Vannes Olympique Club

What Vannes Olympique Club does

Vannes Olympique Club (VOC) is a French amateur football club headquartered at Complexe Sportif du Pérénno in Theix-Noyalo, Brittany, founded in 1998 through the merger of Véloce Vannetais and FC Vannes. The club fields a senior first team competing in National 3 (Group C), the fifth tier of French football, alongside reserve and semi-professional sides from clubs including Stade Rennais, EA Guingamp, and Stade Lavallois. It operates a structured youth development pipeline spanning U6 through U17 age categories, anchored by a recognized Ecole de Football, and serves roughly 51-100 employees plus its playing base across the Vannes metropolitan area.

The product portfolio includes the GDB Académie (Gardiens de Buts Académie), a specialized goalkeeper training program launching in September 2026 that delivers 100 sessions annually for U14-U16 players at €1,350/year, led by professional coach Christophe Revel and former international goalkeeper Benoît Costil with current OGC Nice goalkeeper Maxime Dupé as patron. Recurring seasonal stages run during summer (four weeks in July), Toussaint, and spring breaks for U9-U13 categories at €20/day, supplemented by one-day goalkeeper training days at €40. Community-facing offerings include the Mini Bercy indoor tournament for U11/U13, an inaugural Open Gastronomique corporate golf event, and the La boutique du VOC online merchandise store launched in October 2025 in partnership with Intersport.

VOC operates as a traditional sports association under French amateur football regulations and generates revenue through annual membership and licensing fees, academy tuition, matchday ticket sales (€5 standing, €7 tribune, free under 16), merchandise commissions via Intersport, and sponsorship contributions from regional commercial partners. The club shows no disclosed external investment, parent entity, or venture funding. Its go-to-market is community-led: open days, school outreach, HelloAsso-based online registration, and an active social media presence on Facebook, X, YouTube, and Instagram drive youth recruitment and supporter engagement across Brittany.

Name

Vannes Olympique Club

Legal name

Vannes Olympique Club

Website

https://vannesoc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Vannes Olympique Club is a French amateur football club founded in 1998 in Theix, Brittany. It competes in National 3 and operates youth development programs U6-U17, the GDB Académie goalkeeper program, seasonal training camps, and an Intersport-powered online merchandise store.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Amateur Football Club Services

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF), Youth Athlete Development & Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) (HSADAEAE), Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA), Sports Fundraising & Development Services (Foundations, NIL Collectives Support) (MPAKAKAK)

Keywords

• Amateur football club
• Youth football training
• Goalkeeper academy
• Football development camps
• Sports association

Headquarters

HQ city

Theix

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership and licensing fees: Annual club membership fees paid by players and their families for participation in club activities, training, and competitions.
2. Academy and training programs: Revenue from specialized programs including the GDB Académie (goalkeeper academy) at 1,350€ per year, goalkeeper training days at 40€ per session, and seasonal holiday camps at 20€ per day.
3. Matchday ticket sales: Revenue from match admissions: 5€ for standing areas, 7€ for tribunes, free entry for spectators under 16 years old.
4. Merchandise and boutique sales: Online merchandise store operated in partnership with Intersport, selling club apparel and accessories for the 2025/2026 season.
5. Sponsorships and partnerships: Revenue and support from commercial partners including event sponsors for the Open Gastronomique golf tournament and academy patrons.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Vannes Olympique Club is a French amateur football club that runs competitive senior and youth teams, a recognized Football School for U6 to U17 players, a specialized goalkeeper academy (GDB Académie), seasonal school-holiday training camps, youth tournaments, and an online merchandise store. Its core activities are organized football participation, coaching, and youth development at the Complexe Sportif du Pérénno in Theix-Noyalo, with the senior team competing in National 3.

Product overview

Vannes Olympique Club is a French amateur football club founded in 1998 following the merger of Véloce Vannetais and FC Vannes. The club operates as a unified football organization offering youth development programs, goalkeeper specialization (GDB Académie), competitive senior team in National 3, merchandise sales through an Intersport partnership, and seasonal training camps. The portfolio includes the GDB Académie for goalkeeper training, the VOC Online Store for merchandise, various youth and adult football training stages, the Mini Bercy tournament, and the Open Gastronomique golf event. The club plays at the Complexe Sportif du Pérénno in Theix-Noyalo.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GDB Académie (Gardiens de Buts Académie) Specialized annual goalkeeper academy for youth players aged U14-U16, delivering 100 training sessions per year with elite coaching from Christophe Revel and Benoît Costil. Targeted at aspiring goalkeepers seeking professional-level position-specific training.
• La boutique du VOC (VOC Online Store) Online merchandise store operated in partnership with Intersport, selling club apparel and accessories for the 2025/2026 season. Customers order online and collect from local Intersport stores.
• Stages d'été (Summer Football Camps) Summer football camps for young players aged U9 to U13, offering four weeks of full-day training sessions at the Complexe Sportif du Pérénno in Theix-Noyalo.
• Football Training Stages (Holiday Camps) Recurring school-holiday football training camps during Toussaint and spring break periods, plus goalkeeper-specific training days at €40/session, for boys and girls aged U6 to U17.
• National 3 Championship Team (Senior Team) The club's senior first team competing in National 3 (N3), the fifth tier of French football, Group C, for the 2025-2026 season. Provides competitive matchday entertainment and ticket sales.
• Mini Bercy Tournament Annual indoor football tournament for youth categories U11 and U13, featuring 16 clubs competing in a Champions League format at Salle Kercado in Vannes.
• Open Gastronomique Inaugural golf tournament combining sports competition with local gastronomic experiences, featuring food and wine partners, hosted at Golf Bluegreen de Baden on May 28, 2026.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100 training sessions guaranteed per academy year through the GDB Académie program
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered major, minor and core.

• Mercedes-Benz Cobredia – VannesmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 May 2026Automotive sponsor for the first Open Gastronomique golf event. Partner is offering a weekend test drive in one of their Mercedes-Benz models as an event prize. Premier partner for this inaugural corporate fundraising event.
• La Cave du LandyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 May 2026Wine merchant partner for the Open Gastronomique golf event, providing aperitif offerings during the tournament.
• Huitres AhoyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 May 2026Oyster producer partner for the Open Gastronomique golf event, providing gastronomic offerings and hosting the closing seafood platter at their oyster farm.
• La Brasserie Saint VincentminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 May 2026Brewery partner for the Open Gastronomique golf event, providing beverages during the tournament.
• La Fromagerie de la Mer de BadenminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 May 2026Cheese shop partner for the Open Gastronomique golf event, providing gastronomic offerings along the course.
• Ma Boulangerie KergroixminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 May 2026Bakery partner for the Open Gastronomique golf event, providing pastry and baked goods along the course.
• Les ValseusesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 May 2026Distillery partner for the Open Gastronomique golf event, providing digestif offerings to conclude the event.
• Golf Bluegreen de BadenminorOthers · 28 May 2026Golf venue hosting the inaugural Open Gastronomique event on May 28, 2026. Provides course access and facilities for the gastronomic golf tournament.
• IntersportcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 8 October 2025E-commerce partnership for online merchandise store. Intersport operates the VOC boutique platform (b13.intersport-boutique-club.fr/335-vannes-olympique-club) enabling online sales of club merchandise. Customers order online and collect from local Intersport store with exchange flexibility.
• Smile Sourire Ensemble 56minorOthersCharitable partnership for community engagement. Association supporting children and teenagers in need in the Morbihan region. The club partnered with them for a Christmas gift drive at the December 10th match, offering free tickets in exchange for donated gifts.
• HelloAssocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent registration and payment processing platform used for camp registrations, goalkeeper training days, and tournament entries. The club uses HelloAsso for online booking of most paid activities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• US Concarneau: Breton semi-professional football club competing in the upper French tiers. Comparable in regional identity and youth academy structure, but at a higher competitive and commercial tier than Vannes OC.

Others

• HelloAsso: French nonprofit online registration and payment platform used by Vannes OC for camp and event bookings. Comparable as a transaction/GTM infrastructure partner rather than a competitor.
• Intersport France: National sporting goods retailer partnering with Vannes OC on the online merchandise boutique. Comparable as an ecosystem enabler/distribution partner rather than a direct competitor.

Direct peers

• FC Martignas Illac: French amateur football club with similar youth academy model and regional league participation. Comparable as a community-led amateur club monetizing training, camps, and competitive participation.
• US Granvillaise: Normandy-based amateur football club competing in National 3 Group C alongside Vannes OC. Directly comparable on tier, geography (regional rival), and amateur club structure with youth programs.
• Stade Briochin: Saint-Brieuc-based Breton amateur club competing at N3/N2 level. Comparable in regional amateur club structure, youth development focus, and Breton catchment area.
• Cesson OC: Rennes-area amateur football club explicitly listed as an N3 Group C opponent of Vannes OC. Directly comparable in tier, regional scope, and community club structure.
• Lannion FC: Breton amateur football club competing in National 3 Group C alongside Vannes OC. Directly comparable as a same-tier, same-geography rival with youth academy operations and similar matchday economics.

Broad incumbents

• Stade Lavallois (reserves): Professional Ligue 2 club whose reserve team competes in N3 Group C alongside Vannes OC. Comparable in the N3 competitive context but represents a vastly larger parent organization with professional infrastructure.
• EA Guingamp (reserves): Professional French club whose reserve/youth team competes in N3 Group C alongside Vannes OC. Comparable in N3 competitive context but with a much larger professional academy operation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/VocfootOfficiel
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCM9tkdfcTbfpucVuyflvZKA
• Facebookfacebook.com/vocfootOfficiel
• Instagraminstagram.com/vannesoc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vannes-olympique-club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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