Threaded discussions, organized categories, a classifieds board, image attachments, @mentions, and reply notifications — all inside your private club, not a Facebook group.
Posts are organized by category, replies stay in their own thread, and members get notified when someone responds. It looks and feels like a real club home — because it is.
Discussions
Jordan M.1h ago
Trail conditions on the north loop are excellent right now. Suggesting we reroute Saturday's group ride — who's in?
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Ava S.3h ago
New member welcome package is updated. Intro post, calendar link, and dues reminder are now in one pinned thread.
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📌Club AdminSep 28Pinned
Annual renewal window is open. Members who renew before Nov 1 keep their current rate. Reply here with questions.
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What's included
Everything a club discussion needs
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Threaded replies
Every post has its own reply thread. Conversations stay organized and on-topic no matter how active your club gets.
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Discussion categories
Organize posts into categories your club defines — general, training, safety, announcements, or anything else. Admins configure the list.
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Classifieds & marketplace
Built-in classifieds categories for gear-for-sale, wanted, instructor availability, and aircraft shares — with structured fields per listing type.
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Images in posts
Members can attach up to five images per post or reply. Useful for sharing photos, documents, or anything visual.
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@mentions
Tag other members directly in a post or reply. They get notified and can follow the thread.
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Reactions
Members can like posts and replies. Useful for quick acknowledgements without cluttering the thread.
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Reply notifications
Members get notified when someone replies to their post. Keeps conversations active without requiring everyone to check back manually.
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Members-only access
Only approved members can read and post. Guests can view in public lounges, but writing is always members-only.
How it works
Up and running in an afternoon
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Set up your categories
Create discussion categories for the topics your club actually talks about — committees, events, safety, classifieds, or anything specific to your sport.
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Invite your members
Approved members get access automatically. New members land on the discussions page from day one.
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Run the conversation
Post updates, reply in threads, share images, and mention members. Everything stays organized and searchable.
What admins tell us after switching
“We moved off the Facebook group in a weekend. Discussions are actually findable now and new members know where to go.”
Clubs that moved off Facebook Groups
Why clubs move off Facebook and group chats
When your club communication lives in a social feed or a group chat, you don't control it. ClubLounge gives you a private, organized home you own.