Badmintonclub Des Kortenaer Combinatie

What Badmintonclub Des Kortenaer Combinatie does

Badmintonclub Des Kortenaer Combinatie (DKC, doing business as Dunlop DKC) is a Dutch badminton sports association founded on 1 June 1969 through the merger of predecessor clubs DES and Kortenaer, registered with the Kamer van Koophandel Haaglanden under number 40428209 and holding royal approval (koninklijk goedgekeurd). The club is headquartered at Sporthal Hogeveld, Panamaplein 30, 2548 HJ Den Haag, Netherlands — its permanent home base since the 2017/2018 season — and operates an in-house canteen, live-streamed Eredivisie home matches, and a year-round program spanning iniminiton (ages 2–5), youth (up to 18), recreational seniors, and a competitive senior pipeline that fields multiple teams up to the Eredivisie (top national league), which DKC has won twice including in 2024.

The association serves a distributed member base across four primary segments — recreational seniors, competitive seniors, youth players, and prospective/trial members — through structured training, free-play sessions (Tuesday/Thursday evenings), national bondscompetitie participation via Badminton Nederland, and social/community programming (BBQ, nieuwjaarsdiner, klaverjasavond, Oktoberfest, muziekbingo, jeugdkamp, bedrijventoernooi, Howard van Muijen Clubkampioenschappen). Governance is volunteer-led through a board and multiple standing committees (Bestuur, Technische Commissie, Kantinecommissie, Communicatiecommissie, Sponsorcommissie, Toernooicommissie, Jeugdcommissie), with a Vertrouwenscontactpersoon aligned to NOC/NSF safe-sport guidelines and Calibris-recognized internship hosting.

Revenue is generated through six primary streams: annual membership subscriptions (€173 iniminiton, €219 jeugd ≤12, €246 jeugd ≤18, €295 senior, €50 donateur, €25 trial), training levies (€207–€541 depending on weekly frequency), competition fees (€130 najaars / €50 voorjaar), canteen transaction revenue from the in-house facility, sponsorship income from a roster of roughly a dozen partners led by naming sponsor Dunlop Sports, and usage-based summer badminton fees (€5 members / €7.50 introducees per session). Customer acquisition is community-led via word-of-mouth, the national Probeerbadminton campaign (October/November), Haagse Sportzomer participation, and digital channels (website, Instagram @bcdkc, Facebook, email newsletters segmented by jeugd/senior/competitiespeler).

Name

Badmintonclub Des Kortenaer Combinatie

Legal name

Badmintonclub Des Kortenaer Combinatie

Website

https://bcdkc.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Dunlop DKC (Badmintonclub Des Kortenaer Combinatie) is a Dutch badminton sports association founded in 1969 and based in Den Haag, offering year-round badminton programs from toddlers to Eredivisie-level adults through training, competition, and community programming at Sporthal Hogeveld.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Club (Badminton)

NAICS

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

• Badminton club services
• Competitive badminton leagues
• Youth badminton training
• Sports club membership
• Badminton tournament hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

The Hague

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership subscriptions: The primary revenue stream consists of annual membership fees covering different categories: Senior (€295), Jeugd tot 12 jaar (€219), Jeugd tot 18 jaar (€246), Iniminiton (€173), Iniminiton kwartaal (€45), Proeflidmaatschap (€25), Donateur (€50), and Bondslidmaatschap zonder speelrecht (€25). The club year runs from end August to end June; mid-season cancellation is not possible and membership fees are owed for the full season.
2. Training levies: Separate non-cost-covering training levies are charged for participation in club-organised training sessions. Youth (1x extra) costs €224, Senioren (1x) €207, Senioren (2x) €368, Senioren (3x) €541, Recreantentraining (1x) €207, and Jeugd selectie training €226. These supplements general membership fees and are funded by the club's other income sources.
3. Competition levies: Fees charged for participation in the bondscompetitie (national competition): Najaarscompetitie (autumn) €130, Voorjaarscompetitie (spring) €50. At youth level, the competition fee is included in the membership fee.
4. Canteen and social events: DKC operates its own canteen at Sporthal Hogeveld, generating revenue from food and beverage sales during training days, match days, and social events (BBQ, nieuwjaarsdiner, klaverjasavond, Oktoberfest, muziekbingo, etc.).
5. Sponsorship: Multiple sponsors contribute financially and in-kind to the club, including naming sponsor Dunlop Sports, Alkemio, Man-Daad, Fysiotherapie Dessauvagie, AllRackets, Den Haag TopSport, Gastouderopvang de Spetters, Roestig Blond, De Finanseurs, AethiQs, Getnoticed, Hijmos, and Lingen risicoadvies.
6. Summer badminton: During summer months (July–August), the club offers pay-per-session badminton for members (€5 per session) and non-members/introductions (€7.50 per session), with a season passe-partout available at €17.50 for members or €25 for non-members.
7. Introduction fees: Incidental guests introduced by members pay €6.50 per evening.
8. Club tournament and social activities: Revenue from club tournaments (Howard van Muijen Clubkampioenschappen), the jeugdkamp, bedrijventoernooi (corporate tournament), and social events, often combined with canteen catering.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Badmintonclub Des Kortenaer Combinatie (Dunlop DKC) is a private badminton sports association based at Sporthal Hogeveld in The Hague, Netherlands, offering structured training, free play, and competitive participation in the Dutch Badminton Eredivisie and lower divisions for senior and youth members aged 2 and up. The club operates an in-house canteen, runs social and tournament events, and supports a player development pathway from toddlers through to elite national-level athletes.

Product overview

Dunlop DKC is a badminton sports club offering a multi-tiered service portfolio centered on badminton participation at all levels. The core offering comprises senior and youth badminton programs (including the specialized Iniminiton toddler program for ages 2-5), with structured training, free play sessions, and competitive participation through Badminton Nederland. The flagship product is Team 1 competing in the Dutch Eredivisie with live streaming capabilities. Supporting services include club championships (Howard van Muijen Clubkampioenschappen), annual company tournaments, try-out programs, and canteen/social facilities. Equipment partnerships (AllRackets) and integration with toernooi.nl for tournament management complete the service ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Senioren Badminton (Senior Badminton Program)

Quantifiable outcome

• National champions — Eredivisie 2024 (second time in club history)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

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

• Dunlop SportsprimaryGTM or Marketing PartnerDunlop Sports is the naming sponsor of the club (Dunlop DKC). They provide official badminton equipment and apparel sponsorship. Jeroen Heijblom serves as the contact. The partnership provides the club's primary identity and equipment needs.
• AlkemiocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAlkemio is a sponsor of the club. The foundation supports the club's community and sports activities.
• Man-DaadcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMan-Daad is an interim management company sponsoring DKC. Contact is [email protected].
• Fysiotherapie DessauvagiecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFysiotherapie Dessauvagie provides physiotherapy services to DKC, with Bernd Dessauvagie serving as the team physiotherapist for Team 1. Located at Vaillantlaan 410, Den Haag.
• AllRacketscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAllRackets is a badminton equipment retailer and sponsor, offering DKC members a 10% discount (code BCDKC10). The club directs new members to AllRackets for racket purchases. Has a physical shop in Delfgauw.
• Den Haag TopSportcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDen Haag TopSport is a municipal program supporting top athletes and clubs in The Hague. They provide financial and promotional support to DKC as a top-level sports club in the city.
• Gastouderopvang de SpettersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGastouderopvang de Spetters sponsors DKC as a local childcare provider.
• Roestig BlondcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRoestig Blond sponsors DKC and was mentioned as a partner supporting the club's activities.
• Gemeente Den HaagcoreOthersThe municipality of The Hague provides venue access and facility support, and collaborates with DKC on sports promotion events (e.g., Haagse Sportzomer). The club acknowledges the municipality's flexibility and support in organizing major events such as play-off matches.
• Badminton NederlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDKC is affiliated with Badminton Nederland (Dutch Badminton Federation). The bond mandates that playing members be registered through the Badminton Nederland system. DKC participates in bondscompetitie and various national tournaments organized by the federation.
• Calibris KenniscentrumminorOthersDKC is an recognized training company (erkend leerbedrijf) certified by Calibris Kenniscentrum for learning in practice in Care, Welfare and Sport. This enables DKC to host internships for MBO, HBO, and VMBO students.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• TFS Barendrecht: Established Eredivisie Dutch badminton club from Barendrecht. Competes in the same national league as DKC for players, ranking points, and visibility, with a comparable multi-tier club structure (youth through elite).
• BC Smashing: Eredivisie-level Dutch badminton club based in Weert. Appears directly in DKC's match schedule ('Smashing 1 - Dunlop DKC 1'), confirming direct competition in the top national league for talent, spectators, and federation attention.
• Van Zijderveld BC: Historic Amsterdam-based Dutch badminton club that has historically competed at the top national level. Comparable to DKC as a long-standing Eredivisie competitor with professional coaching and tournament presence.
• BC Vortex Lansingerland: Dutch badminton club that hosted the Vortex BC Lansingerland Open Toernooi 2026, in which DKC players competed. Functions as a direct competitor for tournament hosting revenue, member talent, and regional sponsorship dollars in South-West Netherlands.
• BC Amersfoort: Eredivisie-level Dutch badminton club competing directly against DKC (e.g., 'Dunlop DKC 1 - Amersfoort 1' on the schedule). Comparable in offering elite-level competition, sponsorship structure, and national-league positioning.

Others

• Badminton Nederland: The Dutch Badminton Federation and DKC's primary strategic/competition partner. Mandates bond registration, organizes the Eredivisie and national competitions, and runs the annual Probeerbadminton campaign in which DKC participates — an ecosystem enabler rather than a competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@dunlopdkc1
• Facebookfacebook.com/bcdkc
• Instagraminstagram.com/bcdkc
• Xx.com/bcdkc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/badmintonclub-dkc

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

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