Piscine Acquasport

What Piscine Acquasport does

Piscine Acquasport (legal entity: Società Sportiva Dilettantistica ACQUA SPORT srl) is a privately held, for-profit amateur sports society operating swimming pool and fitness facilities in the Cagliari province of Sardinia, Italy. The company runs two active facilities — Cagliari (Viale Diaz 227) and Capoterra (Via Lombardia 24) — after withdrawing from the Assemini municipal pool concession in 2023 following an unsuccessful economic-financial rebalancing negotiation triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent energy crisis.

The company offers a broad aquatic and fitness program spanning neonatal swimming (0-3 years in a 34°C warm pool), children's swim school, teen programs (12-16), competitive and masters swimming under Federazione Italiana Nuoto (FIN) affiliation, synchronized swimming, youth and masters water polo, triathlon school, apnea/freediving, lifeguard training, and adapted aquatic activities for people with disabilities. Land-based services include a gym equipped with Technogym and Panatta machinery, aquafitness/circuit training, and group classes (Pilates, Zumba, dance). Pricing is structured as monthly subscriptions ranging from €15 (neonatal) to €55 (masters competitive), with family-discount tiers up to 20% for five-member households. Operations follow the CONI-aligned September-to-August sports season.

The business model is a recurring subscription/membership model (direct-to-consumer, walk-in enrollment at reception) serving a long tail of local consumers in the greater Cagliari catchment. GTM motion is local and community-driven — website, Facebook, Instagram, and word-of-mouth — supplemented by partnerships with FIN, MSP Italia, CONI, and equipment suppliers (SwimWin, AcquaNetwork, Aqquatix, Leucum System). Technology is limited to third-party facility management software (TeamSystem Wellness) for membership lifecycle, scheduling, and automated member notifications. No funding rounds, M&A activity, or external investors are evidenced; the company appears independently owned with 11-50 employees.

Name

Piscine Acquasport

Legal name

Società Sportiva Dilettantistica ACQUA SPORT srl

Website

https://piscineacquasport.it

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Piscine Acquasport is a privately held amateur sports society operating two aquatic and fitness facilities (Cagliari and Capoterra) in Sardinia, Italy, offering subscription-based swimming instruction, competitive training, water polo, synchronized swimming, triathlon, and adapted aquatic programs for local consumer members across all age groups.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Swimming and Aquatic Fitness Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Aquatic Centers & Swimming Facilities (MPAKAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aquatics Programs (Pools, Swim Lessons, Lifeguarding) (EDALAIAF), Aqua Fitness Classes (HSADABAL), Lifeguard, Water Rescue & Aquatic Safety Training (EDAOAMAJ)

Keywords

• Swimming instruction
• Aquatic fitness services
• Swim school programs
• Competitive swim training
• Aquatic sports center

Headquarters

HQ city

Cagliari

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Monthly and annual subscription-based memberships providing access to swimming pools, gym facilities, and fitness classes. Subscriptions include various tiers such as fixed-schedule plans and open-access plans.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Piscine Acquasport operates multi-location swimming pool and aquatic sports facilities in the Cagliari area, delivering swimming lessons, aquafitness, water polo, synchronized swimming, master swimming, pre-competitive and competitive swim training, and instructor/lifeguard certification courses. Programs serve babies, children, juniors, adults, and competitive swimmers, supported by FIN federation affiliation.

Product overview

Piscine Acquasport is a multi-location swimming pool and sports facility operator in Sardinia, Italy, operating under the legal entity Società Sportiva Dilettantistica Acquasport. The company manages three facilities in Cagliari, Capoterra, and Assemini, offering a comprehensive range of aquatic and fitness services. The core product portfolio includes swimming instruction programs (free swimming, instructor-led lessons, children's school, teenager, and competitive swimming), artistic aquatic sports (synchronized swimming, water polo for youth and masters), specialized programs (neonatal swimming, activities for disabled, triathlon school, apnea, lifeguard training), and land-based fitness services (gym with Technogym/Panatta equipment, aquafitness, Pilates, Zumba). The facilities operate under FIN (Federazione Italiana Nuoto) affiliation and follow seasonal programming from September to August.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Baby Swim and Junior Swim School Structured learn-to-swim curriculum for babies, children, and juniors delivered across multi-location Cagliari-area facilities, typically enrolled on a recurring weekly basis.
• Aquafitness and Aqua Gym Classes Group water-based fitness and aqua gym sessions for adult members, delivered as scheduled classes within the broader fitness program.
• Pre-Competitive and Competitive Swim Training Squad-based training for swimmers progressing from learn-to-swim into competitive pathways, supported by FIN federation affiliation and federated competition access.
• Water Polo and Synchronized Swimming Programs Team water polo and synchronized swimming training groups offered alongside the broader aquasport program mix.
• Master Swimming Adult recreational and fitness-oriented swim program for adults continuing or returning to swimming as a lifelong activity.
• Lifeguard and Swim Instructor Certification Courses Professional training courses (corsi di formazione per bagnini e istruttori) for individuals pursuing lifeguard or swimming instructor credentials.
• Fitness Gym and Wellness Membership Gym-floor and wellness amenities offered alongside pool facilities, allowing integrated fitness and aquatic memberships at each site.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Federazione Italiana Nuoto (FIN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational swimming federation affiliation required for competitive swimming programs. Enables participation in official competitions, certification of instructors, and organizational credibility in competitive swimming. Members compete in FIN federal competitions.
• MSP Italia (Ente di Promozione Sportiva)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSports promotion body affiliation for non-competitive and recreational sports programs. CONI-recognized organization providing organizational framework for diverse sports activities beyond federation-controlled competitive swimming.
• CONI (Comitato Olimpico Nazionale Italiano)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian National Olympic Committee recognition. The sports season runs from September 1 to August 31 per CONI calendar. Provides official framework for sports association operations.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• TeamSystem Wellness: Italian software provider powering Acquasport's membership management, scheduling, and email automation; relevant as enabling technology infrastructure rather than competitive operator.
• Federazione Italiana Nuoto (FIN): Italian national swimming federation to which Acquasport is affiliated; governs competitive standards, certifies instructors, and sanctions competitions that the operator's masters and youth programs feed into.
• Technogym: Premium Italian fitness equipment manufacturer whose Technogym and Panatta equipment is installed at Acquasport's facilities; relevant as an equipment and ecosystem partner rather than direct competitor.
• Decathlon Italia: Major Italian sporting goods retailer that also offers swimming lessons and aquafitness programming at some locations; competes indirectly for entry-level aquatic learners and recreational swimmers.

Broad incumbents

• McFIT Italia: European discount fitness brand with Italian operations, competing for budget-conscious adult gym subscribers who might otherwise choose Acquasport's lower-tier fitness subscriptions.
• Anytime Fitness Italia: International 24/7 fitness franchise with Italian locations; offers gym access and group classes comparable to Acquasport's palestra and group fitness programming, though without the aquatic specialization.
• Virgin Active Italia: Premium Italian fitness club chain with pool facilities and group fitness programming, competing for the same household subscription dollars as Piscine Acquasport, though at higher price points and urban locations.
• Basic-Fit Italia: Large low-cost European fitness chain with growing Italian presence; competes primarily on price and accessibility for adult fitness, overlapping with Acquasport's aquafitness and gym subscription tiers.

Direct peers

• Sport Management: Italian sports facility management group operating multiple aquatic and fitness centers across Italy, directly comparable to Piscine Acquasport's multi-location pool operator model with subscription-based memberships and federation-affiliated programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/piscineacquasport
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/acquasport

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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