS platform offerings for the sports industry. The company provides world-class software and services to support national governing bodies, youth sports associations, leagues, clubs, parents, coaches, and athletes. Some of the largest and most prominent sports organizations, including the U.S. Soccer Federation, Little League Baseball and Softball, and Pop Warner Little Scholars, rely on Stack Sports technology to run and manage their organizations. Stack Sports is headquartered in Dallas and is leading the industry one team at a time focusing on three key pillars — Play, Improve, and Engage. To learn more about how Stack Sports is transforming the sports experience, please visit StackSports.com ABOUT HOMETOWN TICKETINGHomeTown, the leader in digital ticketing for K-12 schools and colleges, helps thousands of schools across the country seamlessly transition from cash and paper to digital ticketing. Our professional-grade ticketing platform is purpose-built for schools to easily sell tickets, quickly scan attendees and immediately access revenue faster than any other provider, without ever touching school funds. Schools, districts, colleges, universities and governing bodies rely on us to sell online tickets to help fund student athletics, theater, music and arts programs in local communities all over America. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, HomeTown prides itself on providing year-round customer service and support, even on nights and weekends, to help schools deliver the best game-day experience for students, families and fans nationwide.Learn more about HomeTown at hometownticketing.com | @hometowntix
