Sports clubs
Guides and experiences for those running a sports club: member register and membership fees, payments and reminders, volunteer work (dugnad) and volunteers, pitch planning and coordinated reporting to NIF.
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Free member register or paid system? How to get control of your income
A free member register can work for a long time for a small club. But when membership fees, payment reminders and reconciliation start eating up your evenings, it pays to look at what the system actually needs to do.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Facility calendar for sports clubs: How to allocate training times fairly
Is your club struggling to allocate training times? A digital facility calendar gives you an overview, fair allocation and fewer conflicts.
LAM (local activity funds): Can your sports club use them for system costs?
Learn what LAM is, how the money is allocated to sports clubs and what it is meant to be used for.
How to connect TurneringsAdmin to your club system — automatic match import
Does your club use TurneringsAdmin? See how to get matches into the club calendar automatically, with no manual work.
Accounting software for sports clubs and associations — which should you choose?
Does your club need accounting software? We explain what to look for, what sets sport apart from business, and which options your club has.
How to organise volunteer work (dugnad) in your sports club — complete guide 2026
Learn how to plan, organise and carry out volunteer work (dugnad) in your sports club. A practical guide with tips and tools.
The accounting obligation for sports clubs: What does NIF require – and how do you meet the requirements?
Is your sports club required to keep accounts? The answer is almost certainly yes. All sports clubs affiliated with the Norwegian Confederation of Sports (NIF) are obliged to keep accounts and have them audited. But the rules vary depending on the size of the club, and it is easy to fall into the trap if you do not know the provisions.
The sports chart of accounts explained: How to use NIF’s chart of accounts correctly in your sports club
Have you ever opened your sports club’s accounts and wondered why they look so different from an ordinary company’s accounts? The answer lies in the sports chart of accounts (idrettskontoplanen) – a purpose-built chart of accounts that the Norwegian Confederation of Sports (NIF) has developed to cover the unique needs of sports clubs and associations.
VAT compensation for sports clubs: Everything you need to know to get the money you are entitled to
Did you know that your sports club can get back up to 8% of what it has spent on goods and services? The VAT compensation scheme is one of the most important sources of income for Norwegian sport – but many clubs miss out on money every year because they do not apply, or apply incorrectly.
Accounting for sports clubs and associations: How to get full control without becoming an accounting expert
You said yes to joining the board because you are passionate about your club, association or organisation. Not because you dreamed of staying up until midnight with financial admin, VAT compensation and accounting reports you barely understand.
How to simplify attendance registration in your sports club
Who actually turns up to training? For many coaches and team managers, the answer is surprisingly hard to give. With Rubic's new attendance registration, you finally get the overview you need – right in the app.
How to simplify referee scheduling and referee payments in your sports club
Many sports clubs know the challenge well: the season is under way, matches are coming thick and fast, and someone has to make sure the right referees turn up at the right match – and that they actually get paid afterwards. For the volunteers who handle this, it can mean hours of coordination, manual registration, frustration over spreadsheets that don't add up – and, not least, coaches on the pitch who don't know who is refereeing!
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