Strategic Planning Update
Sneak Preview: Operating Plan 2026-36
June 11, 2026
For Public Release
Agenda
01
Where We Are, and Why Now
02
Our Strategic Approach
03
3-Year Plan: Stabilize (2026-29)
04
5-Year Plan: Strengthen (2026-31)
05
10-Year Plan: Sustain (2031-36)
06
Next Steps
Mission
US Quadball is the national governing body for the sport of quadball. USQ advances the sport by organizing events and programs that build community and empower adult and youth athletes of all identities, including all races and genders, to compete together.
A 501(c)3 nonprofit founded in 2010, US Quadball serves college and club teams nationwide by providing a range of programs and services. These include hosting qualifiers and a national championship; supervising regular season competition; supporting and certifying officials, coaches, and tournament directors; offering grants; and promoting opportunities to expand the sport into younger age groups ranging from elementary, middle, and high school levels.
Membership in USQ is open to teams and individuals in the United States.
OUR 2036 VISION STATEMENT
US Quadball is a league built for a lifetime.
From accessible youth leagues in major cities to sustainable college programs and a thriving club ecosystem to an engaged alumni network, the pathway is clear at every stage. USQ is built to endure and ensure quadball continues to grow and thrive across generations.
OUR 2026 STARTING LINE
Where We Are Today
1,058
total player members
58
active college and club teams
$276,882
annual revenue (FYE 2026)
49%
of revenue comes from player dues
1
full-time staff member, plus volunteers
514 / 482
college / club players
THE CASE FOR A PLAN
Why Now
Total player members
Participation has slipped.
Membership fell from 1,273 in 2023-24 to 1,029 today, a decline of more than 19%.
We depend on too few people.
One full-time employee and a small group of overextended volunteers carry the organization.
WHAT WE WILL PRIORITIZE
Our Strategic Approach
1
Sustainable growth over rapid expansion
2
Regional density over isolated teams
3
Retention alongside recruitment
4
Systems over heroic volunteerism
5
Revenue diversification over dues dependency
6
Accessibility & inclusion alongside competitiveness
7
Long-term durability over short-term optics
03
3-Year Plan: Stabilize
2026-29 | Rebuild the base and stop the decline
TARGETS FOR 2029
3-Year Goals
Participant Growth
Total players: +129
College: +75 �Club: +44
Youth participants: +10%
Team Growth
Active college teams: 40
Active club teams: 32
Retention
College to club transition: 25%
Year-over-year survival: 80%
Volunteer retention: 85%
Revenue
Revenue growth: +$88,939
Non-dues revenue: 57%
Sponsorship (3-yr): +$2,255
ONE ARC ACROSS THREE SEASONS
The 3-Year Roadmap
YEAR 1
2026-27 · Stabilize
YEAR 2
2027-28 · Grow
YEAR 3
2028-29 · Scale
STABILIZE REVENUE, BEGIN TO DIVERSIFY
3-Year Financial Narrative
Total revenue
Revenue grows about $89,000 over three years.
Growth comes mainly from events, memberships, merchandise, and gradual gains in sponsorship.
Events remain the backbone of the budget through this phase.
The goal is steady stabilization, not explosive growth.
05
5-Year Plan: Strengthen
2026-2031 | Turn stability into resilience
TARGETS FOR 2031
5-Year Goals
Participant Growth
Total players: +330
College: +185 �Club: +120
Youth participants: stable at 10%
Team Growth
Active college teams: 48
Active club teams: 42
Retention
College to club transition: 30%
Year-over-year survival: 85%
Volunteer retention: 88%
Revenue
Revenue growth: +$199,955
Non-dues revenue: 60%
Sponsorship (5-yr): +$3,920
CONSISTENCY AND PROFESSIONALISM
Years 4-5: Operational Priorities
Event Quality
Officiating
Marketing
FROM RECOVERY TOWARD CREDIBILITY
5-Year Financial Narrative
Total revenue
Revenue grows about $200,000 over the 2026 baseline.
Events still carry much of the budget, but sponsorships, merchandise, and youth programming become more meaningful.
Staffing and systems become more professional, not just bigger.
By Year 5, USQ presents as a serious, sustainable niche sport.
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10-Year Plan: Sustain
2031-2036 | A durable, nationally connected league
WHERE THE PLAN LEADS BY 2036
The 10-Year Trajectory
Players and teams, 2026 to 2036
2,120
total players, up from 1,050
116
active teams, up from the current 55
$719K
annual revenue, up from $310K
4 FT + 3 PT
staff, up from 1 full-time
A BROADER, MORE RESILIENT MODEL
10-Year Financial Narrative
Share of revenue from player dues*
Revenue grows from about $277,000 to roughly $719,000 a year.
Dues fall from nearly half of revenue to about 38%, with more support from events, youth programming, merchandise, sponsorships, and donations.
Staffing grows deliberately from one full-time employee to four full-time and three part-time roles, added only as revenue supports them.
Revenue stays slightly ahead of expenses, steadily building reserves.��*Includes Player Memberships,Team Memberships, and Player/Team Event Registrations
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
USQ 2036: Future State
Sustainable Ecosystem
Operational Excellence
Identity & Longevity
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