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Euphoria's Sgrum App Expands Payment Features

Euphoria, a sports tech company based in Chiyoda, Tokyo, has announced a significant upgrade to its school and club management app, Sgrum. The new feature integrates credit card payment options into the event registration and management system, providing both school members and non-members the ability to pay for participation in various events online. This update aims to eliminate the hassles of cash management and the risks associated with unpaid fees, helping to enhance operational efficiency as schools embark on digital transformation (DX) initiatives.

Background of Development: Managing Event Fees

Many sports schools and extracurricular classes often organize short-term lessons or special events to attract new members and generate revenue. However, administrators face challenges in collecting fees on event days. Common complaints include the complexity of managing cash, preparing change, and differentiating between member and non-member fees. These issues can become burdensome, particularly during events that allow non-members to participate. While Sgrum previously offered cashless payment options for members, administrators expressed the need for a payment solution that caters to non-members as well. In response, Euphoria has rolled out this latest feature.

Seamless Management from Registration to Payment

With the introduction of the credit card payment feature, Sgrum now enables users to manage the entire process of event registration, from creating event pages and accepting online applications to processing payments via credit card, all within the app.

Key Features of the New Functionality:

• - Non-member Online Payment: Those trying out a class for the first time or external participants can easily pay their participation fees online, enhancing accessibility.
• - Flexible Pricing Options: Event administrators can set unique participation fees for each event, accommodating different course or class structures.
• - Streamlined Payment Experience: Participants can complete their payment simply by entering their credit card information on a seamless payment page linked from the registration form.

Future Directions

Euphoria sees this update as a stepping stone toward further enhancements aimed at streamlining school management processes. The goal is to allow instructors to focus more on teaching, creating an environment where children can thoroughly enjoy sports activities. Through innovative technology, Euphoria continues to seek solutions to the challenges faced in sports administration.

About Sgrum

Sgrum is a management app utilized by approximately 2,000 organizations, including sports entities, educational institutions, and community sports clubs as of November 2024. The application serves as a crucial communication tool, connecting coaches with parents in over 40 professional sports organizations within Japan. Its capabilities include online payment services, merchandise sales, and other functionalities essential for efficient school operations. For more details, you can visit Sgrum's website.

About Euphoria

Euphoria, founded with the mission of enhancing the joy of sports interactions, is committed to solving various challenges within the sports industry through technology. Its offerings include the data management platform ONE TAP SPORTS, the Sgrum management app, and the free practice record application SportsMate for students. Additionally, Euphoria is expanding its expertise beyond sports to resolve business challenges for general enterprises.

Company Information:

• - Headquarters: 4-8-1 Kojimachi, Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan
• - Founded: August 18, 2008
• - Executives: Hiroshi Hashiguchi, Makoto Miyata, Co-founders
• - Business Details: Specialized systems development, maintenance, and consulting for sports, alongside product development support and health management services.

For further inquiries, please contact Euphoria's public relations at [email protected].