CDFAS - Centre Départemental de Formation et d'Animation Sportives du Val-d'Oise

What CDFAS - Centre Départemental de Formation et d'Animation Sportives du Val-d'Oise does

Centre Départemental de Formation et d'Animation Sportives du Val-d'Oise (CDFAS), commercially branded as Athletica, is a publicly operated high-performance sports center located in Eaubonne, Val-d'Oise, in the Île-de-France region of France. Founded in 1993 and operated by the Conseil Départemental du Val d'Oise, the facility serves professional sports teams, national and regional federations, youth development programs, and public sports participants, accommodating more than 300,000 users annually across 22 or more sport disciplines. Its core infrastructure consists of the Stade couvert Stéphane Diagana (a covered indoor athletics stadium), the Complexe sportif Luc Abalo (a multi-sport complex), and a dedicated sports regeneration suite offering whole-body cryotherapy, balneotherapy, and hydro-massage beds, all co-located with on-site accommodation and catering.

The business operates through four primary revenue streams: facility and room rental (Salle Location) for training camps, competitions, seminars, and filming; integrated hospitality and sports regeneration services (Hébergement, restauration, régénération sportive); bespoke event organization for sporting, cultural, and corporate clients; and consumer ticketing for public events such as national championships and the annual Sport & Esport tournament. Distribution is direct, with enterprise clients (professional teams, federations) booking via the Athletica reservation system and consumer access via third-party ticketing platforms such as Billetweb.

The center's commercial model is anchored by long-term federation relationships — notably the French Athletics Federation, the French Handball Federation Île-de-France, and the French Basketball Federation Île-de-France — which operate regional Pôles Espoirs (talent development programs) from the site year-round. Professional team customers include Cholet Basket (Betclic Élite) and the Paris Musketeers (European League of Football). The facility's profile was materially elevated by its selection as the official preparation base for the US Olympic and Paralympic delegation during the Paris 2024 Games, and it continues to host world-class performances, including Melvin Raffin's 16.96m triple jump in February 2026.

Name

CDFAS - Centre Départemental de Formation et d'Animation Sportives du Val-d'Oise

Legal name

Centre Départemental de Formation et d'Animation Sportives du Val-d'Oise (CDFAS)

Website

https://cdfas.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Athletica (CDFAS) is a publicly operated, single-site high-performance sports center in Eaubonne, France, offering elite training facilities, recovery services, and event hosting to professional teams, national federations, youth development programs, and public sports participants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

High-Performance Sports Facility Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Arenas & Indoor Sports Centers (MPAKAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sports & Arena Event Venues (Stadiums, Arenas) (THAHAAAF), Training & Practice Facilities (Team Performance Centers) (MPAKAEAI), Venue Booking, Ticketing & Event-Day Services (Box Office, Guest Services) (MPAKAEAO)

Keywords

• High-performance sports center
• Sports facility rental
• Athlete recovery services
• Sports event organization
• Elite athlete training

Headquarters

HQ city

Eaubonne

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Salle Location (Facility Rental): Rental of sports facilities for training camps, competitions, seminars, trainings, and filming. Hosts professional teams like Cholet Basket during playoff periods for training and recovery sessions.
2. Hébergement et Restauration (Hospitality Services): On-site accommodation, dining, and sports regeneration services for athletes and teams using the facilities. All services accessible within the same location as the sports installations.
3. Organisation Événementielle (Event Organization): Custom organization of sporting or cultural events, seminars, forums, and colloquia. Hosts national championships, esports events, and community sports days.
4. Billetterie (Ticketing): Ticket sales for events including the Sport & Esport tournament, national championships, and public events. Revenue from spectator attendance at competitions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CDFAS, branded as Athletica, operates a high-performance sports center offering venue and room rental (Stade couvert Stéphane Diagana, Complexe sportif Luc Abalo), on-site accommodation and catering with sports regeneration services (cryotherapy, hydromassage, balneotherapy), and custom event organization for athletes, professional teams, sports federations, and event organizers. All sports services and hospitality are consolidated within a single site, allowing training, recovery, accommodation, and dining on one campus. The center hosts national championships, federation training poles, and corporate or cultural events across 22+ sports disciplines.

Product overview

Athletica (CDFAS - Centre Départemental de Formation et d'Animation Sportives du Val-d'Oise) operates as a unified sports performance center offering venue rental, accommodation with catering, sports regeneration services, and custom event organization. The center features the Stade couvert Stéphane Diagana (indoor athletics stadium) and the Complexe sportif Luc Abalo (multi-sport complex). Its core services include location de salles, hébergement/restauration/régénération sportive, and organisation événementielle sur-mesure. The regeneration offering includes cryotherapy, hydromassage beds, and balnéotherapy facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Complexe Luc Abalo: Basketball sports complex within Athletica named after Olympic handball player Luc Abalo.

Products and services

• Location de salles (Venue and Room Rental)

Quantifiable outcome

• 300,000+ annual users across all sports programs and events
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

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

• ArmateamcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Co-organizer of the annual Kings of Fields Sport & Esport tournament. Armateam manages esports competition logistics while Athletica provides the venue, with both parties sharing event execution responsibilities.
• ABVV CupraminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Automotive brand sponsoring the ATHLETICA Basket Night event with prize incentives including test drive weekends for competition winners.
• IMA Val d'OiseminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Val d'Oise Mutual Insurance providing barbershop services and entertainment for basketball events hosted at the facility.
• Learn Fresh (NBA Math Hoops)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025American educational company behind NBA Math Hoops program combining basketball with mathematics education. Athletica hosts French national finals of this educational competition.
• Conseil Départemental du Val d'OisecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Val d'Oise Department Council is a primary strategic partner and owner supporting the center. They co-organize events like the Sport & Esport tournament and provide ongoing institutional support for sports development initiatives in the region.
• Région Île-de-FrancemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides financial support for the Sport & Esport event organized at Athletica. Regional government backing enhances event legitimacy and provides funding for youth sports and esports initiatives.
• MGEN (Mutuelle Générale de l'Éducation Nationale)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth insurance mutual focused on women's sports development. Partnership promotes MGEN Championnes Club strategy to support female athletes and raise visibility of women's sports through Athletica programming.
• French Athletics Federation (Fédération Française d'Athlétisme)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational federation hosting regional and national athletics competitions at the covered stadium. Federation brings high-level competitions and elite athletes to the venue throughout the year.
• French Basketball Federation Île-de-FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional basketball federation operating youth talent development poles (Pôle Espoir) from the facility. Brings young athletes for ongoing training and development programs.
• PPA SportminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVolunteer mobilization partner for basketball events like the ATHLETICA Basket Night. PPA Sport provides volunteer support to ensure smooth event operations.
• Grand INSEP NetworkmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of elite French sports training centers. Athletica collaborates with INSEP experts (gynecologists, physiotherapists) for athlete health and performance education workshops. Approximately 700 athletes and 300 coaches trained through network workshops.
• Paris MusketeerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProfessional American football team using Athletica as their official training center. The team trains year-round at the facility and hosts coaching staff and player development activities on-site.
• Jack Del RiominorOthersFormer NFL player and current head coach of Paris Musketeers visited the training center to assess facilities and conduct team activities.
• Cholet BasketcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProfessional basketball team using Athletica for training and recovery during Betclic Élite playoff semifinals. Team utilized cryotherapy, hydro-massage, and balneotherapy facilities.
• French Handball Federation - Île-de-FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional handball federation operating the Île-de-France Handball Hope Pole training program from Athletica. The pole won the 2026 Interpôles national competition.
• Agence Nationale du SportmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational sports agency supporting athletic excellence in France. Partner providing institutional backing for high-performance sports initiatives at the center.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• IMG Academy: Global multi-sport performance and education academy in Florida offering training, recovery, boarding, and event hosting across numerous sports. Comparable to Athletica as a multi-sport high-performance venue, but operating at a much larger scale and international footprint.

Direct peers

• Mouratoglou Academy: International high-performance tennis academy in France with on-site recovery, accommodation, and event hosting. Comparable to Athletica as a French-based training venue bundling sport facilities with hospitality and recovery services.
• CREPS (Centres de Ressources, d'Expertise et de Performance Sportives): Network of French regional elite sport training centers operated by the state, offering training, recovery, and event hosting. Athletica operates in the same public-sector high-performance center model and competes with CREPS sites for federation bookings.
• Aspire Academy: Qatar-based elite multi-sport academy combining training facilities, sports medicine, recovery, and athlete development. Directly comparable to Athletica as an integrated high-performance center serving national federations and elite athletes.
• Papendal National Sports Centre: Dutch national high-performance sports training center offering multi-sport facilities, recovery, and event hosting for federations and Olympic teams. Directly comparable to Athletica's public-sector high-performance model with elite training and recovery infrastructure.
• INSEP (Institut National du Sport, de l'Expertise et de la Performance): France's flagship national elite sport training institute in Paris, combining high-performance training, recovery, medical, and accommodation services for top athletes. Directly comparable to Athletica as a multi-sport high-performance center serving federations and national teams.
• Vichy Sport Training: Private high-performance sports center in Vichy, France, combining training facilities, recovery modalities, and accommodation for elite athletes and teams. Closest private-sector comparator to Athletica's integrated training + recovery + lodging model.

Regional players

• La Manga Club: Spanish multi-sport resort combining training facilities, recovery, accommodation, and event hosting for professional teams and federations. Comparable to Athletica as a venue bundling sport performance with hospitality, though primarily serving non-French markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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