SV Blau-Weiß Bochum 1896 Swimevents

What SV Blau-Weiß Bochum 1896 Swimevents does

SV Blau-Weiß Bochum 1896 e.V. is a member-owned, non-profit sports association (eingetragener Verein) headquartered in Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia, founded in 1896 with over 6,500 registered members. The organization operates an integrated multi-discipline aquatic and sports platform spanning four pillars: Schwimmschule (swimming school from water familiarization through advanced technique and German swimming badge certification), Schwimmsport (competitive swimming including SWF-Kader talent squads, DMS-Kader, and the TEAM BOCHUM Bundesliga team), Wasserball (water polo from U10 through Masters across men's, women's, and youth divisions), Triathlon (including the annual Bochum Triathlon and youth summer camps), and Breitensport (recreational sports such as aqua fitness and Nordic Walking). Its core physical asset is the Wiesentalbad, a club-owned facility located at Am Wiesengrund 18 in a landscape protection area, featuring indoor and outdoor pools with a seasonal air-supported dome (Traglufthalle) enabling year-round operations and equipped with a Waterkotte heat-pump heating system running on renewable energy.

The club operates with a small paid headcount of approximately 5 supplemented by a volunteer-led governance and coaching model (ehrenamtliches Engagement), led by 1. Vorsitzender Priv.-Doz. Dr. Christian Müller-Mai and 2. Vorsitzender Christoph Heidenreich. Members are acquired primarily through word-of-mouth and Probetraining (trial training) sessions, with the swimming school functioning as the primary acquisition funnel that transitions participants into competitive or recreational membership. Day passes (€4 adults, €3 children, €7.50 out-of-town guests) extend access to non-members. The organization also fields a Stadwerk

Name

SV Blau-Weiß Bochum 1896 Swimevents

Legal name

Schwimmverein Blau-Weiß Bochum von 1896 e. V.

Website

https://bw-bochum.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1896

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SV Blau-Weiß Bochum 1896 e.V. is a member-owned, non-profit sports club in Bochum, Germany, founded in 1896, serving 6,500+ members across swimming school, competitive swimming, water polo, triathlon, and recreational sports through its own Wiesentalbad facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Club / Aquatic Sports Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Endurance Sports Coaching & Training Camps (Running, Cycling, Triathlon, Swimming) (MPAKAJAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sports-Specific Group Conditioning (HSADABAK), Club Sports Programs (EDALAIAB)

Keywords

• Swimming club services
• Aquatic sports programs
• Water polo training
• Triathlon training
• Recreational fitness programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Bochum

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees constitute the primary revenue stream. Fees range from €150/year for children/students to €480/year for couples, with individual adults paying €350/year.
2. Course Fees: Fees from swimming school courses, adult courses, triathlon courses, and fitness courses. Aqua fitness, technique training, and swimming lessons are offered at various price points.
3. Guest Entry Fees: Day passes for non-members: €4 for adults, €3 for children, and €7.50 for day passes for out-of-town guests accompanied by members.
4. Sponsorships and Donations: Financial and in-kind support from sponsors including Stadtwerke Bochum (water and energy costs), Sparkasse Bochum, and other local businesses. Donations from members and supporters for facility projects.
5. Government Grants: Fördermittel from state programs including €1.2 million from NRW 'Moderne Sportstätte 2022' program for facility modernization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SV Blau-Weiß Bochum 1896 e.V. is a multi-sport aquatic club that delivers swimming instruction (Schwimmschule), competitive swimming, water polo, triathlon, and recreational/fitness programs through its own club-operated Wiesentalbad facility in Bochum, Germany. The club serves more than 6,500 members with structured training pathways from beginner courses through elite 1st Bundesliga competition. It is operated as a non-profit registered association (eingetragener Verein) funded by membership fees, course fees, day passes, sponsorships, and government grants.

Product overview

SV Blau-Weiß Bochum 1896 is a multi-sport swimming club offering a comprehensive portfolio of aquatic and sports programs. The club operates as a unified platform centered on its Schwimmschule (Swimming School) for instructional programs and four competitive divisions: Schwimmsport (competitive swimming), Wasserball (water polo), Triathlon, and Breitensport (recreational sports). The club manages its own Wiesentalbad swimming facility and provides structured training pathways from beginner courses through elite competition (TopTeam, Bundesliga water polo). Key products include the Schwimmschule with badge certification, competitive swimming teams (SWF-Kader, DMS-Kader), water polo across all age groups, triathlon training with the annual Bochum-Triathlon event, and recreational fitness programs. The club organizes major events including the Bochum-Triathlon and hosts training camps like the Triathlon-Sommercamp.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Schwimmschule: Swimming school offering courses for children and adults, from water familiarization to advanced swimming technique.
• Wasserball (WABA)
• TEAM BOCHUM
• Triathlon-Abteilung
• Wiesentalbad
• Tri-Orcas

Products and services

• Schwimmschule (Swimming School) Comprehensive swimming instruction program for children and adults, offering structured courses from water familiarization through advanced swimming technique training, including German Swimming Badge (Schwimmabzeichen) certification. Designed for beginners progressing through to competitive swimming entry.
• Schwimmsport (Competitive Swimming) Competitive swimming program featuring multiple training teams (SWF1, SWF2, DMS, TopTeam, 1A, 1B) participating in regional and national championships including Deutsche Jahrgangsmeisterschaften (DJM) and the 1st Bundesliga. The men's and women's teams both compete at the 1st Bundesliga level.
• Wasserball (Water Polo) Water polo program (WABA) with teams across all age groups (U10 through Masters), competing in Bundesliga and NRW-Liga, including men's, women's, and youth divisions. Women's team qualified for the Euro Cup second round in 2024.
• Triathlon Triathlon training and competition program (Tri-Orcas) covering swim, bike, and run disciplines, including the annual Bochum-Triathlon organized with Stadtwerke Bochum and youth summer camps.
• Breitensport (Recreational Sports) Recreational sports offerings including Aqua Fitness, Nordic Walking, adult fitness courses, and the Sportabzeichen-Aktionswoche, providing health-focused activities for general adult membership without a competitive focus.
• Wiesentalbad (Club Swimming Facility Access) Year-round pool access at the club's own Wiesentalbad facility in Bochum-Weitmar (Am Wiesengrund 18), featuring indoor and outdoor pools, an air-supported hall (Traglufthalle) for winter use, and heat-pump-powered water heating using renewable energy. Open Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri 6:15-20:00, Wed 10:00-20:00, Sat/Sun/Holidays 8:00-20:00.
• Club Membership (Annual Subscription) Annual club membership granting access to Wiesentalbad and club programs, with tiered pricing by age and family composition (children/students €150, individual adult €350, couple/partner €480, child add-on €50), billed semi-annually (Jan 15 and Jul 15) with one-time admission fees.
• Day Pass (Tageskarte) Single-visit pool access at Wiesentalbad for non-members, priced at €4 adults, €3 children (under 18), and €7.50 for out-of-town guests accompanied by members.
• Open Technique Training (5-Session Card) Five-session card for open technique training, valid for 3 months, priced at €35 for members and €50 for non-members.

Quantifiable outcome

• 28 young swimmers qualified for German Age Group Championships 2026, making Team Bochum the second-largest team at the event
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• REWE (Scheine für Vereine Program)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Participated in REWE's 'Scheine für Vereine' (Receipts for Clubs) program where REWE customers can donate loyalty points to the club.
• Stadtwerke BochumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Stadtwerke Bochum (Bochum Utilities) is a key partner providing support with water costs and energy costs for the swimming facility. Listed as a Zukunftsprojekt (future project) partner on the club's website, demonstrating significant ongoing support for facility operations.
• WaterkotteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsor providing heat pump technology for the facility's heating system. Heat pumps operate without gas and oil using renewable energy, with state subsidies available for such installations.
• Various Local BusinessesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClub mentions numerous larger and smaller companies supporting through advertising and other means. These sponsorship partnerships are planned for further expansion.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SG Essen: Essen-based swimming club with Bundesliga competitive programs. Functions as a close regional peer within NRW's densely populated Ruhrgebiet, mirroring Bochum's own-facility, swim-school-plus-competition model.
• Wasserfreunde Bielefeld: NRW swimming club with its own pool and competitive squads in regional and national leagues. Compares directly to Bochum as another own-facility NRW aquatic club with club-based swim school and competitive teams.
• SV Nikar Heidelberg: Heidelberg-based swimming club with Bundesliga presence and structured training squads. Operates a similar model of swim school feeding competitive performance with multiple squad tiers analogous to Bochum's SWF-Kader and DMS-Kader programs.
• DSW 1912 Darmstadt: Long-standing German aquatic club with Bundesliga swimming teams and structured training groups. Comparable as a heritage-rich swim club built around competitive squads and grassroots development, similar to Bochum's 1896-founded model.
• Wasserfreunde Spandau 04: Berlin-based multi-section aquatic club that fields Bundesliga swimmers and water polo teams out of its own facility. Directly comparable as a Bundesliga competitor running swim school, competitive swimming, and water polo under one roof, much like Bochum.
• Waspo 98 Hannover: Water polo Bundesliga club with broad competitive and youth programs. Closest like-for-like on the Wasserball side given Bochum's prominent Bundesliga water polo presence across men's, women's, youth, and masters divisions.
• SG Neuss: NRW-based aquatic sports club fielding swimming and water polo Bundesliga teams with their own training infrastructure. Direct regional competitor running parallel programming around swim instruction, league play, and youth development.
• ASC Duisburg: Duisburg-based swimming club with Bundesliga involvement and a multi-discipline aquatic focus. Closely comparable Ruhrgebiet swimming club with combined competitive, youth, and recreational programming.
• SG Bayer Wuppertal/Uerdingen: NRW-area swimming and water polo club with Bundesliga representation and integrated elite training programs. Highly comparable structure: own-facility aquatic club combining Schwimmschule, competitive Schwimmsport, and Wasserball divisions serving the Ruhr/NRW region.

Broad incumbents

• SC Magdeburg: One of Germany's largest multi-sport clubs, with a top-tier swimming division fielding Bundesliga athletes and Olympic-level swimmers. Comparable as a much larger incumbent running aquatic programs at a similar competitive tier, though anchored by an additional range of non-aquatic sports.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

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