Sportievak

What Sportievak does

Sportievak vzw is a Belgian non-profit multisport federation (vereniging zonder winstoogmerk), headquartered in Zwevegem and recognized by Sport Vlaanderen as the authorized multisport federation for recreational sports in Flanders. Founded in 1980 and operating with a team of 51-100 staff (18 named office staff plus seasonal monitors), the organization runs 67 active sports camps across 40+ locations in cities including Kortrijk, Gent, Antwerpen, Oudenaarde, and Roeselare, covering disciplines ranging from archery and dance to water sports, skiing, and horse riding for youth aged 3-18. Beyond camps, Sportievak delivers year-round SportieFun (under-8 motor skills), SportieGo (primary school omnisport), and Small Group Training programs, plus sports days and teambuilding for schools and corporate clients, all priced between €79 and €545 depending on camp type and inclusions.

The technology backbone is a federation management platform comprising the Mijn Sportievak customer portal (registrations, medical info, fiscal and participation attestations), a Club-API enabling affiliated sports clubs to integrate time registration, bib numbers, and live results, and an online registration system with automated discount application. Underlying revenue streams are diversified across sports camp registrations, recurring club and individual insurance (24/7 sports insurance, annual club insurance, event/camp insurance, bike breakdown), corporate sports days and teambuilding, and lesson series — distributed via direct website registration, B2B2C partnerships (BNP Paribas Fortis, Liberale Mutualiteit, Helan, LM), and event-driven community acquisition through branded running and cycling events.

The legal structure (vzw under KBO 0472.460.373, RPR Gent – afdeling Kortrijk) constrains the entity to non-distribution of profits; ownership and governance follow member-based non-profit norms, and Flemish government recognition underpins operating authorization. Insurance coverage is provided through a partnership with Arena nv and is bundled into camp and club offerings as a default feature, which together with fiscal deductions of up to €13/day for children's camps up to age 13 supports the pricing proposition to families.

Name

Sportievak

Legal name

Sportievak vzw

Website

https://sportievak.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Sportievak vzw is a Belgian multisport federation recognized by Sport Vlaanderen, organizing 67 sports camps across 40+ Flanders locations for youth aged 3-18, alongside sports lesson series, sports insurance, and club support services for families, schools, companies, and affiliated sports clubs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recreational Sports Federation Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212), Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Amateur Sport Governing Bodies & Federations (National/Regional) (MPAKACAD), Amateur & Grassroots Sport Associations (Community/Youth Governing Orgs) (MPAKAFAF), Sports-Specific Group Conditioning (HSADABAK)

Keywords

• Sports camps
• Recreational sports federation
• Youth sports programs
• Sports insurance
• Club support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Zwevegem

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Sports Camp Registrations: Revenue from registration fees for sports camps with and without overnight stays. Prices range from €79 to €545 depending on camp type, duration, and inclusions. Includes full pension for overnight camps.
2. Sports Club Memberships: Annual membership fees for affiliated sports clubs. Includes insurance coverage, administrative support, and access to federation services.
3. Sports Day and Teambuilding Services: Revenue from organizing sports days for schools, teambuilding activities for companies, and event organization services.
4. Sports Series Lessons: Revenue from SportieFun and SportieGo lesson series (24 lessons each) ranging from €145-185 per series.
5. Sport Insurance: Provides 24/7 sports insurance, event insurance, and cycling breakdown assistance for sports clubs and individuals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Sportievak is a recognized multisport federation in Flanders that organizes multi-sport camps for youth (ages 3-18), runs structured sports lesson series (SportieFun, SportieGo, Small Group Training), and provides comprehensive sports insurance and administrative support to affiliated sports clubs. It also organizes sports days and teambuilding activities for schools and companies across 40+ locations in Belgium.

Product overview

Sportievak vzw is a multi-sport federation recognized by Sport Vlaanderen, offering a comprehensive portfolio of sports products and services centered around youth sports camps, sports lesson series, sports insurance, and event organization. The core offerings include Sportkampen (sports camps for ages 3-18 with 67 active camps), SportieFun and SportieGo (sports lesson series for children), and Small Group Training. The organization also provides sports days and teambuilding activities for schools and companies, along with a full range of sports insurance products (24/7 insurance, annual club insurance, event insurance, bike breakdown assistance). Affiliated clubs receive additional support through the Club-API, administrative services, event support funds, and trainer development programs. The product ecosystem is anchored by Sportievak@thelake as a flagship location for water sports.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SportieFun: Sportlessenreeksen voor kinderen onder de 8 jaar, met 24 lessen over 12 bewegingsvaardigheden.
• SportieGo
• Small Group Training (SGT)
• Sportievak@thelake

Quantifiable outcome

• 67 active sports camps across 40+ locations
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sport VlaanderencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSport Vlaanderen is the Flemish government sports authority that has officially recognized Sportievak as a multisport federation for recreational sports in Flanders. This recognition is fundamental to Sportievak's authorization to operate sports clubs and organize sports activities.
• Movement vzwminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-organizer of the Keignaert Sportievak loop running event in 2026.
• Centrumfeesten BellegemminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-organizer of the Sportievak run Bellegem event in 2026.
• VAC Beveren-LeieminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-organizer of the Sportievak Beverun event in 2026.
• Mollecross / MollegidsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-organizer of the BK MTB Streetrace Zarren event, powered by Sportievak.
• HelanminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the Sportievak Trailcriterium regularity competition.
• LM (Liberale Mutualiteit)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the Sportievak Criterium regularity competition.
• IntermezzominorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-organizer of the Intermezzo Stratenloop Lede, powered by Sportievak.
• SSD GPIminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSSD GPI members can access Sportievak camp discounts through their membership benefits.
• BNP Paribas FortisminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBNP Paribas Fortis employees receive automatic Sportievak camp discounts as an employee benefit.
• Liberale MutualiteitminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLiberale Mutualiteit members receive discounts on Sportievak camps with overnight stays, both domestic and international.
• Local Sports Services (Sportdiensten)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMunicipal sports services across Flanders partner with Sportievak to host sports camps and activities at local facilities.
• Arena nvcoreOthersInsurance provider for Sportievak sports camp participants (polish for bodily accidents and civil liability).

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• PGL: UK provider of organized activity holidays and multi-activity camps for school-age children. Comparable to Sportievak's sports camp business on overnight accommodations, multi-activity programming, and operator-led instructor model.
• Sporta: Belgian multisport federation offering recreational sports memberships, club federation services, and sports programming across Belgium. Closely comparable as both a federation for affiliated clubs and a youth/adult sports program provider in the same country.
• YMCA: Global youth-serving organization that, through national YMCAs (e.g., YMCA Belgium, YMCA England & Wales), delivers youth sports camps, sports instruction, and club-style programming similar to Sportievak's community-led multisport model. Highly comparable on product and customer segments.

Others

• Sport Vlaanderen: Flemish governmental sports authority that licenses and partners with Sportievak as a recognized multisport federation. Not a direct competitor but an enabling/regulatory entity whose policy direction materially shapes Sportievak's operating context.

Broad incumbents

• Pro Camps: US-based multi-sport youth camp operator delivering large-scale sports day camps across multiple disciplines and locations. Comparable to Sportievak on product breadth (multi-sport day camps) and franchised/regional model, though operating at significantly larger US scale.
• Nike Sports Camps: US-organized network of branded youth sports camps across multiple sports. Comparable on multi-sport youth camp offering and instructor-led programming, though backed by a global brand and operating in a larger market context.
• Decathlon: Global sports retailer with growing activity and event programming for local communities, including youth sports initiatives. Comparable to Sportievak on the breadth of disciplines and direct-to-consumer youth sports programming, though Decathlon's primary business is retail.

Regional players

• Club Brugge Foundation: Belgian football club foundation running youth soccer schools and camps across Belgium. Comparable to Sportievak on Belgian youth sports camp delivery, but narrower in scope (football only) versus Sportievak's multisport portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sportievak

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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