BK Heid - Elithandboll med bredd | Damhandboll | Ungdomshandboll | Herrhandboll

What BK Heid - Elithandboll med bredd | Damhandboll | Ungdomshandboll | Herrhandboll does

BK Heid (Bollklubben Heid) is a non-profit sports association (ideell förening) founded in 1946 in Gothenburg, Sweden, operating from Heidhallen at Transistorgatan 25 in Järnbrott, Västra Frölunda. The club delivers organized handball training and league competition across a full age spectrum, from Bollekis (ages 5-6) and Handbollsskolan through age-graded youth teams (P/F cohorts 2010-2018), a dedicated Ungdomselit (ages 16-18), and senior teams competing in the Swedish league system. The Women's A-team historically played in SHE (Swedish Elite Handball, the top division) for approximately 15 years before relegation after the 2022/2023 season and now competes in Allsvenskan and Division 1; the Men's A-team operates under head coach Magnus Kjell from 2023/2024. With 500+ members and 20+ competitive teams, the organization runs a vertically integrated player development pathway under the motto "from small to elite."

The business model is multi-stream and member-funded: tiered membership and training fees of 1,200-3,000 SEK annually (age-dependent, with family discounts and a membership year running May 1 - April 30), sponsorship income from Hummel (5-year apparel deal, 2023), Intersport Högsbo (retail), Nordic Wellness, Riksbyggen, and Kvik Sport, branded merchandise via the Intersport club shop, seasonal camps (900-1,350 SEK for fall break and summer camps), and ancillary affiliate/fundraising programs (Sponsorhuset cashback, GIAB mobile-phone recycling). A premium supporter tier, the 1946 Club at 1,946 SEK annually, provides season tickets, commemorative jerseys, and website recognition. Strategic partnerships expand the development pathway into secondary education via JENSEN Gymnasium and Prolympia Handbollsgymnasium programs and create a women's handball alliance with Kvik Sport covering junior through Damallsvenskan levels.

Operationally, the club is volunteer-governed through a board elected at annual meetings (Chairman David Fagerberg, Vice Chairman Christian Lindberg, Treasurer Malin Thunström, Secretary Andreas Zander, plus board and deputy members), supported by a small paid staff of 9 and a broader volunteer coaching and administrative base. Leadership includes Sport Director Magnus Ferdinandsson (previously head coach at Aranäs HK), Women's A-team head coach Anders Niklasson, Youth Elite head coach and former Swedish international Annika Wiel Hvannberg (125 national caps, EM silver medalist), and Head of Children/Youth and Camps Camilla Hultgren Dahlberg. The club has no mobile app, no proprietary digital platform beyond SportAdmin membership management, and no publicly disclosed financials as a Swedish ideell förening.

Name

BK Heid - Elithandboll med bredd | Damhandboll | Ungdomshandboll | Herrhandboll

Legal name

Bollklubben Heid

Website

https://bkheid.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BK Heid is a Gothenburg-based non-profit handball association founded in 1946, delivering organized training and competition for 500+ members across all age groups from youth introductory programs through senior elite teams in the Swedish league system.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Club Services

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Youth Athlete Development & Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) (HSADAEAE)

Keywords

• Handball club services
• Youth sports training
• Handball league competition
• Sports camp programs
• Community sports association

Headquarters

HQ city

Gothenburg (Järnbrott)

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Annual membership and training fees from players ranging from 1200-3000 SEK depending on age category. Family discounts available.
2. Sponsorships and partnerships: Revenue from sponsors including Hummel (apparel), Intersport (retail), Nordic Wellness (fitness), Riksbyggen (housing), and various local businesses. Includes 1946 Club premium membership at 1946 SEK with benefits.
3. Apparel and merchandise: Club merchandise through Intersport including training gear, supporter jerseys, and branded clothing.
4. Summer camps and events: Revenue from handball camps (900-1350 SEK), Pro-Camp, and event activities including Heiddagen and Järnvägen Cup participation.
5. Affiliate and fundraising: Revenue from Sponsorhuset affiliate program, mobile phone recycling (GIAB), and fundraising activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BK Heid is a non-profit handball association delivering organized training, league play, and tournaments for all age groups, from Bollekis (ages 5-6) and Handbollsskolan through youth teams and the Ungdomselit program to senior elite teams (Dam A in Allsvenskan/Division 1, Herr A in Division 3). The club also runs seasonal camps (Sommarcamp, Höstlovscamp, Pro-Camp), the Heid Cupen tournament, the Handbollsgymnasium program with JENSEN Gymnasium, and Öppen Idrottshall open sessions, all operated from Heidhallen in Järnbrott, Gothenburg.

Product overview

BK Heid is a comprehensive handball club offering a full spectrum of handball activities from grassroots (Bollekis for youngest) through youth development (Handbollsskolan, age-based teams, Ungdomselit) to senior elite competition (Dam A and Herr A teams). The club operates primarily from Heidhallen in Järnbrott, Göteborg, and organizes seasonal leagues, tournaments (including Heid Cupen), training camps (Summer Camp, Pro-Camp, Höstlovscamp), and collaborates with JENSEN Gymnasium for handball-academic education. The organization emphasizes development 'from small to elite' with integrated pathways for players of all ambition levels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Handbollsträning och seriespel (Handball training and league play) Organized handball training and league participation for teams across all age groups from youth (Handbollsskolan, age-based youth teams) through the Ungdomselit program to senior elite (Dam A, Herr A). For children, youth, and adult players in western Gothenburg.
• Handbollsskolan (HBSK) Introductory handball program for children born 2016-2019, teaching basic handball skills in a fun environment. Single annual payment of 1,400 SEK includes membership and training.
• Bollekis Pre-handball activities for the youngest members (ages 5-6), introducing children to handball basics at an annual fee of 1,200 SEK.
• Ungdomselit (Youth Elite) Elite youth development program for players aged 16-18, providing advanced training to bridge youth and senior elite handball. Separate program under the Dam A-team.
• Dam A-lag / Herr A-lag (Senior A-Teams) Senior elite teams competing in Swedish league systems. Women's A-team currently plays in Allsvenskan and Division 1 after SHE relegation; Men's A-team plays in Division 3.
• Sommarcamp / Höstlovscamp (Summer and Fall Break Camps) Holiday handball camps during summer and autumn breaks for various age groups. Fall break camp is 900-1,350 SEK for 2-3 days and includes breakfast, lunch, snacks, and a training jersey.
• Pro-Camp Advanced training camp for older youth (born 2009/2010) with elite instructors and specialized training.
• Heid Cupen Annual tournament organized by BK Heid for youth and senior teams.
• Handbollsgymnasium (Handball Gymnasium) Cooperation with JENSEN Gymnasium in Gothenburg enabling students to combine handball training with upper secondary education.
• Öppen Idrottshall (Open Sports Hall) Open handball sessions for children and youth in the Frölunda and Tynnered area, providing low-barrier access to handball training.
• 1946 Club premium membership Premium supporter membership at 1,946 SEK annually, including a season ticket, commemorative jersey, and name listing on the club website.
• BK Heid Club Shop (merchandise) Club merchandise including training gear, supporter jerseys, and branded clothing available at Intersport Högsbo store and online via team.intersport.se/bk-heid.

Quantifiable outcome

• Silver medal in USM Finalsteg F16 2026 (2nd best in Sweden)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• JENSEN GymnasiumminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 December 2025Handball gymnasium (LIU) partnership allowing students to combine handball training with upper secondary education in Gothenburg area.
• ProlympiaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 October 2024Partnership with Prolympia, Sweden's leading sports school, for handball education programs.
• Kvik SportcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2023Strategic alliance for women's handball from junior level through Allsvenskan. Combined participation in Damjunior, Division 3, Division 1, and Allsvenskan. Creates complete development pathway from youth to elite.
• Hummel Sweden ABcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 May 2023Long-term apparel partnership (5-year agreement) covering clothing, footwear and accessories. Hummel is the official technical supplier for all club teams. Partnership emphasizes sustainability thinking in equipment choices.
• Intersport HögsbocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 3 May 2023Official retail partner operating the BK Heid club shop at Intersport Högsbo shopping center. Provides in-store collection viewing and online ordering through team.intersport.se/bk-heid.
• Nordic WellnessminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 September 2022Fitness partner offering discounted annual gym cards for BK Heid players and leaders. Special pricing program through club for all Nordic Wellness clubs nationwide.
• GIAB (Godsinlösen Nordic AB)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMobile phone recycling partnership where members can donate old phones to generate funds for their teams. Circular economy initiative supporting club finances.
• SponsorhusetminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAffiliate marketing program where members shop through 600+ online stores and club receives percentage of purchases at no extra cost to shoppers.
• RiksbyggenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-sponsor of summer camps and fall break camps. Partnership supports club's youth development and camp programs.
• Dahls BageriminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal bakery sponsor providing food for club events, camps, and Järnvägen Cup delegation. Supplies hamburger buns and baked goods.
• PrevexminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor shown in club's partner logo section on website.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ystads IF HF: Ystad-based handball club with elite-level men's and women's teams and a wide youth program. Comparable Swedish community club operating full handball pyramid.
• IK Sävehof: Partille-based handball club (near Gothenburg) operating across men's and women's elite, youth development, and Handbollsskolan-style introductory programs. Direct comparable as one of Sweden's flagship handball clubs with similar breadth and elite pedigree; BK Heid's Ungdomselit coach Annika Wiel Hvannberg is a former IK Sävehof player.
• Lugi HF: Lund-based multi-sport club with prominent handball section competing in top Swedish leagues. Comparable broad-club community model with senior elite teams and youth academy.
• H65 Höör: Top Swedish women's handball club with strong youth development. Comparable for elite women's handball operating model with structured player pipeline from youth to senior.
• Redbergslids IK: Historic Gothenburg handball club with senior teams in top-tier leagues and broad youth programs. Direct comparable given shared Gothenburg handball ecosystem, community-club model, and elite/youth dual focus.
• IFK Skövde: One of Sweden's traditional handball powerhouses with both men's and women's elite squads and extensive youth development. Comparable for operating a broad handball pyramid from youth to elite in a mid-sized Swedish city.
• OV Helsingborg: Helsingborg-based handball club with elite teams and youth development. Comparable Swedish community-club structure with focus on broad handball participation.
• Aranäs HK: Kungsbacka-based handball club; BK Heid defeated them in the 2022 SHE qualification playoff and Aranäs's former head coach Magnus Ferdinandsson is now BK Heid's sport director. Similar community-club structure with women's elite ambition.
• Kvik Sport: Gothenburg-area women's handball club and BK Heid's strategic alliance partner since 2023. Directly comparable operating model (community club, women's focus, youth pathway) and operates in the same regional competitive landscape.

Regional players

• IF Hallby: Jönköping-area handball club operating elite and youth teams. Comparable broad club structure but based in a different Swedish region, making it a regional rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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