Make recreation and event management a breeze with ACTIVE Network

Organizing camps, classes or community programs? Whatever you’re planning, ACTIVE helps you manage memberships, registration processes, facilities and payment processing — all in one place.

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Innovative event registration and payment platforms

Built for everything from large-scale parks and recreation departments to small, in-person summer camp management, ACTIVE has the capabilities you need to automate complicated logistics, so you can focus on interacting with your community.

Boost attendee engagement

Our best-in-class solutions are built to set both staff and attendees up for smooth sailing, so that no one misses out on a great experience.

Simplify every step of your workflow

ACTIVE delivers premier registration pages, membership management tools and payment platforms with ease of use in mind — proven to help community organizations thrive for years to come.

Count on global expertise with a local touch

Our experts are standing by to provide support, so you can enjoy an optimal event performance without the stress.

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Deliver the best user experience

ACTIVE empowers organizations with a comprehensive feature set that handles every detail.

Membership management

Streamline setup to save time and elevate the registration experience, so you can boost attendance, memberships and ticket sales effortlessly.

Facility organization

Maximize efficiency with centralized scheduling and real-time maintenance.

Attendee management

Speed up check-in, ensure a safe event experience and measure success with attendee data.

Event registration

Simplify participant enrollment with a platform that makes registration a breeze — whether it’s in person or online event registration.

Childcare support

Ensure secure and seamless oversight of child care programs to cater your event or organization to a wider audience.

Secure event payment software

Manage event payment processing and inventory with ease with our intuitive point of sale and event payment software.

Organization and event marketing tools

Increase engagement with targeted email marketing and customizable SMS campaigns.

Reporting and analytics

Make decisions based on smart data collection for successful business and event planning.

Mobile apps

Stay connected with participants and staff with apps that keep you on the same page.

Fundraising tools

Boost community support and contributions seamlessly.

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Join the ACTIVE community

ACTIVE delivers powerful functionality for a wide range of industries, empowering organizations to achieve more.

  • YMCAs
  • Parks and recreation departments
  • Endurance events
  • Camps and classes
  • Specialty schools
  • Resorts
  • Team sports
  • Cities and local governments
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Don’t go it alone

When you use ACTIVE by Global Payments, you’re choosing more than just a software — you’re choosing a complete recreation management, event registration and payment software system, plus a partner dedicated to your success.

Discover the ACTIVE advantage

ACTIVE is part of Global Payments, an international leader in payment platform solutions, giving you access to world-class capabilities while remaining community-focused. Get started today with:

Deep industry
expertise

We have decades of experience addressing unique organizational needs and provide customer support that stands out.

Unmatched
solutions

The integration of global reach and local focus allows us to meet all your needs and more.

Adaptable
tools

Get flexible recreation and event management software built to grow and scale with your organization.

A community that
cares

Join a supportive network of like-minded professionals across the globe.

Hear from ACTIVE users worldwide

Don’t just hear it from us — check out how our clients have found success.

Connect your community with ACTIVE today

Community event registration and payment platforms FAQ

  • What types of organizations and events can I manage with ACTIVE?
    ACTIVE provides a complete organization and event management platform, so you can manage all kinds of event types, whether in-person, hybrid events or virtual events. Launch marathons, camps, classes, clinics, adult education and so much more. We also offer program and membership management for YMCAs and parks and rec departments.

  • How customizable are the event registration forms and event pages, and can I integrate them with my website or social media?
    Organization and event registration platforms are fully customizable and you can link directly to the forms from your organization or event website. ACTIVE has all the event registration tools you need — all in one place.

  • What payment methods are supported?
    Take payments however participants prefer and boost the attendee experience. Accept credit and debit cards, mobile wallets and more with our secure PCI-compliant technology.

  • How can I promote my event and track the success of my marketing campaigns using ACTIVE?
    For higher event attendee turnout, you can promote your organization through innovative communications tools, social media marketing and advertising and confirmation emails.

  • What kind of customer support and resources does ACTIVE offer?
    In addition to our support team, our education and professional services teams are ready to help you whenever you may need. Equip a comprehensive training library of videos and resources built for your success. We also offer live training and webinars as well as training packages customized by our professional services teams.