DVOL

What DVOL does

DVOL (Door Vrienden Opgericht te Lent) is a private, volunteer-run Dutch amateur football association founded in 1931 and based at one sports park in Lent, a district of Nijmegen. It provides training and KNVB competition for youth, adults, women and girls, 35+ players, and Walking Football participants aged 60+, plus club events and canteen services. The model is community-operated: families are expected to contribute approximately 10-15 hours of volunteer work per season across coaching, committee, bar, maintenance, and administrative roles.

DVOL earns recurring membership dues, sponsorship income, canteen sales, and webshop revenue. Annual dues range from €100 for Walking Football to €315 for senior playing members, with separate youth, introductory, 35+, non-playing, and selection-surcharge categories. Acquisition is community-led through local word-of-mouth, free trials and open sessions, KNVB registration, and the club's website, newsletter, and social channels. Fee collection and competition administration rely on third-party systems including ClubCollect and KNVB, and no public or partner-facing API is disclosed. (Primary source:.)

Name

DVOL

Legal name

v.v. DVOL (Voetbalvereniging DVOL Lent)

Website

https://dvol.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1931

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

DVOL is a volunteer-run Dutch amateur football club in Lent, Nijmegen, providing youth, adult, women's, and Walking Football programs through KNVB competition, training, and community events for local members and families. (Primary source:.)

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Amateur Football Club / Community Sports Association

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

Keywords

• Amateur football club
• Youth football training
• Walking football program
• Community sports association
• KNVB amateur football

Headquarters

HQ city

Nijmegen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees (Contributie): DVOL generates primary revenue from annual membership fees charged per member. Fees vary by category: Senior playing €315, Senior 35+ €180, Walking football €100, Youth U08-U12 €240, Youth U13-U23 €260 (plus €30 selection surcharge for O14+ playing in hoofdklasse or higher), Youth instroom/training only €125, Non-playing member €60. Members pay via ClubCollect with automatic collection or manual payment in installments.
2. Sponsoring: DVOL earns revenue and in-kind support from local businesses through sponsorship packages. Sponsors receive field-side boards, newsletter mentions, social media exposure (900-1100 followers per channel), live TV screen promotion, kick-back actions, and referrer campaigns. Sponsorship categories include Hoofdsponsor (main), Goud (gold), Zilver (silver), Brons (bronze), plus individual/maatwerk packages and material sponsorship (kit, team bags, flags). Clothing sponsor is Errea.
3. Kantine / Bar Revenue: The club operates a canteen (kantine) generating revenue from food and beverage sales during training sessions, matches, and club events. Bar services run on weekends and during matches, staffed by volunteers from member families.
4. Webshop Sales: DVOL operates a webshop selling fan merchandise (scarves, umbrellas, socks) and seasonal items such as oliebollen (year-end) and plants (spring). Revenue supports club operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

DVOL is a volunteer-run amateur football association that organizes football teams, training, and competitive matches for community members of all ages in Lent (Nijmegen), Netherlands. Its core offerings are tiered annual memberships covering instroom (ages 5-6), youth teams (U08-U23 with KNVB competition), senior competitive teams, ladies/girls teams, 35+ recreational football, and Walking Football (60+), delivered at its Lent sports park and complemented by on-site canteen/bar service and club merchandise.

Product overview

DVOL (Door Vrienden Opgericht te Lent) is a football club based in Lent, Netherlands, founded in 1931. The organization's primary offerings consist of organized football membership across multiple categories (youth, senior, Walking Football, women/girls), structured training programs managed by technical committees, and club merchandise. DVOL participates in KNVB competitions and utilizes ClubCollect for membership fee collection. The club operates with volunteer support across multiple committees including sponsorship, clothing/materials, facilities, and activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DVOL Football Membership Tiered annual membership offering organized football participation across youth (U08-U23), senior playing, senior 35+, ladies/girls, non-playing members, and supporters association. Includes KNVB registration, kit in loan, competition participation and pitch access.
• Football Training Programs
• Walking Football (60+)
• DVOL Club Merchandise
• Sponsorship Packages
• Clubhouse Canteen and Bar Service

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• MMFysiocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024MMFysio is DVOL's official physiotherapy partner since the 2024-2025 season. They provide free sports clinic on Wednesday afternoons for DVOL members, organize two injury prevention evenings per season, contribute newsletter articles on injury prevention, and offer sports rehabilitation services at sporthal de Triangel in Lent.
• ErreacoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerErrea is the official clothing kit partner of DVOL. As the kledingpartner, Errea supplies match kits, training kits, and presentation wear for all playing members. All kit procurement for teams must go through Errea per sponsor commission rules.
• RabobankmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerRabobank is a main sponsor of DVOL and partner in the RaboClubSupport campaign where Rabo members can vote for DVOL to receive funding for club improvements (e.g., new scoreboard). Rabobank provides financial support and community visibility.
• Albert Heijn (Hart van de Waalsprong)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAlbert Heijn is a bronze sponsor of DVOL, providing financial support in exchange for logo visibility and community marketing. AH also runs partner deals such as exchange afternoons for DVOL members.
• ClubCollectcoreTechnology or IntegrationClubCollect is the third-party platform DVOL uses for membership fee collection. They handle automatic SEPA direct debits, installment plans, and payment reminders. DVOL members pay through this platform, which charges €0.50 per installment and admin fees for late payments.
• KNVBcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDVOL is a registered member club of the Koninklijke Nederlandse Voetbalbond (KNVB). All playing members require KNVB membership. DVOL participates in KNVB-organized youth and senior competitions, uses KNVB match administration systems, and is subject to KNVB discipline and competition rules.
• Sporthal de TriangelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSporthal de Triangel in Lent is the location where MMFysio provides DVOL's sports clinic services. The facility is adjacent to Citadel College and used for physiotherapy consultations and rehabilitation.
• 50+ Local Business Sponsors (Goud/Zilver/Brons tiers)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerDVOL has over 50 local business sponsors including: Cornelissen Groep, Zoevers, Brass Nijmegen, GKS ICT Solutions, Score Utica, Infin, Brouwer Bike Store, Romijnders Installatiebedrijf, InBeeld Makelaardij, Jansen Totaal Wonen, Van Wijk Grondverzet, Tandarts Lent, Mini Graver Het Zand, Van der Valk Nijmegen-Lent, and many more. Sponsors receive logo placement on website, field boards, newsletter mentions, and social media exposure.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ADO '20: Amateur football club from Heemskerk with KNVB competition participation across multiple age categories. Directly comparable to DVOL in size, single-site facility operation, volunteer governance, and reliance on membership fees plus local sponsorship.
• SteDoCo: Dutch amateur football club from Hoornaar competing at the top amateur levels with strong local sponsor backing and a volunteer committee structure. Directly comparable to DVOL in revenue mix (membership + SME sponsorships + canteen) and community-centric governance.
• IJsselmeervogels: Topklasse Dutch amateur football club from Bunschoten-Spakenburg with deep community roots and significant local sponsor backing. Directly comparable to DVOL in operating model, KNVB participation, and reliance on volunteer governance and SME sponsorship.
• Achilles 1894: Historic Dutch amateur football club from Groenekan with a community-driven operating model and multi-team KNVB participation. Directly comparable to DVOL in offering structured youth development, senior teams, and Walking Football-style programs for older members.
• SV Spakenburg: Prominent Dutch amateur football club from Spakenburg that competes at Topklasse level with a strong community-driven model and multi-tier sponsorship structure. Directly comparable to DVOL as a volunteer-anchored amateur vereniging serving a defined local catchment with KNVB competition participation.
• ASWH: Amateur football club from Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht competing in the Dutch amateur divisions with a volunteer-run governance model. Directly comparable to DVOL in size, KNVB competition participation, and locally-anchored membership and sponsorship base.
• EVV (Eindhovensche Voetbalvereniging): Dutch amateur football club from Eindhoven with a volunteer-driven committee structure and community-anchored operations. Directly comparable to DVOL in operating a clubhouse/canteen, multi-team setup, and local SME sponsor ecosystem.
• Quick Boys: Dutch amateur football club from Katwijk with a large multi-team setup across youth and senior categories and a strong local supporter base. Directly comparable to DVOL in offering full youth-to-senior football pathways, KNVB competition, and community-embedded identity.
• USV Hercules: Amateur football club from Utrecht with structured youth and senior teams in KNVB competition. Directly comparable to DVOL in offering multi-tier membership, KNVB-anchored operations, and local sponsor partnerships across multiple tiers.
• VV UNA: Dutch amateur football club from Veldhoven with a long history and broad multi-age participation model. Directly comparable to DVOL in operating a full youth academy pipeline, senior teams, ladies teams, and community events with volunteer governance.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/dvol.voetbalvereniging
• Instagraminstagram.com/dvol.nl
• Xx.com/dvolent
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dvol

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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