Newmarket first municipality in North America to launch partnership with CatchCorner by Sports Illustrated

Thestar.com
Dec. 10, 2021
Lisa Queen

Newmarket is the first municipality in North America to launch a partnership with Toronto-based sports technology company, CatchCorner by Sports Illustrated.

Comprehensive software will help modernize and simplify the Town’s facility booking process.

Residents booking ice rinks will be the first to use the new system.

That means players can now easily organize last-minute pickup games, parents can plan out-of-the-box skating birthdays or teams can book a pad for extra practice.

The cost of renting an ice pad starts at $152 per hour, plus the cost of insurance.

The system will gradually be expanded to other services such as halls, meeting spaces and even outdoor recreation locations.

CatchCorner is an easy to use, all-in-one tool which will enable customers to find available town space in real time in order to book, pay and enjoy, all with a few simple clicks, the town said in a statement.

“Being the first municipality in North America to launch this technology is a testament to our commitment to always striving to provide highly effective and efficient services for our residents,” Mayor John Taylor said.

Users can download the CatchCorner app and search Town of Newmarket, or visit the town’s website at Newmarket.ca/rentals and watch a short video on how to use the app, then click “Book with CatchCorner” to start the process.

The platform takes the customer through the entire transaction from searching for space, selecting a slot from available options, which are updated in real time, to payment.

Users can use numerous enhanced features that come with the new online booking portal, including payment splitting, advanced availability alert notifications, smart contract signing capability, Apple Pay and Google Pay, to name only a few.

The synergy between both the mobile- and website-based applications allows users to choose the way they prefer to book, giving them access to a convenient and seamless booking experience on all devices and expands Newmarket’s potential customer base, the town said.

For more information, visit newmarket.ca/rentals or download the CatchCorner app catchcorner.com/#/intro available on Google Play play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.catchcorner or the App Store apps.apple.com/ca/app/catchcorner-sports-made-easy/id1244285099.