ABOUT i9 SPORTS®
The nation’s largest multi-sport provider focused solely on high-quality, community-based kids sports leagues.
A BETTER YOUTH SPORTS BUSINESS
Research has shown that the number one reason kids play sports is to have fun. It is not surprising then, that the number one reason they quit playing sports is because they stop enjoying it.
Many families struggle to fit youth sports — with multiple practices a week and travel for games — into their busy schedules. Many kids (and adults) are put off by the hypercompetitive nature of many sports leagues.
We provide an alternative to community youth sports leagues and stand out, thanks to a well-defined customer experience that focuses on fun for the kids and convenience for the parents.
OUR MISSION: TO HELP KIDS SUCCEED IN LIFE THROUGH SPORTS
There is no better tool to teach a child the skills necessary to succeed in life than sports. Self-discipline, determination, teamwork and good sportsmanship are only a handful of the many valuable life skills learned through sports participation.
i9 Sports offers a fun and safe environment to enjoy their favorite sports with their friends. We emphasize age-appropriate instruction that teaches the fundamentals of each sport and the value of good sportsmanship. We keep things competitive enough to help kids learn new skills and improve their game, without sacrificing the fun factor.
We don’t just help kids become better athletes, we help them become better people.
LEADING THE WAY IN YOUTH SPORTS
i9 Sports is the nation’s first and largest youth sports league business with more than 5 million player registrations and nearly 250 franchise locations operating nationwide, from New York to Hawaii. Our franchise owners offer youth sports leagues, camps, and clinics for boys and girls ages 3 to 14 in today’s most popular sports, such as flag football, soccer, basketball, baseball, volleyball, and lacrosse.
HOW THE MULTI-SPORT MODEL HELPS FRANCHISE OWNERS GROW
We think a youth sports franchise offering just one sport is like an ice cream shop offering only one flavor. Kids like to sample! We provide year-round leagues in a full range of the most popular team sports.
Our franchise owners can operate co-ed i9 Sports leagues, camps, and clinics for children ages 3 to 14. We encourage franchisees to provide a wide variety of youth sports programs, including flag football, volleyball, soccer, basketball, baseball, and lacrosse. All of these sports have high participation rates and offer access to a wide range of venues.
Families that enjoy the i9 Sports experience with flag football will be likely to sign up for basketball or volleyball, or soccer and lacrosse, or baseball. These repeat customers not only bring additional revenue, but also bring additional siblings and friends who are eager to join their leagues. This is one of the reasons i9 Sports owners are able to grow their businesses so efficiently. Word-of-mouth is powerful
OUR CORE SPORTS OFFERINGS
Flag Football
Offering all the fun of tackle football without the same risk of injury, flag football is rapidly becoming the sport of choice among safety-conscious parents. In the face of growing media coverage on the long-term effects of concussions, i9 Sports® franchise owners are already seeing the benefit of offering THE safer alternative.
Soccer
In a recent study by the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA), outdoor soccer was cited as the second most popular sport for kids under the age of 13. Indoor soccer is quickly becoming popular during the winter season in colder climates. As soccer participation begins at age 3, i9 Sports® franchise owners are developing customers for life.
Basketball
Nationally, basketball is the most popular team sport for girls and boys. i9 Sports® franchise owners operate basketball programs both indoors and outdoors, which gives a great deal of flexibility in venue options.
Baseball
In 2012, i9 Sports® launched T-ball nationally to the delight of parents with kids ages 3-6. It has allowed i9 Sports® franchise owners to reach a whole new audience.
ZIP Lacrosse™
Our newest sport, introduced in 2018, ZIP Lacrosse™ is a fast-paced, non-contact, 3-on-3 game for participants to develop and refine their lacrosse skills. With limited equipment requirements (no helmets or pads), the i9 Sports® format is the perfect way to teach kids ages 5-14 the fundamentals of lacrosse while developing their hand-eye coordination, agility and overall athletic skills.
Volleyball
The i9 Sports® volleyball program is played indoors or outdoors in a 4 v 4 or 6 v 6 format. Small team sizes allow children to get maximum touches on the ball. The game is designed to keep kids moving, engaged and learning new skills.