VC Zwolle

What VC Zwolle does

VC Zwolle (legal name: Volleybal Club Zwolle) is a private, volunteer-run Dutch sports association (vereniging) founded in 1981 and headquartered in Zwolle, Netherlands. The club operates organized volleyball training and league competition across the full age and skill spectrum — from a five-level youth development program (Volley Stars, ages 6-12) through competitive youth teams (Meisjes A-C, Jongens B-C), senior competitive squads (Dames 1-5, joint Heren teams with vv Voorsterslag, Masters), and adult recreational sessions. Core programming is delivered at two physical venues in Zwolle: the primary Landstede Sportcentrum and secondary Het Anker, with matches typically on Saturdays and training Monday-Friday. The club is affiliated with the Dutch volleyball federation Nevobo and participates in its sanctioned leagues.

Name

VC Zwolle

Legal name

Volleybal Club Zwolle

Website

https://www.vczwolle.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

VC Zwolle is a volunteer-run Dutch volleyball association founded in 1981, offering training, league competition, and youth development across all age and skill levels in Zwolle, Netherlands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Volleyball Club Services

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), 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), Recreational & Intramural Sports Programs (MPAKACAG)

Keywords

• Volleyball club services
• Youth volleyball training
• Competitive volleyball leagues
• Recreational volleyball programs
• Volleyball team memberships

Headquarters

HQ city

Zwolle

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: VC Zwolle generates primary revenue through annual membership fees paid by players. Fees vary by competitive level, ranging from €250 for Volley Stars beginners to €550 for top division players. Fees are collected in four installments or as a single annual payment.
2. DHL Partnership Revenue: A DHL parcel locker installed at Landstede Sportcentrum generates €500 annual fixed payment plus €0.10 per package for VC Zwolle and other local sports clubs using the facility.
3. SponsorKliks Affiliate Revenue: VC Zwolle participates in SponsorKliks program where online purchases through their affiliate links generate commission. 75% of commissions are donated to the club. Partner retailers include Bol.com, Coolblue, MediaMarkt, Thuisbezorgd, and others.
4. Direct Sponsorship: Various local businesses sponsor VC Zwolle teams and receive logo placement on uniforms and in the facility. Major sponsors include Guts & Gusto, Jeugdfonds Sport Zwolle, Nivo Groep, Floorsee, and many others.
5. Merchandise Sales: A club webshop operated in partnership with Passie4Sports sells training shirts, jackets, hoodies, training pants, and sports bags with VC Zwolle branding. Personalization with names is available.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

VC Zwolle is a volleyball association that delivers structured training sessions, competitive league matches, and youth development programs across multiple age groups and skill levels. The club fields senior teams (Dames 1-5, Heren, Masters), youth teams (Meisjes A/B/C, Jongens B/C), the Volley Stars five-level program for children ages 6-12, and adult recreational volleyball sessions. It also sells branded merchandise through an online club webshop.

Product overview

VC Zwolle is a volleyball club offering a unified portfolio of volleyball sports services, centered around organized team training and competition across multiple divisions and age groups. The club operates Volley Stars as its structured youth development program for children 6-12 years, supplemented by competitive teams for ladies (Dames 1-5), men (Heren), girls (Meisjes A/B/C), boys (Jongens B/C), and masters, alongside recreational volleyball sessions. The VC Zwolle Webshop, managed through Passie4Sports/Clubwereld, provides branded merchandise as an extension of the club's offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Volley Stars Youth volleyball development program for children ages 6-12, featuring a 5-level progressive curriculum from Catch Volley (Level 1) through Ultimate Volley (Level 5), teaching motor and volleyball skills through play-based learning. Three free trial sessions are offered to new participants. Membership: €250/season for Levels 1-3; €320/season for Levels 4-5.
• Volleyball Training & Competition Organized volleyball training sessions and competitive league matches across multiple divisions for senior teams (Dames 1-5, Heren, Masters), youth teams (Meisjes A/B/C, Jongens B/C), and joint teams with vv Voorsterslag. Senior teams compete in Nevobo-organized leagues ranging from first division A to second class.
• Recreational Volleyball (Recreanten) Recreational volleyball program for adults with flexible training sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, focused on social volleyball without competitive league commitments. The first month of training is free for new members. Membership: €300/season.
• VC Zwolle Webshop Club merchandise store selling branded training shirts, jackets, hoodies, training pants, and sports bags with personalization options (name printing). Operated in partnership with Passie4Sports via the Clubwereld platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• DHL partnership generates €500 annual + €0.10 per package for club support
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• DHLminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 November 2025DHL installed a parcel locker at Landstede Sportcentrum starting week 47 of 2025. The locker holds 107 packages and operates 24/7. VC Zwolle receives €500 fixed annual payment plus €0.10 per package processed. Partnership also benefits other sports clubs in the center: ZBC, ZAC Basketbal, and Oranje Zwart.
• FloorseeminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 September 2025Floorsee provided a welcome doormat displaying 'WELKOM' and logos of VC Zwolle and ZAC Basketbal at the Landstede Sportcentrum entrance. Mark van Olst is the owner of Floorsee.
• Jeugdfonds Sport ZwollecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2025Jeugdfonds Sport Zwolle logo appears prominently on Dames 1 uniforms. The fund supports children from financially challenged families to participate in sports. VC Zwolle actively promotes the fund and its logo is featured on all new CMV (Volley Stars) shirts as well.
• SponsorKlikscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSponsorKliks enables VC Zwolle supporters to generate club revenue through online shopping. When members shop at partner retailers (Bol.com, Coolblue, MediaMarkt, Thuisbezorgd, Greetz, Zooplus, Expedia) via VC Zwolle's link, the club receives commission. 75% of commissions go to VC Zwolle.
• Passie4SportsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVC Zwolle operates its club webshop in partnership with Passie4Sports. The shop sells branded merchandise including training shirts, jackets, hoodies, and bags. Shop available at vczwolle.clubwereld.nl
• Langhenkel VastgoedminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLanghenkel Vastgoed sponsored new uniforms and training suits for the men's and boys' teams of vv Voorsterslag/VC Zwolle. The sponsor was recognized during a match on March 18, 2023.
• Zwols PorthuisminorGTM or Marketing PartnerZwols Porthuis became the sponsor of Dames 8 team in October 2022. The port specialty store is located at Van Karnebeekstraat 19 in Zwolle and also operates a successful webshop.
• Guts & GustocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGuts & Gusto is the main sponsor of VC Zwolle Dames 1. The team is officially named 'Guts & Gusto VC Zwolle Dames 1'. The sponsor's logo appears on team uniforms.
• Nivo GroepcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNivo Groep is the main sponsor of the VC Zwolle Startdag event. Nivo Groep is a professional cleaning company in Northern Netherlands and their logo appears on event materials.
• LandstedecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandstede Sportcentrum is the primary venue for VC Zwolle's training and competition activities. The facility hosts DHL parcel locker partnership. Stichting Landstede made decisions about facility closures affecting VC Zwolle matches.
• vv VoorsterslagcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint volleyball partnership between vv Voorsterslag and VC Zwolle for men's and boys' teams. Teams are named 'Voorsterslag/VC Zwolle Heren 1', 'Voorsterslag/VC Zwolle Heren 2', 'Voorsterslag/VC Zwolle Heren Masters 1', and 'Voorsterslag/VC Zwolle Jongens B1'.
• NevobocoreOthersNevobo is the Dutch volleyball federation that organizes competitions and developed the Volley Stars program. VC Zwolle participates in Nevobo leagues and follows their guidelines for match cancellations and youth development programs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/volleybalzwolle
• Facebookfacebook.com/VCZwolle
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/landstede-volleybal-vcz

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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