Hockey teams: fundraising that doesn't cost ice time

Equipment, ice hire and travel make ice hockey one of the more expensive youth sports. At the same time schedules are packed. A sales model that needs stock and evening door-knocking competes with what the team actually wants to do: train and play.

Roots moves selling to a link and a QR code. The team leader sees status in the portal; the seller shares the shop when it suits them.

After a game hair and skin face sweat, helmet and cold. A gentle routine with Roots Schampoo and Body Wash is easy to explain to both players and parents.

You may also read Routine after training for tips around that moment.

Run campaigns around season start, Christmas tournaments or spring play-offs. Put QR in the bench area or at the clubhouse entrance. Ask parents to share in their work network — that is often where purchasing power sits.

The club keeps 35% of sales. Examples and goals are in How much does the club earn?.

The same platform works at every level. The difference is tone: youth teams talk tournaments and kit, seniors can talk team funds and shared activities. See the full picture in How it works or book a demo.

Whether you are a youth team or play at senior level, it gets clearer when the campaign purpose is shared and communicated. Let the team choose a concrete goal and report back regularly, so selling feels like part of the team's plan rather than a side track.

The hockey year already has natural checkpoints: start-up, tournaments, holidays and play-offs. Choose a period when the team can focus for two or three weeks, instead of letting a fundraiser become another thing humming in the background all season.

A shared ambition works best when everyone feels included. Do not distribute pressure by number of products sold; celebrate reaching milestones and that more people have shared their shop. How Roots works shows how the roles connect from club to seller.

Anchor the setup well before a cost the team wants to meet. When families know the goal picture — for example a trip or equipment — it is easier to plan their sharing. A clear deadline helps without creating unnecessary stress. Gather common questions in a single team message so the information stays consistent and easy to return to.