Have you ever wondered about the economic impact a West Niagara Minor Hockey tournament has on our community? Each tournament attracts hundreds of visiting players, families, and coaches whose spending supports local businesses, accommodations, and services, creating a meaningful boost to the local economy.
Event: West Niagara Minor Hockey Tournament
Host
Community: West Niagara
Total Participating Teams: 128
Attendance & Visitor Estimates
• Players: 15 per team
• Coaches/Staff: 5 per team
• Parents/Guardians: Approx. 2 per player
• Estimated visitors per team: 50
Total estimated out-of-town visitors:
128 teams × 50 visitors = 6,400 visitors
Estimated Economic Impact
Accommodation
- Approx. 15 hotel rooms per team
- Average stay: 2 nights
- Average room rate: $180/night
- Estimated hotel impact: $691,200
Food & Beverage
- Average spend:
$75 per person per day
- Duration: 2 days
- Estimated food & beverage impact:
$960,000
Ice Rentals & Municipal Facility Use
- Arena ice rentals, staffing, and officiating
- Estimated direct facility
impact: $100,000+
Retail, Fuel & Local Services
- Gas, groceries, pharmacies, retail, and entertainment
- Conservative
estimate: $100 per visitor
- Estimated local spending: $640,000
Total Estimated Economic Impact
Approximately $2.4 million injected into the local economy
Community & Long-Term Benefits
• Increased exposure of West Niagara as a sport tourism destination
• Repeat visitation by teams and families for future tournaments and events
• Support for local
businesses and employment
• Maximized use of municipal recreation infrastructure
• Strengthened partnership between the Towns and West Niagara
Minor Hockey
West Niagara Minor Hockey is proud to bring an event of
this scale to the community and values the Town of Lincoln’s continued support
in delivering positive economic and community outcomes through amateur sport.