Team hockey gear supplier
Sell gear and team orders to clubs and families through an online store and pop-up fittings at rinks.
- C$2k-10k
- Side hustle
- Online
Estimates for a small start in Canada, not guarantees.
What it is
A low-overhead hockey gear business run from home with a simple online store, selling to teams and parents and holding fitting days at local rinks or club events.
Your first three steps
- Talk to team managers and club boards to find out how they order gear now and what they would change
- Apply for wholesale or dealer accounts with a few suppliers that offer drop-shipping or small minimum orders
- Set up a simple online store and book a first fitting day at a local rink
Who pays
Minor hockey associations, team managers, parents and adult league players.
How it makes money
Markup on sticks, protective gear and clothing, with bulk team orders for jerseys, socks and bags. Some stock is held, the rest is ordered on demand.
Skills that help
- Knowing hockey gear and sizing
- Online selling and photos
- Organising orders and deliveries
- Building relationships with clubs
Watch out for
- Home-based business licence or zoning rules, check with your municipality
- Commercial general liability insurance, including for products sold
- GST/HST registration and charging the right provincial tax, check with the CRA
- Returns on wrong sizes, set a clear policy
- Rink or club rules about selling on their premises, ask permission first
- Storage space for stock and winter delivery delays
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Everything you need to start: team hockey gear supplier
Researched with live web search for Canada: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- 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 start a team hockey gear business?
Estimates typically put startup costs at around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on your opening stock, online store setup and storage. Running from home with pop-up fittings at rinks keeps overhead low.
How much can a team hockey gear supplier earn?
Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $500 to $5,000, depending on how many teams and families you reach. The estimate assumes at least about 8 hours a week, so it can work as a side business.
What should I check before selling hockey gear from home?
Check home-based business licence or zoning rules with your municipality, and GST/HST registration and provincial tax with the CRA. Also check liability insurance that covers products sold, and ask rinks or clubs for permission before selling on their premises.
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