Gate access technology
What is gate access technology?
Gate access technology allows venues to control access to their courts remotely. This allows managers to:
- Open up their courts to new and wider audiences
- Allow instant payment for court bookings
- Secure their facilities
- Save money
Gate access systems are an economic way to take bookings and payments because they remove the need for on-site staff. They can even control your floodlights, so there’s no need for players to buy tokens or use meters.
We have two different gate access systems available for venues with or without a power supply – both of which link to the ClubSpark booking platform to provide a seamless customer journey for club members, and to our own online tennis court booking system for pay-and play-bookers.
For more information on how gate access systems work with our online booking service to open up club courts, see our below guide for clubs:
Gate Access Technology allows Park Operators to control access your courts remotely, enabling them to open up your courts to new and wider audiences than was previously possible, take payment for court bookings, and secure your facilities. A SmartAccess System can even control your floodlights, removing the need for players to buy tokens or use meters.
SmartAccess Systems
We have developed two SmartAccess systems that work in harmony with ClubSpark, to secure your courts and to allow access to booked customers only. Members of the public can book a court online (making payment if required) and will receive a multi-digit access code via email, to enter using the courtside keypad. The SmartAccess system will allow entry for the time booked if a correct code is entered.
We have developed two versions of the SmartAccess gate entry system, please see headline information below:
SmartAccess Entry
Following the bespoke installation of the SmartAccess Entry system to an existing gate frame, the code entry unit works seamlessly with the ClubSpark booking platform to grant players secure access to your tennis venue. The SmartAccess Entry system uses an algorithm linked to dates and times, which ClubSpark also uses, once a booking is made, players will be emailed a multi-digit PIN by ClubSpark that will grant them access at the booked time. When players are at the courts, they simply enter the PIN code into the keypad on the gate and gain entry for their session.
SmartAccess Entry gates are battery operated, therefore require no power to the site making gate access a possibility in remote venues and saves upfront the cost of bringing power courtside.
The SmartAccess Entry system cannot integrate with the operation of floodlights therefore we do not recommend it at floodlit venues.
Indicative pricing
Each venue is unique, and costs can vary depending on the venue. SmartAccess Entry complete / replacement gates are in the region of £4,500.00 with an additional annual maintenance fee of circa £380.00 per year per gate whereas SmartAccess Entry conversion modules can cost approximately £2,500.00 and are an option where the existing gate frame is suitably strong to support the weight of the locking mechanism.
SmartAccess Entry charges a fee of £ 156.00 + VAT per year to receive unlimited code generations. You will need to commit to buying access codes upon installation and when needed in the future.
SmartAccess Premium
The SmartAccess Premium system allows for full floodlight automation, meaning that if a player books a court during dark hours, the lights will automatically turn on and off at the correct times. Generating an access code for each booking is free, helping to keep ongoing costs down. When a player books a court, they are emailed a four-digit pin-code that allows access to the courts at the correct time.
Each venue has a controller which is connected to the internet via 4G network or can utilise the venues Wi-Fi. ClubSpark constantly updates the controller with booking and entry information to enable instant entry to the courts.
Each gate is fitted with a PIN keypad and connects to the central controller and lock for the gate. These readers allow entry when a correct PIN number is entered. A manual lock is used to exit so there is no risk of being locked in.
The premium system can also manage floodlighting, which can be configured to only turn on when the courts are in use. Floodlights can also be configured to allow for different warm-up and cool-down periods, allowing both LED and Halogen floodlights to be used efficiently.
Indicative pricing
Each venue is unique, and costs can vary depending on the venue. Premium gates are in the region of £6,100 with an additional annual maintenance fee of circa £700 per year. Modular systems are also available where the existing gate is suitable with prices starting from £4,200.00. Premium gates also require mains power supply to be delivered directly to the gate.
View SmartAccess Premium guide
For more information on these SmartAccess systems contact:
SmartAccess Systems Limited
+44 (0) 1285 651 025
Guides
SmartAccess entry system guide
SmartAccess entry HD system guide