Zwemsportvereniging De Aalscholver

Name

Zwemsportvereniging De Aalscholver

Legal name

Zwemsportvereniging De Aalscholver

Website

https://aalscholver.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Amateur Swimming and Water Polo Club

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAKABAH

Sailing & Water Sports Teams/Clubs (Sailing, Rowing, Surfing)

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

SECONDARYMPAKACAF

Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Collegiate & Amateur Sports Organizations (NCAA, Federations, Clubs)

SECONDARYMPAKACAG

Recreational & Intramural Sports Programs

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Collegiate & Amateur Sports Organizations (NCAA, Federations, Clubs)

Keywords

• Swimming club membership
• Competitive swimming training
• Youth swimming development
• Water polo programs
• Masters swimming

Headquarters

HQ city

Almere

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 Fees: The club generates revenue through membership subscriptions (contributies) paid by members for participation in swimming and water polo training programs, competitions, and club activities. Specific pricing is available through the membership information page on the website.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Zwemsportvereniging De Aalscholver is an amateur swimming and water polo sports association offering structured training programs, competitive participation, and memberships. It runs a youth introduction program (Sterrenplan) for children aged 6-12, competitive swimming groups (TrainTechniek and TrainTrainen), a Masters swimming program for adults 20+, and a water polo section, while competing in the NZC A-class and co-organizing the Zuyderzee Masters Circuit.

Product overview

Zwemsportvereniging De Aalscholver is a swimming and water polo club offering a structured progression of swimming programs from youth (Sterrenplan for ages 6-12) through competitive swimming (TrainTechniek and TrainTrainen groups) to Masters swimming for adults 20+. The club also runs a Waterpolo section. As an organizing member of the Zuyderzee Masters Circuit (ZMC), De Aalscholver participates in and helps coordinate a regional masters competition circuit. The club competes in the NZC A-klasse (National Swimming Competition) at regional and national levels, and also runs an O12 (under 12) circuit for young swimmers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ZMC (Zuyderzee Masters Circuit): A competitive swimming circuit organized by swimming clubs in the former Zuiderzee region, hosted across 8 locations including Zwolle, Heerenveen, Amsterdam, Alkmaar, Lelystad, Kampen, Emmeloord, and Steenwijk. De Aalscholver participates as one of the organizing clubs.

Products and services

• Sterrenplan A swimming introduction program for children aged 6-12 who have obtained their C-diploma, providing a fun introduction to various water sports before choosing a specific swimming discipline.
• TrainTechniek (Technique Training) Intermediate training group for developing competitive swimmers who train twice per week to build swimming technique and conditioning.
• TrainTrainen (Training Training) Advanced training group for experienced competitive swimmers who train four times per week with additional land training sessions.
• Masters Zwemmen (Masters Swimming) Competitive swimming program for adults aged 20 and above, allowing continuation of competitive swimming into older age with trained coaches and multiple sessions per week.
• Waterpolo Water polo training and competition program for club members, combining swimming skills with team-based water polo gameplay.
• Zuyderzee Masters Circuit (ZMC) A regional masters swimming competition circuit organized by De Aalscholver and partner clubs, consisting of 8 meets per year across Zwolle, Heerenveen, Amsterdam, Alkmaar, Lelystad, Kampen, Emmeloord, and Steenwijk with sprint and allround classifications for masters swimmers aged 20+.

Quantifiable outcome

• Participation in A-class of NZC (Nationale Zwem Competitie)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Ranomi KromowidjojominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 March 2026Multiple Olympic and World Champion Ranomi Kromowidjojo conducted a training clinic for De Aalscholver swimmers, providing elite-level coaching and inspiration to youth and competitive swimmers.
• Zuyderzee Masters Circuit (ZMC) Partner ClubscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026De Aalscholver is one of the organizing clubs of the Zuyderzee Masters Circuit, a regional masters swimming competition circuit. Partner clubs include: SWOL 1894 (Zwolle), HZ&PC Heerenveen (Heerenveen), DAW (Alkmaar), Batavia Swim (Lelystad), Deltasteur (Kampen), Zignea (Emmeloord), Steenwijk34 (Steenwijk), and Gay Swim Amsterdam (Amsterdam). The circuit organizes 8 competition events annually with sprint and allround classifications, serving masters swimmers aged 20+.
• KNZB (Royal Dutch Swimming Federation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDe Aalscholver is affiliated with KNZB and participates in KNZB-organized competitions including the Nationale Zwem Competitie (NZC), Provincial Championships, Dutch Youth Championships (NJK), and National Championships (NK). The club follows KNZB regulations for competitions, age categories, and competition requirements.
• Sportparkbad AmsterdamminorOthersDe Aalscholver conducts training sessions and hosts certain competitions at Optisport Sloterparkbad in Amsterdam, including national championships (NJK, NK).

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• PSV Zwemmen: Eindhoven-based elite swimming club affiliated with the broader PSV sports organization, competing at the top Dutch club tier with structured competitive and Masters programs.
• HZ&PC Heerenveen: Dutch competitive swimming and water polo club based in Heerenveen, a ZMC partner club offering swimming programs and Masters competition, directly comparable in size, sport mix, and competitive tier to De Aalscholver.
• ZPC Amersfoort: Amersfoort-based competitive swimming club competing at NZC level with structured youth-to-Masters pathways, comparable in scope and competitive standing to De Aalscholver.
• Batavia Swim: Competitive swimming club based in Lelystad (Flevoland) and a ZMC partner, operating youth development, competitive squads, and Masters programs in the same regional catchment and competitive circuit as De Aalscholver.
• Zignea: Emmeloord-based competitive swimming club and ZMC partner, offering parallel youth development and Masters programming in the same Dutch competitive ecosystem.
• Steenwijk'34: Steenwijk swimming club and ZMC organizing partner running comparable youth-through-Masters programming at similar competitive tier to De Aalscholver.
• SWOL 1894: Historic Zwolle-based swimming club and ZMC organizing partner, running youth, competitive, and Masters programs in direct parallel to De Aalscholver's structure.
• Deltasteur: Kampen-based swimming club and ZMC partner offering comparable youth, competitive, and Masters swimming programs in the same regional circuit.
• DAW (Alkmaar): Dutch amateur swimming club in Alkmaar and a ZMC organizing partner, offering multi-tier youth-to-Masters programming and competing at NZC level comparable to De Aalscholver.

Others

• KNZB (Koninklijke Nederlandse Zwembond): The Royal Dutch Swimming Federation, the governing body that organizes the NZC and certifies clubs including De Aalscholver; included as ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor, since KNZB sets competition rules and operates the national calendar.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/zvaalscholver
• Facebookfacebook.com/DeAalscholver
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aalscholver-almere

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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