G.S.F.V. Drs. Vijfje

What G.S.F.V. Drs. Vijfje does

G.S.F.V. Drs. Vijfje (Groninger Studenten Futsal Vereniging Drs. Vijfje) is a student futsal association founded in 2003 and headquartered in Groningen, Netherlands. The organization operates 20+ competitive men's and women's teams across multiple skill levels, with the women's first team (VR1) competing in the Eredivisie (top national league) and the men's first team (V1) competing in the Topklasse. The association serves primarily University of Groningen and Hanze University students, recruiting heavily during KEI-week (new student orientation) and providing structured training, league competition, internal tournaments, and social programming through its regular pub at Gelkinge 9.

The organization runs on a non-commercial association model under Dutch law (vereniging), governed by an annually elected student board (currently chaired by Wout Paulides). Revenue is generated through four primary streams: annual membership dues, customized sponsorship packages sold to local and national businesses (Belsimpel, Voetbalshop, Breman, PT Medical, and others), affiliate commissions via the Sponsorkliks program on member purchases at partner retailers, and small event entry fees. The club sustains operations through a partner ecosystem of 14+ sponsors and service providers, including ACLO Sportcentrum as primary facility partner. No proprietary technology platform or AI capabilities are present; the club operates a standard website with membership management and event registration.

The association self-identifies as 'De Grootste en Gezelligste Futsal Vereniging van Nederland' (the largest and most enjoyable futsal association in the Netherlands), with a target audience reach of 20,000+ ACLO-subscribed students and approximately 300 almanak recipients annually. Operations are limited to a single geography (Groningen and broader Netherlands for away matches), with no subsidiaries, funding rounds, or external ownership structures; the organization is managed entirely by rotating student volunteer committees.

Name

G.S.F.V. Drs. Vijfje

Legal name

G.S.F.V. Drs. Vijfje

Website

https://vijfje.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

G.S.F.V. Drs. Vijfje is a Dutch student futsal association founded in 2003 in Groningen, operating 20+ men's and women's teams including VR1 in the Eredivisie and V1 in the Topklasse. It serves University of Groningen students through membership, training, competitions, and social events funded by dues, sponsorships, and affiliate revenue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recreational Sports Club Services

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

Keywords

• Student futsal club
• Futsal association membership
• Recreational sports league
• Competitive indoor football
• Student sports activities

Headquarters

HQ city

Groningen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership dues from active playing members. The association offers different types of memberships including standard membership and selectiemlidmaatschap (selection team membership).
2. Sponsorkliks Affiliate Revenue: Through the Sponsorkliks program, a percentage of member purchases through partner retailers (Bol.com, Mediamarkt, CoolBlue, Greetz, Centerparcs, Thuisbezorgd) flows back to the association. Thuisbezorgd delivers 4% commission on food orders.
3. Sponsorship Packages: Customized sponsorship packages offering logo placement on website, in the Pannarama club magazine (4x per season), match videos, member emails (10x per season), and match programs. Shirt sponsorship for V1 (Topklasse) and VR1 (Eredivisie) teams. Event sponsorships for tournaments.
4. Event Entry Fees: Entry fees for events such as the WK Scorito pool (€2.50 participation fee), with prize pool distribution to top 5 participants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

G.S.F.V. Drs. Vijfje operates a student futsal (indoor football) association offering team memberships, organized training sessions, and league competition across men's and women's divisions in Groningen, Netherlands. The association runs 20+ competitive teams across multiple skill levels, including top-tier national leagues (Topklasse for men, Eredivisie for women), supported by social events, tournaments, and branded merchandise sales.

Product overview

G.S.F.V. Drs. Vijfje is the largest and most social futsal association in the Netherlands, operating as a student sports club with multiple competitive teams. The club offers membership packages for joining teams (men's and women's divisions), organized training programs, internal and external competitions, and branded merchandise through retail partners. The organization is headquartered at ACLO Sportcentrum in Groningen with teams competing at various national levels including Topklasse and Eredivisie.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Team Memberships (Lidmaatschap) Annual membership dues for student futsal players, providing access to team participation in men's (Vijfje 1-30+) and women's (VR1-VR12) divisions at multiple competitive levels.
• Training Programs Structured team training and selection training sessions conducted at ACLO Sportcentrum's Struikhal for members of all competitive levels.
• Competitive Leagues and Tournaments Competitive futsal participation in national leagues (Topklasse men's, Eredivisie women's) and internal/external tournaments organized by the club.
• Club Merchandise Club-branded merchandise including kits, sports clothing, and accessories sold through partner retailers Sportmaat and Deco-apparel.
• Social Events and Activities Social programming including weekly pub gatherings at Gelkinge 9, themed events, and post-match activities designed to build member community.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gelkinge 9coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe club's regular pub ('stamkroeg') located at Gelkingestraat 9 in Groningen. Most social activities and post-match gatherings occur here every Wednesday and Friday evening. Serves as the central social hub for members.
• Breman InstallatiegroepminorOthersNational operating group of 28 specialized installation companies serving the maintenance market for residential properties. Listed as a current sponsor.
• Voetbalshop GroningenminorOthersFutsal equipment retailer located at Gedempte Zuiverdiep in Groningen, offering football shirts, shoes, shin guards and other futsal equipment. Shirt sponsor for the Champions League.
• BelsimpelminorOthersGroningen-based telecom company employing over 450 students and professionals. Known for their 'Methode' approach to finding optimal mobile solutions.
• Shirt à la MinuteminorOthersTextile printing company with trendy styling targeting students and sports/student associations. Offers 15% discount on printing and clothing for members.
• Het PakhuisminorOthersRestaurant in a historic building on Peperstraat with casual, relaxed atmosphere. Offers daily specials at €16.50 and full menu service.
• PT MedicalminorOthersMedical products and services provider supporting the healthcare sector with high-quality medical equipment.
• Blik op VoetbalminorOthersPlatform for amateur football enthusiasts providing daily updates on amateur football in Groningen and Drenthe, including coverage of top futsal teams.
• ACLO SportcentrumcoreOthersPrimary sports facility for training and home matches. The Struikhal (main hall with tribune) serves as the venue for competitive matches and training, reaching over 20,000 ACLO-subscribed students.
• Praktijk Fysiotherapie Pelinkhof (PFP Fysio)minorOthersSport physiotherapy practice providing healthcare services to club members.
• SanidirectminorOthersListed as current sponsor on website.
• StudentendrukwerkminorOthersStudent printing services sponsor.
• Tessa SpijkerminorOthersListed as current sponsor on website.
• SponsorklikscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAffiliate marketing platform enabling club members to generate donations to the club through their online purchases at partner retailers including Bol.com, Mediamarkt, CoolBlue, Greetz, and Centerparcs. Thuisbezorgd delivers 4% commission on food orders. Browser extension available for Chrome and Edge.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• SV Lebo: Established Dutch student sports association operating across multiple sports with broader institutional reach. Comparable as a large Dutch student sports organization, though less focused on futsal specifically.
• Feyenoord Futsal: Professional futsal section affiliated with Feyenoord Rotterdam, competing at the highest national tiers. Comparable in futsal category, though materially larger, professionally backed, and operating at a higher competitive tier.
• TFC The Futsal Club: Commercial Dutch futsal organization offering structured training, leagues, and events. Comparable as a Dutch futsal operator, though it competes more on a commercial training/events basis than a student-membership model.

Others

• ACLO Sportcentrum: University sports center in Groningen serving as Drs. Vijfje's primary facility partner and audience source (20,000+ subscribers). Not a competitor but a critical enabling infrastructure partner in the ecosystem.
• KNKV (Royal Dutch Korfball Association): National governing body that organizes amateur/competitive indoor sport structures in the Netherlands. Relevant as an ecosystem-level organizer adjacent to Drs. Vijfje's amateur indoor sports operations.

Direct peers

• Real Lunatics: Amsterdam student futsal association with multiple teams and a comparable social/community-oriented club model. Comparable in mission (student futsal), team structure, and GTM via student-recruitment channels.
• Club Domino: Amsterdam-based futsal club operating multiple competitive men's and women's teams in Dutch futsal leagues. Directly comparable as a large-scale, multi-team Dutch futsal association competing at similar national league tiers.
• ASV Unicornis: Dutch student futsal association competing in national amateur/student leagues. Comparable as another organized student futsal club with multi-tier team structure and membership-driven model.
• ZVV DES: Dutch student futsal association based in Tilburg with competitive men's and women's teams. Comparable scale and structure to Drs. Vijfje as a multi-team student futsal club competing in national leagues.

Regional players

• FC Kunde: Amsterdam-based amateur futsal club with multiple competitive teams. Comparable as a multi-team Dutch amateur futsal club, primarily serving a different city/region from Drs. Vijfje's Groningen base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/drs.vijfje
• Instagraminstagram.com/blikopvoetbal
• Xx.com/DrsVijfje
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/g-s-f-v--drs--vijfje

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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