GTIHL

What GTIHL does

GTIHL (Greater Toledo Inline Hockey League) is a non-profit community sports organization founded in January 2013 by John W. Frank and Justin Phillips, operating seasonal adult inline hockey leagues in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. The league runs two seasons per year (Spring and Summer) from April through October at the Ottawa Park Ice Rink in Toledo, Ohio, organizing play across five skill-based divisions — Gold, Silver, Bronze, Novice, and 35+ — with a Player Power Rankings system used for division placement and competitive balance.

The operational platform is built entirely on third-party SaaS infrastructure: SportsEngine's Sports Relationship Management (SRM) software powers the website, team/player registration, scheduling, and member management; ArbiterSports (ArbiterOne) handles game official scheduling and assignment; RainedOut delivers weather and cancellation alerts via SMS/email; and iCal/RSS feeds distribute calendar updates. Proprietary operational IP includes a five-tier Heat Index Cancellation Procedure and a codified Power Rankings methodology that has been refined over 13 seasons. The league is volunteer-governed by an annually elected board and employs no paid full-time staff beyond contracted rink managers, scorekeepers, and certified officials.

Revenue is generated through team registration fees of $950-$1,100 per team per season, individual player registration fees, drop-in session fees of $5 per skater (goalies free), and concession/pro shop merchandise sales via a Square storefront. The go-to-market motion is community-led, relying on Facebook community engagement (GTIHL Players Association), word-of-mouth, and free agent listings to recruit teams and players into a regional player base of over 400 registered individuals.

Name

GTIHL

Legal name

Greater Toledo Inline Hockey League

Website

https://gtihl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GTIHL operates seasonal adult inline hockey leagues across five skill divisions in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan, serving over 400 registered players and 25+ amateur teams per season at Ottawa Park Ice Rink in Toledo.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recreational Inline Hockey League

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAKAAAE

Ice Hockey Leagues

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Professional Sports Leagues (Domestic & International)

SECONDARYMPAKADAH

Amateur & Grassroots Tournament Organizers

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Event & Tournament Organizers (Tours, Championships, Meets)

SECONDARYHSADAEAE

Youth Athlete Development & Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD)

Home & Personal Services/Fitness, Wellness & Personal Training/Sports Coaching & Athletic Performance

Keywords

• Inline hockey league
• Recreational sports league
• Youth hockey programs
• Community hockey programs
• Hockey league management

Headquarters

HQ city

Toledo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Team Registration Fees: Teams pay seasonal registration fees ranging from $950-$1100 depending on division. Includes rink managers, scorekeepers, officials, game balls, rink reservation, website, and game day equipment.
2. Player Registration Fees: Individual players register and pay to participate on teams. Player registration deadline must be met before participation is allowed.
3. Drop-In Session Fees: Open drop-in sessions for players not on teams: $5 per skater, goalies free (first 4 goalies). Used for practice and player-team matching.
4. Concession/Pro Shop Sales: Assistant Rink Manager oversees concession/pro shop area during events. Pro shop available at gtihl.square.site.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

GTIHL operates a seasonal adult inline hockey league in Northwest Ohio, organizing team and player registration across five skill divisions (Gold, Silver, Bronze, Novice, and 35+), a structured 10-game regular season with single-elimination playoffs, certified officiating, and weekly drop-in sessions from April through October at the Ottawa Park Ice Rink. The league also runs partnership learn-to-play and Adult D Hockey programs at partner facilities, supported by an online registration, scheduling, and weather alert platform.

Product overview

GTIHL operates a comprehensive inline hockey league management platform built on SportsEngine's SRM technology. The core offering is the league operations system managing player and team registration across five skill divisions (Gold, Silver, Bronze, Novice, and 35+), with supporting modules for free agent matching, game scheduling via ArbiterSports, weather alerts via RainedOut, and contractor/official management. Additional services include drop-in sessions, awards tracking, DIBS volunteer management, and a Pro Shop. The NGIN member account system provides authentication and profile management for all participants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adult Inline Hockey League Operations (Gold, Silver, Bronze, Novice, 35+ Divisions) Seasonal (April-October) adult inline hockey league operating across five skill divisions with a 10-game regular season, single-elimination playoffs, certified USA Hockey/OHSAA/MHSAA/AAU officials, and Power Rankings-based team placement for players and team managers in the Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan region.
• Drop-In Sessions Open skating/hockey sessions held on Tuesday and Friday evenings at Ottawa Park Ice Rink for players not yet on a team, priced at $5 per skater with the first four goalies free; used for practice and player-team matching.
• Partnership Programs (Learn-To-Play Hockey and Adult D Hockey League) Beginner and lower-commitment hockey programming operated at partner facilities (Ottawa Park and Sylvania Tamoshanter), offering Learn-To-Play entry points and an Adult D Hockey League for recreational play.
• Pro Shop E-commerce storefront hosted at gtihl.square.site for team merchandise, jerseys, and equipment, overseen on event days by the Assistant Rink Manager.

Quantifiable outcome

• Season runs April-October with games on Friday evenings (6-11pm) and Saturday/Sunday (9am-10pm)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• City of Toledo Parks and Recreation DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGTIHL is not affiliated with or sponsored by the City of Toledo or Parks and Recreation, but maintains a great partnership with the city. The league pays to reserve the Ottawa Park rink and carry out league operations, while benefiting from access to the public facility.
• Ottawa Park Ice RinkcoreOthersPrimary playing venue located at 2015 Parkside Drive, Toledo, OH 43606. League pays rental fees to reserve the rink for games and practices during the April-October season.
• Sylvania TamoshanterminorOthersPartner facility hosting Adult D Hockey League program as part of GTIHL's Partnership Programs initiative.
• SportsEnginecoreTechnology or IntegrationPowered by SportsEngine's Sports Relationship Management (SRM) software. Platform handles website, registration, scheduling, member management, and payment processing.
• ArbiterSportscoreTechnology or IntegrationLeague uses ArbiterOne assigning solution for hockey officials scheduling. Provides mobile app, iCal integration, and text/email notifications for officials.
• USA Hockey / OHSAA / MHSAA / AAUcoreTechnology or IntegrationLeague requires hockey officials to be certified with USA Hockey (preferred), Ohio High School Athletics Association, Michigan High School Athletics Association, AAU, or equivalent.
• Advanced Incentives, Jupmode, Glass City Apparel (Local Jersey Suppliers)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecommended local vendors for team jerseys and logos. Online options include Custom Ink, Squad Locker, and Fiverr (logos only).

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• SportsEngine (NBC Sports Next): SportsEngine is the technology platform that powers GTIHL's website, registration, scheduling, and member management. Comparable as the enabling technology partner, and indirectly as a peer in serving thousands of amateur sports leagues with similar registration workflows.
• USA Hockey: USA Hockey is the national governing body for ice and inline hockey in the United States, providing official certification and rule standardization. GTIHL requires USA Hockey-certified officials and follows USA Hockey rules, making this a regulatory and ecosystem peer.
• USA Roller Sports (USARS): USARS is the U.S. national governing body for roller sports including inline hockey, rink hockey, and roller derby. Comparable to GTIHL as the rule-setting ecosystem participant in the same inline/roller hockey category.

Regional players

• Metroparks Toledo: Metroparks Toledo operates public recreation facilities and programs in the same Northwest Ohio geography as GTIHL. Comparable as a regional provider of public-facility-based recreational programming and a likely venue/program partner network.

Broad incumbents

• ECHL: The ECHL is a professional minor-pro ice hockey league operating across multiple U.S. cities with tiered teams, ticket revenue, and league governance. Comparable to GTIHL as a league operator using a division/conference scheduling model, though at a much larger professional scale.
• North American Hockey League (NAHL): The NAHL is the only USA Hockey-sanctioned Tier II junior ice hockey league, operating league-wide scheduling, officiating assignment, and team membership. Comparable to GTIHL because both operate sanctioned hockey leagues with USA Hockey-certified officials and standardized rules.
• American Hockey League (AHL): The AHL is the top professional minor-pro ice hockey league, running league-wide operations, officiating, and broadcasts. Comparable to GTIHL as a structured hockey league operator, though at vastly larger scale and operating a professional rather than amateur model.

Emerging players

• Roller Hockey International (RHI): RHI historically operated and now revives professional inline/roller hockey league play, organizing pro-level competition in the same sport as GTIHL. Comparable as a league operator in inline hockey, though at professional rather than amateur scale.

Direct peers

• Tournament of Roller Hockey Series (TORHS): TORHS runs adult inline hockey tournament events across North America with division-based play, registration fees, and standardized rules. Comparable to GTIHL because both monetize competitive adult inline hockey through skill-segmented entries and operate in the same participant pool.
• National Collegiate Roller Hockey Association (NCRHA): The NCRHA organizes and governs collegiate inline hockey across U.S. colleges, providing tournament structure, rules, and rankings. Comparable to GTIHL because both run organized, sanctioned inline hockey competitions with multi-tier skill divisions and rely on volunteer/board-style administration.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Gtihl
• Xx.com/gtihl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/greater-toledo-inline-hockey-league

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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