Arbiter, a leader in K-12 athletic and event management, has officially acquired BigTeams, a respected name in school sports technology. This strategic move represents a significant step forward as Arbiter continues to enhance its mission of supporting schools, coaches, officials, and families involved in high school athletics and operations.
This acquisition builds upon Arbiter’s recent purchase of rSchoolToday, creating a powerhouse with over 100 years of combined experience dedicated to serving schools, districts, and state associations. The collaboration among Arbiter, rSchoolToday, and BigTeams enables them to provide support to thousands of schools and millions of users across the United States. This immense network showcases their commitment to improving the experience of everyone involved in school sports, from athletes to administrators.
Arbiter is committed to ensuring a seamless transition, allowing you to continue using the tools and services you rely on without interruption. As the integration progresses, BigTeams customers can look forward to accessing Arbiter’s market-leading platform, which offers a broader range of tools, streamlined workflows, and enhanced support that is specifically designed to meet the evolving needs of high school athletics.
The newly combined organization will comprise over 150 dedicated employees based in the U.S. and will feature an international support structure designed to provide robust assistance whenever needed. Arbiter also maintains strong partnerships with more than 30 state athletic associations, further solidifying its role in the sports community. Arbiter has also earned the distinction of being the official technology partner of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS).
KEY QUOTES:
“While Arbiter and BigTeams have long supported school athletics, this partnership unifies the systems schools depend on every day. We’re excited to bring new solutions to BigTeams’ 3,000 customers, including payments, assigning, facility management, coach and official eligibility. It’s a major step toward simplifying how schools manage their operations.”
“This partnership brings together expertise, relationships, and shared values. We’re humbled to welcome the BigTeams employees and customers to Arbiter and inspired by what we can accomplish together.”
“I want to personally thank Joe Romano, Jeff Ozolins, and Kim Reinecke for their leadership, passion, and the exceptional company they’ve built. Their dedication to serving schools and growing this mission is what made this partnership possible. We’re honored to carry that legacy forward.”
Kyle Ford, CEO and President of Arbiter
“This is a milestone moment for BigTeams. We’ve spent 20+ years helping schools succeed, and joining Arbiter unlocks new opportunities for our team and our customers. The alignment in culture and mission is clear, and we’re thrilled for what’s ahead.”
Joe Romano, CEO of BigTeams
