Social beach volleyball league

Adult players, friend groups, workplace teams and social sports fans, usually paying per team or per player.

Season fees per team or player, minus court rental and equipment. Extra income can come from drop-in nights, one-day tournaments, team T-shirts and local sponsors.

• Organizing schedules and people
• Friendly, fair and clear communication
• Basic volleyball knowledge
• Simple online marketing

• Commercial general liability insurance, and whether your venue or municipality requires proof of it
• Municipal permits for using public parks or beaches for organized play, check with your municipality
• Weather and short outdoor seasons: plan for rain-outs, refunds or make-up nights, and consider indoor sand venues in colder months
• Player waivers and injury risk, check what wording a lawyer or your insurer recommends
• GST/HST registration once revenue passes the small supplier threshold, check with the CRA

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $1,500 to $6,000, depending on your venue, equipment and insurance setup. Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,500 to $7,000, depending on team numbers and season length.

Things to check include commercial general liability insurance and whether your venue or municipality requires proof of it. Also check municipal permits for organized play in public parks or beaches, and what waiver wording a lawyer or insurer recommends.

Estimates suggest at least about 6 hours a week. Plan for rain-outs, refunds or make-up nights, since outdoor seasons are short, and consider indoor sand venues in colder months.