Oyster River Youth Association

The Oyster River Youth Association (ORYA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization serving the youth of Durham, Lee, and Madbury, New Hampshire. ORYA provides inclusive, fair, diverse, and developmentally appropriate recreational programs across multiple sports including soccer, basketball, hockey, baseball, softball, lacrosse, field hockey, tennis, track & field, cross country, and football. The organization is primarily funded through program fees, town funding, and fundraising, with annual contributions from the three towns it serves. ORYA operates under the philosophy of providing equal opportunity for participation regardless of ability, prioritizing participant safety in all programs. The association maintains extensive facilities partnerships throughout the region including multiple school fields, UNH facilities, and local parks.