CROS Normandie

What CROS Normandie does

CROS Normandie (legal name: Comité Régional Olympique et Sportif de Normandie) is the regional arm of the Comité National Olympique et Sportif Français (CNOSF) for the Normandy territory in France, operating as an Association Loi 1901 non-profit headquartered in Hérouville-Saint-Clair with a secondary antenna in Oissel. The organization coordinates a network of 50 regional leagues and committees, five departmental CDOS, and roughly 8,000 sports clubs serving approximately 700,000 licensees, deploying CNOSF's "Plan Olympique Sport et Territoire" across four pillars: Sport & Education and Citizenship, Sport & Professionalization, Sport & Health and Well-being, and Sport & Public Policies and High-Level Sport. It is governed by an elected board led by President Nicolas Marais (elected April 2025) and staffed by a small technical team of 4-5 people.

Its core offerings include Qualiopi-certified continuous professional training, Formation Civique et Citoyenne modules (€100 per volunteer), Service Civique intermediation (since 2020), the RSO démarche and score assessment tool, the traveling Olympic exhibition "Au cœur de l'olympisme," an itinerant mini-stadium, room and equipment rental, the Label Norm'handi disability-inclusion certification, the quarterly Trophées Acteurs Sportifs Normands awards, and the Norm@nd'e-défi Olympique school challenge. Technology usage is limited and non-AI: TESTAFORM® fitness-evaluation software (developed by Ligue de Normandie d'Athlétisme) and CNOSF's RSO self-diagnosis tool.

The revenue model is that of a French associative federation: a mix of public subsidies (Agence Nationale du Sport, Région Normandie, DRAJES, Ministry of National Education), private sponsorships (Caisse d'Épargne Normandie, EDF Normandie), membership contributions from leagues and clubs, and unit-priced training services. Go-to-market is direct and network-driven rather than commercial, with services delivered through on-site training, regional events (Caen and Rouen fairs, Sport-Santé colloquia, Olympic Week), and stakeholder assemblies, targeting member organizations and the wider public sports ecosystem in Normandy.

Name

CROS Normandie

Legal name

CROS Normandie

Website

https://crosnormandie.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CROS Normandie is the CNOSF regional Olympic and sports committee for Normandy, coordinating 50 leagues/committees, ~8,000 clubs, and ~700,000 licensees through training, events, certifications, and inclusion programs across the region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Governance & Regional Federation Coordination

NAICS

Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Regional/Continental Confederations & Associations (MPAKAFAD)

Keywords

• Regional sports federation
• Olympic movement coordination
• Sports training programs
• Grassroots club support
• Nonprofit sports association

Headquarters

HQ city

Hérouville-Saint-Clair

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership and representation services: As an Association Loi 1901, CROS Normandie operates as a non-profit organization representing the CNOSF in Normandy. Revenue appears to come from membership fees, government subsidies, and possibly partnerships. The organization provides training services (Qualiopi certified), event organization, and resource sharing for member organizations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

CROS Normandie coordinates, represents, and supports the French Olympic and Sports Movement at the regional level in Normandy. It delivers Qualiopi-certified training to sports federation staff, club leaders, and volunteers; organizes regional sporting events (notably the Journée du Sport Normand) and "Sport pour Tous" inclusive physical-activity programs; provides administrative resources and digital tooling (TESTAFORM, RSO Score) to affiliated clubs; and serves as the institutional interlocutor between the national CNOSF, the Agence Nationale du Sport, the Région Normandie, and the regional/local sports ecosystem.

Product overview

CROS Normandie operates as a multi-service regional sports organization offering a diverse portfolio of programs, training services, and support tools for the Normandy sports ecosystem. The core offerings include: continuous professional training (Formation) for sports professionals with Qualiopi certification; civic service intermediation placing volunteers with sports organizations; a mobile Olympic exhibition and mini-stadium for public engagement; corporate social responsibility support including the RSO score assessment tool; room and equipment rental services; and the Norm'handi label for inclusive sports clubs. Key recurring programs include the annual Sport-Santé symposium, quarterly sports awards (Trophées), and regional Olympic challenges for schools. The organization also coordinates environmental initiatives through its Sport & Excellence Environnementale tour. These services collectively serve regional leagues, committees, clubs, athletes, volunteers, and municipal stakeholders across Normandy's 5 departments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Qualiopi-Certified Sports Training Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 500 sports events labeled for sustainable development
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core, premium, regional and minor.

• Her Game Too FrancemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Association created in 2023 fighting sexism and gender-based violence in sport. CROS Normandie supports deployment of their prevention program in Normandy bars and sports venues during the World Cup. Three pillars: sensitize, educate, and unite.
• CNOSF (Comité National Olympique et Sportif Français)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization. CROS Normandie is a decentralized body of CNOSF with exclusive recognition in Normandy. CNOSF delegates missions through a 'feuille de route' (roadmap) for each Olympiad, implemented through the 'Plan Olympique Sport et Territoire'.
• CPSF (Comité Paralympique et Sportif Français)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-pilot of the Territorial Commission 'Sport et Handicap' with CROS Normandie and DRAJES. Collaborates on developing sports for people with disabilities in Normandy.
• Region NormandiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey regional partner for sports development. Co-organizes 'Sport & Excellence Environnementale' tour (5 conferences across departments) and supports various initiatives including Paris 2024 preparations.
• ANS (Agence Nationale du Sport)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational sports agency providing funding and support for territorial sports projects. CROS Normandie participates in ANS PST campaign webinaires and supports project development.
• DRDJSCS/DRAJES NormandiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional directorate for youth, sports, and social cohesion. Co-pilot of Service Civique intermediation and various sports development programs including the Territorial Commission 'Sport et Handicap'.
• DRAJES Normandie (Délégation Régionale Académique à la Jeunesse, à l'Engagement et aux Sports)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSuccessor to DRDJSCS. Partners with CROS Normandie on territorial sports development, high-level sport support, and regional events including the 'Sport & Excellence Environnementale' colloquium.
• Caisse d'Épargne NormandiepremiumGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium partner of Paris 2024. Co-organizes Olympic Day celebrations with CROS Normandie and CDOS Seine-Maritime since 2015. Hosts regional events including documentary screenings.
• EDF NormandiemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional energy company that has renewed its support for CROS Normandie, particularly for 2024 activities and sports development initiatives.
• Ligue de Normandie d'AthlétismemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloped TESTAFORM® software for physical fitness evaluation. Co-implements 'Bougez-vous avec nous' program with CROS Normandie for health-related fitness testing across all ages.
• Caux Seine aggloregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal authority partner for Olympic Day celebrations in Port-Jérôme-sur-Seine, collaborating annually with CROS Normandie since 2015.
• USEPregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnion of School Sports. Co-implements the 'Norm@nd'e-défi olympique' challenge with CROS Normandie and departmental CDOS.
• Centre LGBTI de NormandieregionalGTM or Marketing PartnerCROS Normandie signed the 'Friendly Normandy' charter supported by the Interministerial Delegation against Racism, Anti-Semitism and anti-LGBT Hate. Promotes inclusive environments for LGBTI persons in sport.
• Pluricité & Sport 1.5minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for national survey on ecological transition impacts in sports structures related to social and solidarity economy (ESS).
• CDOS Departments (Calvados, Eure, Manche, Orne, Seine-Maritime)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFive departmental Olympic and Sports Committees representing the Olympic movement at department level. Co-organize events, share resources, and coordinate on regional initiatives including the Norm@nd'e-défi olympique challenge.
• Ministry of National EducationmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-implements Olympic and Paralympic Week (SOP) in all schools, educational institutions, and universities across Normandy. Supports school sports projects and Olympic education initiatives.
• AFDASmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional training insurance fund for the sports sector. Provides information on conventional mechanisms and training service offers for sports associations, supported by CROS Normandie webinars.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CROS_Normandie
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCaXocU_vfGjXUBahP5I48tw
• Facebookfacebook.com/crosNormandie
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/comit%C3%A9-r%C3%A9gional-olympique-et-sportif-normandie
• Instagraminstagram.com/cros_normandie

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about CROS Normandie