SRS

What SRS does

SRS e.V. (also styled as SRS, with the strapline Sportler mit Mission / Athletes with a Mission) is a German non-profit Christian sports organization (eingetragener Verein) founded in 1971 by Helmfried Riecker and headquartered at Im Sportzentrum 2 in Altenkirchen, Westerwald. The organization operates as a federation of sport-specific programs spanning 25+ disciplines — including football, volleyball, table tennis, motorsport, enduro/MX, equestrian, cycling, triathlon, skiing, and the UNBOUND action-sports sub-brand — and delivers an annual calendar of camps, tournaments, training schools, and competitive events across Germany with selected international destinations (Austria, Switzerland, France, Sweden, Italy, Spain, Croatia, South Africa, Denmark). Its core mission is to integrate Christian faith with athletic activity through sports chaplaincy, mentoring, Bible distribution, devotionals (Sportandachten), and the einsatz magazine, with the SRS Audio Portal and MOREkids children's Bible serving as digital content extensions.

The organization is led by Daniel Mannweiler (responsible person) and Frank Schellenberger (Vorstand), with department heads for volleyball (Elias and Caroline Zimmermann), table tennis (Britta Koch), and the newly formed Enduro/MX team (Florian Ebener from March 2026), alongside founder Helmfried Riecker and a Motorradpastor (Jörg Sahm). Headcount is reported at 11-50, with recruitment pathways including BFD (federal voluntary service) and internships.

SRS is funded through a mix of donations, event participation fees, shop merchandise sales (clothing with encouragement messages, books such as Das Glück der Erde), and corporate sponsorship. More than 20 named sponsors and partners are disclosed, including Westerwald Bank eG (official financial partner since the December 2024 signing), Uhlsport, Hepco Becker, Tiptop Group, and various foundations. Distribution is direct via SRS-organized events, the SRS SportPark facility in Altenkirchen, and a church-network channel through partners such as CVJM (YMCA Germany), AK-Motorrad, and ICHTHYS e.V. Technology is limited to web and audio streaming infrastructure with no disclosed AI, API, or third-party integrations.

Name

SRS

Legal name

SRS e.V.

Website

https://srsonline.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SRS e.V. is a German non-profit Christian sports organization, founded in 1971 and headquartered in Altenkirchen, that runs camps, events, and competitive programs across 25+ sports for children, youth, young adults, athletes, and seniors, integrating Christian faith and sports ministry.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Sports and Recreation Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF)

Keywords

• Christian sports ministry
• Sports camps and events
• Multi-sport training programs
• Faith-based athletics
• Non-profit sports association

Headquarters

HQ city

Altenkirchen

HQ country

Germany

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Membership: As a non-profit association (e.V.), SRS relies on donations from supporters and members. The website features a dedicated donation section (/spenden).
2. Event Fees: Revenue generated from sports camps, events, and training programs including football schools, volleyball camps, motorcycle tours, and youth sports arenas.
3. Shop Sales: SRS operates an online shop selling merchandise including clothing with encouragement messages (Kleidung mit Ermutigung), books like 'Das Glück der Erde', and other sports-faith products.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SRS e.V. is a non-profit Christian sports organization that organizes sports camps, training programs, and events across 25+ disciplines (football, volleyball, table tennis, motorsport, equestrian, cycling, triathlon, action sports, and more) for children, youth, young adults, and seniors across Germany and selected international destinations. It pairs athletic activity with explicit Christian faith content (devotionals, Bible-based mentorship, chaplaincy) and distributes supporting digital content (audio portal, devotionals, magazine) and merchandise through its online shop.

Product overview

SRS (Sportler mit Mission / Athletes with a Mission) is a German Christian sports ministry organization operating as a multi-sport platform and event organizer. It is structured as a federation of distinct sport-specific programs and digital content offerings rather than a single unified product. The core portfolio includes SRS Sportarten und Events — a comprehensive calendar of sports camps, training programs, and competitions across 25+ disciplines including football schools, table tennis, volleyball, motorsport, enduro/MX, equestrian, cycling, triathlon, swimming, skiing, and action sports through the UNBOUND sub-brand. Supporting the sports programs are digital content products: SRS audio Portal for streaming Bible readings, devotionals, and music; SRS Sportandachten weekly devotionals; and the einsatz magazine. Additional offerings include the SRS SportPark facility, the MOREkids children's ministry, and the SRS Shop. The organization connects sports with Christian faith through local camps, national teams, international events, and digital outreach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UNBOUND: Action sports brand encompassing bike racing, climbing, skate, snow, and surf programs
• YoungGeneration
• SRS 50plus
• einSatz
• MORE kids
• Sport Bibelverse
• SRS audio

Products and services

• SRS Sportarten und Events (Sports Camps and Events Program) Comprehensive sports camps, events, and activities spanning 25+ disciplines including football schools, volleyball, table tennis, equestrian, motorsport, enduro/MX, cycling, triathlon, skiing, and more, for children, youth, and adults across Germany and international destinations.
• SRS SportPark A sports park facility operated by SRS in Altenkirchen offering indoor and outdoor sports facilities including a climbing/bouldering wall, event hall, and various sports programs for community use.
• SRS-Fußballschule (SRS Soccer School) Football school program offering football camps and training for children and youth at various locations across Germany, combining sports training with Christian content.
• SRStischtennis (SRS Table Tennis) Table tennis program including training schools, team participation in German championships, coaching at sports schools, and faith-based training camps and events.
• SRSmotorrad (SRS Motorcycle) Motorcycle ministry program offering motorcycle tours, safety training, rallies, fellowship rides, and events combining motorcycling with Christian community and faith activities.
• SRSmotorsport (SRS Motorsport) Motorsport program supporting rally drivers, autocross, tractor pulling, and other motorsport disciplines with a Christian witness, including participation in German championships and international events.
• SRSpferdesport (SRS Equestrian) Equestrian sports program combining horseback riding with Christian fellowship, offering riding holidays, team weekends, seminars on faith and horses, and participation in equestrian trade shows.
• UNBOUND (Action Sports Brand) Sub-brand of SRS covering action and extreme sports including mountain biking (UNBOUND Bike), climbing (UNBOUND Climb), skateboarding (UNBOUND Skate), snow sports (UNBOUND Snow), and surfing (UNBOUND Surf), along with a podcast called 'Experience' and racing teams.
• SRSenduro/mx (Enduro/MX Team) Enduro and motocross team launched in early 2025 (with Florian Ebener introduced as team leader in March 2026), bringing together riders to compete while representing Christian faith in motorsport.
• SRS Audio Portal Digital audio streaming portal providing free access to audio content including MOREkids Bible stories, MORE Gospel of John readings, Sports Bible Verses, Heart Songs (Herzenslieder), and daily devotions (Warm up). Available as a web app and downloadable to a device home screen for athletes and faith communities.
• MOREkids Children's Bible Program Children's ministry program including the MOREkids Bible with stories and statements, offered as part of the hope movement to help children learn about Jesus, with 50,000 copies distributed.
• Sportmentoring & Bibeln für Sportler (Sports Mentoring and Bibles for Athletes) Programs pairing athletes with Christian mentors and distributing Bibles to sportspeople, supporting the evangelistic mission of integrating faith into sports at all levels.
• SRS Shop Online shop operated by SRS offering branded merchandise, encouraging clothing, and sports apparel, with proceeds supporting SRS sports ministry programs.
• einSatz – Das SRS-Magazin SRS magazine providing articles on sports, lifestyle stories, athlete profiles, and faith-related content, published periodically as a print and digital product.

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• AK-MotorradminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation partner for motorcycle tour guide training (Tourguide-Schulung) taking place July 24-26, 2026.
• ICHTHYS e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in motorcycle tour guide training collaboration with AK-Motorrad for motorcycle safety and ministry training.
• CVJM (YMCA Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership with CVJM for table tennis training programs, including CVJM German Championships and collaborative training camps.
• Landessportschule SchöneckminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Landessportschule Schöneck in Karlsruhe for hosting table tennis championships and training events.
• Various Sponsors (EnergieStifter, Tiptop GROUP, matter, Di Tec, Glockenspitze, BW, Uhlsport, Jutz, Contrust, Shift, WIRmachenDruck, Hermann Sprenger, Hepco Becker, Wertestarter, NC Graphics, Plan Stiftung, Nikolaus Baugeräte, Schneider sports, CMYK, Würz, BD Holzbau, L Stiftung, SBWL)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMultiple sponsors providing financial and in-kind support including clothing sponsors (Uhlsport), outdoor brands, and marketing partners visible on website.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Capus Sports (Deutsche Sportjugend): German youth sports umbrella organization offering camps, training, and youth development programs. Comparable to SRS's KinderSportArena and JugendSportArena youth sports offerings, though secular in nature.
• Sportfive: Global sports marketing and event management company. Comparable to SRS in event organization and sports rights management, though operating in a secular commercial rather than faith-based context.
• Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft der Sportvereine: Umbrella organization for German sports clubs. Represents the broader secular sports-club ecosystem that SRS competes with for athlete participation and youth engagement.

Direct peers

• Athletes in Action: Faith-based sports ministry organization (part of Cru) operating sports camps, teams, and outreach events globally. Directly comparable to SRS as a Christian sports organization that integrates faith with athletic training across multiple disciplines.
• Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA): International Christian sports ministry serving coaches and athletes with camps, huddles, and events. Closely comparable to SRS's mission of integrating faith with sports across multiple disciplines and age groups.
• CVJM (YMCA Germany): Germany's largest Christian youth organization, with sports programming as a core activity. SRS already partners with CVJM on table tennis; CVJM is a comparable faith-based sports and youth organization in the same German market.
• Christliche Sportakademie: German Christian sports academy providing faith-integrated sports instruction and camps. Directly comparable to SRS in target audience, mission, and German-speaking market focus.

Emerging players

• SCORE International (Sports Outreach): Faith-based sports missions organization leveraging sports for outreach. Comparable to SRS in its integration of evangelical mission with sports programming across multiple disciplines.
• UPGRADE Sports: Faith-based sports ministry that uses sports as a tool for community development, with a focus on coaching and mentorship. Comparable to SRS's sportmentoring and chaplaincy offerings.

Others

• ERF Medien: German Christian media organization producing Christian audio and broadcast content. Comparable to SRS's audio portal and devotional content distribution model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/srs.volleyball
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/srs-e-v-

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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