HomeTown Ticketing Named Official Ticketing Partner of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association
COLUMBUS, OH – July 23, 2020For Immediate Release HomeTown Ticketing has been named the Official Ticketing Partner of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association. The MIAA represents 14 member schools across the states of Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Oklahoma. This partnership will provide convenient online ticketing options for consumers, as well as, additional security and reporting capabilities for the MIAA staff to utilize. In addition to the Championship events, HomeTown Ticketing will help ticket MIAA tournaments and special events as well as possible partnerships with member universities. “The MIAA is excited to partner with HomeTown Ticketing,” said MIAA Commissioner Mike Racy. “MIAA fans are some of the most loyal fans in the country and this online ticketing solution for regular-season games and conference championships will be important enhancements to the MIAA fan experience.”— Mike Racy, Commissioner | Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) “HomeTown Ticketing is thrilled to announce our partnership with the MIAA as we help them bring professional level ticketing to future tournaments and championship events. Our safe and secure ticketing system will allow fans, students, and communities the option to purchase tickets online when attending MIAA events.”— Ryan Hart, Chairman & CEO | HomeTown Ticketing, Inc. ABOUT MIAAThe MIAA is one of the nation’s oldest conferences and one of the most successful in NCAA Division II. The conference dates all the way back to 1912 and currently has 12 full-time members with two associate members. The MIAA also has its own streaming network called The MIAA Network. Below is more information about the Association. Learn more at: www.themiaa.com ABOUT HOMETOWN TICKETINGHomeTown Ticketing is the fastest growing 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 24h from a ticket sale.Get started @ www.hometownticketing.com | @hometowntix announcement
HomeTown Ticketing Named Official Ticketing Partner of the Oregon School Activities Association
COLUMBUS, OH – July 21, 2020For Immediate Release HomeTown Ticketing has been named the Official Ticketing Partner of the Oregon School Activities Association. The OSAA represents 294 member schools across the state of Oregon. This partnership will provide convenient online ticketing options for consumers, as well as, additional security and reporting capabilities for the OSAA staff to utilize. In addition to the Championship events, HomeTown Ticketing will help ticket OSAA tournaments as well as partner with member schools. “We are pleased to be partnering with HomeTown Ticketing. From the first introduction, our staff was very impressed by their digital ticketing platform and ability to smoothly integrate into our website and mobile app,” said Peter Weber, Executive Director of the OSAA. “In the midst of the pandemic, partners like HomeTown Ticketing are going to be key as we work to provide creative ways to bring events back safely for students and communities throughout Oregon.”— Peter Weber, Executive Director | Oregon School Activities Association “HomeTown Ticketing is excited to bring our state-of-the-art digital ticketing services to the fans, communities, and member schools of the OSAA. Our simple, safe and secure system will help provide a professional level ticketing experience to future OSAA tournament and championship events. We are looking forward to supporting the OSAA and its member schools.”— Ryan Hart, Chairman & CEO | HomeTown Ticketing, Inc. ABOUT OSAAThe Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) is a private non-profit, board-governed association comprised of 294 member high schools. A member of the National Federation of State High School Associations, the OSAA annually sponsors 113 team and 426 individual event state championships for students competing in 19 interscholastic activities. For more information, visit http://www.osaa.org or follow @OSAASports on social media. ABOUT HOMETOWN TICKETINGHomeTown Ticketing is the fastest growing 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 24h from a ticket sale.Get started @ www.hometownticketing.com | @hometowntix announcement
PrestoSports and HomeTown Ticketing Partner for Enhanced Contactless Fan Experience
July 21, 2020 – PrestoSports, the leading all-in-one sports technology platform in college athletics, and HomeTown Ticketing, the smart choice in online ticketing for athletic programs of all sizes, are excited to announce a strategic partnership to streamline connections with fans as well as event and game-day operations. The partnership further connects the online and physical worlds of fans through PrestoSports, enabling them to search for and purchase event tickets online and enter venues through a completely contactless experience–an especially critical capability as sports return in the fall for the first time since the onset of COVID-19. With no set-up costs, no annual fees, and a simple $1 per ticket fee, HomeTown Ticketing makes it easy and affordable for PrestoSports customers to implement online ticketing. With just a simple code addition and minimal training, organizations can expect to be up and running in under a week. Pricing is completely controlled by each athletics program with the same transaction and payment processing fees regardless of ticket prices or quantity. The HomeTown system will make it easy for PrestoSports customers to implement social distancing and contactless best practices. It enables any smartphone to scan tickets up to 10 feet away, eliminating the cost of dedicated scanners and meeting social distance guidelines. Live data of capacity numbers and seating assure that space is optimized without exceeding established limits or modified temporary arrangements due to COVID-19 or any other restrictions. Some of the key advantages HomeTown delivers include: Free For Schools – Schools receive full value of tickets with no expensive scanners required. Custom Branded – Designed to match your school from your box office login screen to the ticket. Simple & Easy – Organizations sell tickets directly through their PrestoSports website Integrated – Now fans are able to purchase tickets directly through the athletics website Box Office & POS – Cloud-based box office tools enable easy creation and management of events. Immediate Funds – Electronic funds sent immediately, no invoices or payments required. “This is a great and timely partnership, enabling all of our customers to address the need for online and contactless ticketing for incredible fan experiences. With our mutual relationships with conferences and athletics programs, this is a natural fit. We look forward to continued innovation and growth between our companies – and getting back to sports,” said Keith Womack, President, PrestoSports. “HomeTown Ticketing is very excited about the opportunity the partnership with PrestoSports provides us. With this partnership, as well as being the official digital ticketing partner of the NAIA and 18 college conferences, we are looking forward to introducing our exceptional services and provide all colleges and universities with the opportunity to own their own ticketing and deliver a safe and professional experience to their fans.” said Ryan Hart, Chairman & CEO, HomeTown Ticketing, Inc. PrestoSports and HomeTown Ticketing will conduct a joint webinar during the PrestoSports Summer Camp on August 5th to review this solution and partnership in more detail. HomeTown Ticketing HomeTown Ticketing is the fastest growing 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 24h from a ticket sale.Get started @ www.hometownticketing.com | @hometowntix PrestoSports PrestoSports is a software-as-a-service company providing technology to colleges and conference offices. The company is also the official website and streaming provider of the NAIA, NJCAA and more than 100 athletic conferences. Backed by Battery Ventures, PrestoSports delivers solutions for building athletic brands, igniting fans, and funding sports programs. Battery Ventures formed its sports division in 2017 which included the acquisitions of PrestoSports, Stretch Internet, and Black Diamond (SIDHelp). PrestoSports is committed to delivering customers a more expansive suite of software solutions to help them nurture and grow their tight-knit communities of members, fans, athletes, and coaches. Clubessential Holdings LLC Clubessential Holdings is a Battery Ventures company, fulfilling their global mission of investing in and creating cutting-edge, category-defining businesses by providing a full suite of membership and club management Software as a Service solutions to private clubs, health & fitness clubs, military organizations, municipalities, and college athletic programs. Across four brands – Clubessential, ClubReady, PrestoSports and Vermont Systems – the company offers a variety of forward-thinking technology and services which help more than 8,000 customers attract, engage, and retain club and community members and fans for life. For more information, visit the following websites: Clubessential: www.clubessential.com; ClubReady: www.clubready.com; PrestoSports: www.prestosports.com; Vermont Systems: www.vermontsystems.com.
HomeTown Ticketing Named Official Ticketing Partner of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
COLUMBUS, OH – July 9, 2020For Immediate Release HomeTown Ticketing has been named the Official Ticketing Partner of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. (NAIA). The partnership will provide convenient online ticketing options for consumers, additional security, reporting capabilities, and contactless entry for the NAIA and its member institutions to utilize. In addition to the NAIA Championship events, HomeTown Ticketing will help ticket NAIA tournaments as well as partner with member universities. “We are happy to welcome HomeTown Ticketing as the ‘Official Ticketing Partner’ of the NAIA,” said Jim Carr, NAIA President and CEO. “Having a ticketing system that is not only fully automated, but can scale its services to meet the needs of the NAIA and its members is important to us, so we are excited to partner with such a company.”– Jim Carr, NAIA President and CEO “HomeTown Ticketing is ecstatic to partner with the NAIA and its member schools to provide professional-level ticketing. HomeTown Ticketing’s industry-leading technology will bring advanced ticketing solutions to universities and their fans for the future, while maintaining a simple user experience when purchasing tickets for NAIA events.”– Ryan Hart, Chairman & CEO | HomeTown Ticketing, Inc. ABOUT NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS (NAIA)The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., is a governing body of small athletics programs that are dedicated to character-driven intercollegiate athletics. NAIA members provide more than 77,000 student-athletes with opportunities to play college sports, earn $800 million in scholarships and compete in 27 national championships. www.naia.org | @NAIA ABOUT HOMETOWN TICKETINGHomeTown Ticketing is the fastest growing 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 24h from a ticket sale.Get started @ www.hometownticketing.com | @hometowntix
HomeTown Ticketing Named Official Ticketing Partner of the South Carolina Independent Schools Association
COLUMBUS, OH – July 9, 2020For Immediate Release HomeTown Ticketing has been named the Official Ticketing Partner of the South Carolina Independent Schools Association (SCISA). The SCISA represents 125 member schools located in the state of South Carolina. This partnership will provide convenient online ticketing options for consumers, as well as additional security and reporting capabilities for the SCISA staff to utilize. “We are excited to partner with HomeTown Ticketing and appreciate their support of the Association,” said Dr. Spencer Jordan, SCISA Executive Director. “We constantly strive to enhance the SCISA championship experience, and this partnership with HomeTown Ticketing will enable us to take the appropriate steps to modernize our ticketing process and provide a touch-free, cashless and user-friendly option for fans.”— Dr. Spencer Jordan, Executive Director I SCISA HomeTown Ticketing is excited to partner with the SCISA to help modernize their tournaments and championship events. Offering our industry leading technology is going to help bring professional level ticketing to the fans, communities and member schools within the SCISA for years to come.— Ryan Hart, Chairman & CEO | HomeTown Ticketing, Inc. ABOUT SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION The SCISA is a private non-profit voluntary interscholastic athletic association of 125 schools. Each school year, the Association sponsors 67 championships across its sports. Learn more @ www.scisa.org ABOUT HOMETOWN TICKETINGHomeTown Ticketing is the fastest growing 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 24h from a ticket sale.Get started @ www.hometownticketing.com | @hometowntixannouncement
HomeTown Ticketing Named Official Ticketing Partner of the Wolverine Hoosier Athletic Conference
COLUMBUS, OH – June 25, 2020For Immediate Release HomeTown Ticketing has been named the Official Ticketing Partner of the Wolverine Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC). The Wolverine Hoosier Athletic Conference represents 12 member schools located in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio. This partnership will provide convenient online ticketing options for consumers, as well as additional security and reporting capabilities for the Wolverine Hoosier Athletic Conference staff to utilize. “The WHAC is excited about our partnership with HTT. Our initial response from our members has been very positive and our goal with our partnerships is to provide our members with opportunities which help them as a department be more efficient,” states Commissioner Rob Miller. “It will be interesting how this develops over time and how each campus and the conference are able to integrate HTT into our activities.”– Rob Miller, Commissioner I Wolverine Hoosier Athletic Conference HomeTown Ticketing is thrilled to bring simple and efficient ticket buying experiences for fans, communities and staff members for WHAC tournaments and championship events. Our industry leading technology provides a professional level ticketing experience to the WHAC and its members.– Ryan Hart, Chairman & CEO | HomeTown Ticketing, Inc. ABOUT WHACThe WHAC is a partnership of student-focused institutions with a strong tradition and shared commitment towards academic achievement, service to our community and developing life skills through character-driven athletics. Learn more @ http://www.whac.net/ ABOUT HOMETOWN TICKETINGHomeTown Ticketing is the fastest growing 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 24h from a ticket sale.Get started @ www.hometownticketing.com | @hometowntix
HomeTown Ticketing Named Official Ticketing Partner of the Sunshine State Conference
COLUMBUS, OH – June 24, 2020For Immediate Release HomeTown Ticketing has been named the Official Ticketing Partner of the Sunshine State Conference (SSC). The Sunshine State Conference represents 11 NCAA Division II member schools located in the state of Florida. HomeTown Ticketing has the capability to provide convenient online ticketing options for consumers, as well as additional security and reporting capabilities for Sunshine State Conference championships. “This is an exciting time to partner with HomeTown Ticketing. I look forward to working closely with them for many years to come,”– Ed Pasque, SSC Commissioner “HomeTown Ticketing is proud to partner with the Sunshine State Conference and its member schools in assisting their fans, communities and student athletes with our state of the art ticketing platform. Our roots are strong in this part of the country and we are excited to bring pro-level ticketing to the SSC.”– Ryan Hart, Chairman & CEO | HomeTown Ticketing, Inc. ABOUT SUNSHINE STATE CONFERENCEEstablished in 1975, the Sunshine State Conference has risen from a single sport organization to the NCAA Division II “Conference of National Champions.” Since its inception, the conference has grown steadily in sports played, membership, and national prominence. SSC members have won a total of 111 NCAA national championships across 12 sports. During the 2018-19 academic year, SSC schools won seven national titles and achieved an 86% Academic Success Rate. ABOUT HOMETOWN TICKETINGHomeTown Ticketing is the fastest growing 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 24h from a ticket sale.Get started @ www.hometownticketing.com | @hometowntix
HomeTown Ticketing Named Official Ticketing Partner of The Sun Conference
COLUMBUS, OH – June 23, 2020For Immediate Release HomeTown Ticketing has been named the Official Ticketing Partner of The Sun Conference (TSC). The Sun Conference represents 12 member schools located in the states of Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. This partnership will provide convenient online ticketing options for consumers, as well as additional security and reporting capabilities for The Sun Conference staff to utilize. “The Sun Conference is thrilled to kick off our partnership with Hometown Ticketing. This agreement will allow our conference and institutions to provide a safe and efficient method of admitting fans to our competitions, and we look forward to working with their outstanding team.”– Dustin Wilke, Commissioner I The Sun Conference “HomeTown Ticketing is excited to start our partnership with The Sun Conference and its member schools, while offering the best ticketing solutions for their fans. Our state of the art ticketing software will allow ease of use and purchasing for years to come.”– Ryan Hart, Chairman & CEO | HomeTown Ticketing, Inc. ABOUT TSCNow entering its 31st year, The Sun Conference, a 501c3 organization, continues to be one of the most successful intercollegiate athletic conferences in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Under the guidance of Commissioner Dustin Wilke, the league sponsors championships in 18 NAIA sports: Baseball, Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Men’s and Women’s Cross Country, Men’s and Women’s Golf, Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track and Field, Men’s and Women’s Soccer, Softball, Men’s and Women’s Tennis, Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track and Field and Women’s Volleyball. Corporate sponsorship of the Conference has increased ten-fold; but most importantly, every Sun Conference member institution earned the NAIA’s prestigious 5-Star Champions of Character Award in each of the last five years. Learn more @ thesunconference.com ABOUT HOMETOWN TICKETINGHomeTown Ticketing is the fastest growing 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 24h from a ticket sale.Get started @ www.hometownticketing.com | @hometowntix
HomeTown Ticketing Named Official Ticketing Partner of Conference Carolinas
COLUMBUS, OH – June 22, 2020For Immediate Release HomeTown Ticketing has been named the Official Ticketing Partner of Conference Carolinas (CC). Conference Carolinas represents 11 member schools located in the southern part of the US. This partnership will provide convenient online ticketing options for consumers, as well as additional security and reporting capabilities for the Conference Carolinas staff to utilize. “We are thrilled to welcome HomeTown Ticketing as a corporate partner,” Colvin said. “This new partnership will allow us to enhance our presence digitally in regards to tickets at Conference Carolinas Championships. We look forward to seeing this partnership grow in many ways over the course of the next five years.”– Chris Colvin, Commissioner I Conference Carolinas “HomeTown Ticketing is proud to support Conference Carolinas, its member schools, and their communities. We are excited to provide our digital ticketing products and services for fans to easily access conference events across Conference Carolina sports and tournaments.”– Ryan Hart, Chairman & CEO | HomeTown Ticketing, Inc. ABOUT CONFERENCE CAROLINASConference Carolinas has a rich tradition in roots that dates to its early initial inception on Dec. 6, 1930. The NCAA Division II athletics conference presently has member schools located in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Member institutions for the upcoming 2019-20 athletic year are Barton, Belmont Abbey, Chowan, Converse, Emmanuel, Erskine, King, Lees-McRae, Limestone, Mount Olive, North Greenville, and Southern Wesleyan. Learn more @ www.conferencecarolinas.com ABOUT HOMETOWN TICKETINGHomeTown Ticketing is the fastest growing 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 24h from a ticket sale.Get started @ www.hometownticketing.com | @hometowntix
HomeTown Ticketing Named Official Ticketing Partner of the North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association
COLUMBUS, OH – June 19, 2020For Immediate Release HomeTown Ticketing has been named the Official Ticketing Partner of the North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association (NCISAA). The NCISAA represents 94 member schools located in the state of North Carolina. This partnership will provide convenient online ticketing options for consumers, as well as additional security and reporting capabilities for the NCISAA staff to utilize. “We are excited to partner with HomeTown Ticketing and appreciate their support of the Association,” said Homar Ramirez, NCISAA Executive Director. “We constantly strive to enhance the NCISAA championship experience, and this partnership with HomeTown Ticketing will enable us to take the appropriate steps to modernize our ticketing process and provide a touch-free, cashless and user-friendly option for fans.”— Homar Ramirez, Executive Director | NCISAA “HomeTown Ticketing is excited to support the North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association and its member schools and provide our state-of-the-art digital ticketing solution for NCISAA tournament and championship events. Our pro-level ticketing solution will elevate event management and ticketing capabilities for the NCISAA and its member schools, as well as enhance the fan experience.”— Ryan Hart, Chairman & CEO | HomeTown Ticketing, Inc. ABOUT NCISAAThe NCISAA is a private non-profit voluntary interscholastic athletic association of 94 high schools. Each school year, the Association sponsors 72 championships across its sports. Learn more @ www.ncisaa.org ABOUT HOMETOWN TICKETINGHomeTown Ticketing is the fastest growing 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 24h from a ticket sale.Get started @ www.hometownticketing.com | @hometowntix
