611620

Sports and Recreation Instruction

Educational Services › Educational Services › Other Schools and Instruction

SBA Size Standard

$9M average annual receipts

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NAICS Code Hierarchy

61

Sector

Educational Services

611

Subsector

Educational Services

6116

Industry Group

Other Schools and Instruction

611620

National Industry (This Code)

Sports and Recreation Instruction

Official NAICS Description

Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS

📘 Source: U.S. Census Bureau — 2022 NAICS Manual
This industry comprises establishments, such as camps and schools, primarily engaged in offering instruction in athletic activities. Overnight and day sports instruction camps are included in this industry. Illustrative Examples: Camps, sports instruction Professional sports instructors (i.e., not participating in sporting events) Cheerleading instruction Riding instruction academies or schools Gymnastics instruction Sports (e.g., baseball, basketball, football, golf) instruction Martial arts instruction, camps or schools Swimming instruction

✓ Small Business Eligibility at a Glance

Based on SBA Table of Small Business Size Standards (2024)

Size Standard

$9M average annual receipts

Measurement Period

3-year average

Standard Type

Revenue-Based

Applies To

All contracts under NAICS 611620

Set-Aside Programs

8(a), WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB

Certification Required

No (self-certify in SAM.gov)

Size standards are set by the SBA and reviewed periodically. Always verify at SBA.gov before bidding.

Cross-References

The following activities are classified elsewhere in the NAICS system:

Establishments primarily engaged in operating overnight recreational camps that may offer some athletic instruction in addition to other activities are classified in U.S. Industry 721214, Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds);
Establishments primarily engaged in operating sports and recreation establishments that also offer athletic instruction are classified in Sector 71, Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation;
Independent (i.e., freelance) athletes engaged in providing sports instruction and participating in spectator sporting events are classified in U.S. Industry 711219, Other Spectator Sports;
Establishments primarily engaged in offering academic courses that may also offer athletic instruction are classified according to the type of school; and
Establishments primarily engaged in providing personal fitness training services without operating physical fitness centers are classified in Industry 812990, All Other Personal Services.

How to Use NAICS 611620 in SAM.gov

NAICS code 611620Sports and Recreation Instruction — is used in SAM.gov to identify businesses whose primary activity falls within this classification. When you add this code to your SAM.gov entity registration, contracting officers searching for vendors in the Other Schools and Instruction space will be able to find your business.

If this code represents your primary business activity, designate it as your primary NAICS code. Your primary NAICS code determines your size standard for any contract solicited under this code. With a size standard of $9M average annual receipts, your business must be at or below this threshold to qualify as a small business for set-aside contracts under NAICS 611620.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NAICS code 611620?

NAICS code 611620 is 'Sports and Recreation Instruction', classified under the Educational Services sector (NAICS 61). This industry comprises establishments, such as camps and schools, primarily engaged in offering instruction in athletic activities. Overnight and day sports instruction camps are included in this in

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 611620?

The SBA defines a small business under NAICS code 611620 (Sports and Recreation Instruction) as one with $9M average annual receipts. This size standard determines eligibility for small business set-aside contracts, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, and SDVOSB programs in SAM.gov.

How do I register NAICS code 611620 in SAM.gov?

To register NAICS code 611620 in SAM.gov: (1) Log in at sam.gov, (2) Navigate to your Entity Registration, (3) Go to the Assertions section, (4) Add 611620 (Sports and Recreation Instruction) to your NAICS code list. You may designate one code as your Primary NAICS code.

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Source: GSA PSC Manual April 2025

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