DOS'46/VDK Groep

What DOS'46/VDK Groep does

DOS'46/VDK Groep is a Dutch korfball sports association (vereniging) founded in 1946 and headquartered in Nijeveen, Drenthe, Netherlands. The club competes at the top tier of Dutch korfbal via its A-selectie in the Korfbal League Ereklasse and won the Dutch field korfbal championship (NK Veldkorfbal) in both 2025 and 2026, defeating LDODK/Rinsma Modeplein in the final. It operates a full-spectrum youth-to-elite development pipeline including the Peuterpret toddler program (ages 2-4), Kangoeroe Klup, KID (Korfbal Instituut DOS'46), youth teams from U5 through U19, a second team and reserves, plus inclusive offerings such as G-korfbal (for athletes with disabilities) and walking korfbal.

The organization's product portfolio is structured around athletic participation and community engagement rather than proprietary technology. Core products are the A-selectie Korfbal League team, the youth team ladder, KID training programs, the Kampweek (a 60-year-old annual youth camp), the Openingstoernooi youth tournament, the supporter association (€7/year membership), the online Teamshop merchandise store, the Samen Groeien club development campaign, and the volunteer/MDT (Maatschappelijke Diensttijd) program. Digital tools used are third-party platforms — ClubCollect for ticketing and halkaart sales, Tournify for tournament management, and Mijn.korfbal.nl for league scheduling.

The business model is a member-funded vereniging with diversified revenue streams: corporate sponsorship (lead partner VDK Groep as namesake; shirtsponsor De Waard B.V.; plus Univé Noord-Nederland, Sportbase, Toyota Meppel, Veldsink, Albert Heijn, Mizuno, and others), annual membership fees, matchday ticket revenue, merchandise sales, event/tournament fees, and donations via the Samen Groeien initiative. The club employs only 8 staff and is otherwise volunteer-run, operating under the "Samen Groeien" (Growing Together) philosophy that couples top-level competitive performance with deep community roots in the northern Netherlands.

Name

DOS'46/VDK Groep

Legal name

DOS'46 – Korfbalvereniging Nijeveen

Website

https://dos46.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

DOS'46/VDK Groep is a Dutch korfball association founded in 1946 in Nijeveen, Drenthe, competing in the top-tier Korfbal League and running a full youth-to-elite development pipeline alongside community programs for families, recreational players, and athletes with disabilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Amateur Korfball Sports Club

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Amateur & Grassroots Sport Associations (Community/Youth Governing Orgs) (MPAKAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF), Youth & Junior Tournament Organizers (MPAKADAL)

Keywords

• Korfball sports club
• Youth korfball training
• Community sports association
• Competitive korfball league
• Amateur sports membership

Headquarters

HQ city

Nijeveen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Sponsorship: The club generates revenue through main sponsor VDK Groep (shirtsponsor), shirtsponsor De Waard B.V., and numerous other sponsors including Toyota Meppel, Korfbaltotaal, Veldsink, Primalife, Albert Heijn, and Univé Noord-Nederland.
2. Membership fees: Annual membership fees for playing members and supporters association membership at €7 per year.
3. Matchday revenue: Revenue from ticket sales for home matches in the Korfbal League, sold through ClubCollect platform.
4. Merchandise: Teamshop sales through dos46.teamshop.club for official club merchandise.
5. Events and tournaments: Revenue from tournaments including the DOS'46/VDK Groep Openingstoernooi and jubilee celebrations.
6. Donations: The Samen Groeien initiative collects donations from members and supporters for club development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

DOS'46/VDK Groep runs a Dutch korfball association that fields a top-flight A-selectie competing in the Korfbal League and an eight-tier youth development pipeline (U5 through U19). Beyond competitive teams, it offers structured training programs (KID, Kampweek, Peuterpret), inclusive G-Korfbal, and membership/sponsorship services for players, families, and corporate partners centered in the Meppel/Nijeveen region.

Product overview

DOS'46/VDK Groep is a korfbal sports club based in Nijeveen, Netherlands, offering a comprehensive portfolio centered on korfball participation and development. The core offering consists of the A-Selectie team competing in the Dutch Korfbal League, supported by youth teams spanning U19 through U5 age groups. The club provides structured development through KID (Korfbal Instituut DOS'46), annual events including the Kampweek (celebrating 60 years) and the DOS'46/VDK Groep Openingstoernooi for youth, plus inclusive programs like G-Korfbal and the Peuterpret toddler program. Membership is complemented by supporter services, merchandise, and the Samen Groeien campaign focusing on youth development, education, social responsibility, and top sport excellence. The club's product portfolio functions as a unified sports club offering rather than a modular platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KID (Korfbal Instituut DOS'46): Youth development academy and training institute for korfball talent development
• Kampweek
• DOS'46/VDK Groep Openingstoernooi

Products and services

• A-selectie (Senior Korfbal League Team)
• Jeugdteams U5–U19 (Youth Academy)
• KID (Korfbal Institute / Development Program)
• Kampweek (Annual Korfbal Camp)
• Openingstoernooi (Opening Tournament)
• G-Korfbal (Inclusive Korfbal)
• Peuterpret (Toddler Korfball Introduction)
• Lidmaatschap / Verenigingslidmaatschap (Membership)
• Supportervereniging (Supporters' Association Membership)
• Teamshop (Club Merchandise)
• Familiebijeenkomst (Family Gathering Event)

Quantifiable outcome

• Dutch field korfbal championship title 2026 (14-18 victory over LDODK/Rinsma Modeplein)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

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

• SportbasemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 March 2026Partnership for sport nutrition and lifestyle coaching. Includes collaboration with leefstijlcoach Pieter Speelman for player guidance on nutrition and lifestyle, supporting topsport performance optimization.
• Univé Noord-NederlandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 March 2026Maatschappelijk partnership (social partnership) focused on sport, health, and togetherness. Includes joint school tours, community activation, and visibility at matches. Partnership emphasizes topsport as a means for societal impact in the region.
• De Waard B.V.majorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 February 2026Shirtsponsor and regional specialist in grond-, weg- en waterbouw (ground, road, and water construction) and transport. Operates nationally from Sneek, Zeewolde, Meppel, and Nijeholtpade.
• VDK GroepcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMain sponsor and namesake partner. VDK Groep appears alongside DOS'46 as the club's primary commercial partner, with the club officially named DOS'46/VDK Groep.
• Toyota MeppelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal sponsor visible on the club website with logo placement.
• Korfbal TotaalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor providing korfbal equipment and visibility.
• VeldsinkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFinancial services sponsor with logo visibility.
• Albert HeijnminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational supermarket chain as sponsor.
• PrimalifeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor (likely healthcare/wellness related) with logo visibility.
• Dynamicno-breakminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor with logo visibility.
• HelutominorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor with logo visibility.
• ChocoladenzominorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor with logo visibility.
• MultiSelectminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor with logo visibility.
• Centrista Sportmarketing (Gert Jan Stevens)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSport marketing agency that facilitated the Sportbase partnership. Acts as intermediary for sponsor relationships.
• SportDrentheminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional sports organization that supported the MDT (Maatschappelijke Diensttijd) volunteer project and organized the Giga Kangoeroedag event.
• MizunominorGTM or Marketing PartnerSports equipment sponsor (shoebrand) with visibility on website.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Blauw-Wit Amsterdam: Direct peer mentioned in DOS'46's own match context ('tegen Blauw-Wit (A)'). Traditional Dutch korfbal club in the Korfbal League with similar adult/youth team pyramid.
• KCC/CK (Capelle aan den IJssel): Korfbal League peer with parallel community-club model combining top-flight competition with broad youth participation, comparable in scale and structure to DOS'46/VDK Groep.
• TOP (Sassenheim): Top-tier Dutch korfbal club in the Korfbal League with similar adult/youth structure, sponsor-dependent model, and competitive ambitions to DOS'46/VDK Groep.
• AKC (Almelo): Long-standing Dutch korfbal club with comparable amateur association structure, competitive senior team, and regional youth development focus.
• KV Wageningen: Direct competition opponent mentioned in DOS'46's veldseizoen preview. Dutch amateur korfbal club competing in the same leagues and tournaments.
• Fortuna (Delft): Established Korfbal League club with comparable structure combining elite senior team with youth development programs and sponsor partnerships.
• PKC (Papendrecht): Historically one of the most successful Dutch korfbal clubs, competing in the Korfbal League. Closest analog to DOS'46 in combining elite on-field performance with a strong youth academy model.
• DVO (Bennekom): Direct Korfbal League competitor named as 'kersverse landskampioen zaal' in DOS'46's own match preview. Comparable top-tier amateur korfbal club with adult and youth team structure.
• Dalto (Driebergen): Direct Korfbal League peer explicitly named in DOS'46's competition schedule (Dalto/Klaverblad Verzekeringen). Operates the same amateur club model with commercial naming sponsor.
• LDODK (Leeuwarden): Direct rival mentioned as championship opponent (LDODK/Rinsma Modeplein). Competes in the same Korfbal League Ereklasse with similar sponsorship-driven amateur club model in northern Netherlands.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DOS46
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCbfW89739zoEKsCpZbLj7VA
• Facebookfacebook.com/dos46nijeveen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dos46
• Instagraminstagram.com/dos46nijeveen
• TikToktiktok.com/@dos46selectie

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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