Oct 17, 2024
How to Estimate Your Hockey Expenses: A Brief Overview of Toronto Costs and Money-Saving Tips to Make the Sport More Accessible
You rarely come across such discussions online, so weāve done a breakdown of hockey costs based on current prices in Toronto. If you consider to begin your journey in hockey with your child, check it out and save these tips!
Letās start with equipment. Prices start from:
Equipment | New, CAD | Used, CAD |
Skates | 100 | 50 |
Helmet with Cage | 50 | 40 |
Shoulder Pads | 70 | 30 |
Elbow Pads | 30 | 20 |
Gloves | 55 | 25 |
Hockey Pants | 65 | 25 |
Shin Guards | 60 | 15 |
Neck Guard | 30 | ā |
Jock/Jill Shorts | 40 | ā |
Hockey Stick | 50 | 25 |
Mouthguard | 15 | ā |
Hockey Bag | 45 | 25 |
Groin protector | 25 | ā |
Total | 635 | 365 |
Your takeaways:
Number 1 rule! Skates and stick are the most important! Donāt try to save money by buying poor-quality skates or a stick.
Buying used equipment can significantly reduce expenses. Shops like Play It Again Sports offer quality used gear. Websites such as Kijiji or Facebook Marketplace are also great resources.
Kids grow quickly, so equipment might need to be replaced annually, and the older they get, the more expensive the gear becomes.
Some stores offer starter kits that bundle essential equipment at a discounted price.
Purchasing during sales events can further lower costs.
Proper care can extend the life of gearāairing out equipment prevents odor and material degradation.
You can sell outgrown gear to recover some of the costs.
2. Now go practice costs (market prices)
Timbits Hockey, age 4-6, CAD | House League, age 5-9, CAD | Select Hockey, age 5-9, CAD | A-AA, age 10-18, CAD | AAA, age 10-18, CAD | |
Team fees* | 300-600 / season | 600-1200 / season | 1.5-2.5K / season | 2.5-5K / season | 8-15K / season |
Group sessions | 25-50 / session | 40-65 / session | 40-120 / session | 50-120 / session | 50-200 / session |
Hockey school | ā | ā | ā | 15-30K / season | 15-30K / season |
Private sessions | 50 / session | 75-100 / session | 75-150 / session | 100-200 / session | 200-650 / session |
*Team fees usually include jerseys, socks, track suits, gloves, hockey pants, 1-2 team practices per week, 1-2 games per week, 2-4 local tournaments and 1 away tournament
*Team fees for girls can be lower
Your takeaways:
Some organizations may charge additional membership fees.
Early sign-ups can offer cost savings.
Sharing rides to tournaments with other families can cut transportation costs.
Total your annual costs can range from:
5.000 CAD (used equipment, 2 sessions in schools/academies per week, 2-3 tournaments, no private sessions)
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20.000 CAD (new equipment, 4 sessions in schools/academies per week, 2-3 tournaments, 1 private session every week)
šItās important understanding the Value
While hockey can be costly, it's important to consider the value it brings:
Physical Health: Improves strength, speed, reaction and coordination.
Social Skills: Teaches teamwork and communication.
Personal Development: Builds discipline and confidence.
Professional career: Gives an opportunity to become a professional player