GIMLE BASKETBALLKLUBB

What GIMLE BASKETBALLKLUBB does

Gimle Basketballklubb is a Norwegian amateur sports club (idrettslag) founded in 1972 and headquartered at its own dedicated basketball arena, Gimlehallen, in Bergen. The club operates a vertically integrated basketball program spanning SFO-basket (after-school care) for children aged 6 through U19 youth teams, recreational adult squads, and elite men's and women's teams competing in the top-tier Basketligaen Norge (BLNO). The men's team won three consecutive Norwegian Championships from 2022 to 2024, and in late 2025 the club debuted in European competition through the European North Basketball League (ENBL), hosting Keila Basket (Estonia) and Manchester Basketball at its home venue.

The club's revenue model is diversified across five streams managed through a membership-based non-profit structure: recurring annual membership fees administered via the Norwegian Sports Federation's Min Idrett platform; match-day ticket sales via TicketCo for BLNO and ENBL fixtures; merchandise sales (Joma-branded apparel and accessories priced kr 119-774 NOK); facility rentals of Gimlesalen, an in-arena event space priced at kr 6,500-8,000 NOK per day with Stabburet Catering partnership; and a network of 18 local Bergen sponsors led by Sparebanken Norge. Distribution combines the club's owned arena for in-person events, an e-commerce storefront with physical pickup at Pelly Workwear, and digital channels including a Webflow website, Instagram, and Facebook.

The club is governed by a member-elected board with Kristian Bye as styreleder (chair) and Frederik Gnatt as daglig leder (day-to-day manager, also a player). Strategic priorities signaled by 2025 activity include deepening the youth-to-elite pipeline (4 NM 2025 qualifications), executing the European competition expansion, and monetizing ancillary venue and merchandise revenue. No external parent company, private equity, or venture capital ownership exists; all activity is funded through membership fees, sponsorship, and operational revenue.

Name

GIMLE BASKETBALLKLUBB

Legal name

Gimle Basketballklubb

Website

https://gimle.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Gimle Basketballklubb is a Bergen, Norway-based amateur basketball club (founded 1972) operating elite BLNO teams, 15+ youth squads, and Gimlehallen arena, generating revenue from memberships, tickets, merchandise, venue rental, and 18 local sponsors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Club (Basketball)

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

Keywords

• Community basketball club
• Youth basketball programs
• Elite basketball team
• Sports club membership
• Arena event rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Bergen

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Club membership through Min Idrett platform for players of all ages from children to seniors
2. Facility rental: Gimlesalen event space rental for private events with catering partnership with Stabburet Catering
3. Merchandise sales: Club merchandise including apparel (t-shirts, hoodies, jackets, shorts) and accessories sold through club collection
4. Ticket sales: Game tickets for BLNO matches and European ENBL competitions

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Gimle Basketballklubb is a Norwegian membership-based sports club (idrettslag) founded in 1972 that operates competitive basketball teams in the top-tier BLNO league and youth teams across age groups from age 6 to senior. The club runs training, competition, and development programs from its own dedicated arena, Gimlehallen, and sells club merchandise and rents its event space, Gimlesalen, for private functions.

Product overview

Gimle Basketball Club operates as a multi-level basketball organization offering a comprehensive range of services centered around basketball sport and community. The core offering consists of elite-level BLNO competition teams (both men's and women's), extensive youth development programs spanning ages 6 through U19 across multiple age groups, and the club's proprietary facility, Gimlehallen. Supplementary services include venue rental of Gimlesalen for events, an official merchandise retail shop (Klubbkolleksjon) featuring Joma-branded apparel, and membership management through Min Idrett integration. The club maintains a broad-based approach serving recreational participants through to elite athletes, all anchored by its own dedicated arena infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gimle Elite Basketball (BLNO) Elite-level basketball teams (men's and women's) competing in the top-tier Norwegian Basketball League (BLNO), with the men's team now also competing in European competition (ENBL). Includes professional coaching, match scheduling, and ticket-based spectator access.
• Youth Basketball Programs Age-differentiated basketball teams and training programs for children and adolescents, from age 6 through U19, including after-school basketball (SFO-basket), regional competition participation, and a development pipeline into senior/elite levels.
• Gimlehallen (Club-Owned Basketball Arena) The club's privately owned basketball hall, operational since 1984, with hardwood (parquet) flooring. Serves as the home venue for all Gimle teams and as the location for European ENBL matches.
• Gimlesalen (Event Venue Rental) Event venue rental service in the club's social hall featuring a sofa area and kitchen facilities with capacity for approximately 60 guests. Available for weekday rental (Monday-Thursday at 6,500 NOK per day) and weekend/holiday rental (Friday-Sunday at 8,000 NOK per day), booked via email or phone.
• Gimle Club Merchandise (Klubbkolleksjon) Official club apparel and accessories collection including Joma-branded technical training shirts (149-454 NOK), jackets (349-774 NOK), hoodies (329-399 NOK), shorts (159 NOK), T-shirts (119 NOK), and backpacks (654 NOK), available for order online with pickup at Pelly Workwear in Bergen.
• Club Membership (Min Idrett) Annual club membership managed through the Norwegian sports federation's Min Idrett platform (nif.no), available for players of all ages including children, youth, and adults (including 'old boys' senior recreational teams). Members turning 15 during the calendar year become voting eligible after one month of membership.

Quantifiable outcome

• 13 Norwegian Championships (Kongepokaler) won across men's and women's teams
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Manchester BasketballminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 January 2026ENBL European competition opponent visiting Bergen January 21, 2026 for match in Haukelandshallen
• Keila Basket (Estonia)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 October 2025European North Basketball League (ENBL) opponent - first European competition for Gimle men's team. Match played October 29, 2025 in Gimlehallen.
• JomacoreOthersSports apparel and equipment sponsor providing club clothing collection including technical shirts, hoodies, jackets, and shorts. Club merchandise available through club shop.
• Sparebanken NorgecoreOthersFinancial institution sponsor, also serves as match sponsor for ENBL games including Gimle vs Manchester Basketball. Visible on club website as main sponsor.
• Stabburet CateringminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatering partner for Gimlesalen event space rental. Provides free delivery for food orders to event space renters. Offers tapas, buffet, main courses, sandwiches, etc.
• Pelly WorkwearminorOthersWorkwear company where members pick up ordered club merchandise 3 days after ordering
• Meteva Sport & HelseminorOthersHealth and sports organization that sponsors free entry for under 18 to all Gimle matches
• EvinyminorOthersLocal energy company sponsoring Gimle Basket as part of community support initiatives
• BybanenminorOthersBergen light rail system sponsoring the club as community partner
• QuintetminorOthersLocal Bergen business as sponsor
• Bergen PersonalminorOthersStaffing/recruitment company as sponsor
• FramominorOthersBergen-based company as sponsor
• BrasiliaminorOthersRestaurant/business in Bergen sponsoring the club
• MintminorOthersLocal business as sponsor
• MarkhusminorOthersBergen-based company as sponsor
• FLM ElektrominorOthersElectrical company as sponsor
• Inventa FinansminorOthersFinance company as sponsor
• De BergenskeminorOthersBergen-based hospitality/business as sponsor
• Eikedalen SkisenterminorOthersSki resort as sponsor
• Toppe BlomsterminorOthersFlorist as sponsor

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Asker Aliens: Norwegian basketball club historically competing at the top level. Comparable as a longstanding Norwegian basketball organization with men's elite teams.
• Centrum Tigers: Oslo-based basketball club competing in BLNO. Comparable as a Norwegian elite basketball club with both men's and women's programs and a youth development pipeline.
• Ammerud Basket: Historic Norwegian basketball club and BLNO competitor. Ammerud was promoted alongside Gimle in 1979 to the top division and has been a longtime league peer.
• Tromsø Storm: Northern Norway's leading basketball club and BLNO competitor. Comparable as a multi-level Norwegian basketball organization with elite-level ambitions.
• Kristiansand Pirates: Norwegian basketball club competing in BLNO and youth regional competitions. Directly comparable as a Norwegian basketball organization across multiple age groups.
• Kongsberg Miners: Top Norwegian basketball club competing in BLNO. Comparable as a mid-sized Norwegian basketball club with elite-team operations and youth development.
• Bærum Basket: Norwegian basketball club and direct BLNO competitor. Bærum recently defeated Gimle (76–81) and competes in the same men's top division, making it the most directly comparable peer for on-court and competitive analysis.

Regional players

• Fyllingen Lions: Bergen-based basketball club competing in Norwegian basketball. As a local Bergen competitor, Fyllingen competes for the same regional talent pool, sponsors, and fan base as Gimle.
• Ulriken Eagles: Bergen-based basketball organization competing in regional and youth competitions. Competes with Gimle for local youth talent and regional championship standings.

Emerging players

• IFK Norrköping (Basketball): Swedish basketball club — useful Nordic comparator for organizational structure and Scandinavian basketball economics, providing a regional benchmark outside of Norway.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/gimle_basket
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gimle-basketballklubb

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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