World Beach Hockey Ltd

Name

World Beach Hockey Ltd

Legal name

World Beach Hockey Ltd

Website

https://worldbeachhockey.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Federation Governance

NAICS

Spectator Sports (7112), Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing (33992)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949)

akta.pro primary industry

Regional/Continental Confederations & Associations (MPAKAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Amateur Sport Governing Bodies & Federations (National/Regional) (MPAKACAD)

Keywords

• Beach hockey governance
• Hockey tournament sanctioning
• Federation membership services
• Hockey equipment sales
• International hockey events

Headquarters

HQ city

Not specified

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Federation and Association Membership: National hockey federations and local associations register and affiliate with World Beach Hockey to gain recognition and support for developing beach hockey in their territories. The organization charges membership/affiliation fees to support its global operations.
2. Equipment Sales: Sale of beach hockey equipment including sticks ($25) and inflatable pitches (30m x 22m with goals and entry arch) at $3,500 per unit, sold directly through the WBH website.
3. Event Registration and Sanctioning: Revenue generated through event registration fees for sanctioned beach hockey tournaments and festivals listed on the WBH events platform, including the World Cup qualifiers and continental events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

World Beach Hockey Ltd is the globally recognized governing body for beach hockey, officially recognized by the International Hockey Federation (FIH). The organization sanctions international tournaments, sells proprietary beach hockey equipment (sticks and inflatable pitches), and federates national hockey associations across approximately 60 nations. Revenue is generated through federation membership/affiliation fees, direct equipment sales, and event registration/sanctioning fees.

Product overview

World Beach Hockey Ltd operates as a sports governing body and equipment supplier for beach hockey. The organization offers FIH-approved rules framework and sanctions international beach hockey events. Its product portfolio includes specialized equipment: the Inflatable Beach Hockey Pitch (30m x 22m) for $3,500, suitable for 5-a-side tournaments and available with club/federation branding; and Beach Hockey Sticks priced at $25, featuring modified heads with sand-passing holes. The company organizes and recognizes tournaments across multiple continents including events in Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Inflatable Beach Hockey Pitch 30m x 22m Professional inflatable pitch for beach hockey events, training, and festivals. Dimensions 30m x 22m suitable for 5-a-side tournaments. Includes inflatable perimeter walls, 2 inflatable goals, and branded entry arch. Made of heavy-duty, weather-resistant PVC. Custom branding available for federations and clubs.
• Beach Hockey Stick Modified field hockey stick with holes in the head to enable sand to travel through easily. Used for beach hockey gameplay on sand surfaces. Priced at $25 per unit.
• Beach Hockey Event Management and Sanctioning Organization and official recognition of beach hockey tournaments and festivals worldwide under WBH's governance framework. Includes sanctioning and promotion of international events.
• Beach Hockey Rules Framework FIH-approved beach hockey rules framework (June 2024) governing field dimensions (30-35m x 20-25m), 5-a-side gameplay, modified stick specifications, and gameplay standards. Used by federations and event organizers to standardize beach hockey competition.
• Federation and Association Membership National hockey federations and associations register and affiliate with World Beach Hockey to gain recognition, governance support, and access to event sanctioning and equipment procurement pathways for developing beach hockey in their territories.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 60 nations now engaged in beach hockey, with a target of 100 nations by 2026.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Egyptian Hockey FederationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 July 2025Egyptian Hockey Federation joined WBH as a key partner for beach hockey development in Egypt. Discussions covered organizing tournaments and festivals, school holiday activities, club competitions, equipment logistics, FIH/African Hockey side event participation, and establishing a regional equipment hub for Africa, Europe, and the Gulf region.
• International Hockey Federation (FIH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFIH is the global governing body for hockey and has officially recognized WBH as the world governing body for beach hockey. FIH approved the Beach Hockey Rules in June 2024 and featured WBH's global development in its communications, providing the highest level of legitimacy and institutional backing for the sport's worldwide expansion.
• African Hockey FederationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as an official partner of World Beach Hockey, collaborating on beach hockey development across the African continent. WBH has appointed an African Manager (Edson Chirowodza) and organized events including the Togo International Beach Hockey Challenge Trophy.
• Asian Hockey FederationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as an official partner, supporting beach hockey expansion across Asian nations through continental governance alignment and event development.
• EuroHockey (European Hockey Federation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as an official partner, collaborating on European beach hockey events including the Beach Hockey Costa Brava (Spain) and the Den Bosch event with the Euro Hockey League (EHL).
• Oceania HockeycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as an official partner, supporting beach hockey development in the Oceania region with regional manager Thornton McDade appointed.
• Pan American Hockey Federation (PAHF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as an official partner, collaborating on beach hockey expansion across the Americas. WBH has partnered with the Mexican Federation (FMH) and AHEQROO for the ICUN CUP 2025 in Cancún and appointed Victor Martinez as Pan American Manager.
• Federación Mexicana de Hockey (FMH)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with WBH and AHEQROO to organize the Beach Hockey ICUN CUP 2025 in Cancún, Mexico — an international tournament with men's, women's, and youth categories.
• Asociación de Hockey del Estado de Quintana Roo (AHEQROO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal organizer of the Beach Hockey ICUN CUP 2025 in Cancún, Mexico, in collaboration with FMH and WBH, bringing international teams and cultural exchange to the region.
• Euro Hockey League (EHL)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWBH was invited by the EHL to debut beach hockey on an international platform during the EHL Finals in Den Bosch, Netherlands, showcasing exhibition matches and a trial tournament for all skill levels.
• HC's HertogenboschminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosted the Beach Hockey Event with WBH during the EHL Finals in Den Bosch, Netherlands, providing a venue and local support for the debut international showcase.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• World Triathlon: International federation for triathlon with continental confederations, world championships, and Olympic discipline management. Comparable in federation structure and as a multi-format sport body building development pathways globally.
• World Lacrosse: International non-profit federation governing an emerging stick-and-ball sport with global ambitions, continental associations, and a push toward Olympic recognition. Closely comparable as a niche international sport federation building rules, equipment, and event pathways.
• International Surfing Association (ISA): Global governing body for surfing that organizes international competitions, certifies judges, and pursues Olympic inclusion. Comparable as a beach-sport federation with international events, equipment standards, and continental development programs.
• European Hockey Federation (EuroHockey): Continental hockey federation that is both a WBH partner and a comparable governing body for field hockey in Europe. Shares the federation partnership relationship with WBH and the sport family context.
• World Flying Disc Federation: Governing body for flying disc sports with member national associations, world championships, and Olympic recognition efforts. Comparable as a small, non-profit international federation pursuing global expansion and IOC visibility for an emerging sport.
• Pan American Hockey Federation (PAHF): Continental confederation for hockey in the Americas and a core WBH partner. Directly comparable as a regional/continental confederation working with WBH on event development across its geography.

Broad incumbents

• World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC): International federation governing baseball and softball worldwide, organizing world cups and continental championships. Comparable as a multi-discipline federation structure with event sanctioning, membership dues, and equipment partnerships.
• International Hockey Federation (FIH): The global governing body for hockey and WBH's primary sanctioning partner. FIH sets the rules framework for field and indoor hockey and now recognizes WBH as the beach hockey governing body — directly comparable as a sport federation model, with FIH operating at a far larger scale.
• International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) — Beach Volleyball: FIVB governs beach volleyball, a far more established beach sport with a global tour, Olympic status, and significant commercial scale. Comparable as a beach-discipline governing body competing for coastal venue slots and federation attention.

Regional players

• USA Field Hockey: National governing body for field hockey in the United States and operator of sanctioned leagues and national teams. Comparable as a federation-tier organization developing the hockey family in a specific geography that WBH is also expanding into.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/WBH04381026404
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@WorldBeachHockey-Official
• Facebookfacebook.com/worldbeachhockey
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/world-beach-hockey
• Instagraminstagram.com/world_beachhockey
• TikToktiktok.com/@worldbeachockey

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

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