Indoor batting cage centre
Lease a unit, fit out a handful of netted cages and rent them by the half hour, with winter training as your busy season.
- C$60k-250k
- Full-time
- Own premises
- Licence or permit needed
Estimates for a small start in Canada, not guarantees.
What it is
A leased indoor space with several netted cages, pitching machines for baseball and softball, and a small front desk. Customers book a cage by the half hour or hour, or buy a membership.
Your first three steps
- Contact local baseball and softball clubs, schools and coaches to find out what they pay for indoor practice time and when they need it
- Price out a few suitable industrial units, including ceiling height, rent and zoning, and get quotes for netting, turf and pitching machines
- Build a simple budget and an online booking page, then approach a local coach about running lessons from day one
Who pays
Youth and adult baseball and softball players, parents, local teams and leagues, coaches, and casual groups such as birthday parties or corporate outings.
How it makes money
Cage rental by the half hour or hour, monthly memberships, team and league block bookings, lessons run by visiting coaches, and party packages. Snacks, drinks and gear can add a little extra.
Skills that help
- Customer service
- Organising bookings and schedules
- Basic machine upkeep
- Local marketing to teams and clubs
Watch out for
- Zoning, building permits and fire safety inspections for the unit, check with your municipality before signing a lease
- Commercial general liability insurance that covers sports facilities and flying balls, and waivers for customers
- WCB or WSIB coverage once you hire staff, rules differ by province
- Quiet summer months in many areas, as outdoor fields compete, so plan cash flow for seasonality
- Heating costs and long leases in a Canadian winter, and the risk of fixed rent if bookings are slow
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Everything you need to start: indoor batting cage centre
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- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to open an indoor batting cage centre in Canada?
Startup costs are typically around $60,000 to $250,000, depending on the unit, number of cages, machines and fit-out. These are estimates, so factor in heating and lease costs before you sign.
How much can a batting cage centre earn?
Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $8,000 to $35,000, depending on location, number of cages and bookings. Plan for at least 30 hours a week. Summer can be quiet as outdoor fields compete.
What rules should I check before opening a batting cage centre?
Check zoning, building permits and fire safety inspections with your municipality before signing a lease. Also check commercial general liability insurance that covers sports facilities and customer waivers, plus WCB or WSIB coverage once you hire staff.
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