Fixed-Digit Scoreboards
With aging equipment, you know you need to up the ante in your gym, but you don’t want to go overboard. It would be nice to go all out and get a video scoreboard, but it’s just not in the cards … yet.
Not every school gymnasium or fieldhouse has the budget, capabilities or need for a state-of-the-art digital video scoreboard. Some venues–maybe yours–call for a simpler, straightforward solution.
We get it, and we’re here to help.
For years, fixed-digit scoreboards (also called “analog” scoreboards), have been reliable workhorses in gyms large and small. They’re easy to read and operate, and ideal when you want an attractive system that can provide basic, timely information for multiple sports.
Benefits of a fixed-digit scoreboard:
- Cost-effective: Perfect for smaller facilities, auxiliary gyms, elementary/middle schools or districts on a tight budget
- Easy to operate: No programming required; easy-to-navigate controls allow anyone to operate
- Classic look: It’s what we’re all accustomed to seeing, with some upgrades
- Consistent display: Clearly listed information and designations
- Easy to connect: Taps into your main power with easy-to-learn and operate controls
Cash In With a Digital Score Table
One of the big questions when thinking about upgrading your technology and in-event messaging is two-fold:
- How do we pay for it quickly?
- How do we monetize it over the long term?
Scoretables offer something that’s “next level” without forcing you to go “all in” on video technology. This allows you to promote community and corporate sponsors (i.e., monetize the investment), as well as notify fans, parents and the community about other school events, groups and student achievements during games, tournaments and matches.
While there is a moderate upfront cost, over time, scoretables will pay for themselves and eventually, make money for your school while you increase visibility of a variety of activities, sports and events.
It’s Up To You
Whether you plan to take the “big step” into the world of video scoreboards or you want to take a more traditional, functional approach, it’s important to always keep an eye on what you need today, and how your needs will change and evolve moving forward.
Fixed-digit scoreboards and scoretables offer solid options for basic in-game information as well as an opportunity to expand your messaging and sponsorship benefits.
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