Federación Española de Remo

What Federación Española de Remo does

Federación Española de Remo (FER) is the national governing body for rowing in Spain, founded in 1918 and headquartered in Madrid. The federation operates as a private, non-profit sports federation recognized by Consejo Superior de Deportes, the Spanish Olympic and Paralympic Committees, World Rowing, and European Rowing, holding exclusive authority over national team selection, competition calendars, and international representation for Spanish rowing. It coordinates the sport across 7 disciplines (Olympic, Paralympic, traditional, sea, indoor, master, and beach sprint) and manages 5 national leagues, including the Liga Nacional Iberdrola de Remo de Mar, the Liga Nacional FILIPPI de Beach Sprint, the Liga Nacional ROT, and the indoor rowing circuit.

The federation's core operations span competition organization, national team preparation, athlete licensing, coach and referee certification, and grassroots development through a network of 209 affiliated clubs and 17 regional federations. Its digital infrastructure is built on the Clupik/Leverade sports management platform, which handles competition scheduling, results, club registries, and license processing; federemo.org serves as the public interface for news, calendars, and member services, complemented by FederemoTV (YouTube) for live streaming of national championships.

Revenue is generated primarily through athlete license fees routed via regional federations, title and naming sponsorships (notably Iberdrola, FILIPPI, and Viajes El Corte Inglés), co-organization of regattas with regional federations and clubs, and public funding from Consejo Superior de Deportes and EU recovery funds. The federation has 29 employees and operates without public equity or venture funding. Recent strategic activity centers on the build-out of beach sprint ahead of its Olympic debut at Los Angeles 2028, the 2026 launch of a new Olympic traditional sprint league and a dedicated Master Commission, and the hosting of major international events including the 2026 European Championships.

Name

Federación Española de Remo

Legal name

Federación Española de Remo

Website

https://federemo.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1918

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Federación Española de Remo is the national governing body for rowing in Spain, organizing national leagues, championships, and national teams across 7 disciplines for 209 affiliated clubs and 17 regional federations, under Consejo Superior de Deportes oversight.

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Product category

National Sports Federation (Rowing Governance)

NAICS

Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

Services-Racing, Including Track Operation (7948)

akta.pro primary industry

Amateur Sport Governing Bodies & Federations (National/Regional) (MPAKACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

International Sport Federations (IFs) (MPAKAFAB), Olympic & Multi-Sport Governing Bodies (IOC/IPC, Continental Games Federations) (MPAKAFAA)

Keywords

• National rowing federation
• Sports governance
• Competition management
• Athlete licensing
• Coach certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Federation Licenses: The federation generates revenue through national license fees collected from athletes via regional federations. Regional federations manage license processing and clubs submit requests through them.
2. Sponsorship and Partnerships: Revenue from sponsors including Iberdrola (Liga Nacional Iberdrola de Remo de Mar), FILIPPI (Beach Sprint sponsorship), and Viajes El Corte Inglés (official travel agency 2026-2028)
3. Competition Organization: Co-organization of regattas with regional federations and clubs, with shared organizational responsibilities and costs
4. Public Funding: Funding from Consejo Superior de Deportes (CSD) and European Union recovery funds for sports development projects

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Federación Española de Remo is the national governing body for rowing in Spain, organizing national leagues and championships across seven rowing disciplines, managing national teams for international competition, processing athlete licenses through regional federations, certifying coaches and referees, and representing Spain within World Rowing and European Rowing. It also operates an official online merchandise store in partnership with Austral Sport and provides institutional documentation, transparency reporting, and member services through its digital platform.

Product overview

Federación Española de Remo operates as the national governing body for rowing in Spain, managing a comprehensive portfolio of products and services across multiple rowing disciplines. The core offering centers on competition organization including the Liga Nacional Iberdrola de Remo de Mar (sea rowing), Liga Nacional Filippi de Beach Sprint (new Olympic discipline), and Liga Nacional de Remo Olímpico Tradicional (sprint format), alongside national championships for bateles, traineras, and traditional rowing. The federation manages national teams across Olympic, Paralympic, Sub19, Sub23, and Beach Sprint categories with training concentrations at specialized centers. Supporting services include athlete license management, technical formation programs, referee education, and an official online merchandise store powered by Austral Sport. The federation's digital infrastructure is built on Clupik and Leverade platforms for competition management, club coordination, and results tracking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Liga Nacional Iberdrola de Remo de Mar National sea rowing league organized with Iberdrola as title sponsor; delivers a multi-regatta circuit along the Spanish coast for competitive sea-rowing clubs and athletes.
• Liga Nacional FILIPPI de Beach Sprint National beach sprint league for the new Olympic discipline debuting at Los Angeles 2028, with FILIPPI as exclusive boat supplier and naming sponsor; targets competitive clubs and athletes preparing for Olympic beach sprint competition.
• Liga Nacional de Remo Olímpico Tradicional Sprint competition circuit over 500 meters for the traditional Olympic rowing discipline, first edition in 2026 with three regattas; serves competitive clubs and athletes targeting the Olympic format.
• Campeonato de España de Bateles National championship for bateles, the base category of fixed-seat rowing that serves as the training ground for larger trainer boats; targets grassroots clubs and developing rowers across Spain.
• Equipo Nacional y Selecciones (National Teams and Selections) National team management program covering Absolute, Sub23, Sub19, Paralympic, and Beach Sprint teams, including training concentrations at specialized centers and preparation for international competition.
• Remo Paralímpico (Paralympic Rowing Program) Paralympic rowing program with national classification system, team training, and international competition participation for Paralympic rowers across Spain.
• Formación y Seminarios (Training and Seminars) Technical training programs, coach education, referee seminars, and annual sports planning documentation for coaches, referees, and technical staff working with clubs and national teams.
• Gestión de Licencias (Athlete License Management) Athlete license management system processed through regional federations, including national fee collection and registration of competitive rowers across all categories.
• Remo en Sala (Indoor Rowing Circuit) Indoor rowing competitions including the Circuit Remo Indoor and Open de España de remo indoor, run in parallel with the World Indoor Rowing Virtual event; targets clubs and athletes across Spain.
• Tienda Online Oficial FER (Official Online Store) Official online merchandise store operated in partnership with Austral Sport, selling federation-branded training wear, casual clothing, and technical sports apparel to athletes, coaches, referees, and rowing fans.

Quantifiable outcome

• Spain achieved silver medal at Los Ángeles 1984 Olympics; multiple World Championships in beach sprint and sea rowing
• +1 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration5 records

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Austral SportcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 10 December 2025Collaboration to create the official online store of the Spanish Rowing Federation. Allows athletes, coaches, referees, and fans to purchase official federation merchandise including training wear, casual clothing, technical sports garments, and exclusive items.
• FILIPPIcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 10 December 2025Official sponsor and exclusive boat provider for Beach Sprint modality. Naming sponsor of the Liga Nacional FILIPPI de Beach Sprint. Leading worldwide manufacturer of rowing boats supporting the development of beach sprint in Spain.
• Viajes El Corte Inglés (VECISA)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 December 2025Official travel agency partner for the federation for the period 2026-2028. Selected after evaluating proposals from five travel agencies. Provides travel management and support services for federation activities, team travel, and competitions.
• IberdrolacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle sponsor of Liga Nacional Iberdrola de Remo de Mar, a national league composed of 6 regattas across Spain including locations in Tarragona, Málaga, Santa Pola, Alicante, Noia, and Castropol.
• World RowingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational governing body for rowing. Federation participates in World Cup series, World Championships, and operates under international rules and regulations. Hosted World Rowing Cup I in Sevilla (May 2026).
• European RowingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContinental governing body. Federation president Asunción Loriente elected as President of European Rowing in March 2026. Spain hosting 2026 European Championships in La Línea de la Concepción.
• Consejo Superior de Deportes (CSD)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerHigher Sports Council of Spain - government body overseeing Spanish sports. Provides institutional support, funding, and regulatory oversight for the federation's activities.
• Comité Olímpico EspañolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish Olympic Committee - national Olympic governing body. Federation works with COE for Olympic team selection and participation.
• Comité Paralímpico EspañolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish Paralympic Committee - governing body for Paralympic sports. Federation coordinates with CPE for Paralympic rowing programs and athlete classification.
• CELADminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnti-doping organization collaborating with the federation. Provides virtual classroom and doping control education resources.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Deutscher Ruderverband (German Rowing Federation): National federation governing rowing in Germany, with a similar scope of disciplines, club network, league structures, and Olympic/Paralympic programs. One of Europe's strongest rowing nations by competitive results and federation scale.
• Federazione Italiana Canottaggio (Italian Rowing Federation): Italian national federation governing rowing, with similar organizational model, regional federation structure, and Olympic/Paralympic discipline coverage. Direct comparator given cultural and competitive proximity within Mediterranean rowing.
• Rowing Australia: Australian national rowing federation with comparable mandate across elite, beach sprint, and masters disciplines. Operates a similar national competition calendar and club network model.
• British Rowing: UK national governing body for rowing, the most direct functional peer. Comparable in governing Olympic, Paralympic, beach sprint, and traditional rowing disciplines, organizing national leagues and managing national team selection. Cultural and competitive analogue to FER within European rowing.
• Fédération Française d'Aviron (French Rowing Federation): French national rowing federation with comparable governance structure, regional delegation network, and discipline portfolio including beach sprint. Southern-European neighbour with similar competitive position to FER within European rowing.
• USRowing: United States national governing body for rowing, comparable in scope (Olympic, Paralympic, beach sprint, masters), national team management, and member federation structure. Larger scale, but functionally analogous to FER.

Broad incumbents

• World Rowing (FISA): International federation governing rowing globally, of which FER is a national member. World Rowing sets international rules, sanctions World Cups and Championships, and provides the umbrella under which FER operates its Olympic and international programs.
• European Rowing: Continental federation for European rowing, currently led by former FER president Asunción Loriente. Provides European Championships and coordinated development programs to national federations including FER.

Regional players

• Real Federación Española de Vela (Spanish Sailing Federation): Spanish national federation for sailing, a closely comparable institution operating under the same CSD framework, with similar funding structure, regional federation model, and Olympic/Paralympic discipline management. Useful peer for benchmarking operating practices within Spain.
• Real Federación Española de Piragüismo (Spanish Canoeing Federation): Spanish national federation for canoeing, a closely related paddle sport sharing athletes, water venues, and Olympic/Paralympic programs. Operates under the same Spanish sports governance framework and competes for similar public funding and athlete pools.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fed_esp_remo
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/federemotv
• Facebookfacebook.com/fedespremo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/federaci%C3%B3n-espa%C3%B1ola-de-remo-oficial
• Instagraminstagram.com/fed_esp_remo

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Profiles4 records

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