LOUYAA Youth Athletic Association

What LOUYAA Youth Athletic Association does

LOUYAA Youth Athletic Association (legal name: Linganore Oakdale Urbana Youth Athletic Association, Inc.) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community youth sports organization headquartered in New Market, Maryland. It operates a comprehensive year-round athletics program serving more than 5,000 Frederick County families primarily within the Linganore, Oakdale, and Urbana high school feeder districts. The organization delivers structured programming across 15+ sports — including baseball, softball, soccer, lacrosse, football, flag football, basketball, wrestling, track, cross country, volleyball, field hockey, cheerleading, poms, and triathlon — organized into Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring seasons plus a club/travel tier. Club-level competition is delivered through three core sub-brands: Alliance Soccer Club (U8–U19 travel soccer competing in EDP, NCSL, and the US Youth Soccer National League), Tribe Select Lacrosse Club (ages 8–18 across Central Maryland), and Predators Wrestling. Program delivery is supported by an in-house facility, LOUYAA Park in New Market, alongside school and partner facilities (Frederick County Public Schools, Frederick Downtown YMCA).

The underlying technology stack is intentionally lightweight: LOUYAA runs its online registration, league management, team scheduling, and family communications on the Stack Sports (Sports Connect / Blue Sombrero) platform, with no proprietary technology, AI capabilities, or custom-developed software. Marketing and family outreach are handled through the LOUYAA website, Facebook, Twitter, monthly email newsletters, FCPS communications, and local community sponsors. The organization is predominantly volunteer-driven, with approximately six paid staff supporting a 12-member elected Board of Directors, a roster of sport commissioners across every program, and a broader volunteer base of coaches, assistant coaches, and team parents.

Revenue is generated entirely on a pass-through cost-recovery basis: a $25 annual family membership fee, per-season sport registration fees that vary by program (ranging from approximately $100 for recreational volleyball to $2,075 for top-tier club/travel soccer), per-registration field/facility fees that capitalize the LOUYAA Park Land Fund, ancillary fees (raffles, uniforms, additional field usage), and three tiers of annual local business sponsorships ($500 / $1,000 / $1,500). Sport commissioners present detailed program budgets to the Board of Directors and aim to balance each season without profit or loss, with financial hardship waivers available upon request. No revenue figures, financials, or external funding are publicly disclosed.

Name

LOUYAA Youth Athletic Association

Legal name

Linganore Urbana Youth Athletic Association, Inc.

Website

https://louyaasports.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

LOUYAA Youth Athletic Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community youth sports organization in Frederick County, Maryland, serving more than 5,000 families with year-round programming across 15+ sports delivered through three school district feeders, three club sub-brands, and a dedicated field complex in New Market.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Athletic Programs

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE), Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA)

Keywords

• Youth sports programs
• Community athletic association
• Recreational youth leagues
• Travel sports clubs
• Youth sports registration

Headquarters

HQ city

New Market

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Sport Registration Fees: Seasonal registration fees for each sport program. Sport fees cover uniforms, referees, field/facility rental, tournament fees, equipment, league banquet, and trophies. Sport commissioners present detailed budgets to the Board of Directors and aim to balance seasons without profit or loss.
2. Annual Family Membership: A one-time per year, per family fee ($25) that covers administrative costs including website, postage fees, office supplies, advertising, insurance, presidential scholarships, background checks, credit card processing fees, tax preparation, and bookkeeping. The annual fee entitles each family to a vote in general membership meeting proceedings and eligibility for children to participate in activities.
3. Field/Facility Fees: Fees to offset increases in charges for the use of fields and facilities. These fees go toward the Land Fund for development of the New Market complex including football/lacrosse fields, soccer fields, and four baseball fields.
4. Sponsorships: Three sponsorship tiers: Presenting Sponsor ($1,500/year), Online Sponsor ($1,000/year), LOUYAA Supporter ($500/year). Sponsorship provides exposure to more than 5,000 Frederick County families with rotating home page acknowledgment, registration page acknowledgment, engraved bricks at Jeffy's Field, and window signs.
5. Sports Ancillary Fees: Additional assessments at registration such as raffle tickets, additional field usage, uniform fees as defined by specific Sport Commissioner.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

LOUYAA Youth Athletic Association is a 501c(3) non-profit community youth sports organization that organizes and operates recreational and competitive athletic programs for children in the Linganore, Oakdale, and Urbana High School districts of Frederick County, Maryland. It offers year-round programming across four seasons (Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring) and club/travel sports, covering 15+ disciplines including baseball, softball, soccer, lacrosse, flag football, football, basketball, wrestling, track, volleyball, field hockey, cheerleading, poms, and triathlon. Programs are supported by an online registration and league management system, an in-development LOUYAA Park field complex, and a network of volunteer coaches, sport commissioners, and community sponsors.

Product overview

LOUYAA Youth Athletic Association operates a comprehensive youth sports ecosystem spanning multiple seasons and sports. The core offering consists of recreational sport programs (Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring) for baseball, basketball, soccer, lacrosse, football, volleyball, wrestling, track, field hockey, cheerleading, poms, softball, flag football, cross country, and triathlon. Supporting the recreational programs are two club/travel sub-brands: Alliance Soccer Club (offering Junior/Senior Academy for ages 3-6, Recreational Select for grades 1-12, and travel programs from Select through Showcase levels for U8-U19) and Tribe Select Lacrosse Club (year-round club lacrosse). Additional offerings include Summer Camps across multiple sports, Team Central (online team management via Stack Sports/Blue Sombrero platform), and an integrated online registration system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Alliance Soccer Club: Travel soccer club program offering Select, Elite, Premier, and Showcase levels for players U8-U19
• Tribe Select Lacrosse Club
• Predators Wrestling

Products and services

• LOUYAA Recreational Sport Programs Year-round community-based youth athletic programs organized by season (Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring) for ages 4-18 across 15+ sports including baseball, softball, soccer, lacrosse, flag football, football, basketball, wrestling, track, volleyball, field hockey, cheerleading, poms, cross country, and triathlon, with fees covering uniforms, referees, fields, equipment, and trophies.
• Alliance Soccer Club Travel/competitive soccer program offering Junior Academy (ages 3-5), Senior Academy (Kindergarten), Recreational Select (grades 1-12), and travel tiers from Select through Showcase for U8-U19, competing in EDP, NCSL, RYSDL, URSL, and US Youth Soccer National League.
• Tribe Select Lacrosse Club Year-round club lacrosse program based in New Market, MD for Central Maryland-based athletes ages 8-18, offering structured training and competitive play at regional and showcase events.
• Predators Wrestling Wrestling program under LOUYAA offering Intro to Wrestling, Novice, and Advanced/Varsity programs for ages 4-18, competing in USA Wrestling folkstyle events at 820 Motter Ave., Frederick, MD.
• Triathlon Club Full 17-week triathlon training season (~$230) including swimming, biking, and running preparation, with practices at Frederick Downtown YMCA and additional outdoor training, plus event registration.
• Summer Camps Multi-sport summer camp offerings including archery, baseball, basketball, cheerleading, field hockey, flag football, football, poms/dance, soccer, volleyball, and wrestling camps for youth.
• Annual Family Membership $25 per family per calendar year administrative membership that covers website, postage, office supplies, advertising, insurance, background checks, credit card processing, scholarships, and tax preparation; entitles the family to vote in general membership meetings and is required for participation.
• NFL FLAG Flag Football Program Official NFL FLAG-affiliated flag football program providing official NFL FLAG team jerseys, matching shorts, and NFL FLAG belts, with player registration and LOUYAA field fee components.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving more than 5,000 Frederick County families with year-round youth athletic programming

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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No

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Frederick County Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFCPS provides facility access (school gymnasiums, tracks, fields) for LOUYAA programs and alignment with local high school feeder patterns for youth athletics. LOUYAA acts as a feeder program for high school sports programs.
• Alliance Soccer ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlliance Soccer Club provides all soccer programming for LOUYAA, including Junior Academy (ages 3-6), Senior Academy (Kindergarten), Recreational Select (grades 1-12), and Club/Travel programs. The club competes in EDP, NCSL, RYSDL, and URSL leagues.
• Tribe Select LacrossecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTribe Select Lacrosse Club provides club-level lacrosse programming for LOUYAA, operating year-round with teams from ages 8-18 competing at regional and showcase events. Based in New Market, MD.
• Western Maryland Youth Lacrosse Conference (WMYLC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWMYLC provides league structure for LOUYAA lacrosse programs, organizing conference games for boys and girls based on grade groupings from K-8, with both competitive and developmental divisions.
• Frederick County Girls Softball League (FCGSL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFCGSL partners with LOUYAA Softball for intramural and competitive play, organizing county-wide games and the Fall Ball exhibition program across age divisions (8U, 10U, 12U, 15U).
• Predators WrestlingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPredators Wrestling operates wrestling programs for LOUYAA including Intro to Wrestling, Novice, and Advanced/Varsity programs. Facility located at 820 Motter Ave., Frederick, MD. Competes in USA Wrestling folkstyle events.
• NFL FLAGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLOUYAA operates as an official NFL FLAG league, providing flag football programs with official NFL FLAG jerseys, belts, and rulebook. Provides branded merchandise and league structure.
• Stack Sports (Sports Connect/Blue Sombrero)coreTechnology or IntegrationStack Sports provides the technology platform for LOUYAA's online registration, league management, team scheduling, and family communications. Powers the Blue Sombrero registration system.
• Dick's Sporting GoodsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDick's Sporting Goods provides coupon offers that benefit LOUYAA families, with the partnership allowing the organization to earn savings on sporting goods purchases.
• Frederick Downtown YMCAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYMCA provides facility access for Triathlon Club practices including swimming pool and indoor track. Heritage Farm Park used for additional outdoor training.
• US Youth Soccer National LeaguecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlliance Soccer Club (LOUYAA's partner) competes in US Youth Soccer National League for Showcase Program teams (U15-U19), providing college exposure opportunities.
• Mountain Valley Youth Football League (MVYFL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMVYFL provides league structure for LOUYAA football programs, offering multiple levels of play for ages 5-14 in the Mountain Valley Youth Football League.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• US Lacrosse: National governing body for lacrosse that sanctions youth leagues and club programs. Directly comparable to LOUYAA's Tribe Select Lacrosse Club and WMYLC-affiliated youth lacrosse programming.
• Little League International: Global youth baseball and softball organization operating through local community leagues tied to schools and neighborhoods. Directly comparable to LOUYAA's baseball and softball programs and their feeder relationships with area high schools.
• Pop Warner Little Scholars: National youth football and cheerleading organization offering age-based competitive leagues with strong school-district/community alignment. Directly comparable to LOUYAA's football and cheer programs operating within the Mountain Valley Youth Football League framework.
• AAU (Amateur Athletic Union): National nonprofit amateur sports organization offering multi-sport youth programming across more than 30 sports with local associations. Directly comparable to LOUYAA as a community-organized amateur youth sports body, though operating at national scale.
• USA Wrestling: National governing body for wrestling that sanctions youth folkstyle clubs and tournaments. Directly comparable to LOUYAA's Predators Wrestling program operating under USA Wrestling folkstyle events.
• i9 Sports: Franchised youth sports league operator offering recreational leagues across football, soccer, basketball, baseball, and more in local markets. Comparable to LOUYAA in its community league delivery model, though i9 Sports operates via franchisees rather than volunteer associations.
• Babe Ruth League: National youth baseball/softball organization offering Cal Ripken and Babe Ruth divisions by age. Directly comparable to LOUYAA's age-graded baseball and softball programming under FCGSL partnerships.
• AYSO (American Youth Soccer Organization): National youth soccer organization running community-based recreational and player-development programs through local regions. Directly comparable to LOUYAA's Alliance Soccer Club recreational and Academy tiers across age groups.

Others

• National Council of Youth Sports (NCYS): Trade association representing youth sports organizations and industry providers. Comparable to LOUYAA as a peer member within the broader youth amateur sports ecosystem, though NCYS does not directly operate leagues.

Broad incumbents

• YMCA of the USA: Nationwide community-based nonprofit offering youth sports, swim, and recreation programs at local branches. Comparable to LOUYAA in its multi-sport community youth model; LOUYAA already partners with the Frederick Downtown YMCA for triathlon pool access.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

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