Canadian Special Operations Regiment Association

Name

Canadian Special Operations Regiment Association

Legal name

Canadian Special Operations Regiment Association

Website

https://csorassociation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterans Association Services

NAICS

Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterans Affairs & Military Family Services (BPAIAHAL)

Keywords

• Veterans association services
• Membership organization
• Special operations support
• Transition assistance programs
• Regimental merchandise

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Merchandise Sales: Sale of branded merchandise including apparel (t-shirts, golf shirts, caps) and specialty items like the Spearhead whisky. Proceeds support association programs for veterans and families.
2. Event Tickets: Sale of tickets for anniversary celebrations, banquets, and other association events. General admission tickets priced at $20, banquet tickets at $85 per person.
3. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees. First year free for new members; $50 per year thereafter. Active members include current/future CSOR members, spouses, and family. Friends of the Regiment category available for civilian supporters.
4. Donations: Tax-deductible donations accepted through PayPal and dedicated fund pages including the Sergeant Major Perry Basha Education Award fund. One-time, monthly, and yearly donation options available.
5. Spearhead Whisky Sales: Sales of The Spearhead-CSOR Alberta Prairie Whisky at $68.25 per 750ml bottle. Proceeds fund veteran programs, active-duty support, and family assistance including families of fallen members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Canadian Special Operations Regiment Association (CSOR-A) provides membership-based support, networking, advocacy, and transition services for current and former Canadian Special Operations Regiment members and their families, including emergency family support, bursaries, post-secondary education awards, and access to a member-only kit shop. The association also hosts regimental events such as the 20th Anniversary Celebration, Crossed Arrows Dinner, and Annual Veteran Couples Retreat, and sells branded merchandise and event tickets to fund its programs.

Product overview

The Canadian Special Operations Regiment Association (CSOR-A) operates a not-for-profit membership organization rather than a technology product platform. Its offerings include: merchandise products (SF Tee, SF Golf Shirt, SF Cap) sold through the Kit Shop; a collaborative whisky product (The Spearhead-CSOR- Alberta Prairie Whisky) with Burwood Distillery; event tickets for the 20th Anniversary Celebration and Banquet; and service programs including the Annual Veteran Couples Retreat, Crossed Arrows Dinner, and Sergeant Major Perry Basha Education Award fund. The association offers two membership tiers: Active Membership for current/former CSOR members (first year free, $50/year thereafter) and Friends of the Regiment for civilian supporters. All proceeds from merchandise and donations support targeted programs for members, veterans, and their families.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Spearhead-CSOR- Alberta Prairie Whisky: A 750ml whisky tribute marking 20 years of service by the Canadian Special Operations Regiment. Collaboration with Burwood Distillery. Proceeds fund programs for Veterans and active-duty members as well as their families.
• Sergeant Major Perry Basha Education Award

Products and services

• CSOR-A Active Membership Annual membership for current or former CSOR members with minimum one year of service, spouses, direct family members, and surviving family. First year free, then $50/year. Includes professional networking, transition support, employment resources, bursaries, emergency family support, and access to the member-only kit shop.
• Friends of the Regiment Membership Membership category for civilians or former military who wish to support the CSOR-A's mission. Requires nomination by an Active member and approval by the Board of Directors.
• SF Tee

Quantifiable outcome

• First year free membership followed by $50/year subscription model
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• True Patriot LovecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2016Major Canadian foundation supporting military and veterans. Listed as a corporate partner on the CSOR-A donors page, indicating financial and/or promotional support for the association's mission.
• CannaConnectminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2016Cannabis company listed as corporate partner. Supports the association through donations or promotional efforts.
• CTOMSminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2016Canadian Tactical Operations and Medical Solutions - tactical/military equipment company listed as corporate partner supporting the association.
• RFMAminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2016Restaurant Facilities Management Association or similar organization listed as corporate partner supporting veterans.
• Vortex CanadaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2016Canadian company listed as corporate partner. Logo featured on donors page with call to support them in turn.
• Burwood DistillerycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProducer of The Spearhead-CSOR Alberta Prairie Whisky - a collaborative limited edition whisky celebrating 20 years of CSOR service. Proceeds from sales fund veteran programs, active-duty support, and family assistance. Available at BurwoodDistillery.ca.
• Special Forces Association Chapter 28 'Devil's Brigade'coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe CSOR-A is officially twinned with this US-based chapter, perpetuating the shared legacy of the First Special Service Force (1942-1945). This partnership honors the historical Canadian-American special forces cooperation.
• United States Army Special Forces (Green Berets)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing operational cooperation from WWII through current operations including Afghanistan, Jamaica, Mali, Niger, and the fight against ISIS in Iraq. Both forces have worked closely together around the globe.
• First Special Service Force AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistorical connection through the First Special Service Force (FSSF) - the Canadian-American 'Black Devils' unit from WWII. CSOR traces its lineage to FSSF and carries their battle honours.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Special Forces Association: The Special Forces Association is the US-based association of US Army Special Forces soldiers with which CSOR-A is officially twinned through Chapter 28 'Devil's Brigade'. It is comparable as a SOF-specific membership association but operates primarily in the United States, making it a regional counterpart rather than a direct Canadian competitor.

Direct peers

• Wounded Warriors Canada: Wounded Warriors Canada is a national mental health charity serving Canadian Armed Forces veterans, including first responders, with programs in clinical care, family support, and rehabilitation. It is comparable to CSOR-A in delivering direct veteran and family programs funded by donations and corporate partnerships in Canada.
• Soldier On Canada: Soldier On is a Canadian Armed Forces program and supporting foundation that uses sport and physical activity to support the recovery and rehabilitation of veterans. It overlaps with CSOR-A in providing community-driven veteran support programs and is supported through donations and corporate sponsorship.
• True Patriot Love Foundation: True Patriot Love is a major Canadian foundation supporting military members, veterans, and their families through fundraising and program funding. It is a listed corporate partner of CSOR-A, operates in the same Canadian SOF/veteran support space, and shares a comparable donor-driven funding model.
• Veterans Emergency Transition Services Canada (VETS Canada): VETS Canada is a national Canadian charity providing emergency transition support and suicide prevention services to at-risk veterans. It is a comparable Canadian veteran support nonprofit with a donation-funded model focused on direct services for transitioning and at-risk veterans.

Broad incumbents

• Royal Canadian Legion: The Royal Canadian Legion is Canada's largest veterans and ex-military membership organization, operating branches across the country with a focus on remembrance, advocacy, and member services. It is a comparable membership-association model for veterans but operates at far greater scale and across all branches of service rather than a single regiment.
• The War Amps: The War Amps is a long-established Canadian national charity supporting Canadian military veterans (notably amputees) and child amputees through advocacy and direct services. It is comparable as a Canadian veteran-support charity but operates at significantly larger scale and across all branches of service rather than a regiment-specific community.
• Commissionaires Canada: Commissionaires Canada is a national not-for-profit that employs veterans, including former military and RCMP personnel, primarily in security and identification services. It is comparable in operating as a Canadian veteran-supporting organization, though it is a much larger employer-focused incumbent rather than a membership association.

Emerging players

• Canada Company: Canada Company is a national charitable organization that bridges military members and veterans with corporate Canada, focused on employment, education, and family programs. It is comparable to CSOR-A in connecting the veteran community to private-sector resources, with a partial overlap in transition and employment support.

Others

• Military Family Services (CAF Connection): Military Family Services is the Canadian Armed Forces program supporting families of serving members through local Military Family Resource Centres. It is comparable in addressing spouse and family support needs for Canadian military families, though delivered as a government program rather than a member-led association.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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