Off-season indoor baseball clinics
Run winter hitting and pitching clinics for young players in a rented gym or indoor facility.
- C$500-3k
- Side hustle
- Own premises
Estimates for a small start in Canada, not guarantees.
What it is
A small club-style program that keeps players training through the cold months, with weekly group sessions in rented gym or dome time, and a team or small league feel.
Your first three steps
- Get quotes for gym, school or indoor facility rental by the hour in your area
- Plan a 6-week block with age groups and a simple price, then test interest with local teams and social media groups
- Sign up your first group of players and collect waivers and payment before the first session
Who pays
Parents of youth players who want to keep developing between seasons.
How it makes money
Fees per player for a block of sessions, such as 6 to 10 weeks, minus facility rental, equipment and any assistant coaches.
Skills that help
- Baseball coaching
- Working well with kids and parents
- Planning drills and session schedules
Watch out for
- Commercial general liability insurance and facility owner requirements, which often include proof of cover
- Coaching certification and police record checks, check what your provincial association or facility expects
- Waivers and injury risk, especially for pitching workloads in young players
- Facility rental costs and bookings that can change, which affect margins
- Whether you need to register for GST/HST once revenue grows
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Coming soonQuestions people ask
How much does it cost to start indoor baseball clinics in Canada?
Startup costs are estimated at typically around $500 to $3,000, depending on how you set up your sessions. Facility rental costs and bookings can change, which affects your margins, so check these before committing to a schedule.
How much can off-season baseball clinics earn?
Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $600 to $3,000, depending on how many players join and how many sessions you run. Facility rental costs can change, so keep an eye on how they affect what you keep.
What should I check before running youth baseball clinics?
Check commercial general liability insurance and any facility owner requirements, which often include proof of cover. Check coaching certification and police record checks expected by your provincial association or facility. Consider waivers and injury risk, especially pitching workloads, and whether you need GST/HST registration as revenue grows.
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