Deutscher Turner-Bund/ German Gymnastics Federation

What Deutscher Turner-Bund/ German Gymnastics Federation does

Deutscher Turner-Bund e.V. (DTB) is the national governing body for gymnastics in Germany, founded in 1848 and headquartered at Otto-Fleck-Schneise 8 in Frankfurt am Main. The federation operates a federated structure comprising 18 regional state associations (Landesturnverbände), over 7,500 affiliated member clubs (Vereine), and approximately 5 million members, making it the largest gymnastics federation in the world by membership. It governs 21 competitive disciplines spanning artistic gymnastics (Gerätturnen), rhythmic sport gymnastics, trampoline, team gymnastics, and recreational formats including Kinderturnen, Turn10, and Fitness-Trail outdoor programs.

DTB runs a vertically integrated product stack across elite sport, mass sport, and education. Its competitive portfolio includes the national team Turn-Team Deutschland (founded 2006, with 8 Olympic medals and 8 World Championship titles), the DTB Pokal competition series, Trampolin Bundesliga, Rendezvous der Besten showcase, and major events such as Die Finals and the upcoming RSG World Championships 2026 in Frankfurt. Talent development follows a three-tier pathway from DTB Turn-Talentschulen (youth identification) through regional Turn-Zentren to federal Bundesstützpunkte, supported by scientific partners including the Institut für Angewandte Trainingswissenschaft (IAT), Deutsche Sporthilfe, Bundeswehr, and Bundespolizei. Coach education is delivered via Turn-Akademie (Trainer A/B licensing) and the broader DTB-Akademie platform.

The federation's digital infrastructure centers on GymNet (operated by partner DigiTurn GmbH) for club and competition management, TurnPortal for athlete Startrechte/Jahresmarken licensing, and the DTB-ID athlete identification system. Revenue is generated through a diversified mix: subscription-based annual competition licensing fees (EUR 5–10 per athlete), DTB Shop e-commerce, GYMCARD memberships, sponsorship (ERIMA, kinder Joy of moving, ROSSMANN, Eurotramp, SPIETH, Hylo, TURN), event operations, and government funding via the BMI. The organization employs 76 staff and is led by CEO Kalle Zinnkann alongside board members Thomas Gutekunst and Dr. Michaela Werkmann.

Name

Deutscher Turner-Bund/ German Gymnastics Federation

Legal name

Deutscher Turner-Bund e. V.

Website

https://dtb.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Deutscher Turner-Bund is the national gymnastics federation of Germany, governing 21 disciplines across 7,500+ member clubs and 5 million members through elite competition programs (Turn-Team Deutschland), youth talent development, coach education, and recreational fitness.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Federation and Gymnastics Programs

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Combat Sports Sanctioning Bodies & Commissions (Boxing/MMA/Kickboxing) (MPAKAFAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sports-Specific Group Conditioning (HSADABAK), Strength & Conditioning / Athletic Performance Training (HSADAEAB)

Keywords

• Gymnastics federation
• Sports association services
• Coach education programs
• Youth talent development
• Competitive sports management

Headquarters

HQ city

Frankfurt am Main

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues (Jahresmarken): Annual fees collected through member clubs for competition participation rights. Fees are paid by clubs on behalf of athletes.
2. DTB Shop: E-commerce platform selling gymnastics equipment, apparel, and merchandise
3. GYMCARD: Membership card system with individual applications available
4. Event Revenue: Revenue from organizing major competitions including Die Finals, World Championships, and World Cup events
5. Sponsorship: Commercial partnerships with sponsors including ERIMA, Hylo, kinder Joy of moving, ROSSMANN, Eurotramp, SPIETH, and TURN

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Deutscher Turner-Bund is Germany's national gymnastics federation, organizing competitive, recreational, and youth gymnastics programs across 21 disciplines. It provides a structured athlete development pipeline (Turn-Talentschulen → Turn-Zentren → Bundesstützpunkte → Turn-Team Deutschland), standardized coach education and licensing (Turn-Akademie, DTB-Akademie), membership administration (GymNet, TurnPortal, GYMCARD), major national and international competitions, and public fitness programs such as Bewegungssteine XL and Fitness-HotSpots.

Product overview

The Deutscher Turner-Bund (German Gymnastics Federation) is a national sports federation offering a broad portfolio of programs and services across gymnastics and related sports disciplines. It is not a single software product but rather a federated sports organization. Its core offerings span competitive gymnastics (21 disciplines including Gerätturnen, Rhythmische Sportgymnastik, Trampolinturnen, and Aerobicturnen), youth development (DTB Turn-Talentschulen → Turn-Zentren → Bundesstützpunkte), coach education (Turn-Akademie and DTB-Akademie), public health and fitness (Bewegungssteine XL, Fitness-HotSpot/Fitness-Trail, standardized health programs), children's gymnastics (Kinderturnen), membership management (GYMCARD, GymNet, TurnPortal), and media (Sprossenwand digital magazine, DTB Ratgeber publications). Key competition products include the DTB Pokal, Trampolin Bundesliga, Turn10, and the national showcase Rendezvous der Besten. The Turn-Team Deutschland represents Germany internationally. The DTB also organizes major events such as Die Finals and the RSG World Championships 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Turn-Team Deutschland: The national gymnastics team representing Germany at international competitions including Olympic Games, World Championships, and European Championships. Has achieved eight Olympic medals and eight World Championship titles since 2006.
• DTB-Akademie
• DTB Turn-Talentschulen

Products and services

• DTB GymNet
• TurnPortal
• GYMCARD
• DTB-Akademie
• Turn-Akademie
• DTB Turn-Talentschulen
• DTB Turn-Zentren
• Bundesstützpunkte
• Kinderturnen
• DTB Pokal
• Trampolin Bundesliga
• Turn10
• Rendezvous der Besten
• Turn-Team Deutschland
• DTB Shop
• Bewegungssteine XL
• Fitness-HotSpot / Fitness-Trail
• Wettkampfsport (Competitive Sports Program)
• Sprossenwand Digital Magazine

Quantifiable outcome

• Turn-Team Deutschland has won 8 Olympic medals and 8 World Championship titles since 2006

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ERIMAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial sponsor of DTB with logo displayed on the federation website. ERIMA is a sports apparel manufacturer.
• HylominorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor partner with logo displayed on DTB website. Hylo is a sports/optics brand.
• kinder Joy of movingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor partner supporting youth gymnastics and movement programs. Logo displayed on DTB website.
• ROSSMANNminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor partner with logo displayed on DTB website. ROSSMANN is a German drugstore chain.
• EurotrampminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEquipment sponsor specializing in gymnastics/trampoline equipment. Logo displayed on DTB website.
• SPIETHminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEquipment sponsor for gymnastics equipment. Logo displayed on DTB website.
• TURNminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor partner with logo displayed on DTB website.
• BundeswehrminorOthersPartner supporting elite athletes through sportsoldat (sports soldier) program. Logo displayed on DTB talent school page.
• Bundesministerium des Innern (BMI)coreOthersFederal Ministry of the Interior, for Sport und Ehrenamt (Sport and Voluntary Work), is a key government funding partner for German sports including gymnastics.
• Deutsche SporthilfecoreOthersGerman Sports Aid foundation supporting elite athletes financially. Logo displayed on DTB talent development pages.
• BundespolizeiminorOthersFederal Police supports elite athletes in the Bundespolizei Sports program. Logo displayed on DTB pages.
• Institut für Angewandte Trainingswissenschaft (IAT)coreTechnology or IntegrationInstitute for Applied Training Science provides scientific support for elite gymnastics training. Logo displayed on DTB talent school page.
• DigiTurn GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner managing GymNet, the DTB's online association management and booking system. Contact: [email protected]

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• USA Gymnastics: National governing body for gymnastics in the United States. Direct counterpart to DTB with parallel functions (national team, talent identification, coach education, member-club structure) but operating at a smaller membership scale (~100K vs DTB's 5M+).
• British Gymnastics: National governing body for gymnastics in the United Kingdom. Closest structural peer to DTB — operates the same federation model (membership through clubs, coach licensing, talent pathways, international team representation) in a comparable Western European market.
• Gymnastics Australia: National governing body for gymnastics in Australia. Operates the same member-club federation model with High Performance pathways, state associations, and national team representation — competing directly at World Championships and Commonwealth Games.
• Fédération Française de Gymnastique: French national gymnastics federation operating the same model as DTB in a neighboring major European market. Comparable scale (hundreds of thousands of licensed gymnasts) and direct competitor at European and World Championship events.
• Schweizerischer Turnverband: Swiss national gymnastics and sports federation. DACH-region peer with shared linguistic and cultural roots, similar Turnverband tradition, and direct competitor for European Gymnastics podium finishes.
• Österreichischer Turnerbund: Austrian national gymnastics federation. Another German-speaking Turnverband peer with shared traditions, overlapping international athlete pool, and parallel structure (federal association, regional Länderverbände, club membership).
• Koninklijke Belgische Gymnastiek Bond / Fédération Royale Belge de Gymnastique: Belgian national gymnastics federation. Smaller-scale direct peer operating the same national federation + club model in a nearby Western European market; competes against DTB-trained athletes at European and World levels.

Others

• Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique (FIG): International governing body for gymnastics. Not a commercial competitor but the global rules-setter, sanctioning body, and World Championship organizer — directly relevant as DTB hosts FIG events (e.g., RSG WM 2026) and operates under FIG technical rules.

Broad incumbents

• YMCA (German YMCA movement / CVJM): German YMCA (CVJM) operates as a comparable federated, membership-based sports and recreation organization with affiliated local clubs across Germany. While not sport-specific, it parallels DTB's club-federation structure, community-led growth model, and recreational-sport programming.
• Deutscher Olympischer Sportbund (DOSB): German Olympic Sports Confederation, the umbrella organization of which DTB is a member federation. DOSB sets national sport policy, distributes federal funding, and represents Germany at the IOC. Comparable as the parent-stage of German national sports governance.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/dtb_online
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UClx6XrVrh3A8-2xshTMeGxw
• Facebookfacebook.com/DeutscherTurnerBund
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/deutscher-turner-bund-german-gymnastics-federation
• Instagraminstagram.com/deutscherturnerbund
• TikToktiktok.com/@turnteamdeutschland

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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