Community hockey club for adults

Adult players who pay joining fees, monthly or seasonal subs and match fees. Local businesses may chip in for sponsorship.

Membership subs and match fees cover pitch hire, umpires and kit. Any surplus goes back into the club, or to you if you run it as a business. Sponsorship and social events can add a little extra.

• Organising people and fixtures
• Basic hockey knowledge or access to a coach
• Handling club money honestly
• Friendly, welcoming manner

• Public liability insurance, and check what affiliation to your national hockey body already includes
• Pitch hire is your biggest cost, so check the booking terms and what happens if sessions are cancelled
• How you structure the club affects tax and who is responsible for debts, so check with HMRC or an adviser
• Keep club money in a separate account with clear records
• Check the rules for umpires, player registration and injuries in your area (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have different governing bodies)

Startup costs are typically around £500 to £3,000, depending on pitch hire, insurance and kit. Pitch hire is your biggest cost, so check the booking terms and what happens if sessions are cancelled.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £300 to £2,000, depending on member numbers, subs, match fees and any sponsorship. Expect to spend at least 5 hours a week organising training, fixtures and club money.

Check public liability insurance and what affiliation to your national hockey body already includes. Also check how your club structure affects tax and debts with HMRC or an adviser, and the rules on umpires, player registration and injuries in your area.