Ball and roller hockey club

Parents of kids who want to try hockey, adult players looking for a weekly league, and sometimes schools or youth groups.

Per-season league fees, drop-in game fees and paid skills clinics. Rental costs are much lower than ice, so smaller groups can still break even.

• Organizing games and schedules
• Coaching basics
• Promoting locally through social media and flyers
• Handling payments and sign-ups

• General liability insurance, and check whether the venue requires you to carry its own coverage
• Signed waivers, since hockey carries injury risk, and check what protective gear you should require
• Check if your city or county needs a business license or a permit to use public courts
• Check background screening rules if you work with minors
• Weather and venue availability can disrupt outdoor play

Startup costs are typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on venue hire, equipment, insurance and promotion. Because you don't need ice, this is a cheaper way into hockey, though the figures are estimates and vary by location.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on how many players join leagues or clinics and what you charge. Weather and venue availability can disrupt outdoor play. A typical starting point is around 6 hours a week.

Check general liability insurance and whether the venue requires its own coverage. Use signed waivers and decide what protective gear to require. Also check whether your city or county needs a business license or a permit for public courts, and background screening if you work with minors.