Tennis en Padel Vereniging Elckerlyc

What Tennis en Padel Vereniging Elckerlyc does

Tennis en Padel Vereniging Elckerlyc (TPV Elckerlyc) is a member-owned Dutch sports association (vereniging) founded on August 31, 1975, and headquartered at Van IJsendijkstraat 64, 1442 CR Purmerend, Netherlands. The club operates 8 LED-lit smashcourt tennis courts and 5 LED-lit padel courts, providing year-round access to tennis and padel for residents of Purmerend and surrounding areas. Beyond court access, it delivers a full programming portfolio including professional tennis lessons via Tennisschool Jesse Groot, padel lessons via Potjepadel, KNLTB-organized seasonal competitions (voorjaar, najaar, winter, zomer) for both sports, club ladder competitions via Sportconnexions, youth development through the Tenniskids program (approximately 70 youth members), and social events including the signature 5-Sinnen Toernooi and Hoogzomertoernooi.

The business model is a tiered subscription membership model with three tiers (Tennis & Padel combined, Tennis only, Padel only) segmented by age (juniors 4-17, young adults 18-24, seniors 25+), with annual fees ranging from €80 (junior tennis-only) to €205 (senior combined). Padel memberships are currently waitlisted due to demand exceeding the 5-court capacity. Ancillary revenue is generated through Meet & Play court rentals for non-members (€17.50/hour), introducé fees (€6.00/hour per introduced guest), a 2-month trial membership (€20-€40), seasonal Summer Challenge memberships (€40), and a self-operated bar. Operations are governed by a 5-person volunteer board and multiple committees; the 2024 sustainability transition (gas-free heating via heat pump and solar panels, subsidized by BOSA and Provincie Noord-Holland) reduces energy costs and supports year-round utilization.

Name

Tennis en Padel Vereniging Elckerlyc

Legal name

Tennis & Padel Vereniging Elckerlyc

Website

https://elckerlyc.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

TPV Elckerlyc is a member-owned Dutch tennis and padel club in Purmerend, Netherlands, founded 1975, operating 8 tennis courts and 5 padel courts year-round with tiered subscriptions, professional lessons, KNLTB competitions, and community programming for youth, adults, and seniors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tennis & Padel Club Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAKABAF

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

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

SECONDARYMPAKAEAE

Tennis & Racquet Sports Facilities

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Venues & Facilities (Stadiums, Arenas, Tracks, Complexes)

Keywords

• Tennis club services
• Padel court rental
• Sports membership programs
• Racket sports facility
• Tennis and padel coaching

Headquarters

HQ city

Purmerend

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership fees collected via automatic SEPA direct debit (automatische incasso). Three tiers: Tennis & Padel combined, Tennis only, and Padel only. Membership runs January 1 to December 31, with prorated fees for mid-year sign-ups (full fee before May 1, 2/3 between May-September, 1/3 September-December).
2. Court Rental (Meet & Play): Non-members and members playing with introducés can rent courts via Meet & Play platform at €17.50 per hour per court. Available weekdays until 18:00 and weekends 13:00-18:00.
3. Introducé Fees: Members pay €6.00 per hour per introduced non-member guest during daytime slots (until 18:00), settled via iDEAL during online reservation.
4. Bar Revenue: Club-operated bar in self-management (eigen beheer) keeps beverage prices low while generating revenue for the club through member and visitor purchases.
5. Trial Memberships: Short-term trial memberships for 2 months at €20 (juniors) or €40 (adults), auto-terminated after the period. Provides entry point for converting non-members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

TPV Elckerlyc operates a member-based tennis and padel sports club in Purmerend, Netherlands, providing access to 8 LED-lit smashcourt tennis courts and 5 LED-lit padel courts year-round. The club sells annual memberships (tennis, padel, or combined) across age tiers, and offers hourly court rental to non-members via the Meet & Play platform at €17.50/hour.

Product overview

Tennis en Padel Vereniging Elckerlyc (TPV Elckerlyc) is a sports club offering a unified portfolio of tennis and padel facilities and services. The core comprises 8 LED-lit smashcourt tennis courts and 5 LED-lit padel courts, available year-round to members and via Meet & Play to non-members (€17.50/hour). Membership tiers span Tennis & Padel (full access with waitlist), Tennis-only, and Padel-only, with age-based pricing for juniors (4-17), young adults (18-24), and seniors (25+). Supporting services include professional instruction via Tennisschool Jesse Groot (tennis) and Potjepadel (padel); organized competitions in spring, autumn, winter, and summer seasons for both sports; club ladders via Sportconnexions; and youth programs (Tenniskids with ~70 members). Social offerings encompass coffee mornings, racket evenings, and signature tournaments including the 5-Sinnen Toernooi (named after the club's allegorical history) and the Hoogzomertoernooi. The modern clubhouse features a self-operated bar with IVA-certified staff.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tennis & Padel Membership Annual combined membership granting access to both tennis and padel courts, competitions, and club activities. Padel currently waitlisted due to demand.
• Tennis Membership Annual tennis-only membership with access to 8 courts; age-tiered pricing (juniors, young adults, seniors).
• Padel Membership Annual padel-only membership; waitlisted due to high demand.
• Meet & Play Court Rental Hourly tennis and padel court rental for non-members at €17.50 per court-hour via Meet & Play platform. Available weekdays until 18:00 and weekends 13:00-18:00.
• Tennis Lessons - Tennisschool Jesse Groot Professional tennis instruction for youth and adults delivered in 16-lesson blocks by certified trainer Jesse Groot.
• Padel Lessons - Potjepadel Padel lessons and introductory clinics for members, provided by external partner Potjepadel.
• KNLTB Tennis & Padel Competitions Organized competitive league play in spring, autumn, and winter seasons for both tennis and padel via KNLTB-organized leagues.
• Summer Challenge Membership Compact seasonal membership limited to June-August for tennis play, with optional add-on lessons.
• 5-Sinnen Toernooi Annual signature open tournament themed around the club's allegorical heritage, combining tennis, padel, and social entertainment.
• Club Ladder Competitions Online tennis and padel ladder match systems via Sportconnexions enabling members to play opponents at their skill level.
• Tenniskids Youth Program Color-based youth tennis training (orange/red/green) and youth ladder competitions with approximately 70 junior members.
• Clubhouse & Bar Service Modern clubhouse with self-operated bar selling beverages to members and visitors; PIN-only payments and IVA-certified staff.

Quantifiable outcome

• Year-round play enabled by 8 LED-lit tennis courts and 5 LED-lit padel courts
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tennisschool Jesse GrootcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2025Exclusive tennis coaching provider for TPV Elckerlyc. Jesse Groot serves as the primary tennis trainer for youth, juniors, and seniors. Provides group lessons in 16-lesson blocks and organizes the summer tennis lesson program. Contact: 06 50 61 60 04, [email protected].
• PotjepadelcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2025Exclusive padel coaching provider for TPV Elckerlyc. Potjepadel delivers all padel lessons for seniors at the club. Also offers introductory clinics and padel lessons at the club location. Website: potjepadel.nl/tpv-elckerlyc.
• Meet & PlaycoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Third-party court booking platform used by TPV Elckerlyc for non-member court rentals. Handles court availability, online payment, and PIN code generation for park access. Available at meetandplay.nl/club/62141.
• KNLTB (Royal Dutch Lawn Tennis Association)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025National tennis governing body providing the Clubapp platform for court reservations, afhangbord, membership management, and competitive league organization. TPV Elckerlyc is registered as verenigingsnummer 62141. KNLTB.Club provides the website infrastructure (Powered by KNLTB.Club - Built by LISA).
• BOSA (Stimuleringsregeling Bouw en Onderhoud Sportaccommodaties)minorOthers · 1 January 2024Dutch government subsidy program for sports facility construction and maintenance. BOSA contributed to TPV Elckerlyc's 2024 sustainability/energy transition project, enabling the installation of solar panels and heat pump to eliminate natural gas use.
• Provincie Noord-Holland (Province of North Holland)minorOthers · 1 January 2024Provincial government providing energy transition subsidy for the club's sustainability project. Funded solar panels, heat pump, and boiler installation. Subsidy enabled elimination of natural gas for clubhouse heating and warm water in changing rooms and kitchen.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Playtomic: Tennis and padel court booking and matchmaking platform used by many clubs across Europe. Comparable as an enabling technology layer for padel/tennis clubs; intersects with TPV Elckerlyc's existing Meet & Play and KNLTB Clubapp stack.

Others

• Padel Nuestro: European padel equipment retailer. Comparable only thematically as part of the padel value chain; not a facility or membership competitor to TPV Elckerlyc.
• TennisPlanet: Dutch retailer and supplier of tennis equipment, rackets, and accessories. Comparable as part of the broader Dutch tennis ecosystem and a listed sponsor of TPV Elckerlyc, but not a facility competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Sportfondsen Nederland: Dutch operator managing a portfolio of sports facilities including tennis halls and swimming pools. Comparable as a broader Dutch sports-accommodation operator but at much larger scale and not specializing in racket sports.
• Basic-Fit: Largest low-cost fitness chain in Europe with a Dutch operational footprint. Comparable only at the broad 'recreational sports facility' level; competes for local sports-enthusiast wallet share but does not specialize in racket sports.
• David Lloyd Leisure: UK premium tennis and leisure club chain with extensive court portfolios, coaching, and social programming. Comparable as a large-scale tennis/health club operator with overlapping programming (lessons, social events, junior development) but broader fitness scope.

Direct peers

• Matchpoint Padel: Dutch padel club operator with multiple locations. Directly comparable as a Netherlands-based racquet-sports club business pursuing padel-led growth, mirroring TPV Elckerlyc's padel demand dynamics.
• Padel Plaza: Multi-site Dutch padel club chain. Comparable in product offering (LED-lit padel courts, memberships, lessons) and in competing for the same regional padel-playing population as TPV Elckerlyc.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/tpvElckerlyc
• Instagraminstagram.com/tpvelckerlyc
• Xx.com/tvelckerlyc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/t-v-elckerlyc

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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