Practical advice for the people who run the club.

Accounting software for voluntary organisations: spreadsheet, software or accountant?

The treasurer of an association with 300 members spends around three hours a week on finances. Vouchers, bank, payment reminders, the VAT compensation application, reports to the board. That is 150 hours a year, and almost all of it is manual work that goes unnoticed until it is missing. The question is not whether it needs doing. The question is who does it, and with what.

Volunteer shift schedules for cups and tournaments: how to keep yours alive

The cup has 200 volunteer shifts spread over three days. The shift schedule was made in March, changed twenty-odd times by text message, and at nine o'clock on Saturday nobody knows which version applies. Not because anyone has been sloppy, but because the schedule has been dead since the day it was written.

Expenses and team funds: the costs that never reach the accounts cost the club 8 per cent

VAT compensation is calculated from the costs in the accounts. Expenses that are never submitted don't count. Here's how expenses, cost control and compensation are connected.

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What’s new in Rubic: Rubic Admin is here – and Rubic Connect is getting a major update

Rubic Admin – the new admin site – is now being rolled out. See what’s new since August, what’s coming in Rubic Connect, and how your organisation gets access.

Idrettens dag 2026: this year’s meeting place for those of you driving sport forward

On 15–16 October 2026, Idrettens dag brings together sports leaders, board members and coaches at Lily Country Club. See the programme and secure your tickets now.

Rubic at the Club 5 Ski Classics workshop: two days with the World Cup organisers

On Thursday and Friday, Rune and Anders from Rubic attended the Club 5 Ski Classics workshop in Italy – one day as guests at the Autodromo di Monza to learn from Formula 1, and one day on a panel with FIS and the organisers behind the World Cup’s biggest alpine races.

The leisure card in Oslo: how members pay their membership fee

Oslo Municipality is introducing a leisure card (fritidskort) for children and young people. This means that tens of thousands of Oslo families will soon have money earmarked for their membership fees. They can now pay the club’s invoice directly with the leisure card — and the club doesn’t need to do anything other than have its account number and KID registered correctly.

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News from Rubic: 600 customers, Rubic Event and Rubic Admin

The first half of 2026 has been the busiest in Rubic’s history. We have passed 600 customers, launched Rubic Event and renewed Rubic Lokasjon — and Rubic Admin arrives after the summer. Here is all the news from Rubic, and what it means for your organisation.

What do you need to keep an eye on as the new chair of a sports club?

Newly elected chair? Here are 12 things you should take care of in your first 90 days — from registration in Brønnøysund to coordinated reporting.

How to apply for VAT compensation in 2026

Deadline 15 August for NIF members, 1 September for others. New in 2026: the accounts must be audited. A complete guide for clubs and associations.

How to coordinate volunteers for larger events

Norway Cup coordinates 1,700 volunteers and 4,000 shifts. A complete guide to planning, recruiting and thanking volunteers without chaos.

How to collect membership fees efficiently

A complete guide for treasurers: AvtaleGiro, Vipps, eFaktura, OCR/KID — what works, what doesn’t, and how to reduce payment reminders.

Sports club finances: How to take full control

Every year, the same thing is said at the annual general meeting of hundreds of sports clubs: “We need to get better control of our finances.”

How to start an association — step-by-step guide 2026

You have an idea. You know there is a need. You want to start an association.

How to motivate volunteers in your sports club — 7 steps

Three challenges come up again and again in many sports clubs: too few volunteers for volunteer work (dugnad) and events, volunteers who don’t show up, and poor planning of volunteering.

From spreadsheet to system: How your sports club makes the move

When is it time to say goodbye to Excel? Learn why a membership system replaces spreadsheets, and how to make the transition as easy as possible.

Switching membership system? How to do it without losing data

“We need a better membership system.” It sounds simple. But many clubs stop there. Because the transition seems complicated.

New board at your sports club? The complete checklist

Every year, by the end of March, sports clubs hold their annual general meeting. A new board is elected. Enthusiasm runs high — the handover is often forgotten.

9 ways your sports club can save time with the right system

From automatic invoicing to digital shift allocation. Concrete time-saving solutions for your sports club.

6 good reasons to choose Rubic in 2026

Six concrete reasons why more than 500 organisations choose Rubic: an all-in-one platform, transparent fees, a dedicated volunteer module, a new app and support in Norwegian.

Membership fees and collection for associations: How to make sure everyone pays

Is your association struggling with unpaid membership fees? Here is a practical guide to collection that works — without driving members away.

GDPR for sports clubs and associations: What do you really need to watch out for?

GDPR also applies to sports clubs and associations. Here is a practical guide to what you need to consider when processing personal data.

Volunteer management: How to keep good volunteers in the club

Is your club struggling to keep volunteers? Learn how good volunteer management leads to more engagement, fewer drop-outs and better events.