Hockey kit pop-up at clubs and tournaments
Bring a stock of hockey sticks and kit to club nights, tournaments and schools for on-the-spot fitting.
- £2k-8k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in the UK, not guarantees.
What it is
A mobile hockey shop run from a van or car. You set up at club training nights, tournaments and school fixtures so players can try sticks and get sized for kit in person.
Your first three steps
- Open trade accounts with a few hockey brands and buy a starter stock of popular sizes
- Ask local clubs and schools if you can attend training nights or fixtures, and check any fees or permission needed
- Get a card reader and a simple price list, then run a first pop-up at one club
Who pays
Club players, parents of junior players, school sports departments and club committees.
How it makes money
Sales of sticks, protective gear and clothing at a mark-up, plus club kit orders and an online or order-ahead option for items you do not carry.
Skills that help
- Good hockey knowledge, especially stick sizing and choice
- Friendly, confident selling face to face
- Organising stock and a simple card payment setup
Watch out for
- Public liability and stock insurance, including cover for stock kept in a vehicle
- Permission from clubs, schools and venues, and whether any trading rules apply on public land, check with the council
- Consumer rights on returns and exchanges, including how you handle sizing errors
- Seasonal income, with quiet summer months
- Heavy lifting and storage space for stock
Deep research report · UK
Everything you need to start: hockey kit pop-up at clubs and tournaments
Researched with live web search for United Kingdom: 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 mobile hockey shop?
Startup costs are typically around £2,000 to £8,000, depending on how much stock you buy, your vehicle and your payment setup. Treat this as an estimate and include insurance for stock kept in a vehicle.
How much can a hockey kit pop-up earn?
Monthly revenue is typically around £600 to £3,500, depending on how many club nights and tournaments you attend. Income is seasonal, with quiet summer months. The estimate assumes at least around 8 hours a week.
What do I need to check before trading at clubs and schools?
Check public liability and stock insurance, including cover for stock in a vehicle. Get permission from clubs, schools and venues, and check with the council whether trading rules apply on public land. Also check consumer rights on returns and exchanges.
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