What Duosport does

Duosport, legally DuoCursussen BV, is a Dutch ice-skating school network headquartered in Diemen, Netherlands, delivering structured skating courses, private lessons, and specialty programs at partner ice rinks across eight Dutch cities: Utrecht, Amsterdam, Breda, Dordrecht, Eindhoven, Hoorn, Nijmegen, and Rotterdam. Its core offerings are weekly group courses for adults (Schaatsles Volwassenen) and children from age 5 (Schaatsles Jeugd), taught on natural-ice (noren) skates in ability-grouped sessions, plus a 3-day vacation intensive (Vakantiecursus). The portfolio extends into nine additional lines including private lessons (Privéles), school clinics (Clinics voor Scholen), corporate team-building clinics (Clinics voor Bedrijven), children's birthday parties (Kinderfeestje), Weissensee natural-ice preparation courses, figure skating (Kunstschaatsen) on the curling rink, and an inclusive frame-skating program (Cursus Frame Schaatsen) delivered in partnership with Stichting het Gehandicapte Kind for children with motor disabilities.

The underlying technology stack is intentionally minimal: Duosport operates as a traditional in-person service business with no proprietary platform, native mobile app, or API offering. Commercial activity runs through a self-service online booking system (mijn.duosport.nl) using Mollie payment processing with iDEAL support, complemented by phone-based inside sales (0900-duosport) for enterprise and school bookings. A separate Schaatsacademie (Skating Academy) subdomain hosts the company's pedagogical content — instructor training materials, lesson frameworks, neuroscience-of-learning write-ups, and a multi-year blog authored by named instructors (Mark Hakkeling, Puk Koole, Christian Spekreijse, Chris van Saaze) — which functions as a content-marketing asset and as the documented internal curriculum.

Revenue mechanics are diversified across multiple per-customer transactions. Pricing is primarily annual subscription-style (full-season youth course €197–€395.95 depending on city and timing; €233.00 for adults/youth in Hoorn and Nijmegen) supplemented by pay-as-you-go private lessons (€49.95 per half hour, €79.00 per hour), vacation courses (€71.10–€104.10 per 3-day course), corporate clinics (€83–€249 per hour by group size), and birthday parties (€87.60 per group up to 8). Customer mix is anchored on individual adult and child learners, with secondary segments in primary/secondary schools, corporate groups, parents booking birthday parties, families with disabled children, experienced natural-ice enthusiasts, and figure-skating hobbyists. The company is privately held under a BV structure (KVK 34125122), independently operated without disclosed venture capital or private-equity backing, and has 11–50 employees.

Name

Duosport

Legal name

DuoCursussen BV

Website

https://duosport.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Duosport is a Dutch skating school operating at partner ice rinks in eight cities across the Netherlands, delivering weekly group courses for adults and children plus vacation intensives, private lessons, school and corporate clinics, and inclusive frame-skating programs through instructor-led, in-person instruction.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Skating Instruction

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Winter Sports & Snow Training Schools (Ski, Snowboard, Ice Sports) (MPAKAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Winter Sports Schools & Activity Centers (Ski, Snowboard, Snowmobile) (THAAAKAI), Sports & Recreation Lessons (Surfing, Skiing, Golf, Tennis) (THAJAKAN)

Keywords

• Ice skating lessons
• Skating academy
• Recreational skating
• Group skating courses
• Skating instruction

Headquarters

HQ city

Diemen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Duosport operates a network of ice skating schools across eight Dutch cities delivering group skating lessons on natural-ice (noren) skates for children from age 5 and adults, alongside private lessons, vacation intensives, figure skating, natural-ice (Weissensee) preparation, and adaptive frame-skating programs. Courses are taught by trained instructors following a proprietary Schaatsacademie learning-spiral methodology, with supplementary offerings for corporate team-building, schools, and children's birthday parties delivered at partner ice rinks.

Product overview

Duosport is a Dutch ice skating school network offering structured group lessons and specialty programs across eight locations. Its core offerings are weekly Schaatsles courses for adults and youth (Schaatsles Volwassenen and Schaatsles Jeugd), which form the base of the program. These are extended and supplemented by Vakantiecursus holiday intensive programs, Privéles private instruction, and targeted specialty programs including Kunstschaatsen (figure skating), Weissensee Cursus (natural ice touring), and Cursus Frame Schaatsen (inclusive adaptive skating). Additional revenue programs include Clinics voor Scholen (school programs), Clinics voor Bedrijven (corporate events), and Kinderfeestje (birthday parties). The Schaatsacademie is an instructor resource and training platform that underpins the methodology used across all lesson programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Schaatsles Volwassenen (Adult Skating Lessons) Weekly group skating lessons on natural-ice (noren) skates for adults at all skill levels, from absolute beginners to advanced, with 1-hour sessions tailored to ability groups and sold as a full-season subscription (e.g., €233 for 22 lessons in Hoorn/Nijmegen).
• Schaatsles Jeugd (Youth Skating Lessons) Weekly group skating lessons on natural-ice (noren) skates for youth from age 5, organized by age and skill level, incorporating games and varied exercises; full-season subscriptions priced around €233-€395.95 depending on location and lesson count.
• Vakantiecursus (Vacation Intensive Course) Three-day intensive skating lessons during school holidays (Christmas, autumn, Krokus) for youth from age 5 and adults, with 90-minute daily sessions, priced €71.10-€104.10 per 3-day course depending on location.
• Privéles (Private Lessons) Personalized private or small-group skating lessons for 1-3 or up to 8 participants, available as single sessions (€49.95 per half hour for 1-3; €79.00 per hour for 1-3; €87.60 per hour up to 8) or a full season of 9+ self-organized sessions at €79.60 per session.
• Clinics voor Scholen (School Clinics) Skating clinics for primary and secondary schools providing introductory skating experiences as part of physical education programs, priced €83/hour up to 20 persons, €166 for 21-40, and €249 for 41-60, excluding skate rental and entry.
• Clinics voor Bedrijven (Corporate Clinics) Corporate team-building skating clinics combining basic skating instruction with team-oriented challenges, including a Noren-clinic option at €113/hour for groups up to 10 (€11.30 extra per person above 10), including instructor and excluding entry, skate rental, and catering.
• Kinderfeestje (Children's Birthday Party) Birthday party packages on ice for children aged 5-12 featuring a festive skating lesson with the birthday child specially recognized, priced €87.60 for groups up to 8 children, excluding rink entry, skate rental, and catering.
• Weissensee Cursus (Natural-Ice Preparation Course) Specialized course preparing skaters for natural-ice skating at Weissensee and long-distance touring, covering fitness building, natural-ice skating technique, and practical tips on gear and clothing, with sessions at Duosport partner rinks.
• Kunstschaatsen (Figure Skating Lessons) Figure skating lessons for beginners through advanced, including 4-week starter courses for adults and youth 15+ at €123.60, full-season programs of 11 lessons at €271.90, and vacation figure-skating intensives at €123.90 per 3-day course, with practice on the curling lane.
• Cursus Frame Schaatsen (Adaptive Frame Skating) Inclusive skating program using specialized skating frames for children aged 5+ with motor limitations, reduced balance, or limited energy, developed in partnership with Stichting het Gehandicapte Kind foundation; priced €135.35 for 12 pre-Christmas lessons and €112.80 for 10 post-Christmas lessons at Hoorn, including frame rental and spike usage.
• Schaatsacademie (Instructor Training & Methodology Platform) Instructor training and support platform providing Duosport's proprietary learning-spiral methodology, pedagogical frameworks, lesson inspiration, progressive skill-building exercises, and digital lesson materials underpinning ice-skating instruction across all Duosport lesson programs.

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Skate Canada: National figure skating federation running the leading skating instruction certification and coach education system in Canada. Comparable to Duosport's Schaatsacademie in producing instructional methodology and certified coaches, providing a benchmark for productizing skating education at scale.
• SportCity: Dutch fitness and group-exercise chain offering structured classes and coaching. While not ice-specific, it competes for the same adult consumer discretionary sports spend and illustrates an alternative scaling playbook for group instruction businesses in the Netherlands.
• Decathlon: Global sports retailer with growing in-store and community sports class offerings in the Netherlands. Competes indirectly for beginner sports participation budgets and represents a potential channel partner — or substitute — for entry-level skating lessons.

Direct peers

• SnowWorld: Largest operator of indoor ski and snow centers in the Netherlands, running multi-site winter sports schools (skiing and snowboarding) with similar course pricing, seasonal subscriptions, and group/private lesson models to Duosport. Closest Dutch analogue in winter-sports instruction.

Regional players

• Jaap Eden IJsbaan: Major Amsterdam outdoor ice rink with skating instruction programs. Directly competes with Duosport's Amsterdam location for beginner and intermediate skating students in the same metropolitan catchment.
• Monte Mare: German operator of indoor sports and wellness centers including ice rinks, diving facilities, and fitness, with multi-site recreational sports instruction. Comparable continental European multi-venue leisure operator expanding into specialty sports classes.

Broad incumbents

• IJsbaan Twente: Regional Dutch ice rink operating skating schools, public sessions, and lessons. Overlaps with Duosport's Eindhoven/Hoorn-adjacent markets as a competing ice-skating instruction provider with its own venue.
• Thialf: Iconic Dutch ice sports arena in Heerenveen hosting skating competitions, training, and ice sports programs. A much larger, established venue that competes for instructor attention, public attention, and consumer ice-time budget that could otherwise flow to Duosport.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/schaatsschoolduosport
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kitten-coffee

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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