Streaming service allows sports fans to watch local games

“It’s not a financial burden for the venue, and we can also give them some revenue share from the subscriptions that are generated from their facility,” says LiveBarn director of marketing, Kristina Young

Sensors detect movement which signal the cameras to start recording and begin the livestream, eliminating the need for extra staff.

Security codes can be enabled for private broadcasts.

Subscribers to the service can pay monthly or annually with a premium subscription available to add more users to an account.

The Servus Community Arena in Bow Island got approval for LiveBarn near the beginning of the pandemic.

The first broadcast was done last week, and the vice chair of Bow Island’s recreation advisory committee says setup was easy.

“The crew came in with a couple of guys and they had previously shipped out all the hardware. In a matter of a few hours they had it all set up and ready to go.”

Players can save 30-second clips from a livestream and immediately share the highlights through social media.

The service can also be used to develop the player’s game and help coaches with developing plays.

LiveBarn now broadcasts from more than 1,000 facilities across North America.

The service has also expanded to Sweden and Israel.

There are 57 venues in Alberta using LiveBarn, including four in Medicine Hat.

by Gavin Miller

Streaming service allows sports fans to watch local games

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