Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises of professional, semi-professional or amateur athletes primarily engaged in performing before a paying audience.
Canadian industry
711215 Independent athletes performing before a paying audience
Athlètes indépendants s'exécutant devant un public payant
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Independent athletes performing before a paying audience |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 71121 - Spectator sports |
| International correspondence | R9312* |
| Source | https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index |
| Source verification | 2026-05-05 |
Canada-wide tax and filing context
Canada-wide business, tax, and filing context from the local country pack and tax pack.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Tax authority | Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) |
| Business identifier | Business Number (BN): 9-digit identifier with program account suffixes such as RT0001 for GST/HST, RP0001 for payroll, and RC0001 for corporate income tax. |
| Filing requirements | Business Number registration; Form T2125 (Statement of Business or Professional Activities) attached to T1; Form T2 (Corporation Income Tax Return); Form T5013; Form GST34 |
| Sector authority | No cluster authority recorded in the local country pack. |
Inclusions
- golf professionals
- professional boxers
- professional tennis players
- race car driver
Exclusions
- athlete, with a majority of income from endorsements (See 711512 Independent actors, comedians and performers (CAN))
- golf and tennis professionals who are primarily instructors (See 611620 Athletic instruction (US))
- representing or managing the careers of sports figures (See 711412 Sports agents and managers (CAN))
Examples
- billiard players, independent
- bowlers, independent
- cyclists, independent
- figure skaters, independent
- mixed martial arts fighters
- mountain bike free riders
- skateboarders, independent
- skiers, all types, independent
- speed skaters, independent
- sports professionals, independent
- squash players, independent
- track athletes, independent
- wrestlers, independent
- athletes, independent, amateur
- athletes, independent, professional
- badminton players
- billiard players, independent
- bowlers, independent
- boxers, independent, professional
- bull riders
- bullfighters
- cyclists, independent
- dart players, independent
- figure skaters, independent
- golf professionals
- golfers, independent
- mixed martial arts fighters
- mountain bike free riders
- professional boxers
- professional tennis players
- race car driver
- race car drivers and owners
- rodeo athletes or competitors
- skateboarders, independent
- skiers, all types, independent
- snowboarders, independent
- speed skaters, independent
- sports professionals, independent
- squash players, independent
- tennis players, independent
- track athletes, independent
- wrestlers, independent
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
billiard players, independentbowlers, independentcyclists, independentfigure skaters, independentmixed martial arts fighters
Source: STATCAN_TITLE, 2026-05-05
Classification Confidence Score
5 of 6 factors passing
8/ 10
Verified official source — naics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-05-05)
International crosswalk — ISIC Rev. 4 mapping: R9312*
Previous edition migration — NAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy — 5 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documented — SME thresholds documented in federal tax pack
Trade or export match — No direct HS code correspondence in current bundle
Legacy crosswalk — Legacy system (SIC 1980) retired in this region
Business Profiles
When you might need code 711215
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
01
711215
Independent athletes performing before a paying audience
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 711215 Independent athletes performing before a paying audience. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
02
711215
billiard players, independent
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as billiard players, independent. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 711215 Independent athletes performing before a paying audience to a business file.
03
711215
bowlers, independent
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as bowlers, independent. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 711215 Independent athletes performing before a paying audience to a business file.
04
711215
cyclists, independent
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as cyclists, independent. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 711215 Independent athletes performing before a paying audience to a business file.
Business categories in this branch
A rotating set of business activity examples linked to this part of the Canadian hierarchy.
In this section
- 711213Horse race tracks
- 711214Other racing facilities and related activities
- 711215Independent athletes performing before a paying audience
- 711217Sports teams and clubs performing before a paying audience
Commonly confused with
711512 — Independent actors, comedians and performers
athlete, with a majority of income from endorsements (See 711512 Independent actors, comedians and...
611620 — Athletic instruction
golf and tennis professionals who are primarily instructors (See 611620 Athletic instruction (US))
711412 — Sports agents and managers
representing or managing the careers of sports figures (See 711412 Sports agents and managers (CAN))
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
R9312*Activities of sports clubs
Approximate correspondence
US NAICS referenceNo exact same-code US entry appears in the local reference workbook.
Source row
711215Independent athletes performing before a paying audience
This page mirrors the source row from the structure CSV and the matching rows from the elements and crosswalk files.
Frequently asked questions
What does code 711215 cover?
Independent athletes performing before a paying audience: This Canadian industry comprises of professional, semi-professional or amateur athletes primarily engaged in performing before a paying audience.
Which level of the hierarchy is 711215?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 711215?
It rolls up to 71121 Spectator sports.
Should I stop at 711215 or go lower?
This page already points to the exact six-digit Canadian industry in the current site structure.
Are official inclusion notes attached to 711215?
Yes. 4 inclusion note(s) are attached on this page.
Are there exclusion notes for 711215?
Yes. 3 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.
Does 711215 include illustrative examples?
Yes. 42 example row(s) are available for boundary checking.
What kinds of businesses often start from this page?
Examples in this branch include Heritage sites, Leisure venues, Sports services, Arts operations.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 711215?
Yes. The page shows R9312* Activities of sports clubs.
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
No same-code US NAICS reference row is attached on this page.
Why are both English and French titles shown?
NAICS Canada is bilingual, so the page keeps both language titles visible for comparison and lookup.
Where does the page text come from?
From the local StatCan structure file, elements file, ISIC crosswalk, and the bundled US 6-digit reference workbook.