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Operating\u00a0a minor hockey team or organization is becoming increasingly expensive at all levels, and companies aren’t throwing around sponsorship dollars as\u00a0readily\u00a0as they have in the past, so teams have to come up with other ways to help ease the financial burden on the players families. \u00a0There are a whole host of different fundraising opportunities available out there, and we offer one that is both fun for all involved, and ties in nicely, since you’re already dealing with a group of people that are into hockey.<\/p>\n

Why Run a Hockey Pool Fundraiser?<\/h3>\n

Hockey Pools are both easy to manage, and fun for everyone involved. \u00a0You’re a hockey team or organization, and your fundraiser is centered around hockey, so it’s a natural fit. \u00a0Our Loser Hockey Pool<\/a> is the most popular, but we do have other options. \u00a0Almost all of the legwork is prior to the pool starting, sending out invites and collecting entry fees (which you can track on the site). \u00a0Once the pool has started, there really isn’t much to do until the pool is over and you have to make the payout.<\/p>\n

It can increase\u00a0interest in the on\u00a0ice performance of the team\/organization, which can also help at the gate, for those that charge admission. \u00a0Post a link to the pool and sign up information on your team website, and a link to your team website on your pool home page.<\/p>\n

Things to Consider<\/h3>\n

What type of prize structure will you use? \u00a0A fixed pot or a split pot? \u00a0A fixed pot is a set amount that isn’t dependent on the number of entries. \u00a0For example, you set your prize at $1000, and it doesn’t matter how many entries you have, the winner earns $1000. \u00a0The funds raised will be anything above that $1000. \u00a0A split pot (usually set at 50\/50) is a little different as the prize is set based on the number of entries, with half going to the team or organization and half going to the winner of the pool.<\/p>\n

Some teams will set minimum entry numbers for each player to ensure a minimum number of entries, so you can advertise a minimum prize, if you’re using the split pot structure.<\/p>\n

Is it legal in your area? \u00a0Will you need a gaming licence to run your pool? \u00a0If you’re running a large hockey pool for an entire organization, we suggest you explore the options to find out the details of what is and isn’t allowed. \u00a0There can be very specific rules about prize structure involved. \u00a0I know some areas specify you must have a fixed prize pool, so your prize is a set amount, and is not dependent on the number of entries.<\/p>\n

Ideas for Success<\/h3>\n

Offer some sort incentive to team\/player that ‘sells’ the most entries. \u00a0You’re dealing with competitive people, and an incentive can really drive up numbers. \u00a0If there’s a major junior hockey team in your area, tickets to a game can be a great options.<\/p>\n

Set your pool to allow for multiple incorrect selections before elimination to keep people in and engaged for a longer period of time. \u00a0Hockey is much more ‘random’ game to game than football, so Survivor\/Eliminator style hockey pools tend to be shorter than football ones.<\/p>\n

An alternative to multiple lives\/strikes\u00a0is to run multiple pools per season – one\u00a0beginning in October, and another beginning in January. \u00a0If you advertise\u00a0this when setting up the 1st pool, you’ll already have people expecting it. \u00a0You can even set up both at the same time, and collect for both at the same time if you wish. \u00a0We offer a discount on your 2nd pool in a season, which is more money for your team or organization.<\/p>\n

While this isn’t really anything you can do or encourage, occasionally\u00a0people that win will donate a portion of winnings back to the organization. \u00a0If it ever does happen, be sure to publicly thank the person that did so.<\/p>\n

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Send us a message<\/a> if you’d like to know more about setting up a hockey pool fundraiser on HostedPools.com! \u00a0Ask us about a discount on multiple pools in the same season.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Looking for a quick an easy way to raise money for your youth hockey team or organization? 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