Cedar Rapids RoughRiders Hockey Team

Name

Cedar Rapids RoughRiders Hockey Team

Website

https://ridertownusa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Junior Hockey Team / Sports Entertainment

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Ice Hockey Leagues (MPAKAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Winter Sports & Snow Training Schools (Ski, Snowboard, Ice Sports) (MPAKAJAI), Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA)

Keywords

• Junior hockey league
• Youth hockey programs
• Ice hockey entertainment
• Player development
• Sports club operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Cedar Rapids

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue generated from selling game tickets to the 4,000 seat ImOn Ice Arena for USHL hockey games. The arena opened in 1999 and features the distinctive cowbell atmosphere characteristic of RoughRiders games.
2. Youth Hockey Programs: The RoughRiders Sports Club operates multiple youth hockey programs including Cedar Rapids Youth Hockey and Lady RoughRiders, generating revenue through program fees and registration.
3. Multi-Sport Programs: The RoughRiders Sports Club offers basketball, volleyball, baseball, softball, golf, and other sports programs through affiliated organizations, generating revenue through program registration and facility usage fees.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The Cedar Rapids RoughRiders operate a junior ice hockey team competing in the United States Hockey League (USHL), the top junior hockey league in the United States. Home games are played at the 4,000-seat ImOn Ice Arena in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The organization develops student-athletes aged 16-20 as a pathway to college and professional hockey, and is part of the broader RoughRiders Sports Club, which provides youth hockey, multi-sport programs, training, and ancillary amenities at facilities including the Sport Stable complex in Superior, Colorado.

Product overview

RoughRiders Sports Club is a multi-sport organization operating a portfolio of sports programs across hockey, basketball, volleyball, baseball, softball, golf, and football. The organization includes Cedar Rapids RoughRiders (USHL Tier I junior hockey), Connecticut RoughRiders (EHL junior hockey), Rocky Mountain RoughRiders, and various recreational programs. Facilities include the Sport Stable multi-sport complex in Superior, CO and ImOn Ice Arena in Cedar Rapids, IA. The club also operates ancillary services including golf, dining, fitness training, and youth development camps.

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Functional benefit

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ImOn Ice ArenacoreOthersHome venue for the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders since 1999. The 4,000 seat arena provides the primary facility for USHL hockey operations and game attendance.
• United States Hockey League (USHL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Cedar Rapids RoughRiders are charter members of the USHL since 1999. USHL is the top junior hockey league in the United States, serving as a development pathway to college and professional hockey.
• Connecticut RoughRiders (EHL)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Connecticut RoughRiders are affiliates of the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders. CT RoughRiders compete in the Eastern Hockey League (EHL) and serve as a player development pipeline to the USHL organization.
• UACS (Ultimate Athletic Conference/Sports)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe RoughRiders Sports Club is powered by UACS. UACS appears to be the parent organization or conference providing operational support and brand affiliation across multiple RoughRiders sports programs.
• SoNo Ice HouseminorOthersHome facility for the Connecticut RoughRiders affiliate in Norwalk, Connecticut. Provides ice rink facilities for the EHL junior hockey program.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• NAHL (North American Hockey League): The NAHL is a competing Tier II junior hockey league in the US. Broad incumbent alternative pathway for the same customer segment (junior hockey players seeking college/professional advancement).

Direct peers

• Omaha Lancers: Omaha Lancers are a USHL Tier I junior hockey team. Long-established direct peer in the same league with similar Midwest regional draw.
• Muskegon Lumberjacks: Muskegon Lumberjacks are a USHL Tier I junior hockey team. Direct peer competing in the same league with similar player development and ticketing operations.
• Green Bay Gamblers: Green Bay Gamblers are a USHL Tier I junior hockey team. Direct peer in the same league with similar Midwest market profile.
• Fargo Force: Fargo Force is a USHL Tier I junior hockey team based in Fargo, ND. Direct peer competing in the same league with the same player development and ticket sales model.
• Youngstown Phantoms: Youngstown Phantoms are a USHL Tier I junior hockey franchise. Direct peer competing in the same league with similar youth development pathways.
• Madison Capitols: Madison Capitols are a USHL Tier I junior hockey franchise. Direct league peer in the Midwest with similar player development and ticketing economics.
• Chicago Steel: Chicago Steel is a USHL Tier I junior hockey franchise playing in the same league as the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders. Comparable in operations, ticketing, and player development model.
• Des Moines Buccaneers: Des Moines Buccaneers are a USHL Tier I junior hockey team based in Iowa, sharing regional Midwest market and comparable operational scale to Cedar Rapids RoughRiders.
• Tri-City Storm: Tri-City Storm is a USHL Tier I junior hockey team based in Kearney, Nebraska. Direct league peer with comparable business model and market size.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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