New project will enable marketing initiative for web based sport administration program
July 11, 2014 – Halifax, NS – Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Sport administration just got simpler with Goalline, a web based technology system focused on cutting down on the time, cost and stress of sports organization.
Goalline, created by Saucer Technologies Group Limited (STG), is a tool that is used by over 1,600 organizations and 75,000 teams daily for scheduling, registration, payment, statistic calculation and other communication functions.
The Government of Canada is providing a repayable investment of $206,000 to STG, through ACOA’s Business Development Program (BDP), as announced today by the Honourable Rob Moore, Minister of State (ACOA), for extensive marketing and development efforts.
This investment will allow the Nova Scotia based company to compete internationally, specifically with larger companies from the United States, in the youth sport marketplace.
STG was incorporated in 2004, primarily as a technologies company for sports organizations. Their systems provide integrated, all-in-one tools to manage associations, teams and leagues.
Quick Facts:
- Goalline’s services can be used for a number of sports including hockey, lacrosse, soccer, baseball, basketball, ringette, softball, multi-sport, football and volleyball.
- The Goalline mobile app feature allows parents to track games and tournaments, referees to arrange game assignments and a place to share pictures, videos and news.
Quotes:
“Saucer Technologies Group Limited (STG) is helping to revolutionize the way organizations handle sports management. Our Government’s support will allow STG to develop and broaden marketing efforts for their products, which will help build the company’s national and international reputation.”
- The Honourable Rob Moore, Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency)
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Contacts:
Kelsie Corey
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of State
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
613-941-7241
Paul Moore
Acting Communications Manager
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
902-426-3470 / 902-222-3360 (cell)
Email: Paul.Moore@acoa-apeca.gc.ca
Mike Johnson
Vice-President
Saucer Technologies Group Limited
866-443-4625 ext. 901
Email: mike.johnson@goalline.ca
