Junior hockey club and training sessions

Parents of children, and adult beginners who want a friendly way into the sport.

Termly or monthly fees per player, or pay-as-you-go for taster sessions. Fees need to cover pitch hire, coach pay, equipment and insurance.

• Coaching or teaching children
• Patience and clear communication
• Organising sessions and parent contact
• Basic hockey knowledge

• Safeguarding: check DBS requirements for everyone coaching or helping with children
• Public liability insurance, and cover for coaches and helpers
• Hockey sticks and balls cause injuries, so check what protective kit and first aid you need
• Keep consent forms, medical information and parent contact details secure and compliant with data protection rules
• Keep fees clear and check pitch hire terms so cancellations don't leave you out of pocket

Startup costs are typically around £800 to £3,500, depending on pitch hire, insurance, equipment and protective kit. Check pitch hire terms so cancellations don't leave you out of pocket.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £400 to £2,500, depending on how many children or beginners attend and your termly or monthly fees. Plan for at least 5 hours a week to run sessions and handle parent contact.

Check DBS requirements for everyone coaching or helping with children, plus public liability insurance and cover for coaches and helpers. Also check what protective kit and first aid you need, and how to keep consent forms and medical information secure under data protection rules.