Bredase Rugby Club

What Bredase Rugby Club does

Bredase Rugby Club (BRC) is a membership-based amateur rugby sports club founded in 1975 and headquartered in Breda, Netherlands. The club operates as a Dutch vereniging (association), governed by a volunteer board and committees, and offers rugby programs across 11+ age-tiered categories from Guppen (age 4-5) through Veterans (41+), serving both youth and adult men and women. Its flagship Heren 1 and Dames 1 teams compete in the Ereklasse, the highest level of Dutch rugby, since the 2023/2024 season, with additional men's teams in the Derde and Vierde Klasse. The club also runs differentiated offerings including T1 Rugby (non-contact variant) and Social Rugby to broaden accessibility.

The club generates revenue primarily through tiered annual membership fees (€125-€375 depending on age and competitive/recreational status), supplemented by family discounts, sponsorships from approximately 20 local businesses (including Verkooijen as Youth Main Sponsor), and a partnership with Decathlon sports retailer that yields referral commissions. Distribution is direct-to-member via physical club facilities, a website registration form, and a 6-week free introductory membership designed to convert prospective members. Additional revenue streams include a club shop, sponsor packages (signage, shirt sponsorship, banners, tournament partnerships), and clubhouse social activities.

Operationally, the club is volunteer-driven across coaching, administration, refereeing, bar service, and committee roles. Its technology stack is minimal — a website (bredaserugbyclub.nl), social media presence managed by communications staff, and ClubCollect for membership payment processing. The club currently runs a crowdfunding campaign to renovate its clubhouse, reflecting capital constraints typical of community-funded sports associations. Marketing relies on word-of-mouth, schools clinics, corporate outreach, and the Decathlon partnership rather than paid acquisition.

Name

Bredase Rugby Club

Legal name

Bredase Rugby Club

Website

https://bredaserugbyclub.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bredase Rugby Club is a volunteer-run amateur rugby club founded in 1975 in Breda, Netherlands, offering tiered membership programs for players aged 4 to 55+. It serves youth, adult men, and adult women through competitive teams in the Dutch Ereklasse and recreational formats like T1 and Social Rugby.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Amateur Rugby Club

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Team & Club Coaching (seasonal team coaching) (HSADAEAF), Club Sports Programs (EDALAIAB)

Keywords

• Amateur rugby club
• Youth rugby training
• Competitive rugby leagues
• Sports club membership
• Community rugby programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Breda

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees collected from all members. Fees vary by age category: Veterans (41+) pay €375 (competitive) or €200 (recreational); Senior Men/Women (18-41) pay €375 (competitive) or €225 (recreational); Students pay €225; Youth categories (Colts through Guppen) pay €125-€225 depending on age. Family discounts apply: 2nd child receives 25% reduction, subsequent children receive 50% reduction. Payments collected via ClubCollect in full or installments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bredase Rugby Club is a volunteer-run amateur sports club offering rugby training sessions, competitive matches, and organized teams across all age groups from 4 years (Guppen) to over 41 (Veterans), including separate pathways for men, women, boys, and girls. The club fields competitive teams in the Dutch rugby league system with its Heren 1 and Dames 1 squads competing at the Ereklasse (highest national level), and offers introductory formats such as T1 Rugby (non-contact) and Social Rugby alongside a free 6-week trial membership.

Product overview

Bredase Rugby Club is a rugby sports club established in 1975 offering a comprehensive range of programs across all age and skill levels. The core offering includes age-specific training programs (Guppen age 4-5 through Veterans 41+) and competitive teams playing in Dutch leagues including Ereklasse (top division). The club provides introductory programs like T1 Rugby (non-contact) and Social Rugby for newcomers, alongside a 6-week free introductory membership trial. Additional services include a club shop with Decathlon partnership, sponsor packages, and clubhouse facilities currently under renovation. The club also awards the Stijn Poncin Trofee annually to recognize youth players demonstrating dedication and team spirit.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rugby Training Programs Weekly training sessions covering all age groups from Guppen (4-5 years) through Veterans (41+), structured into age-appropriate teams with both youth development and competitive senior pathways.
• Annual Membership Annual club membership with tiered annual subscription fees by age category (from €125 for Guppen to €375 for senior competitive), including family discounts and pro-rated mid-season fees, billed via ClubCollect.
• Introductory Membership Free 6-week trial membership allowing prospective members to train twice weekly and participate in tournaments or matches before committing to paid annual membership.
• Social Rugby Low-threshold, friendly rugby format emphasizing fun and team spirit for both experienced players and beginners, used as an entry point particularly for women's rugby.
• T1 Rugby Non-contact variant of rugby featuring scrums, line-outs, speed and teamwork without tackles, offered as an introduction to rugby for parents, beginners, and those unable to play contact sport.
• Competition Teams Competitive rugby teams fielded across Dutch leagues from youth through senior levels, with Heren 1 and Dames 1 playing in the Ereklasse (highest Dutch rugby division).
• Club Shop Online and physical shop selling rugby clothing, socks, shorts and ties in partnership with Decathlon, with proceeds supporting the club. Open Tuesday and Friday evenings at the clubhouse.
• Sponsor Packages Corporate sponsorship packages offering advertising boards, shirt sponsorship, banners, tournament partnerships, ball and training equipment branding, and clubhouse visibility for local businesses.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6 weeks free trial membership for new members
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

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

• DecathloncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBredase Rugby Club has a partnership with Decathlon sports retailer that allows members and supporters to support the club through purchases. Shopping online via Decathlon referral link or scanning the BRC Sportpas at checkout results in a portion of purchase amounts being donated to the club. This applies to all items, not just rugby equipment.
• Verkooijen (Jeugd Hoofdsponsor)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerVerkooijen, a company specializing in warehousing, transport and logistics, serves as the Youth Main Sponsor (Jeugd Hoofdsponsor). This is the primary sponsorship covering youth rugby operations.
• Club Sponsors (Various)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMultiple local businesses sponsor the club including: PKF Pallets, Lubron Water Technologies, De Pont Reijrink, Osteopathie De Singel, Limited Edition Training, Maglr, Mijn Toernooi, Jeko Tuinen, Attirance, SINC Vocal Coaching, Oerlicht, Rian Ontwerp, Stolwerk Sloopwerken, Cafe de Bruine Pij, Falkner, Garage W Nuijten, Coiffure de Milano, De Mannen van Stoof, UP Business, BSO FunKidz, Everlasting Fotografie, Van den Berg Chalet Totaal. Sponsorship types include signage, shirts, events, and casual wear.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Utrechtse Rugby Club (Ucki): Dutch amateur rugby club with full youth and senior programs and a comparable volunteer and membership-driven structure. Closely matches Bredase's community-led operating model.
• Castricum Rugby Club: Mid-sized Dutch amateur rugby club operating from a single clubhouse with comparable youth-through-senior team structure. Similar scale and regional/community orientation to Bredase.
• Amsterdam Rugby Club: Major Dutch rugby club with senior teams in Ereklasse plus youth programs down to young beginners. Same community-membership model, full age range, and national-level men's and women's competition as Bredase.
• Rugby Club 't Gooi: Smaller Dutch amateur rugby club with youth and senior teams and a comparable single-site, membership-fee revenue model. Comparable in scale and operating context to Bredase.
• Rotterdamse Rugby Club: Historic South Holland rugby club with comparable men's, women's, and youth pathways. Same amateur vereniging structure, sponsorship model, and competition ladder as Bredase — a clear like-for-like Dutch rugby peer.
• Haagsche Rugby Club: One of the oldest and largest rugby clubs in the Netherlands, also a multi-team amateur club offering youth through senior men's and women's programs. Directly comparable as a Dutch rugby club with community-led membership, Ereklasse participation, and full age pipeline.

Regional players

• Tilburg Rugby Club: Closest geographic rugby peer to Bredase, located in neighboring Tilburg. Same Brabant regional market, similar size, and competes for southern-Netherlands amateur rugby participation.

Others

• Decathlon (club sponsors partner): Global sports retailer and Bredase's primary GTM and fundraising partner. Not a competitor but the principal ecosystem/commercial counterpart that materially shapes BRC's revenue and visibility.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BredaseRC
• Facebookfacebook.com/Bredaserugbyclub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bredase-rugby-club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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