Federació Catalana d'Esgrima

What Federació Catalana d'Esgrima does

Federació Catalana d'Esgrima (FCE) is a non-profit regional sports federation founded in 1922 and headquartered in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It is the official governing body for fencing in Catalonia, registered under the Generalitat de Catalunya's Registre d'Entitats Esportives (entry 1430) and operating under the authority of the Real Federación Española de Esgrima (RFEE) and the International Fencing Federation (FIE). The federation serves individual fencers across all age categories (from M11 youth to senior and veteran) in foil, epee, and sabre disciplines, as well as affiliated fencing clubs, coaches, referees, and technical officials throughout Catalonia.

FCE's core product offering is the organization and regulation of competitive fencing in the region. It operates the Skermo digital platform (app.skermo.org) which serves as the centralized system for licensing, competition calendars, results tracking, and official rankings. The federation runs the Catalan Championships, Circuit Català competition series, and hosts prestigious international events including the Trofeu Internacional Ciutat de Barcelona (now in its 48th edition, FIE Category A) and Copa del Món Satèl·lit events in Sabadell and Terrassa. Beyond competition management, FCE delivers Level I and Level II technical training courses for coaches and referees, school-based fencing programs ("Esgrima a l'Escola"), university sport initiatives, and the ARC i Tecnificació Esportiva talent development program.

The federation's business model rests on three revenue streams: recurring annual sports license fees for athletes, coaches, and referees (priced by tier for the 2024-2025 season); transactional competition registration fees; and sponsorship agreements with AON (insurance), Allstar Spain (equipment), and Kelme (apparel) for the 2025-2026 season. Distribution occurs through a network of affiliated clubs across Catalonia, the self-serve Skermo platform, and retail partnerships. The core operational team is small (6 employees), consistent with a member-based federation governance structure, and the organization is overseen by a general assembly subject to Catalan and Spanish sport regulation.

Name

Federació Catalana d'Esgrima

Legal name

Federació Catalana d'Esgrima

Website

https://esgrima.cat

Company type

Private

Founded year

1922

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Federació Catalana d'Esgrima is a non-profit regional sports federation, founded in 1922, that governs fencing in Catalonia, Spain. It licenses athletes and clubs, runs regional and international competitions, and operates the Skermo platform for rankings and competition management.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Federation Governance

NAICS

Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAKAFAC

National Governing Bodies (NGBs)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Rights Holders & Governing Bodies (Federations, Associations, Sanctioning Bodies)

SECONDARYMPAKACAD

Amateur Sport Governing Bodies & Federations (National/Regional)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Collegiate & Amateur Sports Organizations (NCAA, Federations, Clubs)

SECONDARYMPAKAFAK

Rules, Officiating & Referee Associations (Officials/umpires bodies)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Rights Holders & Governing Bodies (Federations, Associations, Sanctioning Bodies)

Keywords

• Fencing federation services
• Sports licensing administration
• Competition management platform
• Athlete development programs
• Referee certification training

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Licensing Fees: Sports licenses for athletes, coaches, and referees with fees varying by category for the 2024-2025 season
2. Competition Registration Fees: Fees for participation in regional, national, and international competitions organized by the federation
3. Sponsorship: Partnerships with sponsors including AON, Allstar Spain, and Kelme for the 2025-2026 season

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Federaci\u00f3 Catalana d'Esgrima is the official governing body for fencing in Catalonia, regulating the sport, issuing sports licenses to athletes, coaches, and referees, and organizing regional, national, and international fencing competitions. It manages the Skermo online platform for club administration, competition scheduling, results tracking, and athlete rankings, and runs athlete development, technical training, referee certification, school and university outreach programs.

Product overview

Federació Catalana d'Esgrima operates as a regional sports federation managing fencing activities across Catalonia. The organization offers a comprehensive platform of products and services including the Skermo management platform for club administration, competition organization (Catalan Championships, Circuit Català, and the international Trofeu Ciutat de Barcelona), athlete licensing, technical training programs (ARC i Tecnificació), refereeing services, and school/university fencing promotion programs. The federation coordinates with clubs throughout Catalonia to promote and develop fencing at all levels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Skermo Platform Online club and competition management platform providing tools for sports licensing, athlete and club registration, calendar management, rankings, results tracking, and season planning for fencing clubs and federated members in Catalonia.
• Sports Licensing and Registration Annual sports license issuance and competition registration system for federated athletes, coaches, referees, and technical directors across Catalonia, with tiered fees by category for the 2024-2025 season.
• Catalan Championships (Campionats de Catalunya) Official Catalan fencing championships across all three weapons (foil, epee, sabre) and age categories, serving as the regional title competition for federated athletes.
• Circuit Catal\u00e0 Catalan circuit series of ranked fencing competitions across age categories and weapon types, serving as the main regional competitive pathway for athletes.
• Trofeu Internacional Ciutat de Barcelona Annual international women's epee World Cup competition (FIE Category A) hosted in Barcelona, currently in its 48th edition, recognized as one of the most prestigious events on the international fencing calendar.
• ARC i Tecnificaci\u00f3 Esportiva Technical training and athlete development program including pre-technification groupings, technification groupings, and scholarship opportunities for talented fencers in Catalonia.
• Coaching and Referee Training Courses Level I and Level II technical courses for fencing coaches, referees, and sports technicians, with recycling seminars (\u20ac5) and new referee courses (\u20ac50 per weapon) for ongoing certification.
• Arbitratge i Direcci\u00f3 T\u00e8cnica Refereeing and technical direction services for fencing competitions including arbitration seminars, certification programs, and referee uniform provision (in collaboration with Kelme).
• Federation Accident Insurance Accident insurance coverage provided to all licensed federation members as part of the annual license fee, offering risk protection for athletes during federation-sanctioned activities.
• Esport Universitari (University Fencing Program) University fencing sports program promoting competitive and recreational fencing across higher education institutions in Catalonia, including collaboration with UOC offering 10% study discounts for federated athletes.
• Esgrima a l'Escola (School Fencing Program) School fencing program bringing fencing education to primary and secondary schools, including teacher training (\u201cFormaci\u00f3 del professorat\u201d) and educational resources.

Quantifiable outcome

• 48th edition of Trofeu Internacional Ciutat de Barcelona - FIE Category A competition
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• AONminorOthers · 1 January 2025International insurance company serving as sponsor for the 2025-2026 season. Provides sports insurance services and risk management solutions.
• Allstar SpainminorOthers · 1 January 2025Sports equipment retailer sponsoring the 2025-2026 season for Catalan fencing.
• KelmeminorOthers · 1 January 2025Sports apparel brand providing equipment including new referee polos for the 2025-2026 season in collaboration with the federation.
• UFEC (Unió de Federacions Esportives de Catalunya)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership enabling collaboration on sports programs including InserSport (social inclusion program), athlete student support, and joint initiatives. UFEC and UOC offer 10% discount to federated athletes.
• Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership with UFEC providing 10% discount on studies for federated athletes competing in Catalan fencing competitions.
• Generalitat de CatalunyacoreOthersRegistered in the Registre d'Entitats Esportives de Catalunya (number 1430). Receives public support and recognition as official sports federation.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Deutscher Fechterbund: German national fencing federation, directly comparable as an NGB operating licensing, national rankings, and elite development in the same sport across a similar European federal governance context.
• British Fencing: UK national fencing federation; comparable as an English-language NGB governing licensing, competitions, and athlete pathways in the same sport with similar revenue mix (membership, events, sponsorships).
• Real Federación Española de Esgrima (RFEE): The Spanish national fencing federation, directly comparable as the parent-level governing body that oversees FCE and coordinates international representation; same sport, same governance role, broader national scope.
• USA Fencing: US national fencing federation and USOC-recognized NGB for the sport; comparable as a larger-scale fencing NGB operating national rankings, international event hosting, and member services in the same discipline.
• Fédération Française d'Escrime: French national fencing federation, comparable in role and structure (national NGB for fencing) and historically one of the strongest fencing nations — a relevant peer for governance model, competition hosting, and member development programs.
• Federazione Italiana Scherma: Italian national fencing federation, one of the most successful globally. Comparable as a national governing body organizing licensing, ranking, and international competitions, providing a benchmark for federation scale and operations in the same sport.

Others

• Real Federación Española de Judo y Deportes Asociados: Spanish national judo federation; comparable as a national-level NGB for an Olympic combat sport adjacent to fencing, sharing governance structure, member licensing, and competition organization models.

Broad incumbents

• Unió de Federacions Esportives de Catalunya (UFEC): Umbrella organization of Catalan sports federations; comparable as the strategic-tier partner that aggregates and represents regional NGBs (including FCE) in policy, funding, and joint programs like InserSport.
• Fédération Internationale d'Escrime (FIE): International governing body for fencing that sanctions the Trofeu Internacional Ciutat de Barcelona and sets global competition rules. Comparable as the apex governing authority above FCE in the sport's hierarchy.

Regional players

• Federació Catalana de Judo: Regional Catalan governing body for judo, a peer Olympic combat sport under similar Generalitat registration; comparable as a sibling regional NGB facing the same funding, volunteer, and policy dynamics in Catalonia.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/esgrima_cat
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCYMMXD22QR9r7602DoDlNUg
• Facebookfacebook.com/federaciocatalanaesgrima
• Instagraminstagram.com/fcesgrima
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/esgrimacat

Compliance1 record

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