Fencing classes in a rented hall

Parents of children and teens, adult beginners and students who want a new sport or a path to competing.

Seasonal registration fees (for example a 10-week session), drop-in or monthly fees, and extra for private lessons, camps and tournament coaching. Your main cost is hall rental per hour.

• Fencing experience and coaching ability
• Patience with beginners and children
• Organizing classes, registrations and equipment

• Commercial general liability insurance, and check whether your provincial association's membership includes cover
• Coaching certification and a vulnerable sector check if you work with children, check what your province and the venue require
• Rental terms: hall prices, booking availability and storage for your kit
• Weapon and mask safety checks, worn equipment must be inspected regularly
• Registering for GST/HST once you pass the small supplier threshold; check how it applies to sports instruction

Estimated startup costs are typically around $3,000 to $10,000, depending on how much loaner kit you buy and the hall rental terms. Check hall prices, booking availability and storage for your kit before committing.

Check commercial general liability insurance and whether your provincial association's membership includes cover. Also check coaching certification and vulnerable sector check requirements for working with children in your province and venue, hall rental terms, regular inspection of worn equipment, and GST/HST on sports instruction.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on class numbers, private lessons and hall costs. Expect at least about 8 hours a week, including classes, registrations and setting up equipment.