State Wars Hockey

What State Wars Hockey does

State Wars Hockey, Inc. is a privately held roller hockey tournament and event organization founded in 2005 and headquartered in Long Island City, New York. The company operates the flagship State Wars tournament — a geographically structured national roller hockey championship in which players must be selected through state or provincial tryouts to represent their home jurisdiction, modeled on the Little League World Series format. The event portfolio spans 40+ divisions across youth (6U through 18U single birth-year cohorts), adult amateur (Senior AA, Senior A/B), masters (35+/45+/55+), women's, girls, professional (PAMA Pro Invitational), women's professional (FREEZ Women's Pro Showdown with a $10,000 winner-take-all prize), and the National Development Program Showcase in partnership with USA Inline and Roller Hockey Canada. Ancillary events include Winter Wars (East and West), MidWest Wars, East Coast SummerSlam, and NASHTY Cup, providing a year-round event calendar. International participation is drawn from 20+ countries.

The underlying technology consists of a direct-to-consumer website (statewarshockey.com) with online registration, live scoring and statistics tracking via the embedded Pointstreak platform, and live streaming of all games with play-by-play commentary on championship games. The organization runs with a lean 1-10 employee base, suggesting high operational leverage. Sponsor relationships span equipment manufacturers (Bauer, Tour, Stilmat, Konixx, Labeda, Rinkster), apparel (Empire Sportwear), and media/technology partners (LiveBarn, CarShield TV), organized in tiered Level One, Two, and Three sponsorship structures.

The business model combines participation-based fee revenue, merchandise sales, and sponsorship. Youth players pay a $60 tryout fee (refundable if not selected) and a $330 State Wars fee upon selection covering entry, custom jerseys, custom pants, and live stream access. OPEN division teams register at $1,495-$1,695 depending on tier, with PAMA Pro commanding the highest fee. Required RHA membership insurance ($35 annual or $15 weekend warrior) generates a recurring revenue stream per participant. Merchandise includes custom apparel from the State Wars Team Apparel Store and the official Stilmat puck. Pricing is publicly disclosed and uniform across channels, with direct-to-consumer online registration as the sole distribution mechanism — no resellers or distributors are used.

Name

State Wars Hockey

Legal name

State Wars Hockey, Inc

Website

https://statewarshockey.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

State Wars Hockey is a privately held roller hockey tournament organization founded in 2005 that operates the flagship annual State Wars national championship plus ancillary events, serving youth through professional players across 40+ divisions and drawing participants from over 20 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Roller Hockey Tournament Organization

NAICS

Spectator Sports (71121), Sports Teams and Clubs (711211)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth & Amateur Sports Tournaments (MPAGAMAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF)

Keywords

• Roller hockey tournaments
• Inline hockey events
• Youth hockey championships
• Amateur hockey organization
• Hockey tournament management

Headquarters

HQ city

Long Island City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tournament Entry Fees: State Wars Hockey generates primary revenue through tournament entry fees. Youth state/provincial team players pay $330 upon selection (covering entry fee, custom jerseys, pants, and live stream access). OPEN division teams pay $1495-$1695 depending on division. Additional teams for players cost $165 each. Tryout registration fees are $60 per player with full refund for unselected players.
2. Apparel and Merchandise Sales: The organization operates an apparel store selling custom team apparel including tournament shirts, shorts, polo shirts, tank tops, and custom shorts with player numbers. Merchandise is sold through the 2026 State Wars Team Apparel Store with orders shipped and distributed at team meetings.
3. Stilmat Pucks Sales: State Wars Hockey sells Stilmat Pucks as the official puck of State Wars Hockey, providing an additional product revenue stream.
4. RHA Membership Insurance: Roller Hockey Alliance membership insurance is required for all players. Annual RHA membership costs $35, or weekend warrior membership costs $15 for single tournament coverage. State Wars facilitates these sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

State Wars Hockey is a roller hockey tournament and event organization that hosts competitive state/provincial championships and seasonal tournaments across North America and internationally. Players must try out for and be selected to their state/provincial team to participate in the main annual State Wars event, which features 40+ divisions spanning youth (6U to Junior) and adult (Senior AA, Senior A/B, Masters 35+/45+/55+) age groups. The organization operates seasonal tournaments (Winter Wars, MidWest Wars, East Coast SummerSlam, NASHTY Cup), pro-level divisions (PAMA Pro Invitational, FREEZ Women's Pro Showdown), youth development showcases (NDP Inline Showcase), and sells custom apparel, official pucks, and RHA membership insurance.

Product overview

State Wars Hockey operates a portfolio of roller hockey tournament products centered around its flagship annual State Wars event. The core offering is the State Wars tournament—a geographically-structured national roller hockey championship where players represent their home state/province through a tryout selection process. The portfolio includes specialized divisions: PAMA Pro Invitational (professional), FREEZ Women's Pro Showdown (women's pro), NDP Inline Showcase (youth national development), and Global Inline Junior Challenge (junior international). Supporting products include seasonal tournaments (Winter Wars East/West, MidWest Wars, East Coast SummerSlam, NASHTY Cup), the State Wars Team Apparel Store (custom merchandise), Stilmat Pucks (official equipment), and RHA membership insurance required for participation. All OPEN divisions are guaranteed 4-7 games minimum; youth divisions receive 5-game minimum guarantee with custom Empire Sportwear uniforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PAMA Pro Invitational: The top professional roller hockey division at State Wars, featuring the elite teams invited to compete. Partnership with PAMA Management started in 2015.
• FREEZ Women's Pro Showdown
• NDP Inline Showcase
• Global Inline Junior Challenge
• Winter Wars
• MidWest Wars
• East Coast SummerSlam
• NASHTY Cup

Products and services

• State Wars (Annual Flagship Tournament) The flagship annual roller hockey tournament event where state, provincial, and national teams compete for the United States Roller Hockey Championship. Features 40+ divisions including youth (6U to Junior) and adult (Senior AA, Senior A/B, Masters 35+/45+/55+) with players selected through state/provincial tryouts. Selected players pay $330 covering entry fee, custom home/away jerseys, pants, and live stream access.
• 2026 State Wars 22 The 22nd edition of the annual State Wars tournament, held at PSM Icehouse in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Features 3 NHL-sized rinks under one roof with imported Stilmat roller hockey flooring. Multiple divisions including youth, OPEN, PAMA Pro Invitational, and FREEZ Women's Pro Showdown.
• PAMA Pro Invitational Professional roller hockey division featuring top pro teams invited to compete. Top 6 teams from prior year auto-qualify, plus a Pro Qualifier Play-In tournament for additional teams. Entry fee $1695 per team.
• FREEZ Women's Pro Showdown Women's professional roller hockey division partnership with FREEZ Construction offering winner-take-all $10,000 prize with extended games and top team competition. Entry fee $1595 per team. Championship game is live-streamed right before the PAMA Pro final.
• NDP Inline Showcase National Development Program showcase partnering with USA Inline NDP and Roller Hockey Canada, featuring regional teams (East, Central, West) and international competition for youth players across 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, and 16U divisions. Selected players may enter the USA Inline National Development Program pipeline and represent Team USA in future events.
• Global Inline Junior Challenge International junior competition for Mens and Womens divisions held during 'off year' when World Championships are not scheduled, allowing top junior players to represent their countries.
• Winter Wars (East & West) Winter roller hockey tournaments held in West and East locations, open to any teams competing for Winter Wars Championship in standard 2-year age categories.
• MidWest Wars Spring roller hockey tournament kicking off the season in the Midwest, open to all teams in standard 2-year age categories.
• East Coast SummerSlam Late spring tournament serving as State Wars preparation featuring the PAMA Pro Qualifier for teams seeking PAMA Pro Invitational qualification.
• NASHTY Cup Adult-only tournament held at Hendersonville Twin Rinks near Nashville with no roster restrictions and open to players from all locations.
• State Wars Team Apparel Store Custom tournament merchandise shop offering custom shorts, soccer style shirts, polo shirts, tank tops, and tournament roster shirts with accent colors matching team jerseys. Orders shipped and distributed at team meetings.
• Stilmat Pucks Official puck of State Wars Hockey sold through the shop, available for purchase by teams and players.
• Roller Hockey Alliance (RHA) Membership Required membership insurance program for all players ($35 annual or $15 weekend warrior for single tournament coverage) providing comprehensive insurance coverage and access to RHA sanctioned leagues and tournaments.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5 game minimum guaranteed per youth division
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship, major and minor.

• USA Inline National Development Program (NDP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partnership with USA Inline NDP to identify and develop players of potential world class ability. Selected players enter the USA Inline National Development Program pipeline and may represent Team USA in future events. Showcase includes 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, and 16U divisions with regional teams (East, West, Central).
• Roller Hockey CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partnership with Roller Hockey Canada to jointly develop the NDP Inline Showcase. Canadian provincial representatives participate in selection committee. Roller Hockey Canada oversees final team selection for Canadian teams.
• FREEZ ConstructionflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025State Wars Hockey partnered with FREEZ Construction (Vinny Free) to bring the FREEZ Women's Pro Showdown to State Wars. This division features the sport's top women's teams competing for a winner-take-all $10,000 prize. Championship game is live-streamed right before the PAMA Pro final.
• PAMA Management / Nijjar FamilyflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Since 2015, State Wars Hockey has partnered with PAMA Management (Nijjar family) to bring the PAMA Pro Invitational to State Wars. This partnership replaced the Elite AAA division and created an exclusive, invite-only professional roller hockey division. The partnership includes the PAMA Pro Qualifier Play-In tournament where 8 teams compete for entry into the Pro division.
• Roller Hockey Alliance (RHA)coreOthersRHA is a membership organization founded by industry leaders to grow and develop roller hockey through unity and education. All State Wars participants must have RHA membership insurance. RHA provides: participation in RHA sanctioned leagues/tournaments, comprehensive insurance coverage, access to regional/national championships, educational materials, coaching and officiating clinics.
• Bauer HockeymajorOthersLevel One sponsor and partner of State Wars Hockey. Bauer Hockey is one of the world's leading hockey equipment manufacturers.
• Tour HockeymajorOthersLevel One sponsor and partner providing hockey equipment and support for State Wars events.
• StilmatmajorOthersOfficial puck supplier and equipment partner. Stilmat provides the official pucks used at State Wars Hockey events. Company based in Czech Republic (stilmat.cz).
• Empire SportwearmajorOthersOfficial uniform supplier providing custom sublimated jerseys and pants for state/provincial teams. Empire Sportwear creates custom home/away jerseys with player names and numbers sublimated into the garment.
• Rinkster HockeymajorOthersLevel Two sponsor and partner. Rinkster produces professional-level inline skates and equipment. Also participates as a professional team (Rinkster PRO, Rinkster Sweden) in the PAMA Pro Invitational.
• KonixxmajorOthersLevel Two sponsor and partner providing inline hockey equipment. Konixx teams (Unify Konixx Black Ice, Konixx Detroit Bordercats) compete in PAMA Pro Invitational.
• CarShieldmajorOthersLevel Two sponsor and partner. CarShield teams (CarShield PRO, CarShield Blast) compete in PAMA Pro Invitational. Games broadcast on CarShield TV.
• LabedamajorOthersLevel Two sponsor and partner providing inline hockey wheels and equipment. Labeda teams (Mission Labeda Snipers, Labeda FREEZ) compete in PAMA Pro Invitational.
• USAARS Inline HockeyminorOthersLevel Three sponsor and national governing body partner for inline hockey. Information source for USA NDP Program details.
• LiveBarnminorOthersLevel Three sponsor partner providing live streaming technology and camera systems for hockey facilities.
• USARS Inline HockeyminorOthersPartner organization working with State Wars Hockey and National Development Program for player development and international competition pathways.
• World Inline HockeyminorOthersInternational partner providing photography and event coverage for State Wars events.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF): The IIHF organizes international ice hockey tournaments, including junior and senior World Championships that State Wars explicitly references as the calendar anchor for its Global Inline Junior Challenge. It is comparable as the closest analog of an international hockey championship organizer feeding into the same talent pipeline.
• NHL / National Hockey League: The NHL is the top professional ice hockey league and broadly relevant because State Wars publicly tracks 'State Wars Players in the NHL' as proof of its developmental legitimacy. It is included as an aspirational/funnel endpoint for the same sport family rather than as a direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• USA Inline / USARS Inline Hockey: USA Inline (now aligned with USARS) is the US national governing body for inline hockey, partnering with State Wars on the National Development Program Showcase. It is comparable as a higher-level organizing entity that runs international competition and player-development pathways that feed into State Wars events.
• AAU (Amateur Athletic Union): The AAU is a major US amateur sports organization that hosts national championships across multiple youth sports using geographic tryout and team-selection models. AAU is comparable to State Wars because it operates a similar national-championship pipeline that selects state-level teams and travels them to a marquee annual event.
• Little League Baseball: Little League operates the Little League World Series, a youth championship where players compete as representatives of their home geography. It is a strong conceptual comparable to State Wars because both use a state/provincial tryout-gated tournament format that culminates in a single premier annual event with broad cultural recognition within their sport.

Direct peers

• TORHS (Tournament of Roller Hockey Stars): TORHS operates another major competitive roller hockey tournament circuit for youth and adults across North America. It overlaps directly with State Wars on player demographics, division structure, and sponsorship categories, and is recognized in the input as another key industry circuit alongside NARCh and RHA.
• NARCh: NARCh is a North American roller hockey tournament circuit that runs competitive events for youth and adult divisions. It is the most direct competitor to State Wars because both organizations target the same roller hockey player base with multi-division sanctioned tournaments and serve as NARCh/RHA-adjacent events.
• Roller Hockey Canada: Roller Hockey Canada is the Canadian national body for roller hockey and a direct operating partner with State Wars on the NDP Inline Showcase. It is comparable because it organizes competitive national-level play for the same player demographic and depends on tournament infrastructure for player identification.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@statewarsdir
• Facebookfacebook.com/StateWarsHockey
• Xx.com/SWHockeyKing
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/state-wars-hockey

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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