burlington oldtimers hockey

What burlington oldtimers hockey does

Burlington Oldtimers Hockey Club (BOHC) is a volunteer-run, non-profit adult recreational hockey league founded in 1975 in Burlington, Ontario, Canada, serving male players aged 35 and over. The club operates 8 skill-based playing divisions (Red, Orange, White, Black, Green, Blue, Grey, Gold) comprising 48 teams, plus a 12-team Summer division and a newly launched Daytime division, offering a 50-game winter season per full-time player with paid referees, timekeepers, and CARHA Hockey insurance coverage. Members join directly through the club's website or in-person registration as Winter Full-time ($780/season), Pool ($60 club dues + $20/game), Summer ($370), Daytime ($500 or $440 for current winter players), or Social members ($25).

BOHC monetizes through four primary streams: tiered recurring membership fees, the annual February Invitational Tournament (team registrations, raffle/draw ticket sales, sponsorships, with proceeds partially donated to Carpenter Hospice), Hector's Lounge (an owned private licensed clubhouse established 1981, relocated across from Mainway Arena in 2001, with beverage and food sales, private event rentals at $100, and divisional pub nights), and structured advertising/sponsorship from local businesses via Gold ($495+HST) and Silver ($375+HST) packages in the annual Player Book and on the website. The club manages a $600,000 annual budget through an elected Board of Directors and 1,200+ members, positioning itself as Canada's largest and longest-running men's recreational oldtimer hockey league.

The technology footprint is minimal: a standard Umbraco CMS-hosted website (bohc.ca) with member login for schedules, standings, and division information, plus social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Flickr). Community programs include the BOWSER food and cash collection initiative for the Burlington Food Bank (founded 1992, with 105,493 food items and $410,250 in cash donations lifetime) and charitable giving to Carpenter Hospice and other local organizations.

Name

burlington oldtimers hockey

Legal name

Burlington Oldtimers Hockey Club Inc.

Website

https://bohc.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Burlington Oldtimers Hockey Club (BOHC) is a volunteer-run, non-profit adult recreational hockey league in Burlington, Ontario, founded in 1975, serving 1,200+ male players aged 35+ across 8 skill-based divisions plus Summer and Daytime programs, and operating Hector's Lounge and an annual invitational tournament as community anchors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adult Recreational Hockey League

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Recreational & Intramural Sports Programs (MPAKACAG)

Keywords

• Adult recreational hockey
• Oldtimer hockey league
• Membership hockey club
• Recreational sports league
• Community hockey organization

Headquarters

HQ city

Burlington

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Full-time winter players pay $780 per season (50 games), pool players pay $60 club membership plus $20 per game. Summer players pay $370. Daytime players pay $500 ($440 for current winter members). Social members pay $25. These fees constitute the primary revenue stream and fund league operations, referee costs, timekeepers, ice rental, and the $600,000 annual budget.
2. Tournament Revenue: The annual invitational tournament in February generates revenue through team registrations, prize draw ticket sales, and sponsor contributions. Proceeds are partially donated to Carpenter Hospice.
3. Hector's Lounge Revenue: Hector's private licensed lounge generates revenue through beverage and food sales at affordable prices. It hosts divisional pub nights, team functions, and special event rentals ($100 rental fee).
4. Advertising & Sponsorship: Local businesses advertise in the annual Player Book and on the website through Gold ($495+HST) and Silver ($375+HST) advertising packages. Dozens of local businesses advertise on the website and at arenas.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Burlington Oldtimers Hockey Club (BOHC) is a membership-based adult recreational hockey league for players aged 35 and over in Burlington, Ontario. It organizes tiered seasonal membership programs (Winter Fulltime, Pool, Summer, Daytime, Social) across eight skill-based divisions, delivering 50 winter games per player with paid referees and timekeepers at municipal arenas. Ancillary services include the on-site Hector's private licensed lounge and an annual invitational hockey tournament that benefits Carpenter Hospice.

Product overview

The Burlington Oldtimers Hockey Club (BOHC) operates as a membership-based recreational hockey organization offering multiple program tiers: Winter Fulltime Player Membership (50-game season across 8 skill-based divisions), Pool Player Membership (fill-in play at $20/game), Summer Fulltime Player Membership (22-game season), Daytime Division (26 games on Tuesday afternoons), Social Membership (clubhouse access without playing), and an annual Invitational Tournament in February. The club also operates Hector's Lounge, a private licensed clubhouse with bar service and event space. An online Member Portal provides access to standings, schedules, and member services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hector's Lounge: The private licensed lounge/bar operated by the club, named after the BOHC logo character. Features 5 TVs, 95-inch projection screen, and serves as the social hub for members.
• BOWSER
• BOHC Invitational Tournament

Products and services

• BOHC Winter Fulltime Player Membership
• BOHC Pool Player Membership
• BOHC Summer Fulltime Player Membership
• BOHC Social Membership
• BOHC Daytime Division
• BOHC Invitational Tournament
• Hector's Lounge
• BOWSER Food Drive Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 105,493 food items and $410,250 in cash donated to Burlington Food Bank through BOWSER program since 1992
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Burlington Food Bank (via BOWSER program)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1992BOWSER (Burlington Oldtimers' Women Supplying Emergency Relief) was founded in 1992 by six hockey wives to support the Burlington Food Bank. Monthly collections at arenas during the hockey season have generated 105,493 food items and $410,250 in cash donations over the program's lifetime. The BOWSER Ladies manage the collections.
• CARHA HockeycoreOthersCARHA Hockey is the regulating body and insurance provider for the BOHC. The club subscribes to CARHA Hockey which provides hockey insurance programs for adult recreational leagues. Part of each member's fee goes toward an annual insurance policy with CARHA Hockey that protects both the league and individual members.
• Carpenter Hospice (Burlington)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe annual BOHC Invitational Tournament raises funds each year for The Carpenter Hospice in Burlington. The club has a long-standing relationship with the hospice, with members also passing away at the Carpenter Hospice. The hospice contributed to the positive outlook of members like Bob Gaumont who raised funds through hospice walks.
• Cogeco Cable TVminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCogeco Cable TV broadcasts BOHC Divisional Championship games on local Cogeco Cable when Cogeco is participating. This provides television exposure for the league's championship events.
• City of BurlingtoncoreOthersThe City of Burlington provides ice time at municipal arenas (Appleby Ice Centre, Mainway Recreation Centre, Central Recreation Centre, Skyway Community Centre) for BOHC games. City of Burlington rinks are equipped with ZOLL Defibrillators near the entrance to each arena.
• Hector's Lounge (on-site licensed bar and social club)coreOthersHector's is BOHC's own private licensed lounge located at the club's Mainway address. It provides a social gathering space for members with affordable food and beverages, hosts divisional pub nights, team functions, and special events. Bartenders include Moe, Buck, and Gunther. The lounge was established in 1981.
• Smith's Funeral HomeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegular advertiser on the BOHC website and member of the community. The funeral home has been a long-time supporter and advertiser in the club's Player Book.
• Rogers Hometown Hockey (Sportsnet)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerRogers Hometown Hockey, hosted by Ron MacLean and Tara Slone on Sportsnet, featured a BOHC segment filmed at Appleby arena with interviews at Hector's Lounge. This national broadcast showcased BOHC to Canadian hockey fans.
• Brant TransmissionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor of the BOHC Invitational Tournament and regular website advertiser. Listed as a Gold-level tournament sponsor for 2026.
• National Bank Financial (Andrew Mowat)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerTournament sponsor and website advertiser for BOHC. Listed as a Silver tournament sponsor.
• Burlington Oldtimers Slo-Pitch League (BOSL)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBOSL is a related organization sharing the oldtimers community tradition. Both leagues are closely connected, with shared members and community events. BOSL advertises on the BOHC website.
• Underdog Communications / Underdog Ltd.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerApproved BOHC apparel supplier and website advertiser. One of the club's designated merchandise partners alongside Moeman's and RYR Sports.
• Moeman'sminorGTM or Marketing PartnerApproved BOHC apparel supplier and website advertiser. Listed as one of the club's designated merchandise partners.
• RYR SportsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerApproved BOHC apparel supplier and website advertiser. Listed as one of the club's designated merchandise partners alongside Underdog Ltd. and Moeman's.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves17 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CARHA Hockey (Canadian Adult Recreational Hockey Association): National governing body and insurance provider for adult recreational hockey in Canada, of which BOHC is a member league. Most direct peer for adult recreational hockey governance and operations.
• Masters Hockey Ontario: Organizational structure for veteran/amateur adult hockey in Ontario providing tournaments and league play. Direct peer serving the 35+ adult recreational hockey demographic, though focused on field hockey at the masters level.
• Oldtimers Hockey Eastern Ontario (OHEO): Regional organization coordinating oldtimer hockey leagues and tournaments in Eastern Ontario. Direct peer providing structure for adult recreational hockey similar to BOHC's model in a neighbouring region.

Broad incumbents

• GoodLife Fitness: Canada's largest fitness chain operating fitness and recreational sports facilities with membership-based access. Comparable business model (membership dues, multi-tier pricing) but broader fitness offering.
• YMCA Canada: National community recreational organization offering membership-based access to fitness, sports, and community programs for adults. Comparable mission of community-based recreational programming and member dues model.
• Hockey Canada: National governing body for amateur hockey in Canada. Broad incumbent in the hockey space, providing overarching governance, though BOHC operates at the recreational adult level rather than under Hockey Canada's competitive structure.
• Ontario Hockey Federation: Provincial governing body for amateur hockey in Ontario. Broader incumbent in the hockey governance and league structure space, including oversight of competitive amateur hockey that competes for adult players' participation.

Regional players

• Granite Club (Toronto): Premium private members club in Toronto offering recreational sports (including hockey), social amenities, and event facilities. Comparable premium private-club model with sports and social components, but in a different metropolitan market.
• Boulevard Club (Toronto): Private members club in Toronto with recreational sports, dining, and social programming. Comparable membership-club model with recreational sports focus, serving a similar demographic in a nearby geography.
• Toronto Cricket, Skating & Curling Club: Historic Toronto private members club offering skating, curling and other recreational sports. Comparable model of a multi-generational members club with recreational sports as the core activity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCrwfc6dfn_Xzleu-aZB3WvA
• Facebookfacebook.com/BurlingtonOldtimersHockeyClub
• Instagraminstagram.com/bohc_1975
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/burlington-oldtimers-hockey-club

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