CJS Geispolsheim

What CJS Geispolsheim does

CJS Geispolsheim is a community basketball club (Association loi 1901) based in Geispolsheim, Alsace, France, operating competitive teams and youth training programs from micro-basket (ages 3-5) through senior levels, with the women's flagship team 'Les Indomptables' competing in Nationale Féminine 1 and promoted to Ligue Féminine 2 for the 2026-2027 season following a 2025-2026 national championship. The club holds the FFBB 'École Française de Mini-Basket' label continuously since 2004 and runs multiple teams across NF1, NF3, RM1, Regional, and youth categories, with documented youth team success (U13F Région first place, SM2 Coupe Grand-Est finalist).

The business model is a diversified community-sports revenue stack: annual recurring membership fees, one-off basketball camps during school holidays (€125-€155 per participant), merchandise sales through an official WooCommerce boutique (€15-€85 per item, shipped nationwide), match ticketing via HelloAsso, recurring sponsorship from 20+ local businesses, festive events (Geispo Delirium, Loto, Forum de l'Emploi), and bundled travel packages (€50 per person to away finals). Go-to-market is community-led, with member acquisition driven by local reputation, school outreach, talent detection programs, social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), and word-of-mouth within the Alsatian basketball ecosystem. Distribution combines the physical Centre Sportif venue, secondary Salle Saint Jean, online channels, and retail ticket distribution through partner Leclerc Geispolsheim.

Underlying technology is minimal: a WordPress website with WooCommerce for e-commerce, website management outsourced to web agency Cekome, and HelloAsso for association ticketing. The organization employs approximately 11 people and is governed by a board led by the Director of Publication (Nathan BENMLIH). CJS is not a technology platform or software business; its competitive position rests on community trust, federation credentials, multi-year sponsor relationships, and a documented youth-to-elite talent pipeline rather than proprietary technology.

Name

CJS Geispolsheim

Legal name

CJS Geispolsheim

Website

https://cjs-geispolsheim.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CJS Geispolsheim is a French non-profit basketball club in Alsace operating competitive teams (NF1/LF2) and youth training from age 3, generating revenue from membership fees, camps, merchandise, ticketing, and 20+ local sponsors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Basketball Club

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), 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 industry

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

Keywords

• Basketball club services
• Youth basketball training
• Competitive sports teams
• Sports merchandise sales
• Community sports events

Headquarters

HQ city

Geispolsheim

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Annual club membership fees for players across all categories (youth to senior, male and female teams)
2. Merchandise sales: Online boutique selling official club merchandise including apparel (t-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets), accessories (backpacks), and sportswear. Products sold via WooCommerce with prices ranging from €15 to €85.
3. Basketball camps: Basketball training camps during school holidays (October, April, August) priced at €125-€155 per participant
4. Match ticketing: Ticket sales for home matches via HelloAsso platform
5. Sponsorship partnerships: Local business sponsors providing financial support in exchange for brand visibility on club communications and facilities
6. Event revenue: Revenue from events including Geispo Delirium festive evening (€15-€29), lotto events, and meal reservations at matches
7. Travel packages: Organized bus trips to away matches including transportation and entry fees (e.g., €50 for Limoges final)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CJS Geispolsheim operates a community basketball club providing competitive basketball teams across NF1, NF3, Regional, and youth age categories, alongside structured youth training programs (Micro-basket, École de basket, École d'arbitrage). The club additionally sells official merchandise through an online boutique, organizes basketball camps during school holidays, and hosts community events such as lotteries and festive evenings. Its flagship women's team Les Indomptables competes in the Nationale Féminine 1 league.

Product overview

CJS Geispolsheim is a basketball sports club based in Geispolsheim, Alsace, France. The club operates as a single unified entity offering basketball training, competitions, and community events. Its primary product offerings include: competitive basketball teams (from youth to senior levels, including the flagship women's team 'Les Indomptables' competing in NF1/LF2), youth development programs (Micro-basket for ages 3-5, Ecole de basket, and Ecole d'arbitrage), merchandise sales through its official boutique, basketball camps during school holidays, and community events such as lotteries and social gatherings. The club does not operate as a technology platform or software company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Les Indomptables: The nickname for the women's first team (NF1/Ligue Féminine 2) of CJS Geispolsheim. The team achieved promotion to Ligue Féminine 2 and were crowned 2025-2026 Champions of France in Nationale 1.

Products and services

• Competitive Basketball Teams (Les Indomptables & Club Teams) Competitive basketball teams competing in French leagues including NF1 (women's flagship team Les Indomptables), NF3, Regional 1, Regional 2, and Pre-National levels, plus youth teams in U13, U15, and U18 categories. The Indomptables won the Nationale Féminine 1 championship in 2025-2026 and earned promotion to Ligue Féminine 2.
• Youth Training Programs (Micro-basket, École de basket, École d'arbitrage) Structured basketball education programs: Micro-basket for ages 3-5 (play-based motor development), École de basket for ages U5 to U11 with the official École Française de Mini-Basket label since 2004, and École d'arbitrage for learning officiating skills. Approximately 40 children enrolled in Micro-basket across Saturday morning sessions.
• Boutique du CJS (Official Merchandise Shop) Online merchandise shop selling official club apparel including t-shirts (€15), sweatshirts (€35), track pants (€20), jackets (€65-€85), polo shirts, and backpacks (€25). Products are sold via WooCommerce with delivery across France.
• Camp Basket CJS (Basketball Camps) Basketball training camps organized during school holidays (October, April, August) for children born between 2011-2019, offering technical skill development. U9/U11 camps priced at €125 per participant and U13/U15 camps at €155 per participant for 5-day camps including training and club apparel.
• Club Events (Geispo Delirium, Loto, Forum de l'Emploi) Community events organized by the club including the Geispo Delirium festive evening (€15-€29 with dinner options), inter-generational lottery (Loto), Job Forum (Forum de l'Emploi), meal reservations at matches (€12-€15 per meal), and calendar distribution events.

Quantifiable outcome

• Champions of France NF1 2025-2026, promotion to Ligue Féminine 2
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• SPHminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Local partner renewing sponsorship alongside Top Music and Protexiom.
• Top MusicminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Local radio/media partner renewing partnership for club events.
• ProtexiomminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Security/protection services company renewing partnership.
• Leclerc GeispolsheimcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Major retail partner providing match ticket distribution and promotional support. Renewal announced in March 2026, continuing multi-year relationship with the club.
• DecontairminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Local business renewing partnership with CJS Geispolsheim. Part of three-partner renewal announcement with Isinger and Cultura.
• François IsingerminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Individual/local business partner renewing sponsorship. Shares values of proximity, trust and ambition with the club.
• CulturaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Culture and leisure retailer renewing partnership, providing support to the club alongside Decontair and Isinger.
• EVA StrasbourgminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025VR experience center (21 Rue de l'Industrie, Illkirch) renewing partnership as part of three-way renewal with EJ Energies and La Coccinelle d'Alsace.
• EJ EnergiesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Energy services company renewing partnership with the club, sharing local business values.
• La Coccinelle d'AlsaceminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Local Alsace business renewing leisure/promotional partnership with CJS.
• Le Village SecretminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Escape game venue (47 Rue du Lac, Lingolsheim) new partnership offering team-building activities for members. Dynamic local partnership combining fun and sports.
• GroupamaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Insurance company renewing partnership alongside Calitech and Prestige Autos.
• CalitechminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Technology/business services company renewing sponsorship with the club.
• Prestige AutosminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Automotive services company renewing partnership with CJS Geispolsheim.
• Crédit AgricoleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional bank sponsoring home match against Bordeaux ST-Delphin with promotional activities and surprises for attendees.
• TEMPORIS IllkirchminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEmployment agency collaborating with CJS for the club's first Job Forum (Forum de l'Emploi), open to all for stages, apprenticeships, CDD, CDI.
• Escape Time StrasbourgminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEscape game venue (3F Rue du Fort, Geispolsheim) listed as leisure partner for end-of-year gift ideas.
• Golf du FortminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGolf facility (Route du Fort Uhrich, Illkirch) listed as leisure partner for end-of-year activities.
• Kiwanis Club Illkirch-GraffenstadenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerService organization that donated chocolates to all children at U5 Christmas party.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• HelloAsso: Ticketing, donation, and membership platform used by CJS for event sales. Adjacent infrastructure partner rather than a competitor; relevant for understanding the club's tech ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• SIG Strasbourg: Major basketball club in Strasbourg (same Alsace region as CJS) competing professionally in Pro A. Comparable as a basketball organization drawing from the same regional talent pool, though at significantly larger scale.
• SLUC Nancy Basket: Historic French basketball club in nearby Lorraine region. Comparable in basketball category and regional French context, but operates at a much larger professional scale than CJS.
• Basket Landes: Established women's basketball club in Mont-de-Marsan competing at higher French divisions. Comparable as a women's basketball organization with strong community roots and youth development focus, but at a more professionalized scale.

Direct peers

• Roche Vendée Basket: French women's basketball club operating in LF2 with strong academy and local-community identity. Directly comparable to CJS as a club bridging competitive performance with grassroots community engagement.
• Tarbes Gespe Bigorre: French women's basketball club historically competing in LF2/LF1 with strong academy tradition. Directly comparable to CJS Geispolsheim as a club operating at the NF1/LF2 promotion boundary with similar community-driven structure.
• Flammes Carolo Basket (Charleville-Mézières): French women's basketball club playing in LF2/LF1. Directly comparable to CJS Geispolsheim as a similarly structured women's club with youth development and a comparable competitive tier.
• USO Mondeville Basket: Women's basketball club competing in the upper tiers of French women's basketball (historically LF2/LF1). Directly comparable as a similarly-sized club navigating the same promotion/relegation dynamics around the NF1/LF2 boundary.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cjs.geispolsheim
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cjs-geispolsheim
• Instagraminstagram.com/cjs_geispolsheim

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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