
Matthew Ward
Assistant Varsity Coach RowAmerica Rye
How he uses Cheddar Up
- Registrations
- Payments
- Events Sign-ups
- Waivers
- Parent Communication
Cheddar Up user since
November 2022
NUMBER OF COLLECTIONS
43
TOTAL COLLECTED
$1 Million +
(and counting!)
Creating an Efficient Foundation for Growth
RowAmerica Rye is a high-performance rowing club in Rye, New York, and is one of the top rowing clubs in the country. Their success stems from a balance of exceptional coaching and seamless club management. However, managing the logistics of their operations was becoming increasingly complex.
With a couple of hundred registrations per season across middle school, varsity, and adult programs, as well as additional events like summer camps and training trips, the club needed a tool to handle their needs.
The administrative burden was diverting attention from what mattered most: coaching and mentoring young athletes.
“At one point, we were handling physical checks, and it was a nightmare. We knew we needed a better system,”
Matthew Ward, Assistant Varsity Coach
How Cheddar Up Became the Solution
Cheddar Up provided RowAmerica Rye with a streamlined, all-in-one platform to handle their operations efficiently. Whether it’s seasonal program registrations, waivers for training trips, or sign-ups for free “Come and Try” events, Cheddar Up consolidated their needs onto one easy-to-navigate platform.
A standout feature for the team was the customizable landing pages, which allowed them to provide clear information about practice schedules, session dates, and necessary preparations. Instead of fielding countless emails, families could access everything they needed in one place.
Cheddar Up’s eCheck option also helped the club save money while offering families flexible payment options. The platform’s reporting tools made it easy to share critical data with their parent association and staff, further simplifying operations.
“Having everything in one place has been a game-changer. Parents can find the info they need, and we can focus on what we do best: coaching,”
Matthew Ward, Assistant Varsity Coach
“The streamlined process has helped us focus on building a sense of community and guiding kids to become not just athletes, but well-rounded individuals,”
Matthew Ward, Assistant Varsity Coach
Driving Impact with Cheddar Up
Thanks to Cheddar Up, RowAmerica Rye has transformed the way they manage logistics, giving them more time to focus on athlete development and growth. The ability to replicate collections for recurring events, track registrations seamlessly, and collect detailed data has made operations more efficient than ever.
For programs like their selective training trips to Florida or summer camps for middle schoolers, Cheddar Up has allowed the team to manage registrations, permissions, and schedules effortlessly.
Cheddar Up has proven to be an invaluable partner to Row America Rye, empowering the team to manage their administrative tasks while maintaining their position as a top-tier rowing program.
Powering Excellence at RowAmerica Rye
With Cheddar Up, RowAmerica Rye has found a way to manage their complex operations without sacrificing what they value most — developing young athletes into skilled rowers and exceptional individuals. Whether it’s streamlining registrations or simplifying event management, Cheddar Up ensures the focus stays on the water, where it belongs.

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