Federación Interinsular de Fútbol de Tenerife

What Federación Interinsular de Fútbol de Tenerife does

Federación Interinsular de Fútbol de Tenerife (FIFT) is a non-profit territorial sports federation founded in 1937 and headquartered in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain. Under Spanish sports federation law and under the governance umbrella of the Federación Canaria de Fútbol (FCF) and the Real Federación Española de Fútbol (RFEF), FIFT holds exclusive authority to organize and govern official football and futsal competitions across the four islands of the western Canary Islands province: Tenerife, La Palma, La Gomera, and El Hierro. The federation operates from offices in Tenerife, La Palma, and El Hierro, serving approximately 700+ affiliated football entities (clubs, referees, coaches, and individual players) and running competitions including Tercera Federación, Interinsular Preferente, regional divisions, Copa Heliodoro, and Liga DISAFÍO. Specialized committees cover futsal, beach football, women's talent development (Programa Talento Femenino), and inclusive football.

The federation's core technology is the NOVAWEB portal — a digital federation management platform for licensing, club registration, competition scheduling, and administrative operations — supplemented by the Novanet SM platform for managing club travel documentation and the Cluber digital platform (deployed to 700+ football entities in Spain) for club administration automation. Additional service layers include the FIFTV video channel, the Club Descuentos FIFT membership benefit program, the Escuela Técnica de Entrenadores and Escuela Técnica de Árbitros training schools, and the Mutualidad de Futbolistas insurance mutual.

FIFT's revenue model is multi-stream and reflects its non-profit federation structure: (1) recurring federation membership and licensing fees from players, referees, coaches, and clubs; (2) transaction-based competition entry fees; (3) government subsidies and grants from the Gobierno de Canarias, the four island cabildos, and local municipalities; (4) sponsorship revenue including Adidas as official ball supplier. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, operates on annual billing cadence, and is administered through the central federation office. Under the first Plan Estratégico 2025/26 — characterized by the federation as a period of historic growth during which more than 4,000 balls were distributed to clubs — and the newly activated Plan Estratégico 2026/27 with expanded subsidy lines, the federation operates with 21 employees and an elected President (Alejandro Morales Mansito, mandate 2026-2030) leading a Board of Directors.

Name

Federación Interinsular de Fútbol de Tenerife

Legal name

Federación Interinsular de Fútbol de Tenerife

Website

https://ftf.es

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Federación Interinsular de Fútbol de Tenerife is a non-profit territorial sports federation that organizes and governs official football and futsal competitions across Tenerife, La Palma, La Gomera, and El Hierro for 700+ affiliated clubs, players, referees, and coaches.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Federation Governance

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAKAFAE

Professional Sport Governing Bodies & League Sanctioning Authorities

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

SECONDARYMPAKAAAA

Association Football (Soccer) Leagues

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Professional Sports Leagues (Domestic & International)

SECONDARYMPAKAFAB

International Sport Federations (IFs)

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

Keywords

• Sports federation services
• Football competition management
• Club licensing and registration
• Referee and coach training
• Futsal and beach football

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Cruz de Tenerife

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Federation Membership/Licensing Fees: Revenue generated from federation licenses for players, referees, coaches, and club affiliations
2. Competition Entry Fees: Fees collected from clubs participating in official competitions organized by FIFT including Copa Heliodoro and regional leagues
3. Government Subsidies and Grants: Strategic plan subsidies and economic aid distributed to clubs, funded by Government of Canarias and other public institutions
4. Sponsorship and Advertising: Partnerships with sponsors including Adidas (official ball supplier), Government entities, and corporate sponsors displayed on federation materials

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Federación Interinsular de Fútbol de Tenerife (FIFT) is a nonprofit sports federation that organizes and governs official football and futsal competitions across Tenerife, La Palma, La Gomera, and El Hierro. It provides club affiliation, player/referee/coach licensing, competition scheduling, referee assignments, disciplinary administration, training schools, and economic aid distribution to member clubs.

Product overview

Federación Interinsular de Fútbol de Tenerife (FIFT) operates as a sports federation governing football competitions across Tenerife, La Palma, La Gomera, and El Hierro. The federation offers a digital platform centered on NOVAWEB, an online portal providing competition management (schedules, standings, results), license processing for players, referees, and coaches, and club administration. Supporting services include the Club Descuentos membership benefit program, Programa Talento Femenino for women's football development, specialized committees for futsal and beach football, referee and coach training schools, footballer insurance mutual services, and inclusive competitions like Liga DISAFÍO. The federation recently concluded its first Plan Estratégico 2025/26 and activated the 2026/27 strategic plan with expanded aid and subsidy programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FIFTV: FIFT television channel for broadcasting federation events and competitions

Products and services

• NOVAWEB Federation Platform Online portal for federation management including player license processing, club registration, competition management, match schedules, and results. Used by clubs, players, referees, and coaches across the federation.
• Gestión de Licencias License management system for footballers, referees, and coaches including foreign player procedures and medical examination documentation.
• Competiciones - Calendarios, Clasificaciones y Resultados Competition management system providing match schedules, standings, results, scorers table, field directory, and team comparisons for all federation competitions.
• Gestión de Clubes Club registration and directory management system including affiliation processes, field availability requirements, and club contact information.
• Copa Heliodoro Annual knockout cup competition open to teams from Tercera Federación and Interinsular Preferente de Tenerife. Registration open for 2026/27 season.
• Club Descuentos FIFT Exclusive discount program for federated members offering reduced prices at partner sporting goods stores including Deportes Más Fútbol (15% discount).
• Programa Talento Femenino Women's talent development program promoting female football participation from base categories (Benjamín, Alevín, Infantil ages). Includes training sessions, summer campus, and provincial tournaments.
• Escuela Técnica de Entrenadores de Fútbol Coach training school offering football coaching certifications and education programs under director José Domingo Reverón.
• Escuela Técnica de Árbitros Referee training school under CITAF providing referee certification and ongoing training for futsal and football officials.
• Mutualidad de Futbolistas Footballer insurance mutual providing coverage for players including 'jugador a prueba' (trial player) insurance with coverage extending to September 30, 2026.
• Comité Fútbol Sala Futsal committee managing competitions including the Supercopa de España Femenina de fútbol sala held in Pabellón de Las Torres de Adeje (January 31 - February 1, 2026).
• Comité Fútbol Playa Beach football committee managing competitions and events including the Campeonato de España de Fútbol Playa held in Rota and Chipiona.
• Liga DISAFÍO Competition for people with intellectual disability managed jointly with CITAF and Island Cabildos, featuring teams from Tenerife and La Palma.
• Ayudas Económicas a Clubes Economic aid program providing financial support to clubs through strategic plan lines, including subsidies and grants for club development.
• Plan Estratégico FIFT 2026/27 Strategic plan providing expanded subsidy lines and increased economic aid for clubs including subsidized travel and economic prizes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 4,000 balls distributed to clubs under first strategic plan
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gobierno de CanariascoreOthersPrimary government sponsor providing funding, subsidies, and institutional support for football development in the Canary Islands. Implements protocols including the Protocolo de Desplazamientos for competition travel.
• Federación Canaria de Fútbol (FCF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent federation governing football in the Canary Islands. FIFT operates under FCF governance with shared protocols for displacements, competitions, and regulations.
• Real Federación Española de Fútbol (RFEF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational football federation. FIFT participates in national competitions including Copa del Rey autonomic eliminatories and follows RFEF regulations for certain competitions.
• FIFAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational football governing body. FIFT maintains affiliation with global football governance structures.
• UEFAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean football governing body. FIFT maintains affiliation with European football governance structures.
• Cabildo Insular de TenerifecoreOthersIsland government of Tenerife providing sports promotion funding and institutional support for football competitions.
• Cabildo Insular de La PalmacoreOthersIsland government of La Palma coordinating sports promotion programs and football development initiatives.
• Cabildo Insular de La GomeracoreOthersIsland government of La Gomera providing institutional support and coordination for football on the island.
• Ayuntamiento de AdejecoreOthersLocal government of Adeje, Tenerife hosting major events including Supercopa de España Femenina de fútbol sala 2026 at Pabellón de Las Torres.
• Excmo. Ayuntamiento de San Cristóbal de La LagunaminorOthersLocal government of San Cristóbal de La Laguna providing support for football activities in the northern Tenerife area.
• Excmo. Ayuntamiento de Santa Cruz de La PalmaminorOthersLocal government of Santa Cruz de La Palma supporting football activities in La Palma.
• Ilustre Ayuntamiento de Granadilla de AbonaminorOthersLocal government of Granadilla de Abona providing support for football in southern Tenerife.
• Organismo Autónomo de DeportesminorOthersAutonomous sports organization providing coordination for sports promotion programs.
• AdidascoreOthersOfficial ball supplier for FIFT competitions. Adidas Tiro League is the official match ball for competitions 2025/26.
• ClubercoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital platform for modernizing and digitizing club administrative tasks. Used by more than 700 football entities in Spain. Platform is sponsored for clubs that adopt this tool.
• VeominorOthersTechnology sponsor providing camera equipment with special offers for FIFT affiliates including Veo Cam 3.
• TomaticketminorOthersTicketing partner for FIFT events and competitions.
• Deportes Más FútbolminorOthersSports equipment retailer offering 15% discount to FIFT federated members in physical and online stores.
• Efecto DonaciónminorOthersDonation platform partner for FIFT member benefits program.
• Colegio Oficial de FarmacéuticosminorOthersOfficial pharmaceutical college providing health-related services and support to federated members.
• Asociación Española Contra el CáncerminorOthersSpanish Cancer Association collaborating on social responsibility initiatives within football.
• CITAF (Comité Técnico de Árbitros de Fútbol Sala)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical committee for futsal referees operating under FIFT. Responsible for referee training and coordination for futsal competitions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Federación de Fútbol de la Región de Murcia: Regional football federation in Murcia with a similar territorial scope, organizing Tercera RFEF, regional leagues, futsal, and beach football under the Spanish federation structure. Comparable in governance, revenue model, and competition portfolio.
• Federación Madrileña de Fútbol: Regional football federation governing amateur and Tercera Federación competitions in the Community of Madrid. Operates under RFEF with a similar mandate, licensing, competition, and subsidy structure but at materially larger scale, providing a benchmark for operational evolution.
• Federació Catalana de Futbol: Regional football federation for Catalonia, governing amateur football and futsal within its autonomous community. Comparable in scope and mandate to FIFT, with a more developed digital platform and broader licensing base.
• Federación Extremeña de Fútbol: Regional federation governing football and futsal in Extremadura under RFEF. Comparable in operating scale, dependency on regional government subsidies, and amateur competition portfolio.
• Federación Interinsular de Fútbol de Las Palmas: The sister inter-insular federation governing football in the eastern Canary Islands province (Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura). Operates under the same Spanish federation pyramid structure with identical regulatory mandate, competition portfolio, and government subsidy model, making it the closest functional peer.

Broad incumbents

• FIFA: The global governing body of football. FIFT maintains direct affiliation with FIFA, which sets international standards and provides development grants, making FIFA the apex incumbent in the same governance category.
• Real Federación Española de Fútbol (RFEF): The national football federation of Spain. RFEF sets overarching rules, organizes Copa del Rey autonomic eliminatories, and establishes the framework within which FIFT and all regional federations operate; it is the apex governing body in the same hierarchy.
• UEFA: The European football governing body. FIFT maintains affiliation through RFEF, and UEFA's grassroots development frameworks shape FIFT's inclusion and youth programming.
• Federación Canaria de Fútbol: The autonomous-community-level parent federation governing football across the entire Canary Islands. FIFT operates under FCF's authority and FCF sets shared protocols for displacements, competitions, and regulations, making it the direct supervisory incumbent.

Others

• Cluber (sports management platform): Third-party digital platform used by FIFT for club management and adopted by 700+ football entities in Spain. Acts as an enabling technology partner rather than a direct competitor, but its scale makes it a strategic ecosystem dependency.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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