ASC Göttingen von 1846

What ASC Göttingen von 1846 does

ASC Göttingen von 1846 e.V. is a German eingetragener Verein (registered, member-governed nonprofit association) founded in 1846 and headquartered at Danziger Str. 21 in Göttingen, Lower Saxony. The organization operates one of Germany's oldest continuously active sports clubs, delivering a horizontally diversified portfolio of recreational and competitive programming — fitness, yoga, health sports, mindfulness, archery, swimming, and inclusion-focused activities — to individuals, families, schools, and corporate clients in the Göttingen region. Memberships start at €18.50 per month, with additional fees for specialized offerings such as archery workshops, and the club also packages corporate health management (BGM) and an association-consulting service (Vereinsbetreuung) for external sports clubs.

Its physical footprint underpins the offer: the ASC Clubhaus, ASC Sportscenter, an outdoor archery range, an open-air hall in Grone, and the Vereinsschwimmbad (club swimming pool). The digital layer is centered on the ASC App, which provides mobile and desktop access to training schedules, news, navigation, and membership management; the app is positioned as the primary digital interface for organizing club participation rather than a standalone SaaS product. Distribution is overwhelmingly local and direct: prospective members self-serve through the asc46.de website, and engagement is reinforced through on-site events including the Göttingen Halbmarathon, Skatenight, and the 2026 Rhönrad World Championships, alongside community programs such as ASC-inklusiv, Schulliga, fit für pisa+, and holiday childcare.

Commercially, ASC runs a subscription-recurring revenue model layered with course fees, event revenue, B2B BGM contracts, consulting income, and public/lottery funding (notably LOTTO Niedersachsen). Operational scale is modest at 11-50 employees, and the organization recently received civic recognition via inscription in the Golden Book of the City of Göttingen to mark its 180th anniversary in 2026. No funding rounds, acquisitions, AI capabilities, or material leadership changes are disclosed; the entity remains member-governed and independent.

Name

ASC Göttingen von 1846

Legal name

ASC Göttingen von 1846 e.V.

Website

https://asc46.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1846

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

ASC Göttingen von 1846 e.V., founded in 1846, is a member-governed nonprofit multi-sport association in Göttingen, Germany, offering fitness, swimming, archery, yoga, health sports, corporate health management, and association consulting to local individuals, families, schools, and businesses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Sports Club Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Sports Teams and Clubs (711211)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Tennis & Racquet Sports Clubs (Tennis, Padel, Pickleball, Squash) (MPAKABAF)

Keywords

• Sports club membership
• Community fitness programs
• Recreational sports facilities
• Corporate health management
• Youth sports training

Headquarters

HQ city

Göttingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Recurring monthly membership fees providing access to the club's sports facilities, courses, and events. Membership starts from €18.50/month for the diverse sports offerings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ASC Göttingen von 1846 operates a multi-sport association providing access to diverse sports facilities and programs (fitness, swimming, archery, yoga, health sports, and relaxation courses) to community members in Göttingen, Germany. The club sells monthly memberships starting at €18.50, operates dedicated facilities including a club swimming pool (Vereinsschwimmbad) and archery range, and supplements membership with corporate health management (BGM), childcare services, and event hosting such as the Rhönrad World Championships 2026.

Product overview

ASC Göttingen von 1846 is a multi-sport club offering a diverse portfolio of sports, wellness, and community services. The core digital product is the ASC App, which enables members to manage their club participation digitally. The organization operates branded sub-services including Fitness, walkemühle, and Kinderbetreuung, while providing access to dedicated facilities such as the Vereinsschwimmbad (club swimming pool). Additional offerings include corporate health management (BGM), club consulting services (Vereinsbetreuung), and an extensive range of sports programs. Membership starts at €18.50/month, providing access to the versatile sports offerings and digital club management tools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fitness: Fitness services and programs offered by the club
• walkemühle
• Kinderbetreuung
• FWD
• IFWD

Products and services

• ASC App Mobile and desktop application that enables ASC members to digitally organize their club life, access training schedules, view news and updates, and manage their membership participation with the sports club.
• Vereinsschwimmbad (Club Swimming Pool) The club's own swimming pool facility offering aquatic sports programs and swimming activities for members and the Göttingen community.
• Sportangebote (Sports Programs) Comprehensive sports programming including archery courses, yoga, mindfulness and relaxation, fitness, health sports, and various athletic activities available to members through the club's facilities and instructors.
• Fitness Fitness services offered under the ASC brand, providing members with access to fitness facilities and training programs as part of the overall membership.
• BGM (Betriebliches Gesundheitsmanagement) Corporate health management services offered by ASC Göttingen, providing structured health and wellness programs for businesses and organizations seeking to support employee well-being.
• Kinderbetreuung (Childcare) Supervised childcare services provided by ASC Göttingen, offering care for children of members during sporting activities, holidays, and club events.
• walkemühle A branded walking and movement program within the ASC portfolio, representing specific wellness-oriented movement services for members.
• Vereinsbetreuung (Club Consulting) Club management and support services for other sports associations, offering consulting and operational assistance based on ASC's longstanding organizational expertise.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FWD (Freiwilligendienste im Sport)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation with Freiwilligendienste im Sport (FWD) for voluntary service programs in sports. The club offers opportunities for young people to engage in voluntary service through this partnership.
• tamed – Tanzmedizin Deutschland e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with tamed (Dance Medicine Germany association) providing dance medicine expertise and potentially integrating dance medicine principles into the club's offerings.
• Gesundheitsregion Göttingen/Südniedersachsen e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of the Health Region Göttingen/Southern Lower Saxony association, indicating commitment to health promotion and regional health initiatives.
• FWAminorOthersLogo partner shown on the website footer. Nature of partnership not fully detailed in available content.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ascgoettingen
• Facebookfacebook.com/asc46

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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