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How Can I Collect Team Fees Without Chasing Families?
ClarityLedger Sports is an AI team treasurer that keeps a youth team's books from the emails, receipts and sheets the coach already has, and explains every number in plain words.
How do we agree the payment plan?
Write down the season fee, instalment amounts, due dates, payment reference and refund policy. Explain the private contact route for families who need more time.
When should reminders go out?
- 1Agree the fee plan in writing.
- 2Give one way to pay with a reference.
- 3Send a neutral reminder three days before the due date.
- 4Send a neutral reminder on the due date.
- 5Seven days after, privately follow up only with families whose payments remain late.
Who should see individual balances?
Only the family and authorized team finance roles. Parent group updates show totals, never names or who is late. Check recorded payments before sending any follow-up.
What else do coaches ask?
Does ClarityLedger hold or move money?
No. Money stays in the club’s bank account. ClarityLedger makes every dollar visible and adds a second pair of eyes.
Should parent reports include family names?
No. Share totals only. Athlete-specific records use jersey numbers; private family statements are not group reports.
Sources
- coach.ca/Last checked Oct 26, 2026
- www.priv.gc.ca/en/Last checked Oct 26, 2026
Program rules can change. Dates marked as planning estimates are not announced deadlines. Always check the official page.
CAD 29.90 per team a month, Club CA$149 a month, 15 days free, no card
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