CZECH INTERNATIONAL HOCKEY CAMP

What CZECH INTERNATIONAL HOCKEY CAMP does

Czech International Hockey Camp (CIHC), legally Sports Excellence, s.r.o. (Company ID 27432971), is a privately held Czech sports-education business founded in 1999 and operated from Prague and Benátky nad Jizerou, with a 2025-expanded seasonal location in Pontebba, Italy. CIHC runs residential ice-hockey training camps under four formats — Youth, Adult, Goalie, and Individual — capped at 30 players per on-ice session with structured coach-to-player ratios of 1:5 (standard), 1:3 (individual), and 4:1 (goalie). The technical core is a Czech 'Smart Game' methodology covering timing, crossing, fore-checking, back-checking, breakout, regrouping, and neutral-zone transition, delivered by an experienced coaching staff led by co-founders David Cisar and Lukas Tramba.

The commercial model is direct-to-consumer: weekly all-inclusive packages priced EUR 970–1,310 per player cover on-ice training, off-ice conditioning, accommodation, four meals per day, supervision, camp jersey, and a Prague trip, with 5% discounts for returning players and multi-week stays. A non-refundable EUR 100 deposit secures registration and is transferable across camps. Ancillary revenue streams include Family/Parent packages (EUR 490–690/week), transportation services (Hockey Shuttle EUR 40/pax; Hockey Taxi EUR 140–200), photo packages (EUR 25), and full-board upgrades (EUR 180/week). Marketing runs through hockeycamp.cz, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, with heavy reliance on word-of-mouth and returning international participants from the USA, Sweden, Abu Dhabi, California, Switzerland, Finland, Russia, and Germany. The company has no disclosed external funding and operates with approximately 8 employees.

Name

CZECH INTERNATIONAL HOCKEY CAMP

Legal name

Sports Excellence, s.r.o.

Website

https://hockeycamp.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Czech International Hockey Camp operates seasonal residential ice-hockey training camps in the Czech Republic and Italy, serving youth, adult, goalie, and individual skill-development players through a Czech 'Smart Game' methodology with low coach-to-player ratios and direct-to-consumer weekly packages.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Training & Hockey Camps

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Endurance Sports Coaching & Training Camps (Running, Cycling, Triathlon, Swimming) (MPAKAJAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ice Rinks & Winter Sports Facilities (MPAKAEAG), Adventure Multi-Sport Camps & Skills Academies (THAAAKAM)

Keywords

• Ice hockey training
• Hockey camps
• Youth sports development
• Goaltender coaching
• International sports education

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Youth Camp Fees: Weekly camp fees for youth players aged 6+ including on-ice training, off-ice training, accommodation, meals, supervision, camp jersey, Prague trip, and certificate. Base price 970 EUR/week with 5% discount for returning players or 2+ week stays
2. Adult Camp Fees: Weekly camp fees for adult players including on-ice sessions, off-ice training, accommodation, meals, camp jersey, Prague trip, and certificate. Three skill groups: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, limited to 25 skaters per group
3. Individual Camp Fees: Premium personalized camp with 3:1 player-to-coach ratio, skate mill sessions, and intensive individual skill development. Price 1310 EUR/week with 5% discount for returning players or extended stays
4. Goalie Camp Fees: Specialized goalie training with 4:1 goalie-to-coach ratio, video analysis, goalie-specific off-ice sessions, classroom sessions, and 5 on-ice stations with dedicated goalie coaches
5. Family/Parent Accompaniment Packages: 490 EUR/week for single room, 690 EUR/week for double room at Parents Hotel (Bílý Páv) including breakfast, Prague sightseeing trip, BBQ event, and access to open ice sessions. Full board upgrade available for 180 EUR/week
6. Pontebba Summer Camp (Italy): Full Camp Package at 1080 EUR (with accommodation) or 660 EUR (training-only) per week for standard camp; 1240 EUR or 820 EUR for individual camp. Located in Northern Italy's Carnic Alps region
7. Transportation Services: Hockey Camp Shuttle at 40 EUR/person/one-way and private Hockey Taxi at 140 EUR/car (1-3 people) or 200 EUR (4-8 people)
8. Photo Packages: USB flash drives with camp photos available for 25 EUR per participant
9. Single Room Upgrades: 200 EUR/week additional fee for adult players or accompanying family members seeking private single room accommodation
10. Deposit and Registration: Non-refundable 100 EUR deposit required to secure camp spot. Deposit transferable to another camp within 3 months if notified at least 1 month before original camp date

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Czech International Hockey Camp organizes residential ice hockey training camps in the Czech Republic (Benátky nad Jizerou) and a summer location in Pontebba, Italy, for youth, adult, individual, and goaltender players. Camps combine twice-daily 75-minute on-ice sessions, off-ice conditioning, classroom video review, accommodation, meals, supervision, a mid-week Prague trip, and certificate, with a 1:5 standard coach ratio (1:3 individual, 4:1 goalie). Supplementary paid services include family hotel packages, airport Hockey Shuttle and Taxi transfers, and USB photo packages.

Product overview

Czech International Hockey Camp operates a multi-format youth hockey training business centered around seasonal residential camps held primarily in Benátky nad Jizerou, Czech Republic, with an additional location in Pontebba, Italy. The core offering consists of four distinct camp programs—Youth Camps, Adult Camps, Goalie Camps, and Individual Camps—each providing on-ice training, off-ice conditioning, accommodation, meals, and supervision. Individual Camps offer premium 3:1 player-to-coach ratios for personalized development, while Goalie Camps provide specialized 4:1 goalie-to-coach training with video analysis. The camp also offers supplementary services including Family Packages for accompanying relatives, Transportation Services (Shuttle and Taxi), and the Pontebba Summer Hockey Camp as an international alternative location. Pricing ranges from 970–1310 EUR per week for standard and individual camps, with 5% discounts for returning players and multi-week stays.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Youth Hockey Camps (Czech Republic) Week-long residential hockey training camps for young players (ages 6+) at 970 EUR/week, including 75-minute on-ice sessions morning and afternoon plus optional evening open ice, on-ice and off-ice training, classroom video review, accommodation, four meals per day, 24-hour supervision, Prague trip, and camp jersey and certificate.
• Adult Hockey Camps (Czech Republic) Week-long residential hockey training camps for adult players at 970 EUR/week, organized into three skill groups (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced) limited to 25 skaters per group. Includes two 75-minute daily on-ice sessions, off-ice training, optional evening open ice for private lessons, accommodation, meals, Prague trip, and camp jersey and certificate.
• Goalie Camps (Czech Republic) Specialized week-long goaltender training at 970 EUR/week with goalie-specific off-ice sessions and classroom video review of weak points. Features a 4:1 goalie-to-coach ratio (one head coach plus four additional goalie coaches) and five on-ice stations, each with five goalies and one goalie coach. Includes accommodation, meals, video analysis, and 24-hour supervision for goalies under 18.
• Individual Hockey Camps (Czech Republic) Premium personalized week-long hockey training for youth and adults at 1,310 EUR/week with a 3:1 player-to-coach ratio. Includes two skatemill lessons per week for power skating analysis, twice-daily on-ice sessions, off-ice training, accommodation, meals, and Prague trip.
• Pontebba Summer Hockey Camp (Italy) International summer hockey camp in Northern Italy for youth (ages 6+), adults, and goalies, with a Girls Elite option. Full Camp Package 1,080 EUR/week with accommodation at Albergo Spina (or 660 EUR/week training-only); Individual Full Camp Package 1,240 EUR/week (or 820 EUR/week training-only). Includes full-board meals, 2 daily on-ice and off-ice sessions at 1:5 ratio (1:3 for Individual), 24-hour supervision, camp jersey, and certificate.
• Family / Parent Accompaniment Packages Accommodation and activity packages for accompanying family members at the Parents Hotel (Bílý Páv). Single room 490 EUR/week, double room 690 EUR/week, including breakfast, Prague sightseeing trip, BBQ event, and access to gym, swimming pool, jacuzzi, and open ice sessions; full-board upgrade available for 180 EUR/week. Pontebba equivalent: hotel with breakfast 450 EUR/week, with full board 560 EUR/week.
• Transportation Services (Hockey Shuttle and Hockey Taxi) Airport and group transportation for camp participants. Hockey Camp Shuttle from Prague airport at noon on camp day with a stop near the main train station, priced 40 EUR/person one-way. Hockey Taxi private car service (up to 9 passengers) at 140 EUR for 1-3 people or 200 EUR for 4-8 people, available anywhere and anytime.

Quantifiable outcome

• Maximum 30 players on ice per session ensures intensive, focused training
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• European Hockey Institute: International hockey-development program offering camps and training events across European venues with European coaching methodologies. Comparable to CIHC in cross-border residential hockey camps, continental Europe footprint, and focus on intensive coach-led training.
• Power Edge Hockey: Hockey skills-development company running camps, clinics, and small-group training sessions focused on player-specific skills. Comparable to CIHC in skills-academy positioning and small-cohort training ratios.
• Davos Hockey Academy: Swiss-based hockey camp program operating in Davos that attracts international youth and adult players for residential training. Comparable to CIHC as a European, residential, internationally-recruited hockey camp business.
• Pro Ambitions Hockey: International ice-hockey development organization founded by former professional players that runs residential hockey camps and showcases across North America and Europe. Directly comparable to CIHC in target audience (youth and amateur players seeking elite coaching), residential camp format, and international recruitment model.
• OHA (Ontario Hockey Academy): Residential hockey academy in Canada combining on-ice training, off-ice conditioning, and academic schooling. Comparable to CIHC in residential hockey-training business model, multi-format offering (camp + academy), and recruitment of international players.
• Total Package Hockey: Hockey training organization delivering camps, clinics, and private lessons with focus on individual skill development and small coach-to-player ratios. Comparable to CIHC in coach-intensive training model and segmentation around Individual Camp premium tier.

Regional players

• HIFK Hockey Camp (Helsinki): Finnish professional club's summer hockey camp program aimed at youth and adult players from across Europe. Comparable to CIHC in camp format and European coaching heritage, but anchored in the Finnish hockey tradition rather than the Czech.

Emerging players

• Edge Sports Academy: Multi-sport academy with hockey programming that combines on-ice training, off-ice conditioning, and residential options. Comparable to CIHC as a residential hockey-training operator with international recruitment, though broader in its multi-sport scope.

Broad incumbents

• Hockey Canada (Skills Camps / Program of Excellence): National federation running skills-development camps and development programs across Canada. Comparable to CIHC in delivering structured hockey-skills instruction, but at a federated scale rather than as a single-operator camp business.
• Shattuck-Saint Mary's School: Elite U.S. boarding school renowned for its hockey program that combines residential education with high-level hockey development. Comparable to CIHC as a broader, longer-tenured residential hockey-development institution, but with an academic-year rather than seasonal-camp focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/lukastramba
• Facebookfacebook.com/hockeycamp
• Instagraminstagram.com/hockeycamp.cz
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/czech-international-hockey-camp

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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