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New Facility Opening Checklist

Your step-by-step guide to launching a successful sports facility. From planning and setup to your grand opening.

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Opening a new sports facility is an exciting journey, but it requires careful planning to ensure long-term success. This checklist walks you through every stage of the process, helping you stay organized and confident from day one.

How to Plan and Prepare for Your Facility Opening

Set your business up for success with a solid foundation. Define your facility type, pricing model, and staffing needs, then map out your launch timeline. The checklist walks you through building your plan step by step, so you open with confidence.

Setting Up Your Space

From layout design to insurance, technology, and equipment, this section helps you create a space that’s safe, efficient, and welcoming for athletes and clients alike. Learn how to align your facility’s setup with your customer experience goals.

Growing Your Community

Your opening day is just the beginning. Discover marketing strategies to promote your facility, attract new members, and build a loyal community — including social campaigns, referral programs, and pre-opening events that drive excitement.

New Facility Opening Checklist

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How can this checklist help me save time and money?

By following a structured, proven process, you’ll stay organized and reduce the chance of costly delays or oversights. The checklist helps you prioritize key tasks,  so you can focus on growth, not guesswork.

This checklist is perfect for sports facility owners, trainers, and entrepreneurs who are opening a new location or expanding their business. Whether you’re launching a gym, training center, or multi-sport complex, this guide helps you streamline the process and avoid common pitfalls.

It’s designed to be both strategic and actionable. You’ll find high-level planning advice (like defining your business model) alongside tactical items (like testing your registration flow or setting up a Google Business Profile).

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