Sport Bretagne

What Sport Bretagne does

Sport Bretagne is a French public interest grouping (Groupement d'Intérêt Public, or GIP) operating across the Brittany region, tracing its institutional lineage to 1945 as CREPS. The organization delivers three integrated core service lines: (1) sports stays and accommodation at the Dinard seaside campus, hosting school groups, sports teams, and youth organizations with integrated lodging and dining (21,700+ overnight stays annually); (2) professional training for sports and animation careers across 40+ diploma programs (BPJEPS, BEESAN, DEJEPS, CQP, and the newer Bac+2 'Chargé de Développement du Sport Associatif'), delivered across multiple Brittany sites to roughly 650 learners per year; and (3) high-level athlete performance support through the Maison Régionale de la Performance, including scientific accompaniment, physical and mental preparation, and data visualization using R Shiny-based dashboards.

The organization is governed by a GIP comprising 17 institutional members led by Région Bretagne and the French State, with participation from universities, the CHU, and the CROS. Its infrastructure spans five locations (Dinard headquarters, Cesson-Sévigné, Rennes, Brest, and Trébeurden), and it holds the Grand INSEP double-site label (2025-2028) recognizing Dinard and Cesson-Sévigné as national high-performance athlete development centers. Approximately 50 staff (agent.e.s) deliver services under direction of Marianne Jaquet and GIP presidency held by Pierre Pouliquen, Vice-president of the Brittany Region.

Sport Bretagne's business model combines fee-based professional training (with OPCO-financed reimbursement pathways, 30% upfront billing for long courses, and monthly invoicing for the balance), apprenticeship tax receipts (taxe d'apprentissage, UAI code 0350068J), accommodation and dining revenue, performance coaching services, and direct public subvention through its GIP members. The organization is VAT-exempt under French tax code articles 256B and 261-4-4. Customer segments are diversified across four primary groups: school groups and youth organizations (sejours), aspiring sports/animation professionals (training), high-level athletes and SHN-eligible students (performance), and sports structures (institutional partnerships). Complementary programs include carpooling via OuestGo, violence prevention initiatives with Association 'Colosse aux pieds d'argile' and Agence Ex-Aequo, and ESG practices certified under the RSO Bretagne 26000 label.

Name

Sport Bretagne

Legal name

Sport Bretagne

Website

https://sportbretagne.bzh

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Sport Bretagne is a French public interest grouping (GIP) operating in Brittany that delivers sports stays, 40+ professional training programs for sports and animation careers, and high-level athlete performance support across five regional sites, serving roughly 650 learners and 21,700 overnight stays annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Training and Performance Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Refereeing, Officiating & Rules Training (HSADAEAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sports & Recreation Lessons (Surfing, Skiing, Golf, Tennis) (THAJAKAN), Sports Event Promotion & Tournament Operations (MPAKAKAC)

Keywords

• Professional sports training
• Athletic performance support
• Sports education programs
• Athlete development services
• Sports facility accommodation

Headquarters

HQ city

Dinard

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Training Fees: Sport Bretagne generates revenue through professional training programs for sports and animation professionals. Pricing is based on course fees with additional administrative costs. Not VAT-assujetti (exempt under articles 256B and 261-4-4 of CGI). Payment terms include 30% upfront for long courses exceeding one month, with balance invoiced monthly.
2. Sports Stays and Accommodation: Revenue from hosting sports stays, school groups, and athletes at their Dinard facility, including accommodation and dining services.
3. Apprenticeship Tax (Taxe d'Apprentissage): Sport Bretagne receives apprenticeship tax contributions from companies, designated through the SOLTEA platform (Code UAI: 0350068J), supporting their training operations.
4. Performance Coaching Services: Revenue from scientific accompaniment and performance optimization services for high-level athletes, including physical preparation, mental training, and data analysis.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sport Bretagne is a public interest group (Groupement d'Intérêt Public - GIP) operating across Brittany that delivers three integrated services: (1) sports stays and accommodation at its Dinard seaside site with full-board hosting for school groups and sports teams; (2) over 40 professional training programs for sports and animation careers (BPJEPS, BEESAN, DEJEPS, CQP) delivered at multiple Brittany sites; and (3) high-level sports performance support through the Maison Régionale de la Performance, including scientific accompaniment, physical/mental preparation, and testing for elite athletes (SHN).

Product overview

Sport Bretagne is a public interest grouping (GIP) offering three integrated core services: (1) Accommodation and Sports Stays at its Dinard site providing sports facilities, lodging, and dining; (2) Professional Training for sports and animation careers across multiple Brittany sites, offering over 40 diploma programs including BPJEPS, BEESAN, DEJEPS, and specialized aquatic, fitness, and sports management certifications; and (3) High-Level Sports Performance through the Maison Régionale de la Performance, scientific support services, and the Grand INSEP-certified double-site network. The organization also provides complementary services including an interactive territorial map, carpooling partnerships, violence prevention programs, and institutional labellization support for regional sports establishments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Accueil & Séjours Sportifs

Quantifiable outcome

• 650 learners trained annually with recognized certifications
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• INSEP (Institut National du Sport, de l'Expertise et de la Performance)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2026National body that awards Grand INSEP labels to elite sports development centers. Organized the national seminar 'Projet de vie de l'athlète' at Sport Bretagne and delivered double-site labeling (2025-2028) to Dinard and Cesson-Sévigné.
• Ligue Bretagne de Patinage de VitessecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2026Sport Bretagne collaborated with the Ligue Bretagne de Patinage de Vitesse to develop a data visualization project with the Pôle Espoir Bretagne Patinage de Vitesse in Saint-Brieuc. Students from University Rennes 2 worked on structuring and visualizing athlete performance data to support coaching decisions.
• Rectorat d'Académie de Rennes (DRAIO, IA-IPR EPS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2026Academic authority co-managing the COPIL SHN (academic committee for elite athlete schooling) and validating SHN establishment labels in collaboration with Sport Bretagne's Maison Régionale de la Performance.
• Ville de Cesson-SévignécoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026City partnership enabling the Cesson-Sévigné site's inclusion in the Grand INSEP network. Led by Mayor Jean-Pierre Savignac to build a performant ecosystem adapted to athletes' needs.
• DRAJES de BretagnecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Regional Direction for Youth, Sports, and Social Cohesion. Co-pilots academic supervision of elite athletes (COPIL SHN) and validates labeling of new SHN establishments in Brittany.
• Région BretagnecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Région Bretagne is a founding member of the GIP Sport Bretagne (Groupement d'Intérêt Public) with 17 members including regional council, state, territorial authorities, universities, CHU, and CROS. Co-organizes events and initiatives including 'Le Club' networking series.
• Association 'Colosse aux pieds d'argile'minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 25 November 2023Association providing training and awareness programs on sexist and sexual violence in sports, engaged by Sport Bretagne for learner and athlete sensitization.
• Agence Ex-AequominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 25 November 2023Agency engaged by Sport Bretagne for violence prevention and awareness projects, contributing to training modules on violence prevention for learners and staff.
• OuestGominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 July 2023Public carpooling platform (carried by Brittany and Pays de la Loire collectives) offering Sport Bretagne community members access to daily commute sharing with 100€ bonus for regular carpooling.
• OPCO (Opérateurs de Compétences)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2023Skills operators that finance professional training for Sport Bretagne trainees. Trainees submit funding requests to their OPCO, with Sport Bretagne sending attendance certificates to financiers for reimbursement.
• Campus 2023 (Rugby World Cup)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Pedagogical partnership hosting apprentices during Rugby World Cup 2023. Sport Bretagne served as a training partner site for young professionals working at the event.
• Produit en BretagnecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Organization behind RSO Bretagne 26000 labeling. Sport Bretagne is a member and benefits from the label obtained in September 2023 for corporate social responsibility practices.
• CFAG BretagneminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2023Training organization (created in 1974) co-organizing BAFA deepening sessions at Sport Bretagne Dinard site, providing complete trainee support and pedagogical follow-up.
• Comité Régional Bretagne HandisportcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2021Refers athletes to Sport Bretagne performance services, including athletes like Antoine Praud who were directed to performance coaching programs for Paralympic preparation.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• INSEP: National elite sport institute that awards the Grand INSEP label Sport Bretagne holds. INSEP is the apex of France's high-performance sport ecosystem and coordinates the broader network of which Sport Bretagne is a regional node.
• UK Sport / Sport England: National agencies funding and coordinating high-performance and community sport in the UK. Comparable in public-mandate role to Sport Bretagne's relationship with INSEP and Région Bretagne, though at national rather than regional level.

Direct peers

• CREPS Nouvelle-Aquitaine: Regional CREPS offering training in sports and animation professions and supporting high-level athletes, with a comparable service mix to Sport Bretagne in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.
• CREPS Hauts-de-France: Public regional sports center operating under the same national CREPS framework as Sport Bretagne, offering training programs, athlete accommodation, and performance support services.
• CREPS Occitanie (CREPS Montpellier): Public CREPS in southern France delivering sports training and high-performance services under the same institutional framework as Sport Bretagne, with overlapping target segments.
• CREPS Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (CREPS Vichy): Public regional sports training center with the same CREPS heritage as Sport Bretagne, offering professional training, athlete stays, and high-performance support in another French region. Directly comparable in mission, governance type, and target audience.
• CREPS Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (CREPS PACA): Another public CREPS delivering sports training, hosting athletes, and supporting high-performance sport in the PACA region. Closely comparable in operating model and public mandate.
• ENVSN (École Nationale de Voile et des Sports Nautiques): National public sports school focused on nautical disciplines with training, accommodation, and athlete support functions. Comparable operating model though narrower sport focus.
• Pôles France / Pôles Espoirs: Federation-run elite athlete training structures embedded in regional CREPS and Sport Bretagne facilities, sharing the same high-performance athlete pipeline. Comparable in athlete selection criteria and dual-career mission.

Emerging players

• Aspire Academy: International high-performance sports academy combining training, education, and scientific support for elite athletes. Useful benchmark for how integrated training+performance+stays models can scale internationally.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCEws__ElXrjBvXeb0gRKSgw
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/sportbretagne
• Instagraminstagram.com/sportbretagne

Compliance1 record

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Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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