Korfbalvereniging De Meeuwen

What Korfbalvereniging De Meeuwen does

Korfbalvereniging De Meeuwen (KV De Meeuwen) is a Dutch korfball sports club (vereniging) founded in 1961 and headquartered at the Meeuwenhal on Halvinkhuizerweg 82 in Putten, Netherlands. The club offers structured korfball participation across all age categories — from F-youth through junior teams (A through J27) to senior selection teams (Meeuwen 1, which competes in the Hoofdklasse/top division, and Meeuwen 2) — under the rules and competition framework of the Royal Dutch Korfball Association (KNKV). Its offerings include training sessions, competitive matches, trial training (proeftrainingen) for prospective members, youth development programs, school korfbal programs, and recurring community events such as the annual Broekhuis Veluwecup tournament and seasonal opening celebrations.

The club's commercial and technology footprint is deliberately light: no proprietary platform, app, or API is offered, and its digital infrastructure consists of a WordPress website, social media accounts (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram), and monthly email newsletters. The business model rests on three revenue streams: recurring membership fees (contributie) collected twice yearly via automatic bank debit; sponsorship revenue from a Sponsorcollectief of 50+ named local businesses — including hall advertising boards (€400–€750/year excl. VAT, 3-year terms) and main/sub-main sponsorships (Wilmink, Ruitenberg Interieurbouw, Korfbaltotaal.nl, Veluwoptiek, Postillion, Broekhuis); and a commission-based affiliate revenue stream from a club-branded webshop operated in partnership with Korfbaltotaal.nl. The club is member-owned, governed by an elected bestuur (board) with positions including voorzitter, secretaris, and penningmeester, and has no venture capital, private equity, or corporate parent.

Name

Korfbalvereniging De Meeuwen

Legal name

Korfbalvereniging De Meeuwen

Website

https://kvdemeeuwen.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

KV De Meeuwen is a member-owned Dutch korfball sports club founded in 1961 in Putten, Netherlands, operating from the Meeuwenhal and serving youth through senior players with training, competitive matches, and community events funded by membership fees and local sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Amateur Sports Club (Korfball)

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sport-Specific Amateur Leagues & Circuits (Non-Professional) (MPAKACAJ)

Keywords

• Amateur korfball club
• Dutch sports association
• Korfball training sessions
• Community athletics membership
• Grassroots field sport

Headquarters

HQ city

Putten

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees (Contributie): The club generates revenue through annual membership fees paid by members. The fees are collected via automatic bank debit (incasso) twice per year. The exact amounts are determined by the membership fee structure.
2. Sponsorship - Hall Advertising: Sponsorship revenue from advertising boards in the Meeuwenhal sports hall. Options include 250cm boards at €400/year (excl. VAT) and 500cm boards at €750/year (excl. VAT), with a 3-year contract term.
3. Main Sponsorship: Revenue from main sponsors and sub-main sponsors who provide financial support in exchange for logo placement on team shirts and club communications. Sponsors include Wilmink, Ruitenberg Interieurbouw, Veluwoptiek, Postillion, and others.
4. Club Webshop - Korfbaltotaal Partnership: Revenue from a partnership with Korfbaltotaal.nl through a club webshop. The club receives a commission/rebate per purchase made through the club's dedicated shop by members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Korfbalvereniging De Meeuwen is a Dutch amateur korfball association that organizes and delivers the sport of korfball to its members. Its core offering centers on regular team training sessions, competitive matches in regional korfball leagues, youth and adult team participation, and membership-based access to club activities. The club functions as a member-supported community sports provider rather than a commercial operator.

Product overview

Korfbalvereniging De Meeuwen (KV de Meeuwen) is a korfball sports club in Putten, Netherlands, offering recreational and competitive korfball programs. The club provides structured team divisions ranging from youth (F through senior levels) to senior competition teams, training sessions, and match programs. Key offerings include team-based korfball participation across multiple age groups, competitive league standings and scheduling through the korfbal bond (KNKV), youth development programs with team assignments, and seasonal events such as the Broekhuis Veluwecup tournament. The club also operates sponsorship programs and community engagement activities, facilitated through its newsletter (nieuwsbrief) communications and online presence.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Korfball Club Membership Annual membership in Korfbalvereniging De Meeuwen, granting individuals access to team training sessions, competitive league matches, and club activities in the sport of korfball. Targeted at local community members, youth players, and adults seeking organized mixed-gender team sport participation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successful scrap metal drive raised €2,406.20 for facility improvements

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered main sponsor - tournament, strategic partner, main sponsor, sub-main sponsor, core and minor.

• Broekhuismain sponsor - tournamentGTM or Marketing Partner · 4 August 2022Main sponsor of the annual Broekhuis Veluwecup start tournament. Partnership includes title sponsorship of the Veluwecup for multiple years.
• Korfbaltotaal.nlstrategic partnerTechnology or Integration · 18 July 2022Partnership for 3 years. Korfbaltotaal.nl operates the club webshop with commission-based revenue sharing. Official KNKV partner.
• Plus Dee Puttenmain sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 March 2020Main sponsor for 3 years starting from season 2020-2021. Local supermarket providing financial sponsorship support.
• Wilmink (Plus Supermarkt)main sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerMain sponsor of KV De Meeuwen. The Wilmink logo appears prominently on the club's homepage and official communications as the primary sponsor.
• Ruitenberg Interieurbouwsub-main sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-standing sub-main sponsor (over 10 years) providing financial support. Contract renewed for 3 years in 2023.
• Korfbaltotaal.nlsub-main sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership started in 2022 for 3 years. Korfbaltotaal.nl is the largest online korfball webshop in the Netherlands and official KNKV partner. They operate a club webshop offering discounted merchandise to members with revenue sharing for the club.
• Veluwe Optieksub-main sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerSub-main sponsor offering optical products and services. Partnership renewed for 3 years.
• Postillion Hotelssub-main sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerSub-main sponsor, logo appears on homepage.
• KNKVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe club is affiliated with the Royal Dutch Korfball Association (KNKV), participating in their organized competitions and following their guidelines and regulations.
• Actief Putten / Gemeente PuttenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe club maintains a relationship with the municipality of Putten for facility management, subsidies, and community sports initiatives.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Korfbaltotaal.nl: Korfbaltotaal.nl is the largest online korfball webshop in the Netherlands and an official KNKV partner. Comparable as a sector-specific supplier/enabler in the Dutch korfball ecosystem; operates a revenue-sharing club webshop partnership with KV De Meeuwen.

Direct peers

• HKC (Hollandia Korfball Club): HKC is a top-tier Dutch korfball club based in Aalsmeer that competes in the Korfbal League. Comparable as a community-anchored Dutch korfball club with multi-tier youth and senior teams, sponsorship programs, and KNKV affiliation.
• AKC (Amsterdamse Korfbal Club): AKC is an Amsterdam-based Dutch korfball club affiliated with KNKV. Comparable as a metropolitan Dutch korfball association offering competitive and recreational programs, youth development pipelines, and sponsorship structures similar to KV De Meeuwen.
• Fortuna (Korfball Delft): Fortuna is one of the oldest and most successful Dutch korfball clubs. Comparable to KV De Meeuwen as a Dutch korfball association under KNKV with community membership, competitive senior and youth teams, and local sponsorship.
• DOS (Korfball): DOS is another established Dutch korfball club competing in the national league structure under the KNKV. It is directly comparable as a Dutch amateur korfball association offering similar team-based competition, youth development, and sponsorship-driven revenue.

Broad incumbents

• KNKV (Koninklijke Nederlandse Korfbalbond): KNKV is the Royal Dutch Korfball Association, the national governing body for korfball that organizes competitions, sets rules, and affiliates clubs including KV De Meeuwen. Comparable as the broader industry incumbent overseeing the same competitive and structural ecosystem.

Regional players

• SV Kampong (Utrecht): SV Kampong is a Dutch multi-sport association in Utrecht offering korfball alongside other sports. Comparable in operating model (community membership association, youth/senior teams, sponsorship base, volunteer governance) but serves a different Dutch city.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/kvdemeeuwen
• Facebookfacebook.com/kvdemeeuwen
• Instagraminstagram.com/kvdemeeuwen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kv-demeeuwen

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