Swedish Ski Association

What Swedish Ski Association does

Svenska Skidförbundet (Swedish Ski Association) is the national governing body for skiing and snowboarding in Sweden, founded in 1908 and headquartered in Falun. It oversees 12+ disciplines — including alpine, cross-country, ski jumping, freestyle, snowboard, freeski, freeride, grass skiing, telemark, speedski, skicross, and moguls — and serves approximately 1,200 affiliated member clubs organized under 23 district federations across all of Sweden. The federation operates a wholly-owned subsidiary, Ski Team Sweden AB, which runs elite national team operations, while the parent organization delivers coach certification, athlete development, competition sanctioning, facility homologation, and grassroots participation programs such as "Alla på snö" (Everyone on Snow).

SSF's technology stack centers on skidor.com as the primary digital hub, supported by Teamworks AMS (an athlete training diary and monitoring system integrating Garmin Connect and Polar Flow), SSF Timing (competition timing infrastructure using SQL-server and emiTag transponder systems), and educational platforms Kunskapsarenan and Learnifier-based Lärplattformen for coach and leader certification. The federation holds a statutory role within the Swedish sports movement under Riksidrottsförbundet and is the national member federation of FIS internationally, giving it exclusive rights to sanction competitions, certify officials, and represent Sweden at Olympic and World Championship events.

SSF's revenue model blends government grants distributed via RF, corporate sponsorship (with state-affiliated Svenska Spel as flagship sponsor through 2032 — described as the largest investment ever in Swedish ski and snowboard sport — alongside premium partner Adidas and team partners including Bauhaus, Elgiganten, ICA, Novo Nordisk, SCA, Swedbank, and Thermia), membership fees from 1,200 affiliated clubs, education program fees (ranging from free web courses to SEK 9,500 advanced certifications), event hosting revenue (including the upcoming VM Falun 2027 World Championships), and partner fees for IT services delivered via Nordlo. The organization operates as a member-led non-profit federation governed by an elected board.

Name

Swedish Ski Association

Legal name

Svenska Skidförbundet

Website

https://skidor.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1908

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Swedish national sports federation governing skiing and snowboarding across 12+ disciplines, serving 1,200 member clubs in 23 districts via elite team operations, coach certification, competition sanctioning, and grassroots development programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Winter Sports Federation Services

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

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 industry

Sports Fundraising & Development Services (Foundations, NIL Collectives Support) (MPAKAKAK)

Keywords

• National ski federation
• Winter sports governance
• Coach certification training
• Cross-country skiing programs
• Athlete development systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Falun

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government grants via RF (Riksidrottsförbundet): Core government funding distributed through the Swedish Sports Confederation (Riksidrottsförbundet), which is the national sports federation that SSF is a member of. SSF receives central support for national sports operations.
2. Sponsorship and partnership revenue: SSF generates revenue through sponsorship agreements with commercial partners. Main sponsor is Svenska Spel, extended to 2032 in the largest-ever investment for Swedish ski and snowboard sports. Additional partners include Cap Gemini, Europcar, Adidas (Premium partner), Bauhaus, Elgiganten, ICA, Novo Nordisk, SCA, Sundström, Swedbank, and Thermia (Team partners). Revenue also includes partner fees for IT services (Nordlo as IT partner).
3. Membership fees: Revenue from affiliated member clubs and associations. SSF has approximately 1,200 member associations organized under 23 district associations. Clubs pay membership fees to both district and national federation levels.
4. Education and training programs: Revenue from coach and leader training programs including certification courses (Skidleka, Skidlara, Skidtrana, Junior & Senior, Skidcoach). Some courses have registration fees and material costs. E.g., Junior & Senior course at 9,500 SEK, basic leader course 2,500 SEK before September.
5. Event hosting and licensing: Revenue from hosting major international events such as the Nordic World Ski Championships Falun 2027, World Cup events, and national championships. Also includes licensing of competition formats and timing systems.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Swedish Ski Association (Svenska Skidförbundet) is the national governing body for all skiing and snowboarding disciplines in Sweden, coordinating 12+ disciplines (cross-country, alpine, freestyle, snowboard, ski jumping, speed skiing, etc.) from grassroots to elite level. It organizes competitions, manages national teams, delivers structured coach education and certification, operates digital platforms (Teamworks AMS, Kunskapsarenan, Lärplattformen) for athlete monitoring and learning, and channels public funding and sponsorship revenue to approximately 400+ affiliated member clubs and district federations.

Product overview

The Swedish Ski Association operates a multi-platform digital ecosystem centered on skidor.com serving approximately 1,200 member associations across 12 ski disciplines. The core technology product is Teamworks AMS, a training diary and athlete monitoring system available via mobile app and web platform. Supporting the main platform are educational platforms Kunskapsarenan (knowledge hub) and Lärplattformen/Learnifier (learning management system). The association offers a structured coach education pathway including modules: SKIDLEKA (children up to 9 years), SKIDLÄRA (9-12 years), SKIDTRÄNA (13-16 years), Junior & Senior Coach Training, and Skidcoach Certification. Additional offerings include waxing training (Alla kan valla), sustainable athlete education (Den hållbara skidåkaren), and initiatives such as SkiEquality, Progsession (snowboard), Alla på snö, and Snow Nation. Annual events include Utbildningshelgen educational weekends and Unga ledare VM 2027 young leaders program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Team Svenska Spel: National ski team sponsorship program with elite athletes
• Ski Team Sweden
• Alla på snö
• Snow Nation
• SkiEquality
• Progsession
• Skidor vill
• Blågula vägen
• Teamworks AMS

Products and services

• Teamworks AMS Federation-wide training diary and athlete monitoring platform replacing the prior SSF Timing system, with integration to Garmin Connect and Polar Flow so athletes, coaches, and national team staff can log, sync, and analyze training load and recovery across all SSF disciplines.
• Kunskapsarenan

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Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Svenska SpelflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 June 2026Main sponsor (Huvudsponsor) of Svenska Skidförbundet. Partnership extended to 2032 in what is described as the biggest investment ever in Swedish ski and snowboard sport. Provides financial support for national teams, elite programs, youth development, and all SSF operations. Visible across all federation communications and events.
• NordlocoreTechnology or Integration · 17 February 2026Nordlo is a Nordic cloud and infrastructure provider with approximately SEK 2.5 billion in turnover. Selected as SSF's new IT partner effective February 17, 2026. Will deliver cloud and support services, computers, and IT security solutions. Partnership influenced by Nordlo's proximity to specialist expertise in Falun. Focuses on automating device management for traveling staff and exploring Microsoft's Copilot AI tool. Will help SSF strengthen IT security and modernize operations across its 1,200 member associations.
• Cap GeminiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner (not main sponsor) listed on SSF website. Cap Gemini is a global consulting and technology services company.
• EuropcarminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner listed on SSF website. Europcar is a car rental company providing mobility services for SSF operations and events.
• AdidascoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium partner (Premium partner) of Svenska Skidförbundet. Provides sports apparel and equipment for national teams and federation staff. Listed as partner across SSF communication materials.
• BauhauscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTeam partner (Lagpartner) of SSF. Bauhaus is a building materials and tools retailer in Sweden.
• ElgigantencoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTeam partner of SSF. Elgiganten is a Swedish electronics and appliances retailer.
• ICAcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTeam partner of SSF. ICA is a major Swedish grocery retail chain.
• Novo NordiskcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTeam partner of SSF. Novo Nordisk is a global pharmaceutical company with diabetes and obesity treatments as core products. Sponsorship may relate to health/wellness positioning.
• SCA (Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerTeam partner of SSF. SCA is a Swedish pulp and paper company producing hygiene products and renewable energy.
• Sundström SafetyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTeam partner of SSF. Sundström Safety provides respiratory protection equipment. Supports the Unga Ledare VM 2027 leadership development program with equipment.
• SwedbankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTeam partner of SSF. Swedbank is one of Sweden's largest banks.
• ThermiaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTeam partner of SSF. Thermia is a Swedish heat pump manufacturer.
• FIS (International Ski Federation)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational governing body for ski and snowboard sports. SSF is the national member federation. FIS sets competition rules, antidoping standards (fluor-free mandate from 2023/2024 season), and organizes the World Cup, World Championships, and Olympic qualification system.
• Riksidrottsförbundet (RF)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwedish Sports Confederation - the national umbrella organization for sports in Sweden. SSF is an affiliated member federation. RF distributes government funding, sets standards for Swedish sports (including antidoping via RADO, integrity policies, GDPR compliance), and provides educational frameworks (SISU Idrottsutbildarna).
• SISU Idrottsutbildarna / KunskapsarenancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSISU Idrottsutbildarna is the educational arm of Swedish sports, providing platforms (Kunskapsarenan for courses, Learnifier-based Lärplattformen for course delivery) and jointly developing educational content with SSF. SISU Förlag publishes training materials.
• Garmin ConnectcoreTechnology or IntegrationSSF's Teamworks AMS athlete monitoring system integrates with Garmin Connect, allowing athletes to sync training data from Garmin devices into the federation's official training diary system.
• Polar FlowcoreTechnology or IntegrationSSF's Teamworks AMS athlete monitoring system integrates with Polar Flow, allowing athletes to sync training data from Polar devices into the federation's official training diary system.
• WADA / RADOcoreOthersSSF complies with World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) regulations implemented through the Swedish Anti-Doping Agency (RADO). National doping control program includes testing at competitions and training environments, therapeutic use exemption (TUE) system, and athlete whereabouts reporting.
• Whistleblowing Center / Whistleblowing.comcoreOthersSSF uses Whistleblowing Center'sWhistlelink platform for its anonymous and encrypted whistleblower function. Available to employees, elected officials, athletes, clubs, members, and partners to report suspected financial crimes, conflicts of interest, or serious irregularities.
• Sundström Safety (for Unga Ledare VM 2027)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSundström Safety supports the Unga Ledare VM 2027 (Young Leaders World Championship 2027) leadership development program with equipment donations as part of the program's non-commercial partner support.
• ICAminorOthersICA sponsored the 'Gott som gör gott' (Good that does good) recipe book included as bonus material in the Den hållbara skidåkaren (The Sustainable Skier) educational program.

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Recent moves7 records

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Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles8 records

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