HUB Sports Center

What HUB Sports Center does

HUB Sports Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit multi-sport facility founded in 2007 and located in Liberty Lake, Washington, in the Inland Northwest region. The organization operates a 66,670 square foot indoor facility (originally built in 2003 and reported as the third-largest gym in Spokane County by square footage), supplemented by two outdoor synthetic turf fields added in Fall 2024. HUB serves more than 185,000 youth and family participants annually across basketball, volleyball, soccer, pickleball, futsal, and a growing set of adjacent youth programs.

The organization's core offering is shared indoor and outdoor sports venue capacity combined with structured youth programming, tournaments, leagues, and camps. Its business model blends program and registration fees (transactions documented starting at $6 and scaling to multi-hundred-dollar tournament entries), facility rental income, philanthropic giving, and sponsorship revenue from a diversified partner base that includes MLS GO, AAU, Pacific Northwest Qualifier (PNQ), Evergreen Region Volleyball, Subway, Les Schwab, Numerica Credit Union, SCJ Alliance, and the city of Liberty Lake and Spokane County. Programs such as the HUB 360 after-school offering and Police Athletic League (PAL) partnerships with regional police departments extend the product surface beyond pure sports rental.

HUB is led by Executive Director Phil Champlin and operates with a small core staff (1-10 reported employees), relying on a broad volunteer and sponsor network to support programming. The organization is currently in the active fundraising phase of "Fields For Our Future," a multi-phase capital campaign with a Phase 2 goal of $7.93M and approximately $2.37M in committed gifts reported to date. Capital from the campaign is funding the recently completed outdoor turf fields and additional facility improvements intended to expand year-round programming capacity.

Name

HUB Sports Center

Legal name

Hub Sports Center

Website

https://hubsportscenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

HUB Sports Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit multi-sport facility in Liberty Lake, Washington, operating a 66,670 sq ft indoor venue plus two outdoor turf fields, serving more than 185,000 youth and family participants annually through leagues, tournaments, camps, and after-school programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Multi-sport recreational facility

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Sport Complexes & Community Sports Parks (MPAKAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Arenas & Indoor Sports Centers (MPAKAEAB)

Keywords

• Multi-sport recreational facility
• Youth sports programs
• Sports tournaments and leagues
• Facility rental services
• Community youth development

Headquarters

HQ city

Liberty Lake, Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Program and Registration Fees: Revenue from sports programs including tournaments, leagues, camps, and classes across basketball, volleyball, soccer, pickleball, lacrosse, football, and other sports. Fees vary by program type and include registration for open play, clinics, leagues, and special events.
2. Facility Rentals: Rental revenue from organizations and groups renting indoor courts (5 basketball courts convertible to 8 volleyball nets) and outdoor turf fields for practices, games, and events. Includes outdoor field lighting fees.
3. Donations and Fundraising: 501c3 nonprofit organization generates revenue through donations, fundraising campaigns (Fields For Our Future campaign with ~$7.93M goal), and grant funding for youth development programs.
4. Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships from businesses for events, programs, and facilities. Multiple sponsor tiers including naming rights for tournaments and branding opportunities throughout the facility.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

HUB Sports Center operates a 66,670 sq ft indoor multi-sport venue (with 5 convertible basketball/volleyball courts, 3 studios, batting cages) plus two outdoor synthetic turf fields in Liberty Lake, Washington. It sells year-round youth and adult sports programming including open play, clinics, leagues, camps, and tournaments across basketball, volleyball, pickleball, soccer, futsal, football, lacrosse, and baseball/softball, alongside youth development programs (HUB 360, Police Activities League, Play Unplugged, Homeschool PE), birthday party packages, and facility rentals to organizations and schools.

Product overview

HUB Sports Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit multi-sport facility in Liberty Lake, Washington serving the Inland Northwest. The organization operates a 66,670 square foot indoor venue (built 2003) offering basketball, volleyball, pickleball, futsal, and batting cage facilities, complemented by two outdoor synthetic turf fields (completed Fall 2024). Its product portfolio includes youth and adult sports leagues, camps, and tournaments across multiple sports (basketball, volleyball, soccer, football, lacrosse); specialized youth development programs (HUB 360 after-school program, Police Activities League, Play Unplugged, Homeschool PE); facility rental services; and community special events (Birthday Parties, Dads & Dudes Night, HUB-O-WEEN, Happy HUBidays). The center partners with organizations like MLS GO Soccer, Spokane Shadow, and LiveBarn for streaming, and serves over 185,000 youth and families annually since opening in 2007.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Indoor Sports Facility 66,670 sq ft indoor multi-sport venue featuring 5 full-size basketball courts (convertible to 8 volleyball nets), 3 studios, and 2 mezzanine areas; the third-largest indoor venue in Spokane County. Available for open play, leagues, tournaments, and rentals.
• Outdoor Synthetic Turf Fields Two illuminated multi-use synthetic turf fields designed for soccer, lacrosse, football, rugby, tee ball, and ultimate frisbee. Available for year-round use with field lighting for extended play hours.
• Basketball Programs and Tournaments Youth and adult basketball leagues, camps, and tournaments including ICCU Winter Freeze (January), Summer Slam High School Tournament (July), and Nigel Williams-Goss Basketball Camp.
• MLS GO Soccer League Recreational soccer program run in partnership with Spokane Shadow for Pre-K through 2nd Grade (U4-U8) using MLS GO curriculum; $69 per participant with uniform included, plus optional coaching donation.
• Volleyball Programs Volleyball programs including 509 Spikers Youth Program (grades 3-6, $100/participant for 5 weeks, shirt and volleyball included), Inland NW Volleyball Showcase (May), ICCU Endless Summer Tournament (July), High School Summer League, and hosted tournaments.
• Pickleball Programs Spokane's Pickleball Headquarters offering open play ($6 online/$7.50 at door per person), Pickleball 101 beginner clinic ($15, 2nd Wednesday monthly), and Pickleball 201 skills/techniques clinic ($30, 4th Wednesday monthly). Online registration: 8 sessions, get 9th free.
• Football Programs Flag football activities including Festivus Bowl Adult 5v5 Flag Football Tournament (December), Pro Vision 7v7 Tournament, and Seahawks Community Day camp.
• Lacrosse Programs Lacrosse camps and training including PLL Players Tour Training; year-round opportunities on outdoor synthetic turf fields for players of all skill levels.
• Roos Youth Sports Classes Youth sports introduction programs including Volleyroos (volleyball fundamentals, ages 4-10) and Socceroos (soccer basics) designed to build teamwork and confidence.
• HUB 360 After-School Program Free after-school program for 6th-8th graders serving Central Valley School District; provides homework help, healthy living education, sports activities, mentoring, and snacks. No participation fee.
• Police Activities League (PAL) Partnership between HUB, Spokane Valley PD, Liberty Lake PD, and local school districts providing youth opportunities to interact with law enforcement through positive sports activities on Thursdays in July.
• Play Unplugged Free summer activity program encouraging youth to unplug from electronics; children earn Brag Tags for completing physical activities at local businesses, redeemable for prizes and entry into drawings.
• Homeschool PE Physical education program for homeschool students ages 4-18 featuring motor skill development, sports instruction, and social interaction. Daily ($8/child) or semester ($42/child) options available.
• Unlock Your Future Career Events Career exploration events for middle and high school students connecting with local employers from Manufacturing, Construction, Trades, Finance, First Responders, Military, and Medical industries; includes hiring events and resource assistance.
• Birthday Party Packages Three-tier birthday party packages at the sports facility: All-Star ($200, 10 guests), Pro (15 guests), and Ultimate ($375, 20 guests). Includes sports activities, party space, and options for additional guests at $10/person; $50 deposit required at booking.
• Dads & Dudes Night Annual special event for fathers and sons featuring outdoor sports activities (football, soccer, lacrosse, street hockey), outdoor movie screening, and family bonding activities. $20 for one dad and one dude.
• HUB-O-WEEN October holiday event series featuring family-friendly and spooky activities throughout the month including haunted events, costume activities, and community celebrations.
• Happy HUBidays December holiday celebration featuring festive activities throughout the month including Merry Mats Paint Night, Frozen Fortress, Santa vs Grinch Night, and holiday-themed programming.
• HUB Batting Zone Baseball and softball training facility with two configurations: a 40-foot cage with L screen, batting tees, and balls; and 20-foot cages with netting. Includes JUGS pitching machine.
• Facility Rental Rental of indoor courts (5 basketball courts/8 volleyball nets), studios, mezzanine areas, and outdoor turf fields for private sports practices, games, tournaments, and events. Includes optional outdoor field lighting.
• LiveBarn Event Streaming Live and archived video streaming of HUB Sports Center events including basketball tournaments, volleyball matches, and soccer games, allowing remote viewing of competitions via the LiveBarn partner platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves over 185,000 youth and families annually

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Spokane ShadowcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Spokane Shadow to bring MLS GO recreational soccer program to the area. Designed for Pre-K through 2nd Grade (U4-U8) with age-appropriate curriculum developed by licensed coaches.
• MLS GOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMLS GO is Major League Soccer's recreational soccer program. HUB Sports Center serves as the Valley location for this program in partnership with Spokane Shadow.
• Spokane Valley Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Police Activities League (PAL) program providing opportunities for youth to interact with law enforcement in positive activities.
• Liberty Lake Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Police Activities League (PAL) program in Liberty Lake area.
• Central Valley School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool district partnership for HUB 360 after-school program and Police Activities League. Administrators and counselors help identify students and families that would benefit from programs.
• West Valley School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Police Activities League program serving West Valley school district students.
• East Valley School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Police Activities League program serving East Valley school district students.
• Spokane Parks FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGrant funding partner for Police Activities League program.
• AAU (Amateur Athletic Union)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAAU Basketball Regional Tournaments hosted at HUB Sports Center facility.
• Pacific Northwest Qualifier (PNQ)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPNQ Volleyball tournaments hosted at HUB Sports Center facility.
• Evergreen Region Volleyball AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor volleyball tournament organizer hosting events at HUB including Inland NW Volleyball Showcase.
• Spokane Valley KiwanisminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity organization supporting HUB Batting Zone and other facility improvements.
• McDonald'sminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Summer Slam Basketball Tournament.
• ICCU (Idaho Central Credit Union)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Winter Freeze Basketball Tournament and ICCU Endless Summer Volleyball Tournament.
• SelkirkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPickleball equipment partner providing demo paddles for open play sessions.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Skyhawks Sports Academy: National youth sports instruction provider offering camps and clinics across basketball, soccer, volleyball, and multi-sport fundamentals. Comparable in youth sports instruction model (Homeschool PE, Roos Youth Sports Classes) and tournament hosting.
• Premier Sports Centers: Multi-sport indoor complex operator running basketball, volleyball, pickleball, and youth programming across several U.S. markets. Comparable in facility programming mix and tournament/event hosting model.

Direct peers

• Spokane Club: Historic Spokane multi-sport private club offering courts, fitness, and recreational programming in the same primary market. Operates a comparable indoor multi-sport footprint with similar target demographics, though as a private club rather than community nonprofit.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Spokane County: Local affiliate of the national Boys & Girls Clubs network providing after-school programming, sports, and youth development to at-risk youth in the same Spokane County geography. Closest mission peer, particularly to HUB 360 and PAL.
• The Salvation Army Kroc Center: Community recreation and youth development center combining aquatics, courts, fitness, and youth programs in a single facility. Operates on the same nonprofit, mission-driven, multi-sport model with comparable programming breadth.
• YMCA of the Inland Northwest: Regional community recreation nonprofit operating fitness facilities, youth sports, and after-school programming across the same Inland Northwest geography. Closest structural match in mission, member/donor mix, and youth development focus.

Broad incumbents

• National Sports Center (Minnesota): Nation's largest amateur sports facility, operating multi-field outdoor complexes and indoor arenas for tournament hosting. Analogous in multi-sport community facility model and tournament-anchor positioning, though at materially larger scale.

Others

• Athletes for Hope: National nonprofit connecting athletes with charitable causes and community programming. Thematically adjacent as a youth-and-sports-focused nonprofit ecosystem participant, though not a direct facility operator.

Regional players

• Spokane Valley Parks and Recreation: Municipal parks operator providing fields and recreation facilities in the same Spokane Valley geography as HUB. Overlaps on outdoor field rentals and youth sports programming for the same regional participant base.
• SpoFit (Spokane Parks & Recreation): Public-sector recreation operator in the same Spokane market offering fitness centers, sports facilities, and community programming. Competes for the same participant base, particularly in adult fitness and youth sports, though as a publicly funded entity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/HUBSportsCntr
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCAwGjAVQU90OJ6Vr6BHNZZA
• Facebookfacebook.com/HUBSportsCenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hub-sports-center
• Instagraminstagram.com/HubSportsCenter

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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