Norges Gymnastikk- og Turnforbund

What Norges Gymnastikk- og Turnforbund does

Norges Gymnastikk- og Turnforbund (NGTF) is Norway's national governing body for gymnastics and turn sports, founded in 1890 and headquartered at Idrettens Hus, Ullevål Stadion in Oslo. Operating as a non-profit federation under the umbrella of Norges Idrettsforbund (NIF), NGTF administers seven competitive disciplines — Turn kvinner (women's artistic gymnastics), Turn menn (men's artistic gymnastics), Rytmisk gymnastikk (rhythmic gymnastics), TeamGym, Gymnastikkhjul (gymnastics wheel), Parkour, and Paraturn (para gymnastics) — alongside recreational programs such as Gymlek, GymX, SALTO, Turn i skolen (school gymnastics), and Oppvisningsgymnastikk. The federation serves children, youth, adults, competitive athletes, and athletes with disabilities, delivering grassroots-to-elite pathways through coach and judge certification programs, an online NGTF Videobank, insurance coverage, and anti-doping compliance. International affiliation with FIG (International Gymnastics Federation) and UEG (European Gymnastics) grants Norway participation in European and World Championships, while a partnership with Olympiatoppen supports elite athlete development for Olympic preparation.

NGTF delivers its programs through a hierarchical network of 11 regional districts (kretser) — Agder, Finnmark, Innlandet, Møre og Romsdal, Nordland, Rogaland, Troms, Trøndelag, Vestfold og Telemark, Vestland, and Viken og Oslo — which coordinate local gymnastics clubs. Membership and licensing fees are administered through the NIF systems Min Idrett and Klubb Admin. NGTF has no proprietary technology platform; its main digital asset is the NGTF Videobank (video.gymogturn.no), a resource library for training and education. Revenue is sourced from club membership fees, athlete licensing, insurance contributions, and likely Norwegian government sports funding. No commercial revenue model, venture capital, or public ownership structures apply — NGTF is governed by an elected board (Forbundsstyret) and a representative assembly, with control exercised through technical committees for each discipline.

The federation has pursued disciplined expansion across its 130+ year history, formally introducing rhythmic gymnastics (1961/1992), Gymnastikkhjul (1991), parkour (raised in 2011), and adding Paraturn for para-athletes. In 2016, Forbundstinget voted to establish an official national TeamGym team effective January 1, 2017, enabling Norway's first official TeamGym squad at EM 2018 in Lisbon. Recent administrative additions (2026) include new committee recruitment drives, the Gymnastics Awards ceremony, and the ALT-konferansen leadership conference.

Name

Norges Gymnastikk- og Turnforbund

Legal name

Norges Gymnastikk- og Turnforbund

Website

https://gymogturn.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1890

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NGTF is Norway's national gymnastics federation, founded in 1890, governing seven competitive disciplines and multiple recreational programs across 11 regional districts, serving children, youth, adults, and competitive athletes as a non-profit under Norges Idrettsforbund.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Federation Governance

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

National Governing Bodies (NGBs) (MPAKAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Professional Sport Governing Bodies & League Sanctioning Authorities (MPAKAFAE)

Keywords

• Gymnastics federation services
• Sports governance programs
• Coach certification training
• Competition event organization
• Youth gymnastics activities

Headquarters

HQ city

Oslo

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership and licensing fees: NGTF generates revenue through club membership fees, athlete licensing, and insurance contributions collected via the Norwegian Sports Confederation (NIF) system.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Norges Gymnastikk- og Turnforbund (NGTF) is Norway's national governing body for gymnastics, overseeing seven competitive disciplines (Turn kvinner, Turn menn, Rytmisk gymnastikk, TeamGym, Gymnastikkhjul, Parkour, Paraturn) plus recreational and youth programs (Gymlek, GymX, SALTO, Turn i skolen). The federation organizes national championships, certifies coaches and judges, sanctions competitions, manages anti-doping compliance, and coordinates activities across 11 regional districts and a nationwide network of affiliated gymnastics clubs.

Product overview

Norges Gymnastikk- og Turnforbund (NGTF) operates as a national sports federation rather than a commercial product company. The organization's offerings consist of competitive gymnastics disciplines (Turn kvinner, Turn menn, Rytmisk gymnastikk, TeamGym, Gymnastikkhjul), inclusive sports (Paraturn), recreational activities (Gymlek, GymX, SALTO, Turn i skolen, Oppvisningsgymnastikk, Parkour), digital resources (NGTF Videobank), education services (Trenerutdanning, Dommerutdanning), and an organizational structure of eleven regional districts. The federation is governed through technical committees for each discipline and connects with international bodies including FIG, UEG, and IRV.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TeamGym: Team gymnastics discipline consisting of three apparatus: tumbling, trampette, and floor exercise. A team has minimum six athletes competing simultaneously.
• Paraturn
• GymX
• SALTO
• Gymlek
• Gymnastics Awards

Products and services

• Turn kvinner (Women's Artistic Gymnastics) Competition gymnastics for women featuring four apparatus: vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and floor exercise with music. For competitive female athletes in affiliated clubs.
• Turn menn (Men's Artistic Gymnastics) Competition gymnastics for men featuring six apparatus: floor exercise, pommel horse, rings, vault, parallel bars, and horizontal bar. For competitive male athletes in affiliated clubs.
• Rytmisk gymnastikk (Rhythmic Gymnastics) Aesthetic sport combining gymnastics, dance, and apparatus work with five equipment types: rope, ball, clubs, ribbon, and hoop. For competitive female rhythmic gymnastics athletes.
• TeamGym Team-based gymnastics discipline featuring three apparatus: tumbling, trampette, and floor exercise performed with music. Teams have minimum six athletes competing simultaneously. For club-based teams competing at junior and senior levels.
• Gymnastikkhjul (Gymnastic Wheel) Gymnastics performed in a large wheel constructed with two metal rings, pedals, handles, and spokes, featuring three disciplines: line, spiral, and vault. For athletes competing in gymnastics wheel disciplines.
• Parkour The art of moving from one point to another efficiently using obstacles, including parkour and freerunning, with competitions in speed and freestyle formats. For parkour athletes and enthusiasts.
• Paraturn (Para Gymnastics) Adapted gymnastics for athletes with disabilities including mobility impairments, developmental disabilities, hearing impairments, and visual impairments. For athletes with disabilities seeking inclusive gymnastics participation.
• Gymlek Physical activity program for children and youth focused on playful gymnastics and fundamental movement skills. For children participating in gymnastics through affiliated clubs.
• GymX Adult gymnastics program offering physical activity and gymnastics for adults of all skill levels. For adult recreational gymnastics participants.
• SALTO Activity program specifically designed for children and youth participants. For young gymnastics participants in affiliated clubs.
• Turn i skolen (School Gymnastics) Gymnastics curriculum and activities integrated into school physical education programs. For schools and physical education instructors.
• Oppvisningsgymnastikk (Exhibition Gymnastics) Performance-based gymnastics for shows and exhibitions, combining artistic elements with gymnastics skills. For adults and groups performing exhibition gymnastics.
• NGTF Videobank Online video library containing instructional videos, competition footage, and educational content for gymnastics disciplines. For coaches, judges, clubs, and members.
• Trenerutdanning (Coach Education) Coach certification and training programs including Trener 1, Trener 2, Trener 3, and specialized courses for various gymnastics disciplines. For coaches seeking certification in gymnastics.
• Dommerutdanning (Judge Education) Judging certification programs for technical committees covering all competitive gymnastics disciplines. For individuals seeking to serve as certified gymnastics judges.

Quantifiable outcome

• Organizes annual national championships across 7 disciplines

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FIG (International Gymnastics Federation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFIG is the global governing body for gymnastics. NGTF is affiliated with FIG and follows international competition rules and frameworks.
• UEG (European Gymnastics)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUEG is the European federation governing gymnastics. NGTF participates in European Championships and competitions organized by UEG.
• OlympiatoppencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOlympiatoppen is Norway's elite sports program. NGTF collaborates with Olympiatoppen for elite athlete development and Olympic preparation.
• Norges Idrettsforbund (NIF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNIF is the Norwegian Sports Confederation, the umbrella organization for all sports in Norway. NGTF is a member federation of NIF and uses NIF systems for membership management (Min Idrett, Klubb Admin).
• Antidoping NorgecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnti-Doping Norway works with NGTF to implement anti-doping policies, education, and testing for gymnasts.
• Special OlympicsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecial Olympics provides competition opportunities for athletes with intellectual disabilities. NGTF's Paraturn discipline participates in Special Olympics competitions including World Games.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCt6W8DRu-p1M4m1Q2WAiPzw?view_as=subscriber
• Facebookfacebook.com/norgesgymnastikkogturnforbund
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/norges-gymnastikk--og-turnforbund
• Instagraminstagram.com/gymogturn

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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