RISE Athletics

What RISE Athletics does

RISE Athletics is a privately-held, community-based sports league and tournament operator founded in 2012 and headquartered in Queen Creek, Arizona. The organization runs competitive basketball leagues, tournaments, camps, and skill-training sessions for two primary segments: adults 18 and over (including a Monday men's competitive league and a Tuesday co-ed corporate league in the Tempe area), and youth from kindergarten through 12th grade across the Arizona valley. Its product portfolio comprises four core offerings — Adult Basketball Leagues, Youth Basketball Programs, the All Star Basketball Game event, and Basketball Tournaments — all delivered through in-person venue participation at locations such as Tempe-area gyms and JO Combs Middle School in Queen Creek.

The underlying business is operationally light: the core technology stack is not disclosed, there is no mobile app or proprietary platform, and the primary digital surfaces are the company website and an email newsletter. Revenue is generated through league registration fees (characterized as recurring subscription-style payments per league session), $5 donations tied to All Star Game contest entries, and direct PayPal donations supporting the mission. The organization is tightly linked to the RISE & DREAM Foundation, a separate 501c3 nonprofit that receives contest-donation proceeds and contributions to fund programs for children, families, and homeless populations; this foundation is a strategic partner rather than a parent entity.

RISE Athletics operates with 1-10 employees and a single founder-led leadership structure (Kristin Sewell Hodge, Founder & Director of Events and Operations). Distribution is event-driven and community-led, relying on word-of-mouth, the foundation's charitable mission, and direct venue participation rather than any formalized sales motion or digital channel strategy. Geographic scope is limited to the Arizona valley, with no disclosed expansion, funding, or M&A activity in the available source material.

Name

RISE Athletics

Legal name

RISE Athletics

Website

https://riseathletics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

RISE Athletics is a privately-held, community-based basketball league, tournament, and training operator based in Queen Creek, Arizona, serving adult and youth (K-12) participants across the Arizona valley, with an affiliated 501c3 nonprofit foundation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Amateur Basketball League Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Collegiate & Scholastic Tournament Organizers (MPAKADAG), Athletics Events, Game Operations & Ticketing (EDALAIAK)

Keywords

• Adult basketball leagues
• Youth basketball programs
• Basketball tournaments
• Basketball skills training
• Amateur sports leagues

Headquarters

HQ city

Queen Creek

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, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. League Registration Fees: Adult basketball league participation fees for competitive men's and corporate men/women leagues held in Tempe area venues.
2. Event Contest Entry Donations: $5 donation per contest entry at All Star Games, with proceeds going to the RISE & DREAM Foundation (501c3) for children, families, and homeless programs.
3. Donations: Tax-deductible donations via PayPal supporting the organization's mission of making an impact with children through sports and essential supplies.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

RISE Athletics operates adult and youth basketball leagues, skills training clinics, the annual All Star Basketball Game, and basketball tournaments for amateur players in the Arizona East Valley (Queen Creek, Tempe and surrounding areas). Programming covers fundamental and advanced skill development and serves both recreational adult players (including a corporate division) and school-age youth (K-12). The organization also funnels a portion of activity through the affiliated RISE & DREAM Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable arm.

Product overview

RISE Athletics operates a suite of basketball leagues, tournaments, and training programs for both adults and youth in the Arizona valley. The portfolio includes Adult Basketball Leagues (competitive men's league on Mondays and co-ed corporate league on Tuesdays), Youth Basketball Programs spanning K-12th grade with leagues, camps, and skill training, All Star Basketball Game events featuring competitive contests, and Basketball Tournaments at various levels. The organization serves the Phoenix metro area including Tempe and Queen Creek.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adult Basketball Leagues Seasonal organized basketball leagues for adult (18+) recreational players in the Arizona East Valley, including a dedicated corporate division for employer-organized teams. Players register as individuals or as part of a team to participate in regular-season games and playoffs.
• Youth Basketball Programs Fundamental and advanced skills training and organized play for school-age youth (K-12) in the Arizona East Valley, with parents/guardians as the registrants on behalf of minor players.
• Basketball Tournaments Tournament-format basketball competitions run by RISE Athletics in the East Valley, allowing teams to enter bracketed, multi-game events on a periodic basis.
• All Star Basketball Game An annual All Star showcase basketball game held by RISE Athletics for standout players from its adult and/or youth leagues, functioning as a culminating branded event for the season.
• Basketball Skills Training Clinics Skills development sessions covering fundamental and advanced basketball techniques, offered as a complement to league play for adults and youth in the East Valley.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• RISE & DREAM FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated charitable organization linked on the RISE Athletics website. Donations from contest entries and direct contributions support children, families, and homeless programs. The foundation is a 501c3 organization that enables tax-deductible giving.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rise-athletics-llc

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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