Tennis Club 't Weusthag

What Tennis Club 't Weusthag does

Tennis Club 't Weusthag (TC 't Weusthag) is a non-profit tennis association based in Hengelo, Netherlands, operating out of the Weusthagpark. Founded in 1923 as the Hengelose Tennis Club and reconstituted in 1987 after a merger with Rakum, the club manages 8 all-weather courts with LED lighting and serves a membership of more than 600 players, including roughly 150 youth members — described as the largest youth contingent in the Twente region. Programming is delivered by five professional tennis trainers across recreational play, junior development, competitive leagues, tournaments, and "Passend Tennis" inclusive programming for players with disabilities or social-inclusion needs.

The business model is a multi-stream non-profit operating model. Primary revenue comes from annual membership dues (€145 senior, €60 junior), supplemented by court rental, a three-tier sponsorship program (DIAMANT €1,250/yr, STER €1,000/yr, Vrienden €500/yr) with more than 20 active sponsors, a "Vrienden van" supporter tier at €50/yr, club clothing (via partner EJN Sports), and bar/canteen operations. The club is affiliated with KNLTB (the Dutch tennis federation) and uses standard club management tooling (ClubApp, toernooi.nl, Scala) for scheduling, tournaments, and member administration. Facility stewardship is supported by public-park partnerships, including a contribution from the Eaton Foundation for park sustainability.

Name

Tennis Club 't Weusthag

Legal name

TC 't Weusthag

Website

https://tcweusthag.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1923

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

TC 't Weusthag is a non-profit tennis club in Hengelo, Netherlands, operating 8 courts in Weusthagpark for 600+ members, including ~150 youth, with five professional trainers, inclusive programming, and a padel expansion under consideration.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tennis Club and Sports Facility Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Tennis & Racquet Sports Facilities (MPAKAEAE), Tennis Leagues & Team Competitions (MPAKAAAJ)

Keywords

• Tennis club services
• Youth tennis training
• Tennis facility rental
• Tennis club membership
• Inclusive tennis programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Hengelo

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership subscriptions: Annual membership fees charged to all members. Senior members pay €145 per year and junior members pay €60 per year. Collected via automatic bank debit in March.
2. Court rental: Non-members can rent tennis courts. Pricing is €17.50 per adult and €10 per child, based on 4 hours of court rental. Maximum 6 courts can be rented, with at least two Weusthag members present to supervise.
3. Sponsorship: Multiple sponsorship tiers including DIAMANT (€1,250/year), STER (€1,000/year), Vrienden van (€500/year), and Club van 100. Sponsorship contracts have a minimum term of 3 years.
4. Vrienden van TC 't Weusthag: Annual contribution of €50 per person, collected via automatic debit in January. Members can be non-members of the tennis club. Supports specific projects including club clothing, sustainability, AED batteries, clubhouse renovation, and playground renovation.
5. Bar and canteen operations: The club operates a bar and canteen with a covered terrace. Bar duties are performed by members and teams on a rotation basis.
6. Club clothing: Official club clothing sold in partnership with sponsor EJN Sports.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Tennis Club 't Weusthag operates a tennis association providing access to 8 all-weather courts with LED lighting, professional tennis training by certified coaches, and a TennisKids youth development program (Red/Orange/Green/Yellow levels). The club runs KNLTB-affiliated competitive leagues, themed tournaments (Club Championships, Hitting the Beat, Tom & Jerry), inclusive Passend Tennis sessions for people with disabilities, and a clubhouse with bar/terrace. Memberships (€145/yr senior, €60/yr junior) and court rental for non-members (€17.50/adult, €10/child per 4-hour block) are the primary access mechanisms.

Product overview

TC 't Weusthag is a tennis club (tennisvereniging) offering a comprehensive range of tennis-related products and services centered around its 8 all-weather courts with LED lighting. The core offering includes court facilities for members and rental for non-members, professional tennis training delivered by certified trainers, and the TennisKids youth development program. The club provides inclusive tennis through its Passend Tennis program for people with disabilities. Additional services include junior and senior memberships, club clothing through partner EJN Sports, and various tournaments including club championships and themed events like Hitting the Beat. A planned expansion involves evaluating padel court development. The ClubApp mobile application serves as the primary digital platform for member communication, court reservations, and news distribution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tennis Court Facilities (8 all-weather courts) 8 all-weather tennis courts with LED lighting at Weusthagpark in Hengelo, enabling year-round play regardless of weather conditions. Available to members and rentable by non-members, with court reservations managed through ClubApp.
• Professional Tennis Training Professional tennis lessons delivered by a team of certified trainers offering group lessons (typically 4 persons), private lessons, and customized training programs for members of all ages and skill levels.
• TennisKids Youth Program Specialized youth tennis development program with age-tailored training across Red (ages 4-6), Orange (ages 7-8), Green (ages 9-10), and Yellow (ages 11-12) levels. Supports approximately 150 youth members and includes participation in youth tournaments such as Open Jeugd Weusthag.
• Passend Tennis (Inclusive Tennis) Inclusive adapted tennis program for people with physical or intellectual disabilities and seniors, held every Thursday from 18:00-18:50 during March to November. Includes collaboration with Scoren in de Wijk, Wijkracht, Aveleijn, Humanitas onder dak, ROC, and Special Heroes.
• Court Rental (Baanverhuur) Tennis court rental service for non-members, priced at €17.50 per adult and €10 per child per 4-hour block. Maximum 6 courts rentable per event, with at least two club members required to supervise and self-organized bar service.
• Senior Membership Annual senior membership (persons 18+) priced at €145.00 per year with automatic bank debit collection in March. Includes access to courts, training, KNLTB competitions, club championships, and clubhouse facilities.
• Junior Membership Annual junior membership (persons under 18) priced at €60.00 per year with automatic bank debit collection in March. Includes full access to courts, TennisKids program participation, and youth competitions.
• Sponsorship Packages (DIAMANT, STER, Vrienden van) Multi-tiered sponsorship packages on 3-year minimum contracts. DIAMANT (€1,250/yr) includes signage, website advertising, 1 annual membership, and use of club facilities for company events. STER (€1,000/yr) includes name placement and website advertising. Vrienden van (€500/yr) includes sign placement between courts. Optional tournament naming rights for €750/yr additional.
• Vrienden van TC 't Weusthag (Friends Of) Annual supporter scheme priced at €50 per person via automatic debit in January. Open to both members and non-members, supporting specific projects including club clothing, sustainability, AED batteries, clubhouse renovation, and playground renovation.
• Club Clothing (Clubkleding) Official club clothing featuring the club logo, available in multiple colors and sizes (shirts, shorts, complete sets), offered through partnership with sponsor EJN Sports in Hengelo. Orders processed via EJN with fitting sessions held for members.
• Club Championships and Tournaments Annual and themed tennis tournaments including Club Championships (Clubkampioenschappen), Happy Easter Clubdubbel, Hitting the Beat (music-themed with karaoke and barbecue), Open Jeugd Weusthag, Tom & Jerry, and Oliebollentoernooi. Organized in multiple categories across men's, women's, and mixed doubles.
• ClubApp Mobile Application Mobile application (iOS/Android) for members to access latest news and activities, reserve tennis courts, manage privacy settings, and receive club communications. Members log in using their email registered with the club's member administration.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 600 total members with an increasing trend in membership
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered moderate and minor.

• EJN SportsmoderateGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025EJN Sports is a sports specialty store in Hengelo and the official supplier of TC 't Weusthag club clothing. EJN provides discounted club clothing including shirts and pants with the club logo. EJN hosts fitting sessions for members.
• Scoren in de WijkminorOthersPartnership with Scoren in de Wijk to provide tennis opportunities for people with disabilities or social challenges. Organizations refer members to TC 't Weusthag's Passend Tennis program.
• WijkrachtminorOthersPartnership with Wijkracht for inclusive tennis activities under the Passend Tennis program, bringing people with disabilities to the tennis courts.
• AveleijnminorOthersPartnership with Aveleijn for Passend Tennis sessions, serving people with intellectual disabilities.
• Humanitas onder dakminorOthersPartnership with Humanitas onder dak to provide inclusive tennis activities under the Passend Tennis program.
• ROC (onderwijsinstelling)minorOthersPartnership with ROC for inclusive tennis activities. Students with special needs participate in Passend Tennis sessions.
• Special HeroesminorOthersPartnership with Special Heroes to support inclusive tennis for people with disabilities at TC 't Weusthag.
• RevealitminorOthersRevealit is the website developer for TC 't Weusthag's WordPress website. They created and maintain the club's online presence.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• La Manga Club: Spanish multi-sport resort with extensive tennis academy, courts, and club programming. Comparable as a tennis-anchored multi-sport facility with memberships, training, and tournaments operating outside the Dutch market.
• The Hurlingham Club: Long-established UK members' racquet and leisure club with tennis, squash, and social amenities. Comparable as a heritage private members' club model that operates outside TC 't Weusthag's geography.
• Queen's Club: Historic London private members' club renowned for racquet sports. Comparable as a long-tenured, member-owned racquet club archetype — useful for benchmarking club governance and event programming.

Others

• Sportcity: Dutch multi-sport club chain offering fitness, group classes, and racquet sports. Relevant as a broader Dutch indoor sports operator that competes for the same regional sports-leisure consumer.
• Basic-Fit: Europe's largest low-cost fitness chain, headquartered in the Netherlands with broad Dutch footprint. Comparable as a high-volume Dutch sports/fitness operator that competes for the same discretionary sports-spend wallet.
• KNLTB (Koninklijke Nederlandse Lawn Tennis Bond): Royal Dutch Lawn Tennis Association — the national governing body TC 't Weusthag is affiliated with and uses for member registration, competition management, and player ratings. Comparable as the federated ecosystem context the club operates within.
• The All England Lawn Tennis Club (Wimbledon): Host venue of The Championships, Wimbledon, and a private members' tennis club. Relevant as a brand and operational benchmark for high-prestige tennis club governance and event production, though at a vastly different scale.

Broad incumbents

• David Lloyd Leisure: Large UK-based premium tennis and racquet club chain operating dozens of sites with coaching, leagues, and social facilities. Comparable as a much larger, for-profit tennis/racquet club operator in the broader European club landscape.

Direct peers

• Padel One: Dutch padel club operator expanding indoor and outdoor padel courts across the Netherlands. Directly comparable to TC 't Weusthag's planned padel expansion, representing the for-profit competitive model the club would compete with if it adds padel.
• Padel Planet: Multi-site Dutch padel club chain focused on community play, lessons, and leagues. Relevant as both a peer and a potential template for TC 't Weusthag's contemplated padel offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/tcweusthag
• Facebookfacebook.com/tcweusthag

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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