Badminton club on rented courts

Adult recreational players, newcomers to the sport, students and families looking for a regular game near home.

Monthly or seasonal membership fees, plus drop-in fees per session. Income covers court rental and shuttlecocks, and the surplus is yours.

• Organizing and scheduling
• Welcoming and managing groups
• Basic badminton knowledge
• Simple bookkeeping

• Commercial general liability insurance, and check whether the venue requires you to carry it
• Rental agreements and cancellation terms, especially around holidays and school closures
• Waivers for participants, check the wording with an insurer or lawyer
• Whether to register as a non-profit society or a business, check with your province
• Court rates can rise and slots can be lost, so keep a backup venue in mind
• Collecting GST/HST may be needed once you pass the small supplier threshold, check with the CRA

Startup costs are typically around $300 to $2,000, depending on equipment such as shuttlecocks and court setup, and your first venue bookings. These are estimates only. Court rates can rise, so keep a backup venue in mind.

Monthly revenue is typically around $400 to $3,000, depending on your membership numbers, session fees and how many courts you book. The estimate assumes at least about 5 hours a week. Treat these as estimates, not guarantees.

Check commercial general liability insurance, including whether the venue requires it, and rental agreement and cancellation terms. Also check participant waiver wording, whether to register as a non-profit society or a business in your province, and GST/HST once you pass the small supplier threshold.