What Bay Area Disc Association does

Bay Area Disc Association (BADA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Tax ID 82-2866445) founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, that operates as the primary regional organizing body for Ultimate frisbee across the San Francisco Bay Area. BADA runs a comprehensive portfolio of programs covering youth and adult recreational leagues, competitive tournaments, summer camps, clinics, beach ultimate, goaltimate, and hat tournaments across San Francisco, the East Bay (Berkeley, Oakland, Alameda, Contra Costa), the South Bay (San Jose, Mountain View, Santa Clara, Fremont, Campbell, Palo Alto), and Sonoma County, with 912+ historical events tracked on its platform since 2012.

The organization's core technology stack is the third-party Ultimate Central / TopScore platform, which handles self-serve online registration, event management, and participant tracking across all programs. BADA does not develop proprietary technology; its differentiated assets are the codified "Spirit of the Game" self-officiation framework, the 1-3-3 mixed gender ratio policy, and the GURLS Initiative — a girls-specific program that grew middle school girls league participation by 400% (from 11 to 55 players) in one year by creating dedicated playing spaces and training women coaches.

BADA's business model combines three revenue streams: program registration fees ($35 per player for tournaments such as Summer Bash 2026; $80-$85 for season leagues such as Eric Arons SF Open Spring League 2026, with early-bird discounts and financial aid available), tax-deductible donations from individuals and corporations (including employer matching and stock donations), and corporate sponsorships (Discraft as equipment sponsor, Olympic Club Foundation as major grant partner). Go-to-market is community-led: participants are acquired through the bayareadisc.org website, Facebook, Instagram (@BayAreaDisc), email newsletters, and partner referrals from organizations such as the Oakland Spiders, Bay Area Falcons, Ultimate Impact, and Junior Spiders Academy. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors and led by Executive Director Dani Lopez.

Name

Bay Area Disc Association

Legal name

Bay Area Disc Association

Website

https://bayareadisc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bay Area Disc Association (BADA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2008 that organizes youth and adult Ultimate frisbee leagues, tournaments, summer camps, and clinics across the San Francisco Bay Area, serving thousands of participants through community-led programming on the Ultimate Central platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Program Registration Fees: Fees collected from participants registering for leagues, tournaments, summer camps, clinics, and other Ultimate programs. Fees vary by program type with financial aid available.
2. Donations and Contributions: Tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations supporting the nonprofit mission to grow Ultimate frisbee in the Bay Area. Includes employer matching programs and stock donations.
3. Corporate Partnerships: Support from corporate sponsors including Discraft (disc equipment) and other partners providing financial and in-kind support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bay Area Disc Association (BADA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that organizes and operates Ultimate frisbee leagues, tournaments, summer camps, clinics, and beach programs for youth and adults across the San Francisco Bay Area. Programs span elementary through adult age groups, men's, women's, mixed, and open divisions, and recreational through elite competitive levels, with the GURLS initiative specifically supporting girls' participation.

Product overview

Bay Area Disc Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates as a multi-program sports service provider rather than a technology company. The organization offers a comprehensive portfolio of Ultimate Frisbee programs organized into two main categories: Youth Ultimate (including leagues, tournaments, summer camps, and the GURLS girls initiative) and Adult Ultimate (including recreational and competitive leagues, beach ultimate, club programs, and tournaments). Programs span multiple locations across the Bay Area and serve players of all ages and skill levels, from beginners to elite competitors. The organization uses Ultimate Central/TopScore as its registration and program management platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GURLS Initiative: Girls Ultimate program that grew middle school girls league participation by 400% in one year by creating girl-specific playing spaces and training women coaches.

Products and services

• Youth Ultimate Programs Comprehensive youth Ultimate Frisbee programming including leagues, tournaments, summer camps, and introductory programs for age groups from elementary through high school, covering boys, girls, and co-ed divisions at various skill levels.
• Adult Ultimate Leagues Adult recreational and competitive Ultimate Frisbee leagues spanning men's, women's, mixed, and open divisions across the Bay Area, including corporate league programs.
• GURLS Initiative Girls Ultimate program creating girl-specific playing spaces and training women coaches; documented to have grown middle school girls league participation by 400% in one year (from 11 to 55 players).
• Summer Camps Multi-location summer Ultimate Frisbee camps for youth at Berkeley, Albany, Alameda, Campbell, Palo Alto, Santa Cruz, and Redwood City.
• Club Ultimate Competitive club-level Ultimate Frisbee programs and tournaments for experienced adult players in the Bay Area.
• Adult Beach Ultimate Beach Ultimate Frisbee leagues and events for adults, including the San Francisco Beach League and Beach Series.
• Goaltimate Leagues Goaltimate (Ultimate with goals) leagues for men, women, and mixed teams.
• Tournaments (Hat Tournaments, Sectionals, Club Championships) Various Ultimate Frisbee tournaments including hat tournaments (Fabulous Fogust, Presidio Women's Hat), sectionals, championship events, and the annual Revolution tournament.
• Summer Bash 2026 Club Tournament Inaugural BADA Summer Bash 2026 Club Tournament featuring Open and Women's divisions for competitive-level club teams, designed to provide early-season USAU sanctioned games; $35 per player.

Quantifiable outcome

• GURLS initiative achieved 400% growth in middle school girls league participation, growing from 11 to 55 players in one year

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Olympic Club FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor partner and supporter of Bay Area Disc Association. The Olympic Club Foundation provides grant funding and support for Ultimate frisbee development in the Bay Area community.
• Ultimate ImpactcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization focused on Ultimate frisbee development and community building. Collaborates with BADA on programs and initiatives.
• Bay Area FalconscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Ultimate organization and partner providing competitive opportunities and collaboration with BADA programs.
• Oakland SpiderscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBay Area Ultimate club team and community partner collaborating on local Ultimate development.
• DiscraftminorOthersLeading disc manufacturer providing equipment sponsorship for BADA tournaments and events.
• GuideStar (Candid)minorOthersNonprofit transparency platform providing Charity Check verification for Bay Area Disc Association's 501(c)(3) status.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Triangle Ultimate: Regional nonprofit organizing youth and adult Ultimate leagues, tournaments, and clinics in the North Carolina Research Triangle. Closely mirrors BADA's mix of recreational and competitive programming plus community outreach.
• DiscNW (Disc Northwest): Regional nonprofit Ultimate frisbee organizing body serving the Pacific Northwest with youth and adult leagues, tournaments, and clinics. Most structurally comparable peer to BADA in mission, programming mix, and nonprofit community-led model.
• Boston Ultimate Disc Alliance (BUDA): Regional nonprofit Ultimate frisbee association running youth and adult leagues, tournaments, and instructional programs in the Greater Boston area. Directly comparable operating model to BADA across age groups and league formats.
• Madison Ultimate Frisbee Association: Mid-sized regional Ultimate organizing body in Madison, WI running leagues, tournaments, and youth programs. Similar participant scale and programming mix to BADA's adult and youth offerings.
• Atlanta Flying Disc Club: Community-based nonprofit running Ultimate leagues, tournaments, and instructional programs in the Atlanta metro. Similar scale, mission, and operating footprint to BADA within a single regional market.
• Pittsburgh Ultimate (Pitt Ultimate / Steel City Ultimate): Regional nonprofit Ultimate frisbee organization in Pittsburgh offering youth and adult leagues, tournaments, and clinics. Closely comparable programming portfolio and community-led nonprofit structure.

Broad incumbents

• YMCA of San Francisco: Large community-based nonprofit operating youth and adult recreational sports leagues, camps, and clinics across the same Bay Area geography. Broad incumbent offering overlapping youth sports and camp programming in the same region.
• USA Ultimate: National governing body for the sport of Ultimate in the United States, setting rules (including the Spirit of the Game framework), sanctioning tournaments, and coordinating national competition. Indirectly comparable as the umbrella ecosystem within which BADA operates.

Others

• Discraft: Leading disc manufacturer and BADA's equipment sponsor, providing tournament and event sponsorship in the Ultimate community. Ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor, but tightly coupled to the sport's growth.

Emerging players

• Ultimate Peace: Nonprofit using Ultimate frisbee for youth development, conflict resolution, and leadership training. Mission-aligned nonprofit with overlapping youth programming and Spirit-of-the-Game orientation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/bayareadisc
• Instagraminstagram.com/BayAreaDisc
• Xx.com/BayAreaDisc

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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