611620 — Sports and Recreation Instruction
Description
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 (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
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
Overview Facts
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 7999 - Amusement and Recreation Services, NEC (via SIC1987:7999→NAICS1997:61162→2002:611620→2007:611620→2012:611620→2017:611620→2022:611620)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC B527 — Recreation Studies
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 611620 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 611620 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Sports and Recreation Instruction' under Sector 61 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 611620? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $9,000,000 for NAICS code 611620 (Sports and Recreation Instruction), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 611620? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 611620 (Sports and Recreation Instruction) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 7999 - Amusement and Recreation Services, NEC.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 611620:
- Sector 61 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Educational Services sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 611620 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Sports and Recreation Instruction).
- IRS PBA Code for Martial Arts — Principal Business Activity tax reporting details.
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.