Kreissportbund Landkreis Oldenburg

What Kreissportbund Landkreis Oldenburg does

Kreissportbund Landkreis Oldenburg e.V. is a registered non-profit sports federation (eingetragener Verein) headquartered at Schultredde 17b in Hatten, Germany, serving as the official district-level sports association within the Landessportbund Niedersachsen structure. The federation coordinates, represents, and delivers services to 150 member sports clubs across the Landkreis Oldenburg in Lower Saxony, covering approximately 47,733 individual athletes as of January 2025 across disciplines including gymnastics (18,247 members), football (7,740), equestrian (4,273), shooting (3,931), and handball (2,320). Its service portfolio spans club consulting (initial meetings, theme workshops, Qualifix, youth consulting, digitalization advising), volunteer management (Ehrenamtsförderung, Vereinshelden, Ehrenamtskarte, Digitale Talentkarte, Freiwilligenkoordination), strategic club planning (Verein 2030), sports-facility funding facilitation (up to 65% of investment costs via LSB and Landkreis subsidies), the Sportabzeichen program and Challenge, inclusive sports events (Sportivationstag, Inklusionspreis), and school/kindergarten cooperation through BeSS and Bewegungspass.

The federation's technology footprint is modest: a website-based service portal, a mobile Vereinsapp for club management, an Online Abstimmungstool for voting, and general Vereinssoftware for administrative tasks. Revenue is generated through three principal streams: recurring membership fees from the 150 affiliated clubs, public subsidies from Landkreis Oldenburg, the LSB, Sportjugend Niedersachsen, and other state bodies (used to fund facility construction, youth programs, and inclusion initiatives), and co-funding/event revenue from corporate and media partners including hkk Krankenkasse, Verkehrswacht Delmenhorst, and Nordwest-Zeitung. Go-to-market is event- and relationship-driven, combining direct field consulting from the Geschäftsstelle in Hatten, annual events (Landkreis-Sportabend, Sportabzeichen-Ehrung, Sportivationstag), and a regional social-media presence across Facebook and Instagram.

Operationally, the federation is governed by an ehrenamtlich led Vorstand chaired by Horst Bokelmann with Herwig Janssen as Schatzmeister and four stellvertretende Vorsitzende, including René Förster who also chaired the Sportjugend until handing over to Tamino Büttner in 2025. The Geschäftsstelle is led by Olena Savchenko (since April 2025) and includes two Sportreferentinnen, the BeSS-Servicestelle, Sportabzeichen processing, and a Werkstudent/Minijob/FSJ complement. The federation is a member of the Sportregion Delmenhorst/Oldenburg-Land collaborative and positioned itself publicly in May 2026 to defend club economics ahead of the legal entitlement to all-day school care taking effect in school year 2026/27.

Name

Kreissportbund Landkreis Oldenburg

Legal name

Kreissportbund Landkreis Oldenburg e.V.

Website

https://kreissportbund-ol-land.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Kreissportbund Landkreis Oldenburg e.V. is a non-profit district sports federation in Lower Saxony, Germany, serving 150 member clubs and approximately 47,733 athletes with consulting, sports-facility funding facilitation, volunteer programs, and youth and inclusion initiatives.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Federation and Club Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations) (81399), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Sports Community Relations & Grassroots Program Management (MPAKAKAJ), Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF), Sports Fundraising & Development Services (Foundations, NIL Collectives Support) (MPAKAKAK)

Keywords

• Sports federation services
• Club consulting
• Volunteer management programs
• Youth sports development
• Sports facility funding

Headquarters

HQ city

Hatten

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Member clubs pay membership fees to the KSB, which provides services in return including consulting, training, event organization, and sports facility support.
2. Government funding and subsidies: The organization receives funding from the Landkreis Oldenburg, Landessportbund Niedersachsen (LSB), and other public bodies for sports development, facility construction, youth sports, and inclusion programs. Sports facility funding of up to 750,000 EUR investment volume is facilitated through public subsidies.
3. Event-based activities: The organization generates revenue and engagement through events such as Sportabzeichen-Ehrung, Landkreis-Sportabend, Sportivationstag, and Sportabzeichen-Challenge.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kreissportbund Landkreis Oldenburg e.V. is a non-profit district sports federation that provides sports club consulting, volunteer management programs, sports facility funding facilitation, youth sports development, training and education for club boards and instructors, and inclusion/integration programs to its 150 member sports clubs in Landkreis Oldenburg. It also runs sports achievement initiatives such as the Sportabzeichen and event programs (Sportivationstag, Sportabzeichen-Challenge) and operates digital tools (Vereinsapp, Vereinssoftware, Online Abstimmungstool) to support club administration.

Product overview

Kreissportbund Landkreis Oldenburg is a regional sports federation offering a comprehensive portfolio of services for its 150 member clubs. The organization provides digital tools including the Vereinsapp, Online Abstimmungstool, and Vereinssoftware for club management. Its volunteer support programs (Ehrenamtsförderung) feature initiatives like Ehrenamt überrascht, Vereinshelden, and the Ehrenamtskarte. The federation runs sports achievement programs including the Sportabzeichen and Sportabzeichen Challenge, as well as inclusive events like the Sportivationstag. Additional services include consulting offerings, strategic planning (Verein 2030), digitalization funding, and equipment lending.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Beratungsangebote (Consulting Services) Comprehensive consulting portfolio for member clubs covering strategic, organizational, and digitalization topics, delivered through workshops and on-site sessions. Target audience: board members and leadership of the 150 member sports clubs.
• Verein 2030 (Strategic Club Planning) Strategic planning program designed to help member sports clubs develop long-term roadmaps and prepare for future challenges. Target audience: club boards and leadership seeking structured transformation planning.
• Ehrenamtsförderung (Volunteer Support Program) Umbrella program offering multiple volunteer recognition and support initiatives, including Vereinshelden, Ehrenamt überrascht, Ehrenamtskarte, Digitale Talentkarte, Freiwilligenkoordination, and Ehrenamtsimpulse. Target audience: clubs seeking to recruit, retain, and reward volunteer members.
• Sportabzeichen (German Sports Badge) Certification program testing and recognizing athletic achievements, administered locally by the KSB. Target audience: school children, club members, and the general public in Landkreis Oldenburg.
• Sportabzeichen-Challenge (Sports Badge Challenge) Annual competition event for 3rd and 4th grade school children to earn the German Sports Badge. Target audience: primary school children in grades 3 and 4 across Landkreis Oldenburg.
• Sportivationstag (Inclusive Sports Day) Inclusive sports day event promoting participation for all children, including those with disabilities. Target audience: children and families across Landkreis Oldenburg, with explicit inclusion focus.
• Bewegungspass (Movement Pass) Movement pass program promoting active mobility (walking and cycling) to school and kindergarten, plus sports participation among children. Target audience: primary schools, kindergartens, and children in Landkreis Oldenburg and Delmenhorst.
• Sportstättenbau (Sports Facility Funding Facilitation) Consulting and funding facilitation service for sports facility construction and renovation, accessing public subsidies from LSB and Landkreis Oldenburg. Target audience: member sports clubs planning facility investments.
• BeSS-Servicestelle (School-Club Cooperation Service) Service point coordinating the cooperation program between educational institutions and sports clubs, facilitating joint activities and partnerships. Target audience: schools, kindergartens, and member sports clubs.
• J-TEAMS (Youth Leadership Development) Youth leadership development program supporting young volunteers and engagement in sports clubs. Target audience: young people taking on leadership roles in clubs.
• Materialausleihe (Equipment Lending Service) Equipment lending service allowing clubs to borrow materials for events and activities. Target audience: member sports clubs running events or activities.
• Landkreis-Sportabend (District Sports Evening) Annual recognition event for athletes and clubs in the district, including the athlete of the year awards. Target audience: clubs, athletes, volunteers, and the regional sports community.
• Vereinsapp (Club App) Mobile application for sports clubs to manage their members and communications. Target audience: member sports clubs seeking modern digital administration tools.
• Online Abstimmungstool (Online Voting Tool) Online voting and polling tool enabling clubs to run digital member votes and decision-making processes. Target audience: member sports clubs running assemblies or member referendums.
• Vereinssoftware (Club Management Software) Club management software for sports organizations to handle administrative tasks such as member administration, contributions, and reporting. Target audience: member sports clubs seeking back-office software.

Quantifiable outcome

• 47,733 members (+613 vs 2024) across 150 clubs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Förderverein für regionale Entwicklung e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 November 2018Partnership for the 'Kreissportbund Oldenburg online' web development program. The Förderverein provides free website creation services for member clubs through Azubi-Projekte (apprentice projects), allowing Auszubildende (trainees) and students to gain practical experience while supporting the sports community.
• Landessportbund Niedersachsen (LSB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe LSB is the state-level sports federation that provides funding (up to 40% for sports facility construction), training programs, and policy guidance to the KSB. The KSB is part of the network of district sports associations affiliated with the LSB.
• Landkreis OldenburgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe district government provides 25% funding for sports facility construction and serves as a key partner for sports development in the region. KSB Chairman Horst Bokelmann works directly with the district on facility funding applications.
• Sportjugend NiedersachsencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe youth sports organization of Lower Saxony provides funding and support for youth sports programs including camps, youth recreation, and democracy promotion through sports. Joint programs support youth leadership development (J-TEAMS) and youth camps.
• hkk KrankenkasseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe hkk health insurance company supports the Bewegungspass program as a sponsor, providing funding that enables the initiative to promote active mobility and exercise among children in schools and kindergartens.
• Niedersächsisches KulturministeriumminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Lower Saxony Ministry of Culture provides funding support for the Bewegungspass program, which promotes physical activity and active mobility among children.
• Gesundheitsregion Delmenhorst und Landkreis OldenburgminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe health region partnership supports the Bewegungspass initiative as part of regional health promotion efforts, contributing to funding and visibility for children's exercise programs.
• Verkehrswacht DelmenhorstminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTraffic safety organization supports the Bewegungspass program by promoting safe active mobility (walking and cycling) to school and kindergarten.
• Nordwest-Zeitung (NWZ)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerNWZ serves as media partner for the Landkreis-Sportabend (athlete of the year awards), providing press coverage and editorial support for sports reporting in the region.
• Sportregion Delmenhorst/Oldenburg-LandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe KSB is part of the Sportregion, a collaborative network between the district sports associations of Delmenhorst and Landkreis Oldenburg. The Sportregion coordinates joint initiatives including Bewegungspass, BeSS school cooperation, and positions on policy issues like all-day care in schools.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Landessportbund Niedersachsen: The state-level sports federation of Lower Saxony, of which the KSB is an affiliated district association. Directly comparable as a tiered sports-governing body providing funding, training, and policy services to member clubs across the state.
• Deutscher Olympischer Sportbund (DOSB): The national umbrella organization for German sports federations. Comparable as the apex governing body that coordinates policy, the Sportabzeichen program, and federation funding across all KSBs.
• Sportjugend Niedersachsen: The state-level youth sports organization that funds and coordinates youth programs including J-TEAMS. Directly comparable as a tiered federation partner providing programs and funding that the KSB distributes locally.

Direct peers

• Kreissportbund Emsland: Another Lower Saxony Kreissportbund serving the Emsland district. Operates the same district-sports-federation model with member-club services, facility funding, and youth programs.
• Kreissportbund (generic district sports federations): Other Kreissportbünde across Lower Saxony (e.g., Hannover, Osnabrück, Emsland) operate the same model: district-level sports federations serving member clubs with consulting, facility funding facilitation, volunteer programs, and youth sports initiatives.

Regional players

• Landessportbund Hessen: A neighboring state-level sports federation. Comparable structure and service portfolio to LSB Niedersachsen but operating in a different federal state.
• Stadtsportbund (city sports federations in Lower Saxony): City-level counterparts to the Kreissportbund (e.g., Stadtsportbund Oldenburg) that serve urban member clubs with similar consulting, funding facilitation, and youth programs. Comparable in service mix but different geographic scope.

Others

• Bundesinstitut für Sportwissenschaft (BISp): Federal German sports-science institute that supports research and policy in organized sport. Adjacent enabler for federations like the KSB but not a direct competitor or peer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Sportregion-Delmenhorst-Oldenburg-Land
• Instagraminstagram.com/ksb_ol_land

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Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

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