Coventry Youth Lacrosse Association

What Coventry Youth Lacrosse Association does

Coventry Youth Lacrosse Association (CYLA) is a volunteer-run, nonprofit recreational youth lacrosse organization serving boys and girls in grades K–8 within the Owen J. Roberts School District in Chester County, Pennsylvania. The organization runs a single spring season (March indoor practices at All Sports Center in Trappe, followed by April–May outdoor play at East Coventry Elementary), with player evaluations to support balanced team formation and a no-cuts participation policy. CYLA also operates the annual Spring Fling girls tournament at Owen J. Roberts High School and an OJR Girls HS LAX summer skills camp. The product surface is operationally thin: a recreational youth sports program plus two recurring events, with no separate software products, APIs, or technology offerings. CYLA's only meaningful technology dependency is TeamSnap, whose Teamsite platform hosts the CYLA website and the go.teamsnap.com registration flow that all program sign-ups funnel through.

CYLA's revenue model is straightforward and entirely community-funded. Player registration fees are tiered by grade — $150 per player for K–2 and 3–4, and $175 per player for 5–6 and 7–8 — billed annually for the spring season, with $35 jersey charges for new players and $35 USA Lacrosse membership as a required pass-through. Additional revenue streams include Spring Fling tournament fees of $250–$350 per visiting team and $100 per-family volunteer bond checks (capped at $150) that are refunded upon completion of volunteer obligations. Go-to-market is community-led: Facebook is the primary social channel, the coventrylax.com website and TeamSnap registration portal serve as the information and conversion hubs, and the Owen J. Roberts School District provides the trusted distribution channel into local families. No external investors, sponsorships beyond equipment retailer recommendations (Dick's Sporting Goods, Lacrosse Unlimited), or institutional backing are present; governance is handled by an unpaid board of parent volunteers.

Name

Coventry Youth Lacrosse Association

Legal name

Coventry Youth Lacrosse Association

Website

https://coventrylax.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Coventry Youth Lacrosse Association (CYLA) is a volunteer-run, nonprofit recreational youth lacrosse program serving boys and girls in grades K–8 within the Owen J. Roberts School District in Pennsylvania, funded by per-player registration fees, jerseys, and an annual Spring Fling tournament.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Recreational Sports

NAICS

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

Intramural & Recreational Sports Programs (EDAJAJAB), Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ)

Keywords

• Youth lacrosse programs
• Recreational sports leagues
• Community athletics
• Youth sports registration
• School district athletics

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Player Registration Fees: Recreational youth lacrosse program serving boys and girls grades K-8. Revenue is generated per season (spring) through player registration fees. Registration is tiered by age/grade division (K-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8) with pricing ranging from $150-$175 per player per season.
2. Uniform Sales: New players purchase jerseys at $35 each. CYLA maintains consistent jersey styles year-over-year, allowing returning players to reuse past jerseys or purchase new ones if needed. This approach keeps costs down while maintaining team appearance.
3. Spring Fling Tournament Fees: CYLA hosts an annual Spring Fling Tournament for visiting teams from other leagues. Tournament fees range from $250 (K/2 and 3/4 divisions) to $350 (5/6 and 7/8 divisions) per team, with guaranteed 3 games in play-day format.
4. Volunteer Bond Checks: Families submit $100 bond checks to secure volunteer requirements. The bond is returned upon completion of volunteer obligations (e.g., Spring Fling tournament duties). Family cap of $150 for multiple players.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Coventry Youth Lacrosse Association (CYLA) is a nonprofit, volunteer-run recreational youth lacrosse program that provides seasonal playing opportunities, skill development, and team formation for boys and girls in grades K–8 within the Owen J. Roberts School District. It also operates an annual Spring Fling Tournament and supports summer lacrosse camps run by partner high school programs.

Product overview

Coventry Youth Lacrosse Association (CYLA) is a recreational youth lacrosse organization, not a software product company. The organization offers youth lacrosse programs as its core service offering, structured around seasonal play for boys and girls in grades K-8 within the Owen J. Roberts School District. The portfolio consists of the main CYLA Youth Lacrosse Program, the annual Spring Fling Tournament for girls, summer camp opportunities (OJR Girls HS LAX Camp), player registration services, and team scheduling. The organization uses TeamSnap as its underlying club management platform for registration and scheduling operations. CYLA has no separate software products, modules, APIs, or technology offerings—its 'products and services' are entirely the youth sports programs and events it organizes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CYLA Youth Lacrosse Program Recreational youth lacrosse program for boys and girls in grades K-8 within the Owen J. Roberts School District, offering seasonal indoor (March) and outdoor (April-May) practices, balanced team formation via player evaluations, and inclusive play with no cuts.
• CYLA Spring Fling Tournament
• OJR Girls HS LAX Camp

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

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App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• USA LacrossecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCYLA requires all players to maintain active USA Lacrosse memberships for participation. USA Lacrosse provides the official governance framework, rules, and youth development standards that CYLA follows. CYLA also requires players to be age verified through USA Lacrosse.
• Dick's Sporting GoodsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDick's Sporting Goods (sponsor) is listed as a recommended local equipment retailer with locations in Coventry, Collegeville, and King of Prussia. CYLA directs families to purchase lacrosse equipment from this sponsor location.
• Lacrosse UnlimitedminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLacrosse Unlimited in Paoli is listed as a recommended local lacrosse equipment store for CYLA families. Also available for online purchases.
• TeamSnapcoreTechnology or IntegrationTeamSnap provides the website platform and registration infrastructure for CYLA. All program registrations are processed through TeamSnap's go.teamsnap.com platform. CYLA website is built on TeamSnap's Teamsite platform.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• USA Lacrosse: National governing body for lacrosse in the United States. CYLA mandates USA Lacrosse memberships for all players, making it the standards-setting incumbent that defines youth lacrosse participation rules and frameworks.
• Positive Coaching Alliance: National nonprofit developing positive youth development through sports. Comparable as a youth sports nonprofit focused on character/sportsmanship outcomes — the same values CYLA explicitly emphasizes in its program design.
• National Alliance for Youth Sports: National nonprofit supporting youth sports administrators, coaches, and parents. Comparable as a broader umbrella organization serving community recreational youth sports leagues like CYLA.

Others

• TeamSnap: Youth sports club management platform that powers CYLA's registration, scheduling, and website infrastructure. Relevant peer as the enabling technology provider for community youth sports organizations.
• Lacrosse Unlimited: Specialty lacrosse equipment retailer listed as a recommended vendor for CYLA families. Adjacent ecosystem participant supporting youth lacrosse participation through equipment access.
• Dick's Sporting Goods: National sporting goods retailer that is a listed sponsor for CYLA. Relevant as both a channel partner directing equipment purchases and an incumbent in the youth sports equipment ecosystem.
• SportsEngine (NBC Sports Next): Youth sports league and team management software provider, a direct alternative to TeamSnap for clubs and leagues like CYLA. Adjacent technology peer for community youth sports organizations.

Direct peers

• East Coast Lacrosse Club: Regional youth lacrosse club serving Pennsylvania and surrounding states with travel and select teams. Comparable as a youth lacrosse organization in the same geography targeting school-age players.
• Main Line Youth Lacrosse: Youth lacrosse program serving the Main Line suburbs of Philadelphia, near CYLA's Owen J. Roberts catchment. Comparable as a community-based recreational/competitive youth lacrosse organization in the same regional market.
• Philly Youth Lacrosse: Community-based youth lacrosse organization in the greater Philadelphia area serving school-age boys and girls. Comparable to CYLA in mission, age range, and recreational program structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights2 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/people/Coventry-Youth-Lacrosse-Association-of-PA/61569661447874
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/coventry-youth-lacrosse-association-inc

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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