Design tools for club websites with templates and color customization
Creating a visually appealing club website normally requires graphic expertise or expensive web designers. Many sports clubs end up with generic websites that don't reflect the club's identity, or spend disproportionate resources getting a unique solution designed. SportMember's design tools allow you to build a professional website with ready-made templates and extensive color customization, so you can create a unique look that matches your club colors and identity – all without technical knowledge or design experience.
Professional design templates for front page and subpages
The design system offers several ready-made templates for the front page, each with a unique layout and visual style. Choose between different front page designs that present your club in different ways – from classic layouts with news and calendar in focus to modern designs with large images and highlighted sections. Each template is designed by professional web designers and optimized to work on both computers and mobile devices.
Subpage templates cover the most common needs for club websites. About us templates present the club's history, values, and board in professional layouts. Contact templates display contact information with integrated maps and contact forms. Calendar templates present activities in clear views, and gallery templates showcase the club's images in attractive layouts. Each template can be freely combined, so you can assemble exactly the website that fits your needs.
Team-specific pages are automatically generated based on your team structure in SportMember. Each page can be customized with team description, images, and contact information for coaches. You decide which teams should have visible pages on the website and can hide or show teams as needed at any time.
Color customization for your club identity
The color system gives you full control over the website's visual expression. Choose between three basic color themes: light theme with white background and dark text, dark theme with dark background and light text, or dark theme 2 with an alternative dark color palette. Each theme is designed to work harmoniously with different primary colors and creates a professional starting point for further customization.
The primary color defines the website's main color and is used on buttons, links, headings, and highlighted elements. Choose from predefined colors or enter your exact club color with a color code. The system shows a preview of how the color looks in the selected theme, so you can ensure the combination works visually before saving.
The footer color can be customized separately from the rest of the website. Choose between different background colors for the footer, including your primary color, neutral colors, or transparent background. This flexibility makes it possible to create visual separation between content and footer or a cohesive look where the footer matches the rest of the design.
Logo upload and branding
Upload your club logo directly in the design tool, and it will automatically appear in the website header on all pages. The system supports common image formats such as JPG, PNG, and GIF, and the logo is automatically scaled to fit correctly in the header. If you haven't uploaded a logo yet, the club's default image from the SportMember profile is displayed.
The logo functions as a clickable link to the front page, so visitors can always navigate back to the start page by clicking the logo. This standard functionality follows modern web conventions and ensures intuitive navigation for all visitors.
Setting up design and colors
- Open design settings from the administration menu on the website
- Upload your club logo in high resolution for sharp display on all devices
- Choose color theme between light theme, dark theme, or dark theme 2
- Select primary color from the color panel or enter your club color code
- Customize footer color to match or contrast with the main design
- Choose front page template from the available professional designs
- Add subpages by selecting templates for About Us, Contact, Calendar, or Gallery
- Configure which teams should have visible pages on the website
- Preview the website on different devices to ensure correct display
- Save changes and see the result on the public website
Why design tools make a difference
A visually appealing website strengthens the club's professional image and creates a positive first impression with potential new members. When the website's colors and design match the club's identity, it signals a well-organized club that takes itself seriously. This consistency between physical and digital presence builds trust with visitors.
Predefined templates eliminate the need to start from scratch and ensure a professional result without design experience. Instead of spending hours figuring out layout and proportions, you simply choose a template that matches your vision and customize colors to the club's identity. The result is a professional website in minutes instead of weeks.
Color customization ensures that the website feels like your own, not just a generic template. When the primary color matches the club's jersey color or logo, a cohesive brand experience is created that strengthens recognition across all touchpoints with the club.
The dark themes offer a modern alternative to traditional light websites and can create a more dramatic or athletic aesthetic. Many modern sports brands use dark color themes, and the option to choose this gives you freedom to follow current design trends.
Responsive templates ensure that your design looks good on all devices without extra work. Whether visitors browse on computer, tablet, or smartphone, the layout automatically adapts to the screen size. This mobile optimization is crucial, as the majority of traffic to club websites today comes from mobile devices.
The ability to change design without technical help gives you freedom to experiment and develop the website's expression over time. Try different color themes for special events, update the design for a new season, or adjust colors if the club gets a new logo or brand identity – all without involving external suppliers.