Nanaimo Clippers Junior Hockey Club

Name

Nanaimo Clippers Junior Hockey Club

Legal name

Nanaimo Clippers Hockey Club

Website

https://nanaimoclippers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Junior Ice Hockey Entertainment

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Sports Fundraising & Development Services (Foundations, NIL Collectives Support) (MPAKAKAK)

Keywords

• Junior hockey team
• BCHL league games
• Junior hockey development
• Hockey sponsorship programs
• Community hockey events

Headquarters

HQ city

Nanaimo

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from single-game tickets, season tickets, VIP luxury suite rentals, and the '12 Pack' package deal. Box office opens 2 hours prior to puck drop at Frank Crane Arena.
2. Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorship packages including logo placement on website, PA announcements at home games, social media features, gameday program write-ups, and group ticket allocations. Includes Premier Partner and School Sponsor tiers.
3. Merchandise Sales: Sale of branded merchandise through nanaimoclippersmerch.com and 20% discount for billet families.
4. Hockey Camps: Revenue from ID Camps (Calgary) and Young Stars Prospects Camp for U15 players, including registration fees for player development programs.
5. Birthday Parties: Birthday party packages at Frank Crane Arena including Basic Party ($255) and All-Star Party ($475) with game tickets, food, and decorations.
6. 50/50 Raffle: Online 50/50 raffle program (Clippers 50/50) generating additional revenue from game nights.
7. Billet Program: Monthly stipend received from the organization for hosting players; billet families receive season tickets and discounts in exchange for providing housing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Nanaimo Clippers operate a Junior "A" ice hockey franchise competing in the BCHL Coastal West Division, selling live game entertainment through season tickets, single-game tickets, the 12 Pack ticket bundle, and VIP luxury suite rentals at Frank Crane Arena. Ancillary revenue offerings include youth hockey development camps (ID Camps, Young Stars Prospects Camp), birthday party packages, branded merchandise, a 50/50 raffle program, and corporate sponsorship packages with multi-tier visibility benefits.

Product overview

The Nanaimo Clippers operate as a single-entity junior hockey organization offering a unified entertainment product centered on BCHL regular-season and playoff games at Frank Crane Arena. The core product is game attendance, supported by ticket products including Season Tickets, The 12 Pack, and VIP Luxury Suite rentals. Ancillary offerings include youth development programs (ID Camps, Timbits Mini Minor Experience), community initiatives (Clipper Captain Program, Adopt A School Program), and birthday party packages. The organization also maintains a merchandise store and 50/50 raffle program as supplementary revenue streams.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Season Tickets Season ticket packages for the 2026-2027 BCHL regular season, granting access to all home games at Frank Crane Arena (2,500 capacity). Targeted at local Nanaimo families and dedicated hockey fans seeking guaranteed access to the full home schedule.
• The 12 Pack A 12-game ticket package deal offering discounted admission to select home games, positioned as a flexible alternative to full season tickets for casual fans.
• VIP Luxury Suite Rental Premium luxury suite rentals at Frank Crane Arena Upper Mezzanine for private events, corporate entertainment, and exclusive game-day experiences. Pricing available on contact to (250) 722-5477 or [email protected].
• ID Camps and Young Stars Prospects Camp Hockey identification camps for aspiring players born 2007-2011, including the Calgary ID Camp and the Young Stars Prospects Camp for U15 players, offering on-ice sessions with the Nanaimo Clippers coaching staff. Targets elite development pathway candidates seeking advancement to NCAA/U SPORTS/professional hockey.
• Timbits Mini Minor Experience Youth hockey team packages that include free admission for participating players and discounted group tickets, with on-ice participation during intermission. Targeted at minor hockey associations and Timbits-level youth teams.
• Birthday Party Packages Game-day birthday party packages at Frank Crane Arena, available in Basic ($255 for up to 10 guests) and All-Star ($475 for up to 20 guests) tiers. Includes game tickets, food (pizzas or hot dogs with chips and popcorn), drinks, decorations, and a game shoutout. Basic includes a Dairy Queen birthday cake; All-Star includes a team-signed shirt for the birthday child.
• Adopt A School Sponsorship Program School sponsorship program with Premier Partner and School Sponsor tiers, including group tickets (200 for Premier, 100 for School Sponsor) to participating schools, logo placement on website and Clipper Captain pamphlets, PA reads at home games, and social media features. Title partner: Subaru of Nanaimo. Targeted at local Nanaimo businesses seeking community-aligned brand visibility.
• Branded Merchandise Sale of branded Nanaimo Clippers merchandise through nanaimoclippersmerch.com, including jerseys, apparel, and memorabilia. Billet families receive a 20% discount. Targeted at fans, supporters, and billet families.
• Billet Family Hosting Program A host family program where local Nanaimo families provide housing and support for out-of-town junior hockey players from September through May. In exchange, billet families receive a monthly stipend from the organization, season tickets, and a 20% merchandise discount.
• Clippers 50/50 Online Raffle Online 50/50 raffle program (Clippers 50/50) generating additional revenue from game nights, with raffle ticket purchases via the rafflebox.ca platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10 active NCAA Division I commitments - third most in BCHL
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BCHL (British Columbia Hockey League)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial league membership providing governance, scheduling, statistics (LeagueStat), and competitive framework. League encompasses 20 teams across Coastal and Interior conferences in BC and Alberta.
• 106.9 The Wolf RadiocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRadio broadcast partner for game coverage with play-by-play commentary by Dan Marshall.
• FloSportscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLive streaming partner providing game broadcasts, on-demand content, and multi-platform hockey coverage through FloHockey platform.
• Subaru of NanaimocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle partner for 'Subaru of Nanaimo Adopt a School Program' providing sponsorship and community engagement.
• Best Western Plus Travel Inn CarltonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHotel partner with logo displayed on website partners page.
• Days Inn VictoriaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHotel partner (La-Z-Boy) with logo displayed on website partners page.
• Wolf Brewing CompanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue partner hosting the 2026 Nanaimo Clippers Awards Ceremony.
• Nanaimo News NowminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal media partner with logo displayed on website.
• Original Joes NanaimominorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant partner with logo displayed on website.
• Top Drawer GraphicsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGraphics partner with logo displayed on website.
• Queen's University (Gaels)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNCAA/U SPORTS destination for player Owen Davies, demonstrating player development pathway.
• Colorado College (NCAA Division I)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNCAA Division I destination for Blake Jones, demonstrating development pathway to top collegiate programs.
• Dairy QueenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides birthday cakes for party packages at Frank Crane Arena.

Scale indicators8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Prince George Spruce Kings: BCHL opponent the Clippers just swept 4–0 in the 2026 semifinals. They share Junior A economics, NCAA development pipeline ambitions, and similar reliance on a single home arena for ticketed revenue.
• Cowichan Valley Capitals: BCHL Coastal West Division peer playing on Vancouver Island. They compete in the same league, draw from overlapping regional youth hockey talent pools, and rely on similar community-sponsorship and ticketing models.
• Powell River Kings: BCHL Coastal Conference team operating in a comparable smaller-market BC setting with similar revenue model. Useful peer for benchmarking small-market sponsorship, billet program design, and youth engagement economics.
• Alberni Valley Bulldogs: Direct divisional rival of the Nanaimo Clippers in the BCHL Coastal West Division, playing out of Port Alberni. They share league economics, the FloSports broadcast platform, and the same Junior A player development model — making them the closest head-to-head comparable for ticket, sponsorship, and camp revenue benchmarks.
• Brooks Bandits: BCHL opponent that defeated the Clippers in the 2026 BCHL Finals and perennial league contender. Useful high-end peer for benchmark on elite Junior A operating performance, attendance, and NCAA pipeline outcomes.
• Vernon Vipers: Long-standing BCHL franchise with a similar 50+ year operating heritage and alumni network. Comparable for legacy brand value, NCAA pipeline outcomes, and multi-generational community sponsorship economics.
• Langley Rivermen: BCHL Mainland division team with similar Junior A development focus and NCAA placement ambitions. Comparable in scale, structure, and reliance on community sponsorship and game-night revenue.
• Penticton Vees: One of the strongest BCHL brands with deep NCAA D-I pipeline output. Comparable as a benchmark for what an upper-tier BCHL franchise can achieve in sponsorship pricing, camp revenue, and player-development reputation.
• Merritt Centennials: BCHL Interior Conference team recently absorbing former Clippers assistant coach Henry Acres as Head Coach. Closely comparable in operational scale and small-market Junior A economics.
• Surrey Eagles: BCHL Mainland division peer; direct on-ice competitor within the same league. They share governance under the BCHL, the LeagueStat platform, and comparable revenue mix from tickets, camps, and sponsorship tiers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ClippersHockey
• Instagraminstagram.com/nanaimoclippers

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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