Oranje Zwart

What Oranje Zwart does

Oranje Zwart is a Dutch korfball sports association (korfbalvereniging) founded on November 28, 1915, and domiciled in Zwolle, Netherlands. It is one of the 25 oldest korfbal clubs in the Netherlands and received Royal recognition from the Dutch Monarchy in 2015 for its centenary. The club operates as a member-owned non-profit association serving 268 members organized across 18 teams, with programs spanning every age band from Kangoeroes (ages 3–6) through Veteranen, and inclusive programming via Passend Korfbal (adaptive korfbal, founded 2005). Core offerings include training and competitive leagues delivered on two artificial turf fields at Sportpark De Marslanden (April–June, August–October) and the ZBC-hal indoor facility (November–March), under the KNKV national federation framework with the new Competitie 2.0 structure.

The business model is membership-subscription based with diversified ancillary revenue streams. Primary income comes from monthly membership dues ranging from €8.70 to €28.30 depending on category, with family (10%) and out-of-town student (75%) discounts. Secondary income derives from a multi-sponsor ecosystem (~18 named partners including Brand Boys, Sport-Inn, Rabobank, McDonald's Heerde, Securitas, Countus), club merchandise sold via a Deventrade-powered webshop and leased shirts (€0.61/month), and the Vrienden van OZ supporter donation program (from €50/year individuals, €100/year companies). The go-to-market motion is community-led: free trial trainings, school korfbal programs (KorfbalBoom), KorfbalKids partnership, and word-of-mouth referrals, supplemented by accessibility funding through Jeugdfonds Sport Zwolle (up to €225/child) and Participatiefonds Zwolle.

Underlying technology is non-proprietary and standard for the Dutch amateur sports sector: Sportlink for member administration, Deventrade for e-commerce, LaPosta for newsletters, and KNKV's mijn.korfbal.nl platform for competition scheduling. The one notable proprietary element is 4Korfbal, a 4v4 dynamic youth format introduced in partnership with education experts for ages 6–10, though this is a gameplay innovation rather than a technology. Governance is volunteer-led with a portfolio-based board structure (bestuur, secretaris, penningmeester, technische zaken, kleding, sponsoring, vertrouwenscontactpersoon, etc.) and an annual General Members Meeting, with the 110th such meeting held in October 2025 approving a 2026–2030 strategic plan.

Name

Oranje Zwart

Legal name

Korfbalvereniging Oranje Zwart

Website

https://oranje-zwart.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1915

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Oranje Zwart is a member-owned Dutch korfball association founded in 1915 in Zwolle, serving 268 members across 18 teams spanning all ages (3+) and abilities, including an adaptive Passend Korfbal program, funded via membership dues, sponsorships, merchandise, and supporter donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Amateur Sports Club Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), 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), Amateur & Grassroots Sport Associations (Community/Youth Governing Orgs) (MPAKAFAF)

Keywords

• Korfbal club
• Amateur sports association
• Youth sports programs
• Adaptive sports korfbal
• Community sports membership

Headquarters

HQ city

Zwolle

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues (Contributie): Monthly recurring membership fees from 268 members across multiple categories including seniors, youth, students, veterans, and G-korfbal. Fees range from €8.70 to €28.30 per month depending on category.
2. Sponsorship: Revenue from multiple sponsors including Brand Boys, Slagerij van Guilik, PGVZ, Donepilot Zwolle, Countus, Zwolse Zonwering, Teamshop, Securitas, Nooter, De Dobbe, McDonald's Heerde, Nettion, ArtOnWalls, Tamek, FunZone, BH-Bus, Y-Service Club Zwolle, Lunchcafé, Siekman. Includes shirt sponsorship, advertising boards, and newsletter mentions.
3. Club Merchandise: Club shirts leased to members for €0.61 per month, plus additional merchandise sold through the club webshop (Deventrade platform) and local sponsor Sport-Inn.
4. Vrienden van OZ (Friends of OZ): Annual donations from supporters starting at €50 per year for individuals and €100 per year for companies, providing supplementary funding for club improvements outside normal budget.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Oranje Zwart operates as a korfbal sports association based in Zwolle, Netherlands, offering organized training and competition programs across multiple age and skill categories. The club runs structured programs for Kangoeroes (ages 3-6), 4Korfbal youth (6-10), junior categories (10-19), seniors, veterans, midweek players, students, and Passend Korfbal for players with disabilities. Revenue is generated through monthly membership contributions, sponsorships, club merchandise leasing and sales, and the Vrienden van OZ supporter program.

Product overview

Oranje Zwart is a korfbal sports club offering a comprehensive membership program with various participation levels. The core offering includes korfbal training and competition programs across all age groups: KangoeroeKlup (ages 3-6), 4Korfbal (ages 6-10), youth leagues D/A (ages 10-19), seniors, veterans, and Passend Korfbal (adaptive korfball). The club provides training facilities including artificial turf fields at Sportpark De Marslanden and indoor facilities at ZBC-hal. Supporting services include club apparel through lease and webshop, the 'Vrienden van OZ' supporter membership program, and clubhouse facilities. Competition participation is organized through KNKV's Competition 2.0 system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Korfbal Lidmaatschap Core membership program granting access to korfball training, competitions, and club activities across all age and skill categories. Open to individuals from age 3 upwards, with monthly fees ranging from €8.70 to €28.30 depending on category.
• Training Programma's

Quantifiable outcome

• 268 members across 18 teams
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sparta ZwollecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Collaboration with fellow Zwolse sports club Sparta Zwolle on Rabo ClubSupport 2025 initiative to fund trainer and referee education programs. Both clubs jointly participated in the Rabobank fundraising campaign.
• KNKVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational korfbal association providing competition management, rule frameworks, and member administration through Sportlink. Oranje Zwart is an affiliated member club.
• KorfbalKidsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization helping children enjoy korfbal. Oranje Zwart collaborates with KorfbalKids to provide quality korfbal experiences for youth.
• Jeugdfonds Sport ZwollecoreOthersPartnership to provide financial assistance for children from low-income families. Fund covers membership fees and sports clothing up to €225 per year per child.
• Sportpark MarslandencoreOthersShared sports facility with Oranje Zwart renting artificial turf fields from the municipality. Houses the clubhouse 'De Uitwijker'.
• Brand BoysminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWebsite development partner maintaining the club website. thebrandboys.nl
• Sport-Inn ZwolleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal sports retailer at Oude Vismarkt 4 offering club merchandise with discounts for members.
• Participatiefonds ZwolleminorOthersMunicipal fund providing financial support for adults who cannot afford sports participation.
• Gemeente ZwollecoreOthersMunicipality owns Sportpark Marslanden facilities rented by the club. Also involved in WMO taxi services for Passend Korfbal members.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• LDODK: LDODK operates a multi-team Dutch korfbal club with competitive and community programs. Its club structure and target participants closely resemble Oranje Zwart, albeit at a larger scale.
• KZ: KZ is a Dutch korfbal club with team-based competition and community participation. It is a relevant same-category peer despite operating in a different regional footprint.
• DOS'46: DOS'46 is a prominent Dutch korfbal club with organized team sports and community programming. Its korfball membership, competitive teams, and club infrastructure make it a direct category peer.
• KV Groen-Geel: KV Groen-Geel is an established Dutch korfbal association with age-group teams and competitive activity. Its local club structure and youth-to-senior pathway are comparable to Oranje Zwart.
• Deetos: Deetos is a Dutch korfbal club with organized competitive and recreational programs, making it a direct peer in team-based korfball and youth and adult community participation.
• PKC Papendrecht: PKC Papendrecht is a larger Dutch korfbal club with competitive teams, youth development, and a membership-based club model comparable to Oranje Zwart. It is directly comparable in sport and community offering, although it operates at a higher competitive scale.
• DVO/Accountor: DVO/Accountor is a Dutch korfbal club offering competitive and recreational teams, including youth and senior participation. Its core offering is directly comparable to Oranje Zwart's korfball programs.

Regional players

• Sparta Zwolle: Sparta Zwolle is a fellow Zwolle sports club that partnered with Oranje Zwart on Rabo ClubSupport, making it a close local comparison for community engagement, memberships, and club fundraising. The provided data does not establish whether it offers the same korfbal programming.
• K.V. D.A.V. K.V. D.A.V. is a local korfbal association with community-based teams and age-group programming. It is comparable to Oranje Zwart's volunteer-supported, membership-driven model in a different geography.
• K.C. Oegstgeest: K.C. Oegstgeest is a local amateur korfbal club with youth, senior, and community participation. It is a close business-model and target-market peer to Oranje Zwart, although it operates in a different Dutch region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/OranjeZwart
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCcFtKdoQeqsDTp8ih8EKgyA
• Facebookfacebook.com/KvOranjeZwart
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oranje-zwart
• Instagraminstagram.com/kvoranjezwart
• TikToktiktok.com/@zkvoranjezwart

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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