Ijshockeyclub Limburg Eaters Geleen

What Ijshockeyclub Limburg Eaters Geleen does

Ijshockeyclub Limburg Eaters Geleen, operating commercially as Snackpoint Eaters Limburg, is a Dutch non-profit ice hockey foundation founded in 1968 and headquartered at Sportpark Glanerbrook in Geleen, Limburg. The organization operates under Stichting Topijshockey Eaters Limburg (STEL) and runs a competitive ice hockey program that, until 2026, competed in the Central European Hockey League (CEHL) — a cross-border competition involving teams from the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, and previously France. Its core product is matchday entertainment and competitive ice hockey, with roster construction drawing on local youth development alongside international recruitment from the Netherlands, Belgium, Canada, Finland, and Ukraine. In the 2025-2026 season the club achieved its strongest competitive results in over a decade, including the Beker van Nederland (Dutch Cup) title — the first in 15 years — a CEHL regular season second-place finish, and best-in-league defensive performance.

The business model is event-driven and sponsorship-anchored. Revenue is generated through (i) ticketing, with adult single-match tickets at €15.00, adult season tickets at €195.00, and discounted FSI season tickets at €155.00, all sold exclusively online through the Compoticketing platform; and (ii) corporate sponsorships, including a title-naming deal with Snackpoint and supporting partnerships with Perfact Group, Durafy, Van Roekel Groep, BSB Verzekeringen, Watersley, Chapeau Catering, and Elis Huiszorg. The organization serves two primary customer segments: regional ice hockey fans and the local Limburg community, and local/regional businesses seeking brand visibility, hospitality, and B2B networking. Operations are lean — approximately 10 employees with a large volunteer base covering coaching, medical, team management, and event functions. Following the collapse of the CEHL in 2026 due to multiple team withdrawals, STEL withdrew its CEHL team for the 2026-2027 season and announced a strategic pivot toward broader support for ice hockey in Limburg, while VJB Smoke Eaters continues top-level play under the Dutch Eredivisie.

Name

Ijshockeyclub Limburg Eaters Geleen

Legal name

Stichting Topijshockey Eaters Limburg

Website

https://eaters.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Closed

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ijshockeyclub Limburg Eaters Geleen is a Dutch non-profit ice hockey foundation founded in 1968 in Geleen, operating as Snackpoint Eaters Limburg, that competes regionally and internationally and serves Limburg-area fans and corporate sponsors through ticketing, sponsorships, and venue-based events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Geleen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Single match tickets and season tickets sold exclusively online through Compoticketing platform. Season tickets cover regular season, preseason, CEHL Cup, Dutch Cup, and playoffs.
2. Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorship agreements with multiple local and regional businesses. Sponsors receive branding exposure on team apparel, venue signage, and digital channels.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Snackpoint Eaters Limburg operates a professional ice hockey team that competes in the Central European Hockey League (CEHL) and Dutch competitions, playing home matches at Sportpark Glanerbrook in Geleen. The foundation sells single-match tickets and annual season tickets exclusively online through the Compoticketing platform, and generates the majority of its remaining funding from corporate sponsorship packages with local and regional businesses. A youth development pipeline feeds local talent into the senior squad.

Product overview

Snackpoint Eaters Limburg is a professional ice hockey organization based in Geleen, Netherlands. The core product is the ice hockey team competing in the Central European Hockey League (CEHL), playing home games at Sportpark Glanerbrook. The organization offers match attendance through an online ticket sales system, season passes, and participates in additional competitions including the Dutch Cup (Beker van Nederland) and the Ron Berteling Schaal tournament.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Single Match Tickets Single-day match tickets granting entry to one home game at Sportpark Glanerbrook. Adult tickets priced at €15.00 and child tickets (ages 4–12) at €13.00, excluding service fees. Sold exclusively online with no day ticket office.
• Season Ticket Subscriptions Annual season tickets covering all regular season, preseason, CEHL Cup, Dutch Cup, and playoff home matches. Adult season ticket €195.00, child season ticket €170.00; with FSI discount, adult €155.00 and child €130.00. Excludes service fees. Sold exclusively online via Compoticketing.
• Corporate Sponsorship Packages Multi-tier corporate sponsorship and partnership packages for local and regional businesses, including title sponsorship (Snackpoint), major sponsors, and the Club van 1000 supporters program. Sponsors receive branding on team apparel, venue signage, the website, and in official communications, plus hospitality and B2B networking opportunities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Won Dutch Cup (Beker van Nederland) 2025-2026, first cup win in 15 years
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• OptisportcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 March 2026Optisport took over full management of Sportpark Glanerbrook from Laco effective May 1, 2026. This change affects venue operations, ice rink management, and facilities access for the team.
• SnackpointcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMain sponsor of Snackpoint Eaters Limburg. Name appears in team name. Receives prominent branding on team uniforms, venue signage, and all official communications.
• Perfact GroupmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor with logo displayed on website sponsor section. Also nominated for Aantrekkelijkste Werkgever van Limburg 2026.
• DurafymajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor with logo displayed on website sponsor section.
• Van Roekel GroepmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor. Hosted successful sponsor evening for Snackpoint Eaters Limburg in February 2026.
• BSB VerzekeringenmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor. Nominated for Aantrekkelijkste Werkgever van Limburg 2026 in Regio Zuid-Limburg.
• Watersley Sports & TalentparkmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSports facility partner. Hosted volunteer appreciation evening. Located in Watersley area.
• CompoticketingmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial ticketing platform for online ticket sales. Handles all single match tickets and season ticket purchases.
• CEHL (Central European Hockey League)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational ice hockey league in which Snackpoint Eaters Limburg competes against teams from Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, and other countries.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Amsterdam Tigers: Dutch ice hockey club competing in domestic leagues. Domestic peer sharing the same Dutch competition calendar, talent pool and sponsor categories.
• Tilburg Trappers: Historic Dutch ice hockey club (Oberliga-level) and direct competitor in Dutch competitions. Cited in the Eaters' player pipeline (e.g., Wouter Sars, Jonne transferred from Tilburg), making it a clear on-ice peer.
• HYC Herentals: Belgian ice hockey club that competed in the CEHL against the Eaters. Regional peer in adjacent geography with directly comparable league and competitive profile.
• VJB Smoke Eaters: Continuation of top-level ice hockey in Sittard-Geleen under the Dutch Eredivisie after STEL's CEHL withdrawal. Operates in the same region, venue catchment and fan pool, making it the closest functional peer and successor.
• Heerenveen Flyers: Former CEHL competitor that withdrew from the league alongside Neuwied, triggering the Eaters' withdrawal. Direct Dutch ice hockey peer with shared league history.
• Olympia Heist: Belgian ice hockey club, CEHL competitor. Comparable in scale, market position and competition level to a regional Dutch/Limburg ice hockey franchise.
• EHC Die Bären Neuwied: German CEHL opponent that withdrew from the league in 2026 alongside Heerenveen. Closest cross-border competitive peer during the CEHL era.
• Nijmegen Devils: Dutch ice hockey team competing in the Ron Berteling Schaal and Eredivisie. Direct domestic peer sharing the same national cup and league calendars as the Eaters.

Broad incumbents

• EHC Red Bull München: Top-tier professional German (DEL) ice hockey franchise. Not a direct competitor, but the broader-incumbent benchmark for European club structure, sponsorship scale and venue economics that the Eaters operate within.

Regional players

• Hasselt Hurricanes: Belgian ice hockey club in the Limburg-adjacent region. Geographic and cultural proximity makes it a regional competitor for fan attention and Belgian sponsorship.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@snackpointeaterslimburg
• Facebookfacebook.com/GeleenEaters
• Instagraminstagram.com/limburgeaters
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ijshockeyclub-limburg-eaters-geleen

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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