austin crew of everything social

What austin crew of everything social does

ACES - Austin Crew Everything Social, LLC is a privately held Texas LLC founded in 2011 that organizes adult co-ed volleyball leagues, tournaments, open-play sessions, and adjacent social events (karaoke, cornhole, meetups) across the Austin, Texas metropolitan area. The company operates a direct-to-consumer model in which participants self-register online and pay per-player fees ($75-$105 early-bird individuals; $150-$867 per team) for 5-7 week seasons plus playoffs, with divisions spanning Rec/Social, Intermediate, Advanced, and All-Stars skill levels. Tournaments ($40-$70 per player, including blind-draw sand, BYOT indoor, and women's indoor formats with prize pools up to $1,000) and drop-in indoor open plays ($6 pre-reg, $10 at door) layer on top of season subscriptions, and merchandise (jerseys, apparel) provides a fourth revenue stream.

Delivery is asset-light: ACES does not own courts but operates through partnerships with at least eight third-party venues — Austin Sports Center (Cedar Park and Central Austin), ATX Beach (North Austin), CTX Fieldhouse (Buda), Volleyworld (Pflugerville and Georgetown), and Dripping Springs Sports Club. The technology stack is entirely third-party SaaS: Shopify underpins e-commerce and checkout, PlaybookAPI handles registration, waivers, team management, and scheduling, and Google Analytics is used for site analytics. There is no proprietary software, no mobile app, and no API product. Marketing is organic-first — a website (acesintexas.com), Facebook, Instagram, Meetup, and an email newsletter — with co-marketing through venue partners.

The customer base consists of adults aged 18+ (typically 21+) seeking social connection through recreational sports, ranging from individual "free agents" to pre-formed groups of friends and coworkers. ACES is founder/independently owned with no disclosed external investors, no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no M&A activity. The company is actively operating and has expanded into new geographies (Dripping Springs, Pflugerville, Georgetown) and new product lines (open play, multi-sport social events), while remaining focused exclusively on Central Texas.

Name

austin crew of everything social

Legal name

ACES - Austin Crew Everything Social, LLC

Website

https://acesintexas.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Short description

ACES (Austin Crew of Everything Social) organizes adult co-ed volleyball leagues, tournaments, and social events across the Austin, Texas metropolitan area via partnerships with multiple indoor and sand volleyball venues, using a direct-to-consumer registration model on Shopify and PlaybookAPI.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recreational Sports Leagues

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Sport-Specific Amateur Leagues & Circuits (Non-Professional) (MPAKACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Amateur Event & Tournament Organizers (Meets, Invitationals, Opens) (MPAKACAL)

Keywords

• Adult volleyball leagues
• Co-ed recreational sports
• Volleyball tournament events
• Sand volleyball leagues
• Indoor volleyball leagues

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. League Registration Fees: Primary revenue stream from co-ed volleyball league registrations. Teams and individuals pay per-person or per-team fees to participate in 6-7 week seasons with playoffs. Fees vary by league type (indoor vs sand), format (4's, 6's), and registration timing (early bird vs regular).
2. Tournament Registration: Revenue from one-time tournament entries including sand volleyball blind draw tournaments and indoor BYOT (Bring Your Own Team) tournaments. Tournament fees typically range from $40-70 per person depending on format and timing.
3. Open Play Sessions: Drop-in indoor volleyball sessions at $6 pre-registration or $10 at the door. Regular recurring sessions held weekly at partner venues.
4. Merchandise Sales: Jersey and sports apparel sales to league participants. Free jerseys provided to teams registered by deadline; additional apparel available for purchase.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ACES (Austin Crew of Everything Social) organizes and runs adult co-ed recreational volleyball leagues (indoor 6's and sand 4's, 6's, and 2's formats), volleyball tournaments (blind draw and BYOT), weekly indoor open play sessions, and ancillary social events such as karaoke and cornhole across the Austin, Texas metropolitan area. Registrations are processed online through the company's website and PlaybookAPI platform, with team and individual (free agent) options, multiple skill divisions, and seasonal league schedules at partner venues.

Product overview

ACES (Austin Crew of Everything Social) operates as a social sports organization offering a portfolio of co-ed adult volleyball programs across the Austin, Texas metropolitan area. The core offering consists of indoor and sand volleyball leagues (primarily 6's and 4's formats) conducted at partner facilities including Austin Sports Center (Cedar Park and Central), CTX Fieldhouse (Buda), ATX Beach, and Volleyworld locations. The product portfolio includes: (1) Indoor Volleyball Leagues in 6's format with Advanced and Intermediate divisions; (2) Sand Volleyball Leagues in 6's, 4's, and 2's Beach Challenge formats across multiple skill levels; (3) Sand and Indoor Volleyball Tournaments including blind draw and BYOT formats; and (4) Indoor Open Play sessions at Volleyworld facilities. All programs feature team and individual (free agent) registration options, with offerings structured around skill divisions (Rec/Social, Intermediate, Advanced, All-Stars/BB) and include amenities such as league jerseys, prizes, and playoff structures. The company was founded 14 years ago and has expanded beyond volleyball to include other social events like karaoke and cornhole.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Indoor Volleyball Leagues Co-ed adult indoor volleyball leagues played at indoor facilities in the Austin metro area, offered in 6's format with Advanced and Intermediate divisions. Available for team and individual (free agent) registration; seasons run 5-7 weeks with playoffs.
• Sand Volleyball Leagues Co-ed adult sand volleyball leagues offered in multiple formats including 6's, 4's, and 2's (Beach Challenge), with various skill divisions from Rec/Social to Advanced levels. Played at partner venues across the Austin metro area.
• Sand Volleyball Tournaments Competitive sand volleyball tournament events including blind draw tournaments, BYOT (Bring Your Own Team) tournaments, and special event tournaments (e.g., Summer Sets, Evening Beach Blocks). Entry fees typically $40-$45 per player with prize pools up to $1,000.
• Indoor Volleyball Tournaments Indoor volleyball tournament events including Co-Ed BYOT tournaments and Women's division tournaments, offered in various skill levels (B, BB divisions).
• Indoor Open Play Sessions Casual indoor volleyball open play sessions held at partner facilities (Volleyworld locations in Pflugerville and Georgetown), offering flexible drop-in style games to 21 points. $6 pre-registration or $10 at the door.
• Social Events (Karaoke, Cornhole, Meetups) Social events beyond volleyball offered by ACES to support community building, including karaoke nights, cornhole competitions, and meetups. These are listed among ACES' offerings on the company homepage.

Quantifiable outcome

• Prize pools up to $500-$1,000 for league champions and tournament winners
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Austin Sports Center (ASC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary venue partner operating locations in Cedar Park and Central Austin (Woodward St.). Hosts both indoor and sand volleyball leagues multiple days per week. ASC provides courts, facilities, and attracts local volleyball community players.
• ATX BeachcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSand volleyball venue partner in North Austin. Hosts Tuesday 4's, Thursday 6's Social, and evening tournament events. Provides beach-style courts and social atmosphere for league play.
• CTX FieldhousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuda-based venue operating as CTX Beach. Hosts Wednesday and Thursday 4's sand leagues, plus Monday indoor 6's leagues. Located in Sunfield Station serving Buda, Kyle, and South Austin players.
• Volleyworld (Pflugerville)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndoor venue in Pflugerville hosting Monday open plays and upcoming Monday indoor 6's league starting September 2026. Serves Pflugerville and East Austin area players.
• Volleyworld (Georgetown)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndoor venue in Georgetown hosting Wednesday open plays and upcoming Wednesday indoor 6's league starting September 2026. Serves Georgetown and North Austin area players.
• Dripping Springs Sports Club (DSSC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew indoor venue partnership in Dripping Springs hosting Tuesday indoor 6's league starting September 2026. Represents expansion into the Hill Country area.
• Shopify Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationE-commerce platform hosting ACES online store for league registration, merchandise sales, and payment processing. Provides secure checkout, subscription management, and order tracking infrastructure.
• PlaybookAPIcoreTechnology or IntegrationRegistration and scheduling platform powering league registration, waiver collection, team management, and season scheduling for ACES leagues and tournaments.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• City Social Sports: City Social Sports operates adult recreational leagues (volleyball, softball, kickball) in U.S. metros using a similar league-night, social-connection value proposition. Comparable target customer, format structure, and seasonal pricing model.
• Volo Sports: Volo Sports operates adult recreational social sports leagues (volleyball, kickball, flag football, etc.) across multiple U.S. metros with a similar community-building, social-connection value proposition. Operates on a comparable subscription-league model targeting adults seeking structured recreational play.
• ZogSports: ZogSports runs adult co-ed social sports leagues (volleyball, basketball, soccer, dodgeball) in major U.S. metros with a charity-tied community model. Closely comparable to ACES in target demographic (adults 21+), league format, and community-building emphasis.
• NZone Sports: NZone Sports operates adult recreational sports leagues and tournaments across multiple U.S. cities, including flag football, volleyball, and kickball. Comparable business model, target demographic, and league/tournament product structure to ACES.
• NAKID Social Sports: NAKID Social Sports organizes adult recreational social sports leagues (volleyball, softball, kickball) in a U.S. metro with comparable league format, skill divisions, and community-building messaging. Direct competitor profile to ACES.

Others

• LeagueApps: LeagueApps is the B2B league-management software platform used by recreational sports organizers (and a competitor to ACES's current PlaybookAPI stack). Indirectly comparable as a technology enabler for the same operator category that ACES competes within.
• Playbook Events: PlaybookAPI (Playbook Events) provides registration and league-management software used by ACES and similar recreational league operators. Relevant technology peer and ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor.

Regional players

• Social Sport NTX: Social Sport runs adult recreational volleyball and social leagues across the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area. Highly comparable offering (indoor/sand volleyball leagues, skill divisions, social focus) but in a different Texas metro from ACES's Austin territory.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ACESinTexas
• Instagraminstagram.com/acesintx

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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