Fægteklubben Trekanten

What Fægteklubben Trekanten does

Fægteklubben Trekanten is a non-profit Danish sports association (forening) founded in 1907 and headquartered at Ryparkens Idrætsanlæg, Lyngbyvej 104, 2100 København Ø, where it operates one of Northern Europe's largest fencing facilities across four indoor training halls. The club delivers structured fencing instruction in all three disciplines (foil, épée, sabre) across a horizontal segmentation spanning families, children, youth, talent and elite, adults, seniors, and international students, supported by a coaching staff led by a Sports Chef, a Head Coach, and dedicated épée and children's coaches. Its go-to-market is community-led and event-driven: monthly memberships at 230 DKK, a 12-week intro course at 700 DKK with equipment included, international Summer and Winter camps priced from DKK 893 for a day pass to DKK 2,975–3,500 for a full week, plus private, corporate, and bachelor-party event bookings. Ancillary revenue streams include equipment rental, merchandise sold through a SPORT24 club shop, and referral-driven camp acquisition via BladeLink. The organization is supported institutionally by Team Copenhagen, Team Danmark, and DIF for its elite pipeline, and operates under FIE rules with tournament registration via Ophardt Online. The club reports more than 300 members and was named 'Årets Fægteklub' (Fencing Club of the Year) 2022 by the Danish Fencing Federation.

Name

Fægteklubben Trekanten

Legal name

Fægteklubben Trekanten

Website

https://trekanten.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1907

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fægteklubben Trekanten is Denmark's oldest and largest fencing club (founded 1907), operating from a four-hall facility in Copenhagen and delivering foil, épée, and sabre training across all age groups, international summer and winter camps, corporate events, and school programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Club Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Other Spectator Sports (711219)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Individual-Sport Clubs & Teams (Cycling Teams, Athletics/Track Clubs, Swimming Clubs, etc.) (MPAKABAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Adventure Multi-Sport Camps & Skills Academies (THAAAKAM), Competition & Tournament Team Training (HSADADAJ)

Keywords

• Fencing club services
• Fencing training programs
• International fencing camps
• Corporate team building events
• Youth sports development

Headquarters

HQ city

Copenhagen

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Monthly membership fees providing access to training sessions, facilities, and club activities across various age groups and skill levels.
2. Camp Registrations: International Summer and Winter fencing camps offering training sessions, competitions, accommodation packages, and meals for participants ages 10-50.
3. Private and Corporate Events: Team building events, bachelor parties, school events, and corporate events booked through the club's event platform.
4. Club Merchandise: Club clothing and merchandise sold through Sport24 partnership, with members earning bonus points on purchases.
5. Equipment Rental: Club equipment (weapons, masks, jackets, gloves) available for rent to members, with pricing per period.
6. Intro Course Fees: Introductory fencing courses for adults and youth, 12-week programs with equipment rental included.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Fægteklubben Trekanten is a non-profit sports association that delivers organized fencing training, camps, tournaments, and event experiences at its Copenhagen facility. Its core offerings are tiered weekly fencing classes spanning family, children, youth, talent & elite, adult, senior, and international student groups across the three Olympic weapons (foil, épée, sabre), complemented by seasonal Summer and Winter international camps, corporate and private events, school programs, and member services.

Product overview

Fægteklubben Trekanten is Denmark's largest fencing club offering a comprehensive portfolio of fencing-related services. The core offering includes structured training programs across multiple levels (Family, Kids, Youth, Talent & Elite, Adult, Senior, and International Students), organized as weekly training sessions. The club operates seasonal camps (Summer and Winter Camps) providing intensive training, competitions, and networking. Event services include Private Events (bachelor parties, celebrations), Corporate Events (team building), and School Programs. The club also organizes the annual Trekanten International Tournament and a Referee Program. Supporting services include a Club Shop via SPORT24, the BladeLink referral program for camps, and member portal services including tournament registration through Ophardt Online.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fencing Training Programs Organized weekly fencing instruction across multiple levels—Family Fencing, Kids Fencing, Youth Fencing, Talent & Elite Fencing, Adult Fencing, Senior Fencing, and International Students—across all three Olympic weapons (foil, épée, sabre). Targeted at members of all ages and abilities seeking regular progression from beginner to elite.
• Summer Fencing Camp Annual international fencing training camp held in Copenhagen with five days of intensive training, individual lessons, daily lunch, two dinners, and competitive activities for foil, épée, and sabre fencers. Targeted at international competitive fencers aged 10 and above.
• Winter Fencing Camp Intensive winter fencing training camp with indoor training and competitive activities for fencers aged 15-50.
• Private Events (Bachelor Parties & Group Celebrations) Private fencing experiences for bachelor/bachelorette parties and group celebrations, delivered by instructors with 10+ years of competition experience in one of Northern Europe's largest fencing halls. Available as open (up to 10 participants, possibly shared with other guests) or exclusive (private to the group).
• Corporate Events (Team Building) Team-building and corporate event fencing experiences including introduction, warm-up, and friendly tournaments. Available on-site at the club or off-site at the company's location. Targeted at HR/team leads and event planners.
• School Programs Fencing programs for schools at all grade levels, available as single sessions or longer courses adapted to curriculum goals. Delivered at the club facility or at the school with portable equipment sets. Targeted at Copenhagen schools via the Åben Skole framework.
• Trekanten International Tournament Annual international fencing tournament organized by the club for domestic and international fencers, registered through the Ophardt Online platform.
• Trekanten Referee Program Education program training referees for fencing competitions, supporting the club's and broader Danish fencing competition infrastructure.
• Introductory Fencing Course for Adults 12-week introductory fencing course for adults, priced at 700 DKK, with equipment rental included. Targeted at adults new to fencing.
• Equipment Rental Rental of club fencing equipment (weapons, masks, jackets, gloves) to members at per-period pricing, removing the barrier of equipment ownership for new and active members.
• Trial Practice (Prøvetræning) No-obligation trial lessons for prospective members to meet coaches, tour facilities, and try fencing before committing to membership.

Quantifiable outcome

• Produced Jonas Winterberg-Poulsen - bronze medal at Youth Olympic Games 2018 (first Danish fencing medal at Youth Olympics and first since 1952)
• +3 more outcomes

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Team CopenhagencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose collaboration partner for talent and elite work. Long-standing partnership supporting the club's development of elite fencers and daily training programs.
• Team DanmarkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational sports support organization providing funding and elite athlete development support to club's talented fencers.
• Dansk Idrætsforbund (DIF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational sports confederation providing organizational support and recognition for club activities and competitions.
• Ophardt OnlinecoreTechnology or IntegrationTournament registration platform used for club competitions including Trekanten International and member tournament registrations.
• Fencing International (FIE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational fencing federation governing the sport worldwide. Club operates under FIE rules and participates in FIE-sanctioned competitions.
• Sport24minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorClub shop partnership providing official club merchandise and clothing. Members earn bonus points on purchases through Klub SPORT 24 membership.
• Axon ProfilminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSponsor providing advertising articles and promotional materials with club branding.
• Anaheim Hills Fencers Club (AHFC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with US fencing club for training exchanges. Club's senior fencers train at AHFC ahead of Grand Prix events in Anaheim, and AHFC coaches contribute to Trekanten's summer camps.
• a&o NørrebrominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner hotel for camp participants offering discounted accommodation with breakfast included. Located at Tagensvej 135-137, 2200 Copenhagen N.
• Bob W. CopenhagenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApartment hotel partner offering 15% discount with voucher code BOBWXTREKANTEN. Located at Teglværksgade 31, 2100 Copenhagen Ø.
• Urban House CopenhagenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHostel partner for camp accommodation, part of MEININGER chain. Offers budget-friendly options for camp participants.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fencers Club (New York): Long-standing New York fencing club offering recreational and competitive programs across weapons, including elite-level training and youth development. Comparable internationally as a multi-weapon club with strong competitive pedigree and member-based access.
• Salle d'Asnières: Historic French fencing club in the Paris region offering foil, épée, and sabre across youth, adult, and competitive pathways. Comparable European fencing club with international camp programming and elite-development orientation.
• Akademisk Fægteklub: Copenhagen-based fencing club with a multi-generational member base and structured training programs for students, youth, and adults. Comparable club-membership structure and fencing-only focus within Trekanten's primary geographic market.
• Københavns Fægteklub: Another historic Copenhagen fencing club offering foil, épée, and sabre training across youth and adult segments, including competitive teams. Most directly comparable to Trekanten due to shared geography, club-membership model, and elite pathway focus.
• Fægteklubben af 1886: One of Denmark's older fencing clubs, providing competitive and recreational training in Copenhagen with a similar club-membership model. Direct peer with overlapping coaching philosophies and competition participation.

Others

• Danish Fencing Federation (Dansk Fægte-Forbund): National governing body for fencing in Denmark that sanctions competitions, ranks athletes, and provides federation support to clubs including Trekanten. Adjacent ecosystem player that is also a strategic partner and the body that awarded Trekanten 'Fencing Club of the Year' in 2022.

Broad incumbents

• Leon Paul Fencing Centre: UK-based fencing equipment manufacturer that also operates a London fencing centre with training programs and academy partnerships. Comparable as a fencing-specific training brand with broader commercial infrastructure than Trekanten, including equipment retail and coaching credentials.
• Fitness World (Denmark): Major Danish fitness chain with subscription-based access to gyms and group classes across Denmark. Competes with Trekanten for adult fitness activity budgets in Copenhagen but does not offer sport-specific coaching at the elite pathway level.
• SATS Group (Nordic Fitness Chain): Leading Nordic fitness chain with broad membership-based access to fitness and group training. Comparable as a Nordic subscription-based physical-activity operator, but with a much wider portfolio that competes for the same adult recreational-spend wallet.

Regional players

• Hellerup Fægteklub (HFK): Fencing club in the Hellerup/Gentofte area north of Copenhagen, offering youth and adult training in foil, épée, and sabre. Comparable Danish fencing-club model but located in an adjacent suburban catchment area rather than central Copenhagen.

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fktrekanten

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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