French Federation Sports for All

What French Federation Sports for All does

The Fédération Française Sports pour Tous is a French non-profit sports federation founded in the mid-1960s that operates as an umbrella organization for recreational sports across France. The federation coordinates a network of 2,100 affiliated clubs delivering more than 200 distinct sports activities—including dance, Nordic walking, Pilates, aquagym, yoga, Qi Gong, muscle strengthening, and adapted sports (joëlettes) for people with disabilities—to 160,000 licensed members supported by 3,800 trained instructors. Its mission centers on making sports accessible regardless of age, ability, social background, or geography, with explicit focus on sport-loisir (recreational sports) rather than competitive athletics.

The federation's product portfolio spans individual and club membership licenses (with a digital wallet-integrated version launched in May 2026), a health-focused "Sport Santé Bien-Être" program addressing chronic disease prevention (diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, fall prevention) serving 5,000 patients through charted SSBE clubs and Maisons Sport Santé, instructor certification programs (CQP Animateur de Loisir Sportif, BP JEPS), a youth innovation grant program (Tremplin Jeunes, awarding €5,000 to five clubs annually), and a national outdoor activities center in Sainte-Énimie, Lozère, hosting 6,000+ visitors annually and undergoing ecological transition planning toward 2030. Technology infrastructure includes digital license integration with smartphone wallet applications, a 4-question online activity-matching tool, and integrations with government platforms (Le Compte Asso for PSF subsidy processing and Nüag for electronic general assembly voting). Signature events include the annual Semaine de la Forme (Form Week) and the mobile Road Tour Sports pour Tous.

The federation's revenue model combines recurring individual and club licensing fees, professional training program fees, federal shop merchandise sales, and public subsidies. It received €1,074,000 in 2025 through the Agence Nationale du Sport's Projet Sportif Fédéral (PSF) program, channeled to 220 affiliated structures and 320 action projects. Distribution occurs through a hierarchical territorial structure—Regional and Departmental Committees (including a regional headquarters in Montpellier)—coordinating the national club network, supplemented by digital self-service channels for licensing and a federally branded e-commerce shop.

Name

French Federation Sports for All

Legal name

Fédération Française Sports pour Tous

Website

https://sportspourtous.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Fédération Française Sports pour Tous is a French non-profit sports federation founded in 1966, operating 2,100 affiliated clubs to deliver 200+ recreational sports activities, health programs, and instructor training to 160,000 licensed members.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Federation Services

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events (7113)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Amateur Sport Governing Bodies & Federations (National/Regional) (MPAKACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Licensing, Merchandising & Co-Branded Products (Sponsored Merchandise, Collabs) (MPAKALAE), Event & Tournament Sponsorship (Title/Presenting Sponsors, Official Suppliers) (MPAKALAB)

Keywords

• Recreational sports federation
• Sports membership licensing
• Affiliated sports clubs
• Sports training programs
• Inclusive sports activities

Headquarters

HQ city

Noisy-le-grand

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Club Licensing Fees: The federation generates revenue through licensing fees paid by affiliated clubs and individual members. Clubs pay affiliation fees and receive services including insurance, management tools, visibility, training, and subsidies (PSF).
2. Pass Sports pour Tous: Sale of Pass Sports pour Tous products and the federal shop (Boutique fédérale) offering branded merchandise and sports equipment.
3. Professional Training: The federation acts as a training organization offering diploma programs (CQP Animateur de Loisir Sportif, BP JEPS) and continuing education for sports instructors.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Fédération Française Sports pour Tous is a non-profit sports federation that provides access to over 200 recreational sports activities through a network of 2,100 affiliated clubs across France. It sells annual membership licenses (Licences Sports pour Tous) and pass products (Pass Sports pour Tous), delivers diploma-based sports instructor training (CQP, BP JEPS), and operates the Centre National d'Activités de Pleine Nature in Sainte-Enimie. It also runs national events such as the Semaine de la Forme and Road Tour Sports pour Tous, and distributes subsidies (PSF) to affiliated clubs via the Agence Nationale du Sport.

Product overview

Fédération Française Sports pour Tous operates a multi-product ecosystem centered on making sports accessible to all. The core offering includes membership licenses (Licences Sports pour Tous and Pass Sports pour Tous) that have recently been enhanced with a digitalized version compatible with smartphone wallet applications. Through a network of over 2,100 affiliated clubs, the federation provides access to more than 200 sports activities including gym, dance, yoga, Pilates, aquagym, Nordic walking, and specialized programs like Sport Santé Bien-Être for health-focused activities. Additional products include the Tremplin Jeunes grant program for youth projects, formation programs for sports instructor certifications (CQP/BP JEPS), and the Centre National d'Activités de Pleine Nature in Sainte-Énimie for outdoor activities. The federation also organizes signature events including the Semaine de la Forme and Road Tour Sports pour Tous, and provides club affiliation services offering insurance, management tools, and PSF subsidy access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Licences Sports pour Tous (with Digitalized Licence) Annual federation membership licenses for individuals providing access to sports activities across the affiliated club network in France. Available as physical card and digital wallet-based license.
• Pass Sports pour Tous Alternative pass offering access to sports activities within the federation network, providing flexible membership option to standard annual licenses.
• Sports Activities Portfolio Over 200 different sports activities delivered through affiliated clubs, including gym, dance, yoga, Pilates, aquagym, Nordic walking, Qi Gong, muscle strengthening, memory gym, and Speed-Ball.
• Sport Santé Bien-Être Program Health and wellness-focused sports programs including disease prevention (diabetes, cardiovascular, obesity), fall prevention for seniors, and the Maison Sport Santé network.
• Tremplin Jeunes Program Annual grant program awarding 5,000 euros to 5 selected club projects targeting innovative youth sports initiatives for young people under 25.
• Formation Programs (CQP/BP JEPS) Diploma and continuing education programs for sports animation careers, including CQP Animateur de Loisir Sportif, Formation Animateur Bénévole, and BP JEPS Multi-Activités Physiques ou Sportives.
• Centre National d'Activités de Pleine Nature de Sainte-Enimie National outdoor activities center located in Sainte-Enimie, Lozère, offering nature-based sports experiences and hosting over 6,000 visitors annually.
• Semaine de la Forme Annual nationwide event where affiliated clubs open their doors to introduce the public to sports activities and wellness, featuring form tests and multisport activities.
• Road Tour Sports pour Tous Mobile touring event bringing sports activities to schools and communities across France, featuring a truck with sports equipment and awareness workshops on inclusion.
• Club Affiliation Services Comprehensive affiliation services for sports clubs including insurance, management tools, SACEM/SPRE music rights, visibility, guidance, and access to PSF (Projet Sportif Fédéral) subsidies.
• Joëlette Equipment Program Campaign to finance and distribute adapted sports wheelchairs (joëlettes, costing approximately 5,000 euros each) to affiliated clubs for inclusive outdoor sports activities for people with motor disabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 160,000 licensed members across the federation
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ministère des Sports (Sports Ministry)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment ministry overseeing sports policy in France, providing official recognition and regulatory framework for the federation's activities and mission.
• Agence Nationale du Sport (ANS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Sports Agency providing annual PSF (Projet Sportif Fédéral) subsidies to support federation projects. Allocated €1,074,000 to 220 structures in 2025.
• CNOSF (Comité National Olympique et Sportif Français)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench National Olympic and Sports Committee - the federation's Ethics Committee (CED) participated in CNOSF's common questionnaire for ethical structures.
• INSEP (Institut National du Sport, de l'Expertise et de la Performance)minorOthersNational institute for sport, expertise, and performance - high-level sports training institution.
• JeVeuxAider.gouv.frminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment platform connecting volunteers with associations, supporting federation's volunteer recruitment efforts.
• VVF VillagesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVacation village network potentially hosting federation activities and training sessions at various locations.
• CRAFT SportswearminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSportswear partner providing equipment and apparel support for federation activities.
• Decathlon ProminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSports equipment retailer offering professional purchasing solutions for federation clubs.
• Monarc NordicminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNordic walking equipment specialist potentially supporting federation's Nordic walking programs.
• The Climate WorkoutminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEco-responsible sports initiative aligned with federation's environmental transition goals for 2030.
• FFW Fushu (Fédération Française de Wushu et Arts Martiaux Chinois)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMartial arts federation potentially collaborating on specific martial arts activities within the federation's offerings.
• Institut du Sport DurableminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSustainable sports institute supporting federation's ecological transition goals and environmental responsibility initiatives.
• Fédération Française de la PeauminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the webinaire on skin diseases and sports practice, providing expertise on dermatological conditions affecting sport participation.
• IncyteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare company collaborating with federation on skin disease awareness and sports participation for patients with dermatological conditions.
• Le Compte Asso (Government Platform)coreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial government platform (lecompteasso.associations.gouv.fr) used for PSF subsidy applications and management by affiliated clubs.
• FPMP (Fédération des Professionnels de la Médecine de Pratique)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical federation supporting the federation's Sport Santé Bien-Être programs and health-focused activities.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• HelloAsso: French non-profit platform providing payment, membership, and donation infrastructure to French associations. Listed as a federation partner for club operations; included as an ecosystem enabler rather than a competitor in recreational sports.

Direct peers

• Fédération Française Handisport (FFH): French federation for disabled athletes with a similar agréé-federation structure, club-affiliation network, and dependence on ANS subsidies. Overlaps with the federation's 'Sport et handicaps' programs and joëlette-based inclusion initiatives.
• Union Française des Oeuvres Laïques d'Education Physique (UFOLEP): French multi-sport federation affiliated with the Ligue de l'Enseignement, also focused on accessible sport-for-all across thousands of local clubs. Highly comparable in member-base scale, club-network distribution, and inclusive sports positioning.
• Fédération Française de la Retraite Sportive (FFRS): French federation dedicated to senior sports, with a similar non-profit, club-based, licensing-fee model. Directly competes for the federation's 'seniors' customer segment (fall prevention, gentle physical activity) and shares the same ANS / Ministry of Sports subsidy channels.
• Fédération Française d'Éducation Physique et de Gymnastique Volontaire (FFEPGV): Closest French analogue: a national non-profit federation promoting recreational physical activity, leisure sports, and 'gymnastique volontaire' for the general public. Operates a similar club-affiliation, licensing, and instructor-training model with comparable government recognition and PSF-style subsidy access.
• Fédération Française du Sport Adapté (FFSA): French federation focused on adapted physical activity for people with intellectual or psychological disabilities. Comparable in inclusive-sport positioning, agréé status, and PSF subsidy mechanics; both serve health-and-inclusion segments of the French population.

Regional players

• Deutscher Turner-Bund (DTB): Germany's national gymnastics federation with a similar recreational-sport, club-affiliation, and instructor-training model. Provides international benchmarking for membership scale, activity portfolio breadth, and government-subsidy dynamics in a non-French market.
• Move More (UK): UK-based recreational physical-activity initiative that mirrors the federation's sport-loisir positioning, multi-activity offering, and partnership-with-public-health approach. Comparable as a regional non-profit promoting accessible physical activity for adults and seniors.

Emerging players

• Sport dans la Ville: French non-profit focused on youth sports integration and social inclusion through sport. Comparable in the 'sport et précarité' and youth-development missions, with overlapping Tremplin Jeunes-style funding mechanisms though without a licensed club network.

Broad incumbents

• Comité National Olympique et Sportif Français (CNOSF): The umbrella organization for all French Olympic-recognized federations. While a regulator/coordinator rather than a direct operator of sport-loisir activities, it is the body through which agréé status and Ethics Committee alignment (e.g., CNOSF common questionnaire) are managed.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCWOA6npd7BaUUq7EU7aziCg
• Facebookfacebook.com/FederationSportspourTous
• LinkedInfr.linkedin.com/company/f%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration-fran%C3%A7aise-sports-pour-tous
• Instagraminstagram.com/ffsportspourtous

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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