You Want To Raise Funds
Your club earns a share of the entry fees generated through its competition. There is no setup fee or monthly subscription for the club.
What Is PickPulse?
PickPulse is a professionally managed fundraising platform for sports clubs.
PickPulse runs sports prediction competitions on behalf of participating clubs. Supporters enter through their chosen club, predict match scores and compete against other players connected with that club.
PickPulse manages the competition platform. Your club promotes its competition link to members and supporters and earns fundraising income from the paid entries generated through the club.
Is PickPulse Right For Our Club?
PickPulse may suit your club if you want a fundraising activity that can reach members, families, former players, supporters and the wider local community.
You Can Promote A Link
The main club responsibility is sharing the competition with members, supporters and local contacts through the channels the club already uses.
You Want Minimal Administration
PickPulse manages registration, payments, predictions, scoring, leaderboards and competition results.
How Much Work Is Involved For The Club?
The club does not run the technical side of the competition.
We Manage The Competition
- Create and operate the competition.
- Register players and accept entry payments.
- Collect predictions before the deadline.
- Calculate points and update results.
- Produce club leaderboards and determine winners.
- Display approved sponsors and prizes.
- Provide platform and competition support.
Your Club Promotes Participation
- Share the club's competition link.
- Encourage members and supporters to enter.
- Use social media, messaging groups and club contacts.
- Approach local sponsors where appropriate.
- Supply and present any sponsor item prizes.
- Keep the club's payment details up to date.
How Is The Competition Money Divided?
The standard PickPulse competition split is clear and agreed before the competition begins.
60%
Prize Fund
Used for the competition cash prize available to the winning player.
20%
Club Fundraising
Earned by the club from paid entries generated through that club.
20%
PickPulse
Covers platform operation, payments, administration and competition management.
PickPulse does not charge the club a separate setup fee or monthly subscription.
The PickPulse platform share remains fixed at 20%.
Secure Player Payments
Player entry payments are securely processed through Stripe, one of the world's leading online payment platforms.
Secure Checkout
Players pay online using Stripe's secure payment platform.
Card Security
PickPulse does not store players' card details. Payment security is managed through Stripe.
No Money Collection By Clubs
Clubs never need to collect entry fees or handle card payments. Everything is processed online through PickPulse.
Can Our Club Change The Prize And Fundraising Split?
Yes. A club may choose to place more of the available competition income into club fundraising and less into the cash prize fund.
The club may adjust the division between the Prize Fund and Club Fundraising. The PickPulse share always remains fixed at 20%.
| Example | Prize Fund | Club Fundraising | PickPulse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Split | 60% | 20% | 20% fixed |
| Higher Club Fundraising | 50% | 30% | 20% fixed |
| Equal Prize And Club Share | 40% | 40% | 20% fixed |
Can Sponsors Increase The Prize Fund?
Yes. Sponsor support can make a competition more attractive without reducing the club's fundraising share.
Sponsor Cash
Sponsor cash is added entirely to the competition prize fund. Neither PickPulse nor the club receives any share of sponsor cash, and the club's fundraising share from player entry fees is not reduced.
Sponsor Item Prizes
Sponsors may provide vouchers, match tickets, merchandise, hotel breaks or other suitable prizes for first, second or third place.
Sponsor Visibility
PickPulse can display the approved sponsor and prize package within the competition so players understand what is available.
Important: Sponsor item prizes are supplied by the club or its
sponsors. The club is responsible for collecting those prizes and handing them
to the winners. PickPulse advertises the approved prizes but does not supply them.
How Does A Club Join And Start?
The club applies once. After approval, PickPulse provides access to the club portal and future competitions.
Read The Guide
The club committee reviews how PickPulse works and decides whether it suits the club.
Submit An Application
The club sends its basic contact and club information through the online application.
Club Is Approved
PickPulse reviews the application and creates the club's approved platform access.
Promote Competitions
The club receives its competition link and shares it with members, supporters and local contacts.
What Can The Club Manage?
Approved clubs receive access to a private Club Portal.
Club Profile
The club can review its public details and request updates where needed.
Club Payout Details
The club must enter and maintain valid payout details before fundraising money can be paid. These details should be completed as soon as the club receives access to the Club Portal.
Sponsors And Prizes
The club can submit sponsor and prize information for review before it is displayed publicly.
Competition Requests
Where available, the club can request participation in suitable PickPulse competitions.
Competition Information
The club can review competitions connected with the club and the information needed to promote them.
Controlled Changes
Important club, payout and sponsor changes are reviewed by PickPulse before they become active.
How Do Players Enter?
Players use the club's competition link and complete the entry process directly on PickPulse.
Register And Choose A Club
A player registers through a participating club, but is not permanently tied to that club. Each competition entry is connected with the club selected for that particular entry.
Use Up To Three Entries
A player may purchase up to three entries in a competition. They may use all three entries through the same club or allocate entries to different participating clubs.
Predict And Follow Results
The player submits predictions for each entry before the deadline. PickPulse scores the predictions and places each entry on the leaderboard for the club selected for that entry.
How Are Prize Winnings Paid?
Prize winners can choose how they receive their winnings.
Bank Transfer
Prize money can be paid directly to the player's bank account.
PayPal
Players may choose to receive winnings through PayPal.
Revolut
Players may also choose Revolut for prize payments.
Important:
Players should enter and maintain their preferred payout details in
their PickPulse account before prize payments are processed.
How Does The Club Promote Its Competition?
PickPulse provides the competition platform. The club uses its existing communication channels to encourage participation.
Club Social Media
Share the competition link through the club's Facebook, Instagram or other social channels.
Member Communications
Share through WhatsApp groups, email lists, team contacts and other established club communications.
Local Community
Encourage supporters, families, former players and sponsor networks to take part.
When Does The Club Receive Its Fundraising Money?
Club fundraising is calculated from the paid entries connected with the club.
Once a competition is completed and the financial records have been checked, PickPulse prepares the amount due to each participating club.
Club action required: The club must enter valid payout details
in the Club Portal before any fundraising money can be paid. Clubs should complete
this immediately after receiving portal access and keep the information accurate.
Payment can be made by Bank Transfer, PayPal or Revolut using the approved payout details held for the club. If the details are missing, incomplete or awaiting approval, payment may be delayed.
Bank Transfer
Direct payment to the club's bank account.
PayPal
Payment to the club's PayPal account.
Revolut
Payment to the club's Revolut account.
Frequently Asked Questions
These are the questions most likely to arise before a club decides to apply.
Does the club pay to join PickPulse?
No. There is no separate setup fee or monthly subscription for the club.
PickPulse receives its agreed percentage from paid competition entries.
Does the club need to build or manage any software?
No. PickPulse provides and manages the competition platform. The club uses
its portal and shares the competition link supplied by PickPulse.
Does the club handle player payments?
No. Players enter and pay through PickPulse. The club does not need to collect
entry fees manually.
Who calculates the scores and winner?
PickPulse calculates prediction points, maintains the club leaderboard and
determines the final winner according to the published competition rules.
Can people outside the club enter?
The competition may be promoted to club members, families, former players,
supporters and other eligible people who wish to support the club.
Can the club choose its own sponsors?
Yes. Clubs may approach suitable local sponsors. Sponsor details and prizes
must be submitted to PickPulse for review before public display.
Do PickPulse or the club take a share of sponsor cash?
No. Approved sponsor cash is added entirely to the prize fund.
Neither PickPulse nor the club receives any share of sponsor cash.
Who supplies sponsor item prizes?
Sponsor item prizes are supplied by the club or its sponsors. The club is
responsible for collecting and presenting those prizes to the winners.
Does applying commit the club to running every competition?
No. Applying allows PickPulse to review and approve the club. Competition
participation is managed separately according to the competitions available
and the club's circumstances.
What support is available?
PickPulse supports the club with platform access, competition information,
administrative guidance and help with issues connected to the PickPulse service.
How are player entry payments handled?
Player entry payments are securely processed through Stripe.
Clubs do not collect entry fees or process card payments.
How are club fundraising payments made?
Clubs may receive fundraising payments by Bank Transfer,
PayPal or Revolut after payout details have been completed
in the Club Portal.
How are player prize winnings paid?
Players may receive prize winnings by Bank Transfer,
PayPal or Revolut after entering their preferred payout
details in their PickPulse account.
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Ready To Apply?
If your committee has reviewed this guide and believes PickPulse could be a good fit for your club, the next step is to submit a club application or request a call.