Český para hokej

What Český para hokej does

Český para hokej (Czech Para Hockey) is the national governing organization for para ice hockey (sledge hockey) in the Czech Republic, founded operationally in 2009 when it first hosted a World Championship in Ostrava. The federation organizes domestic competition through the Czech Para Hockey League (with clubs across Ostrava, Prague, Karlovy Vary, Zlín, and Olomouc), manages the Czech national para hockey team that competes at World Championships and the Winter Paralympic Games, and operates talent development programs including annual newcomer development camps, the ParaTour school outreach program, Paralympic School Days (in partnership with Ostrava University and Palacký University Olomouc), and the annual ParaSport Festival. The organization is headquartered in Ostrava and operates from Ostravar Arena (formerly Palác kultury a sportu), which has hosted the World Para Hockey Championship in 2009, 2019, and 2021, and is scheduled to host again in May 2027 — making Ostrava the only city in the world to host the tournament four times. Its identity is anchored by the registered Samson mascot, and its technology footprint centers on the official parahockey.cz website, official social channels, and standard streaming of events.

The federation's revenue model is built primarily on public funding from Statutární město Ostrava (city of Ostrava, approximately 7 million CZK), Moravskoslezský kraj (regional government, approximately 6 million CZK), the Národní sportovní agentura (National Sports Agency), and the Czech Paralympic Committee, supplemented by corporate sponsorships (general partner Kaufland, official partner Komerční banka, plus Toyota/Coca-Cola/Tipsport/McDonald's/Alavis and others) and modest ticket and merchandise sales (voluntary admission fees of 50–500 CZK per day, proceeds funding equipment for athletes). Broadcast exposure is delivered through Česká televize (Czech Television) on ČT sport and ČT 2, plus online streaming. Non-revenue activity is dominated by educational programming and content production, including the feature film "NEPORAZITELNÍ" (The Unbeatables) inspired by real stories of Czech para hockey players and the 2019 World Championship.

The federation serves four primary constituencies: athletes with physical disabilities affecting lower extremities (the playing talent base), schools and students in awareness and inclusion programs (ParaTour, Paralympic School Days), sports fans attending events and consuming broadcasts (spectators at Ostravar Arena and beyond), and corporate sponsors pursuing brand visibility and CSR alignment. On the competitive side, the Czech national team has shown measurable improvement — moving from 5th–6th place finishes at the 2010, 2014, 2018, and 2022 Paralympic Games to a best-ever 4th place at Milano Cortina 2026, and winning three consecutive bronze medals at the World Championships in 2023, 2024, and 2025. Leadership is anchored by founder Roman Herink; Jakub Novotný serves as head coach; Jiří Šindler chairs the 2027 World Championship organizing committee and serves as team manager; Jiří Bříza and Jan Szturc are assistant coaches; Jaroslava Krakovičová is team manager; David Handl leads media; and Jiří Krupička runs recruitment outreach at rehabilitation facilities. The operating footprint remains Central European (Czech Republic) with periodic international competition presence (Milano Cortina 2026, U.S. training camps, upcoming 2027 World Championship).

Name

Český para hokej

Legal name

Český para hokej

Website

https://parahockey.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Český para hokej is the Czech national governing body for para ice hockey (sledge hockey), based in Ostrava. It operates the Czech Para Hockey League, manages the national team at World Championships and Paralympic Games, and runs the ParaTour school outreach program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

National Para Ice Hockey Federation

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Spectator Sports (71121), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability & Adaptive Sport Governing Bodies (Paralympic & Sport-Specific) (MPAKAFAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Adaptive & Para-Sport Event Organizers (MPAKADAM), Ice Hockey Leagues (MPAKAAAE), Adaptive & Para-Sport Training Programs (MPAKAJAK)

Keywords

• Para ice hockey
• Adaptive hockey
• Paralympic sport
• Sledge hockey
• National sports federation

Headquarters

HQ city

Ostrava

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Subsidies: Primary funding from statutory city of Ostrava, Moravian-Silesian Region, National Sports Agency, and Czech Paralympic Committee
2. Corporate Sponsorship: Revenue from general partner Kaufland, official partner Komerční banka, and various other corporate sponsors and partners
3. Ticket Sales and Merchandise: Voluntary admission fees for World Championships (50-500 CZK) and merchandise sales including official products at events

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Český para hokej is the national governing body for para ice hockey (sledge hockey) in the Czech Republic. It operates the Czech Para Hockey League, fields the Czech national para hockey team for World Championships and Paralympic Games, hosts international tournaments such as the IPH Cup and World Championships in Ostrava, and runs development programs including talent camps, ParaTour school outreach, and Paralympic School Days.

Product overview

Český para hokej operates as the governing body for para ice hockey (sledge hockey) in the Czech Republic. The organization's portfolio consists of organizing the national Czech Para Hockey League, managing the Czech national team for international competitions (World Championships, Paralympic Games), and hosting major international tournaments including IPH Cup and World Championships in Ostrava. Development activities include para hockey development camps for beginners and talent identification, ParaTour school education programs, and Paralympic School Days initiatives run in partnership with Ostrava University and Palacký University Olomouc. The organization also produces the feature film 'NEPORAZITELNÍ' and organizes the annual ParaSport Festival to promote para sports.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IPH Cup: International Para Hockey Cup - annual international tournament held in Ostrava
• Česká para hokejová liga
• ParaTour
• Paralympijské školní dny

Products and services

• Czech Para Hockey League (Česká para hokejová liga)

Quantifiable outcome

• Fourth place at Paralympic Games 2026 - best ever result
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Toyota / AUTOBOND GROUPcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 20 February 2019Official partner of World Championship 2019, providing vehicle fleet support for event logistics
• Komerční bankacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial partner of Czech para hockey, contributing to funding and operational support
• Statutární město OstravaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary host city for World Championships (2009, 2019, 2021, 2027) providing venue, infrastructure, and financial support of approximately 7 million CZK
• Moravskoslezský krajflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional government providing approximately 6 million CZK in funding for World Championship hosting and ongoing para sport support
• Český paralympijský výborcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCzech Paralympic Committee providing organizational support, athlete classification, and integration with broader Paralympic movement
• Ostravská univerzitaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner hosting ParaSport Festival and collaborating on research and educational programs
• Univerzita Palackého v OlomouciminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner contributing to educational program development for Paralympic School Days
• Český svaz ledního hokejecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCzech Ice Hockey Association providing technical support, coaching development, and integration with mainstream hockey ecosystem
• 5PromotionminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWebsite operator and technical service provider for parahockey.cz official website
• Česká televizecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBroadcast media partner covering live matches and providing extensive media exposure through ČT sport and ČT 2
• AlavisminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner providing supplement/health product support for athletes
• Coca-ColaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeverage partner for events
• TipsportminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBetting company partner
• McDonald'sminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRestaurant/food service partner

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• International Paralympic Committee: The global governing body of the Paralympic Movement that sanctions the Winter Paralympic Games where Czech Para Hockey's national team competes. Related as the umbrella organization under which the Czech program operates.
• World Para Ice Hockey: The international governing body for para ice hockey that sanctions World Championships, the Paralympic competition, and sets classification rules. Comparable as the global federation Czech Para Hockey operates within and competes against as a national member federation.

Others

• Czech Ice Hockey Association: Czech mainstream ice hockey federation providing technical support, coaching development, and integration with the broader Czech hockey ecosystem to Czech Para Hockey. Comparable as a domestic sport governing body and strategic partner rather than direct competitor.
• Czech Paralympic Committee: The Czech national Paralympic committee that provides organizational support, athlete classification, and integration with the broader Paralympic movement for Czech Para Hockey. Comparable as the domestic umbrella federation.

Direct peers

• Svenska Ishockeyförbundet (Paraishockey): Swedish national ice hockey federation with a para ice hockey program, comparable as another European national federation competing in World Championship pool A and operating similar development and national team structures.
• Suomen Jääkiekkoliitto (Para Jääkiekko): Finnish national ice hockey federation with para ice hockey operations, a comparable European national federation with similar governance, development, and competition models that competes at World Championships.
• Slovenský zväz ľadového hokeja (Para Hockey): Slovak national federation governing para ice hockey, a regional rival that competes with Czech Para Hockey in the Czech Para Hockey League and international tournaments. Closest geographic peer in Central Europe.
• USA Hockey (Para Ice Hockey): U.S. national governing body for para ice hockey, the dominant global competitor that Czech Para Hockey competes against at World Championships and Paralympics. Operates national team development, domestic leagues, and athlete pathways with a similar structural model.
• Hockey Canada (Para Hockey): Canadian national governing body for para ice hockey, a top-tier rival that Czech Para Hockey competes against for podium positions at major international events. Operates with similar team/league/tournament structure at national federation level.
• Deutscher Eishockey-Bund (Para Eishockey): German national ice hockey federation with a para ice hockey program that competes in the same World Championship pool as Czech Para Hockey. Comparable as a European national federation operating team, league, and tournament infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/parahockeycz
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCpRQUlG79G0N5KbIFW8eCUQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/parahockeycz
• Instagraminstagram.com/parahockey.cz
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/%C4%8Desk%C3%BD-para-hokej

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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