Youth ski and snowboard club

Parents who want their kids to learn or improve and be supervised on the slopes, plus families who don't want to drive to the hill every week.

Season registration fees per child, which cover coaching, lift tickets and transport, with a margin left after costs. Extras such as rentals, race days and end-of-season trips add revenue.

• Organizing and scheduling
• Working well with children and parents
• Recruiting and managing coaches or instructors
• Strong safety awareness

• Commercial general liability insurance that covers working with minors, and signed parent waivers and medical forms
• Police record or vulnerable sector checks for you and any coaches or volunteers
• Check instructor certification expectations (for example through Canadian Ski Instructors' Alliance or Canada Snowboard) and what the hill requires
• If you charter a bus, check the carrier's licensing and insurance, and any provincial rules for transporting children
• Cold weather, poor snow and injuries: set a refund and cancellation policy and an emergency plan
• Check GST/HST registration and whether any fees count as tax-exempt in your province

Startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $8,000, depending on your setup and the size of your program. Monthly revenue is estimated at around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how many members join and what you charge.

Check for commercial general liability insurance that covers working with minors, signed parent waivers and medical forms, and police record or vulnerable sector checks for you and any coaches or volunteers. Also check instructor certification expectations and what the hill requires.

Estimates suggest at least about 10 hours a week. The club meets weekly, often on a weekend or after school, and you also organize coaches, transport and supervision with the hill during the winter season.