What Does Hosting an Experience Actually Mean to Us?
🧭 Why We Chose the "Experiences" Umbrella
If you've ever used an app to book something — a game, a class, or even a group outing — chances are you've seen this phrase:
"How was your experience?"
And yet, most platforms stop there. They ask about the experience — but they don't actually help you design one.
That's what Sledge is here to change.
We don't just list activities. We help people host real-world experiences — ones that are well-structured, intentional, and meaningful to everyone involved.
🎬 So, What *Is* an Experience?
To us at Sledge, an experience isn't just something you sign up for. It's something that feels real — because of two simple ingredients:
1. What is being done (the activity)
2. How it's being done (the format)
Put differently, an experience = action + structure.
You might want to play football. But is it a relaxed kickabout or a full-on 11v11 match?
You might want to practice yoga. But is it a one-on-one session, a group sunrise class, or a silent flow?
Same activity. Very different experience.
🎾 A Few Real-World Examples
Let's break this down:
⚽️ Football
You're up for a match — but the experience will feel totally different if it's:
• 7-a-side with rotating teams
• 11-a-side with fixed squads and referees
• Pickup with a casual, bring-a-friend vibe
🎾 Tennis
Again, the activity is the same. But the experience might be:
• A private coaching session
• A group training class
• A doubles match with rotating partners
🌅 Beach Picnic
This isn't just "a picnic" — it could be:
• A potluck brunch with strangers who love yoga
• A sunset hangout with music and shared drinks
• A casual dinner hosted by a food blogger
Same idea, but the format shapes the vibe — and that's what makes it an experience.
📐 What You'll See on Sledge
We've built Sledge around two core prompts:
• What are you trying to do? (The activity)
• How are you doing it? (The format)
Every listing — whether it's a structured tennis class or a spontaneous hike — starts with these two anchors.
They help hosts clarify what they're offering.
And they help participants decide if the experience is right for them.
🌍 Why This Matters
In a world flooded with vague event invites and last-minute plans, clarity is a superpower.
We believe experiences should feel:
• Intentional – thought through, not just tossed together
• Inclusive – clear about skill level, vibe, and expectations
• Real – actually happening, not lost in a group chat void
And that's only possible when hosts are empowered to present experiences the right way.
🚀 What's Next
Sledge is launching with the power to host and join experiences — with structure, format, and payment tools baked in.
Next, we'll enable requests: the ability to say, "Here's what I'm looking for — who's out there?"
But for now, we're starting where it matters most: helping you shape and share your experience.
Do things. Get things done.
Sledge it — it's legit.