The Oyster River Youth Association provides inclusive, fair, diverse, and developmentally appropriate recreational programs to the youth of Durham, Lee, and Madbury, NH. ORYA meets the changing needs of the children and families in our community for sports and recreational activities by acquiring and maintaining facilities, promoting volunteerism, and seeking collaborative and strategic partnerships.

ORYA Board meetings are typically scheduled for the last Wednesday of every month and held at the ORYA office. The Board generally does not meet during Oyster River Community School District vacation weeks. Our next public Board meeting is scheduled for September 20 at 7:00pm at the ORYA office 9 Town Hall Road, Madbury. Please email director@oryarec.org if you'd like to attend.

Approved minutes, shall be on-file with the Director for public review

Matthew Glode
ORYA Director
603-868-5150
director@oryarec.org

Matthew Glode grew up in Barrington, NH and transitioned to the ORYA Director position after an 11 year tenure at Seacoast United Sports Club. During his time with SUSC he had many different roles from managing their Hampton youth programs, managing their York Indoor facility and finishing is time as the director for their Admirals soccer club, indoor and outdoor facility in Amesbury, MA. Matt brings his passion for youth sports and experience in programming, facilities and management to ORYA in an effort to continue to build on the amazing foundation laid by the directors and volunteers that preceded him.

Current Hours | Monday through Friday, 7:30am - 3:30pm

ORYA staff often step out of the office to run errands to the fields, facilities and to conduct meetings.

Please be sure to call ahead to set up a time to visit.

Thank you!