Manitoba Sailing Volunteer-run

Gimli Yacht Club

How Gimli saved its volunteers 20 hours a year.

Manual sign-ups, cash and cheque payments collected after programs ended, and fees chased into the fall. Here’s how this volunteer-run club took it all online.

Location

Manitoba

Sport

Sailing

Features used

Online Registration · Upfront Payment

The situation

A seasonal club chasing payments into the fall.

The Gimli Yacht Club delivers sailing programs supported by volunteers. Like many seasonal clubs, it operates on a modest scale but handles a high volume of participant communication and coordination. Prior to using Checklick, the registration process relied heavily on manual steps and informal commitments, which created challenges for both staff and families.

 

Registrations were managed manually, which proved both time-consuming and inefficient. Organizers handled signups through email, and payments were typically made by cash or cheque – often not collected until after the program had ended. Each registration required a manual confirmation, and many members would register verbally in person, making commitments difficult to track. As a result, chasing down registration fees stretched well into the fall.

The shift

What changed with Checklick.

The turning point

Everyone through one portal, paid upfront.

To streamline operations, Gimli Yacht Club made several key changes with Checklick. All registrations were required to be paid by credit card at the time of sign-up, eliminating delays in fee collection. The process was centralized through a single online entry point, making registration more organized and accessible, and the system helped the club prevent over-subscription to high-demand time slots.

 

The club transitioned entirely to Checklick’s platform for registrations. By requiring payment upfront and directing everyone to the same portal, they removed the need for manual tracking, email confirmations, and in-person commitments.

The outcome

With 80 participants, the club now saves roughly 20 volunteer hours a year.

Volunteers save an estimated 15 minutes on each registration.
The sailing program has expanded since implementing Checklick.
A single, streamlined system now handles all registrations efficiently.
With 80 participants, the club saves roughly 20 volunteer hours per year.

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