Federacion De Rugby De La Region De Murcia

What Federacion De Rugby De La Region De Murcia does

Federación de Rugby de la Región de Murcia (FERRMUR) is a private non-profit regional sports federation that serves as the official governing body for rugby in the Region of Murcia, Spain, headquartered in Los Alcázares. The federation organizes regional competitions across multiple age and gender categories — Senior Masculino (1ª FRCV, 2ª FRCV, Liga FERRMUR), Senior Femenino (FRCV), Sub-18, Sub-16, and Sub-14 — and manages regional selection teams (Femenina, Sub-20, Sub-18, Sub-16, Sub-14, Seven). It delivers these services to a base of roughly 8 affiliated member clubs (C.R.U. Cartagena, C.R. Campo de Cartagena, C.U.R. Murcia, Las Torres C.R., C.D.R. La Raya, C.R. Squalos San Javier, C.R. Totana, XV Murcia R.) plus CUDER Rugby Femenino and Club de Rugby Universidad de Cartagena, plus school programs across at least nine Murcia municipalities.

FERRMUR's product portfolio includes official World Rugby-certified coaching courses (WR L-1 at €175 / €131.25 for Talento Deportivo participants; WR L-2 at €240 / €180), referee initiation courses (€60 individual / €120 club), and delegate courses (€10 individual / €50 club for up to 10 cursillistas), alongside talent development via the subsidized Talento Deportivo program, women's rugby through Programa Espacio Femenino, the Educar en Valores school rugby initiative, and the Salud del Jugador player health and anti-doping program. Its only documented technology component is the third-party MatchReady digital match management system (rugbymurcia.matchready.es); the federation does not operate a proprietary software platform and its website is built on WordPress.

The business model is a hybrid non-profit mix of recurring club membership fees, transactional training course fees, and public/municipal grants and sponsorships. Core financial partners include the Dirección General de Deportes de la Región de Murcia (CARM), Ayuntamiento de San Javier, Ayuntamiento de Águilas, and Ayuntamiento de Cieza, supplemented by private sponsors Frutas Rodenas and Trinum Wellness Center. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven: growth depends on school outreach, member-club activity, and structured tournaments rather than paid acquisition channels. The federation is governed by an elected Junta Directiva led by President Jose María Rueda Velázquez, with no external equity investment, parent company, or M&A activity identified.

Name

Federacion De Rugby De La Region De Murcia

Legal name

Federación de Rugby de la Región de Murcia

Website

https://ferrugbymurcia.es

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

FERRMUR is a regional non-profit sports federation that governs rugby in the Region of Murcia, Spain. It organizes senior and youth competitions, delivers World Rugby-certified coaching and officiating courses, and runs talent development, women's rugby, and school programs across 8 member clubs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Sports Federation Services

NAICS

Spectator Sports (71121), Sports Teams and Clubs (711211)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAKACAD

Amateur Sport Governing Bodies & Federations (National/Regional)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Collegiate & Amateur Sports Organizations (NCAA, Federations, Clubs)

SECONDARYMPAKAAAG

Rugby (Union & League) Leagues

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Professional Sports Leagues (Domestic & International)

SECONDARYMPAKAJAN

Referee, Umpire & Coach Education/Certification Academies

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Camps, Academies & Training Centers

Keywords

• Regional sports federation
• Rugby competition management
• Coaching certification programs
• Youth rugby development
• Women's rugby programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Murcia

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Club Membership Fees: Clubs pay membership fees to be affiliated with FERRMUR and participate in regional competitions and programs.
2. Training Course Fees: Revenue from official World Rugby certification courses including Monitor L-1, Monitor L-2, referee training, and delegate courses. Pricing varies by course type and participant category.
3. Sponsorships and Collaborations: The federation receives support from public institutions (Ayuntamiento de San Javier, Región de Murcia, CARM) and private sponsors like Frutas Rodenas and Trinum for specific programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

FERRMUR organizes and governs official regional rugby competitions across multiple age and gender categories (Senior Masculino, Senior Femenino, Sub-18, Sub-16, Sub-14), manages regional selection teams, and delivers World Rugby-certified coach and referee training courses. It also runs youth development programs through rugby schools, the Talento Deportivo talent identification program, the Espacio Femenino women's rugby initiative, and a player health program covering anti-doping and concussion awareness.

Product overview

FERRMUR is a regional sports federation that operates as a unified organization offering rugby competitions, regional team selections, training and education programs, youth development through rugby schools, women's rugby initiatives, and player health programs. The federation does not operate a modular software platform; rather, it provides a portfolio of interconnected sports services including organized competitions across multiple categories (senior and youth, male and female), regional selection teams, World Rugby-certified training courses, the Espacio Femenino women's rugby program, the Talento Deportivo talent development initiative, the Salud del Jugador health program, and the MatchReady digital match management system. All services are delivered through their WordPress-based website and in-person federation operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Regional Rugby Competitions FERRMUR organizes and manages regional rugby competitions across multiple categories including Senior Masculino (1ª FRCV, 2ª FRCV, Liga FERRMUR), Senior Femenino (FRCV), Sub-18, Sub-16, and Sub-14. These are official league competitions available to member clubs and licensed players in the Murcia region.
• Regional Selections (Selecciones) FERRMUR manages regional rugby selections including Femenina, Sub-20, Sub-18, Sub-16, Sub-14, and Seven teams that represent Murcia in inter-regional championships and tournaments.
• Training and Education Programs (Formación) FERRMUR offers official training courses including World Rugby certified Monitor courses (L-1 at €175, L-2 at €240), referee initiation courses (€60 individual / €120 club package), and delegate training programs (€10 individual / €50 club package) for coaches, referees, and club delegates in the Murcia region.
• Rugby Schools (Escuelas de Rugby) FERRMUR operates rugby schools in multiple municipalities (Águilas, Cieza, and others) under the Educar en Valores program, providing free rugby training for children ages 6-14 with educational and values-based content.
• Programa Espacio Femenino An initiative to promote women's rugby in the Murcia region, providing exclusive training, competitions, and talent development opportunities for female players of all ages, sponsored by Frutas Rodenas.
• Talento Deportivo Program A sports talent development program subsidized by the Dirección General de Deportes de la CARM, supporting regional selections (M14, M16, M18) with training camps, specialized coaching, and reduced certification rates.
• Programa Salud del Jugador A player health program offering courses on anti-doping prevention, immediate attention for concussion detection, and active player recovery, including promotion of the antidoping "COLABORA" channel.

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ayuntamiento de San JaviercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration agreement for sports development. The municipality supports rugby through facility access and promotional activities. The federation's headquarters and training activities are based in the San Javier area.
• Frutas RodenasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial sponsor of the Programa Espacio Femenino FERRMUR, supporting women's rugby development initiatives in the Murcia region.
• Trinum Wellness CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTraining and physiotherapy center that provides facilities for FERRMUR's talent development programs, including physical testing and performance evaluation sessions.
• Protección Civil Torre de CotillasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal civil protection service that collaborates on safety training sessions and provides venue access for federation training clinics.
• Ayuntamiento de ÁguilascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government supporting the Rugby School of Águilas within the Educar en Valores program. Provides facilities and institutional backing for rugby development.
• Ayuntamiento de CiezacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government supporting the Rugby School of Cieza within the Educar en Valores program. Provides facilities and institutional backing for rugby development.
• World Rugby / Federación Española de RugbycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial certification authority for coaching courses. FERRMUR delivers World Rugby certified L-1 and L-2 Monitor courses through accredited trainers from the Spanish Rugby Federation.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• World Rugby: The global governing body for rugby, which accredits the L-1 and L-2 coaching certifications FERRMUR delivers. Relevant as the upstream authority and certification framework provider that gives FERRMUR's training programs official credibility.
• Rugby Europe: Continental governing body for rugby in Europe, setting competition rules and development standards that filter down through national and regional federations like FERRMUR. Relevant as the broader ecosystem authority governing FERRMUR's operating environment.
• Federación Española de Rugby: The national governing body for rugby in Spain, providing overarching federation structure that regional bodies like FERRMUR operate within. Directly comparable as the parent-tier federation authority overseeing FERRMUR's certified training programs and competition pathways.

Direct peers

• Federación Andaluza de Rugby: Regional rugby federation in Andalusia, Spain, governing club competitions, talent development, and coaching certifications. Directly comparable in scope and governance role to FERRMUR, though operating in a larger region with more member clubs.
• Federación de Castilla y León de Rugby: Regional rugby federation in Castilla y León, Spain. Comparable scope and structure to FERRMUR with member clubs, regional leagues, and youth development programs.
• Federación Catalana de Rugby: Regional rugby federation serving Catalonia, with a larger club base and competition structure. Closest analog to FERRMUR in operating model — regional competitions, club affiliations, training programs — making it a benchmark for FERRMUR's growth trajectory.
• Federación Madrileña de Rugby: Regional rugby federation for Madrid, organizing senior and youth leagues, coaching certifications, and club affiliations. Directly comparable to FERRMUR in mandate and operating model.
• Federación Vasca de Rugby: Another regional rugby federation in Spain, organized around member clubs, regional competitions, and certified coaching programs. Highly comparable structure and mandate to FERRMUR, differing only in geographic territory.
• Federación de Rugby de la Comunidad Valenciana: Neighboring regional rugby federation serving Valencia, organizing regional leagues across multiple age categories. Closely comparable to FERRMUR — FERRMUR's senior competitions (1ª FRCV, 2ª FRCV) actually feed into Valencian-tier competition pathways.
• Federación Gallega de Rugby: Regional rugby federation in Galicia, organizing club-based competitions and coaching development. Directly comparable in scope, governance, and program offerings to FERRMUR.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ferrmur
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCGk85YzP9hCiuSUG1I4-sRg
• Facebookfacebook.com/ferrmur
• Instagraminstagram.com/rugbyenmurcia

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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