The Danish Gymnastics Federation

What The Danish Gymnastics Federation does

GymDanmark (Danmarks Gymnastik- og Fitnessforbund) is Denmark's national gymnastics and fitness federation, founded in 1899 and operating as a non-profit special sports federation under DIF (Danmarks Idrætsforbund). The federation serves approximately 250,000 gymnasts and fitness practitioners through a network of over 450 member associations across Denmark, making it the country's second-largest special sports federation. Its core mandate spans the governance, development, and competitive representation of eight major disciplines — artistic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics, TeamGym, trampoline, tumbling, rope skipping, sports acrobatics, and exhibition gymnastics — plus a fitness vertical covering functional fitness and general fitness activities.

The federation operates a multi-product platform centered on coach education (GymTræner 1, helper coach training, fitness certifications), athlete competition licensing, sanctioned national and international competitions (DM-Ugen, Forbundsmesterskab, FitRace26, Gym For Life, EUROGYM), international event representation (Gymnaestrada 2027 with 800+ participants, EM and VM championships), and member-support resources including the Øvelsesbank exercise database, Trivsel i træningen wellbeing materials, and the Trænerløftet coach development program. Technology infrastructure is modest: a WordPress-based website, the betaling.gymdanmark.dk self-service payment/registration platform accepting card, invoice, EAN, and bank transfer, MailChimp for the GymNyt and FitNyt newsletters, and CompetitionCorner for functional fitness results.

Revenue is generated across six streams: recurring membership fees from the 450+ member associations, one-time competition licenses for individual gymnasts, course and education registration fees with member discounts, transaction-based event and competition fees, licensing/sponsorship revenue from partners such as CRAFT/New Wave Danmark, and subscription-based newsletter services. The federation is governed by a board led by Chairman Anders Jacobsen and run operationally by CEO Ditte Okholm-Naut with approximately 25 office staff at Idrættens Hus in Brøndby, supported by discipline-specific committees and regional fitness consultants covering Sjælland and Jylland & Fyn. International competitive performance has strengthened materially since 2022, with Danish tumbling athletes earning EM/VM medals in every year from 2022 through 2026.

Name

The Danish Gymnastics Federation

Legal name

GymDanmark (Danmarks Gymnastik Forbund)

Website

https://gymdanmark.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1899

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Federation Services

NAICS

Spectator Sports (71121), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Group Fitness, Personal Training & Wellness Coaching (EDALAIAE), Strength & Conditioning / Athletic Performance Training (HSADAEAB), Wellness Program Design & Accountability Coaching (HSADAGAC)

Keywords

• Gymnastics federation services
• Coach training programs
• Sports competition management
• Fitness education
• Athlete development programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Brøndby

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Member associations pay membership fees to be part of GymDanmark, which provides them with organizational support, insurance, competitions, and educational resources.
2. Competition licenses: Gymnasts purchase competition licenses to participate in sanctioned competitions, a mandatory requirement for competitive participation.
3. Course and education fees: GymDanmark offers trainer education courses (GymTræner 1, etc.) and fitness certifications with associated registration fees. Member associations receive discounts.
4. Event and competition registration fees: Fees for participation in competitions, events, camps, and conferences. Late registration may incur additional fees.
5. Sponsorships and partnerships: Partnership agreements with equipment suppliers (CRAFT/New Wave Danmark) and efterskole institutions provide sponsorship revenue and in-kind support.
6. Newsletter subscription services: GymNyt and FitNyt newsletters distributed via MailChimp, with consent-based data collection for marketing communications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

GymDanmark is the national gymnastics and fitness federation in Denmark, organizing competitive and recreational gymnastics across more than 10 disciplines, providing coach and fitness instructor education programs, licensing competitive gymnasts, and running national championships and international event participation. The federation serves approximately 250,000 gymnasts and fitness practitioners through a network of 450+ member associations, with revenue from membership fees, competition licenses, course fees, event registrations, and sponsorships.

Product overview

GymDanmark (Danmarks Gymnastik- og Fitnessforbund) is Denmark's second-largest sports federation with approximately 250,000 gymnasts and fitness practitioners across about 450 member associations. The organization operates as a unified platform offering multiple interconnected services: competitive gymnastics disciplines (Artistic Gymnastics, Rhythmic Gymnastics, TeamGym, Trampoline, Tumbling, Rope Skipping, Sports Acrobatik), coach education programs (GymTræner 1, helper coach training, fitness certifications), competition licensing and results systems, national events (Gymnasternes Dag, Forbundsmesterskab, FitRace26), international representation (EM/VM participation, Gymnaestrada, EUROGYM), athlete development programs (national team partnerships with efterskoler), and member communications (GymNyt and FitNyt newsletters). The organization also provides resources like Trivsel i træningen materials for youth wellbeing and Trænerløftet for coach development, all supported by an online payment and registration platform for event participation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Træneruddannelse (Coach Training) Comprehensive coach training programs including GymTræner 1 (basic training for new gymnastics coaches), helper coach training, and specialized discipline-specific training for gymnastics, trampoline, TeamGym, tumbling, rhythmic gymnastics, and more. Targeted at gymnastics coaches across member associations.
• Fitness Uddannelser (Fitness Training) Fitness instructor and trainer education programs covering functional fitness, yoga, and other fitness modalities. Targeted at fitness instructors and personal trainers.
• Konkurrencelicens (Competition License) Competition license system for athletes participating in sanctioned gymnastics competitions across all disciplines. Required for competitive gymnasts.
• Gymnastik Discipliner (Gymnastics Disciplines) Multiple competitive gymnastics disciplines including Artistic Gymnastics (Idrætsgymnastik), Rhythmic Gymnastics (Rytmisk Gymnastik), TeamGym, Trampoline, Tumbling, Rope Skipping, Sports Acrobatik, and Exhibition Gymnastics (Opvisningsgymnastik). Targeted at competitive gymnasts.
• Gymnaestrada 2027 Participation World's largest gymnastics festival participation package with Denmark sending over 800 gymnasts. Next edition in Lisbon, Portugal in 2027, with participation fee approximately 5600-6200 kr per person covering participant card, performances, ceremonies, accommodation, and Danish delegation support.
• EUROGYM Participation European gymnastics festival participation organized by European Gymnastics, combining gymnastics exhibitions and workshops for youth aged 12-18 years.
• Gym For Life DK National exhibition competition serving as qualification pathway for the European Gym For Life Challenge international competition. Targeted at exhibition gymnastics groups.
• Gymnasternes Dag Annual exhibition day with gymnastics demonstrations held at multiple locations across Denmark, promoting gymnastics participation among the general public.
• Tumblingstævner Beginner-friendly tumbling competitions focusing on showcasing skills rather than scoring, designed as first competition experience for new gymnasts with no license requirement.
• FitRace26 New competition combining running and functional training, launched in 2026 to offer an innovative competitive option within the fitness discipline.
• Forbundsmesterskab (Functional Fitness) National functional fitness championship with individual and team categories, featuring tests in endurance, strength, power, skills, and mixed disciplines.
• Betaling Platform (Online Registration and Payment) Online payment and registration system for courses, competitions, and events accepting card payments, bank transfer, and EAN for public customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Member associations can access standardized trainer education with automatic member discounts
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CRAFT / New Wave DanmarkcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Equipment sponsorship agreement providing GymDanmark member associations with access to sports and club apparel through CRAFT brand. New Wave Danmark offers professional consultation on product selection and customization with club logos. The partnership includes brands CRAFT, Clique, and Cutter & Buck, covering all association needs from members to coaches and volunteers.
• BGI AkademietcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 20234-year partnership agreement (2023-2026) for TeamGym national team training camps. BGI Akademiet provides facilities and training grounds for senior national team gatherings as part of the partnership supporting Danish TeamGym representation at European Championships.
• Vesterlund EfterskolecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 20234-year partnership agreement (2023-2026) for TeamGym and Tumbling national team training camps. Provides facilities for training sessions and test competitions, supporting elite athlete development.
• Brejninggaard EfterskolecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 20234-year partnership agreement (2023-2026) for TeamGym and Tumbling national team training camps. Supports optimal training conditions for national team athletes with facilities and expertise.
• Flemming EfterskolecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 20234-year partnership agreement (2023-2026) for TeamGym and Tumbling national team training camps. Contributes to strong training environments for Danish elite gymnastics.
• Vejstrup EfterskolecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 20234-year partnership agreement (2023-2026) for TeamGym and Tumbling national team training camps. Provides facilities for senior national team training sessions.
• Gymnastikefterskolen StevnscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 20234-year partnership agreement (2023-2026) for TeamGym national team training camps. Supports elite gymnastics training with specialized facilities and programs.
• Bøvling IdrætsefterskolecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 20234-year partnership agreement (2023-2026) specifically for Tumbling national team. Provides specialized facilities for tumbling training camps and supports athlete development pathways.
• RejsechefenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGroup travel partner providing organized travel arrangements for teams attending international competitions. Helps clubs and national teams book transportation and accommodations collectively for EM events and other competitions.
• DIF (Danmarks Idrætsforbund)coreOthersGymDanmark is a special sports federation under DIF, the Danish sports confederation. DIF provides overarching organizational framework, insurance programs (Idrættens Forsikring), and connects GymDanmark with broader Danish sports policy.
• FIG (Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique)coreOthersInternational gymnastics federation that sets rules and organizes world championships. Danish gymnasts compete internationally under FIG regulations, and national championships results feed into FIG athlete databases.
• European GymnasticscoreOthersEuropean gymnastics federation organizing European Championships. GymDanmark coordinates Danish participation in EM events across all gymnastics disciplines through this affiliation.
• ERSO (European Rope Skipping Organization)minorOthersEuropean Rope Skipping Organization that sanctions European Championships. GymDanmark coordinates Danish team participation in rope skipping European Championships.
• Team DanmarkcoreOthersNational elite sports organization providing funding and support for talented athletes. Athletes may receive support through Team Danmark programs, and antidoping education is coordinated through their systems.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• USA Gymnastics: The U.S. national governing body for gymnastics — a significantly larger and more commercialized federation that also governs multiple disciplines, member clubs, and elite national teams. Comparable in mission but operates at a much larger commercial scale.

Others

• Team Danmark: Denmark's national elite sports organization that provides funding and athlete support. Partner of GymDanmark for elite athletes, but a peer in the broader Danish sports ecosystem providing comparable elite-athlete development resources.
• FIG (Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique): The international governing body for gymnastics. Not a direct competitor but a key parent-affiliate in GymDanmark's ecosystem, providing global competition rules, world championship frameworks, and legitimacy for national federation members.
• DIF (Danmarks Idrætsforbund): The Danish Sports Confederation under which GymDanmark operates as a special federation. Provides overarching governance, insurance, and political representation — not a direct competitor but a direct parent/umbrella organization with adjacent scope.

Direct peers

• Fédération Française de Gymnastique: The French national gymnastics federation covering multiple gymnastics disciplines with affiliated clubs, coach training, and national team programs. Closely aligned in structure and product scope to GymDanmark.
• Deutscher Turner-Bund: Germany's national gymnastics federation — one of the largest gymnastics organizations globally with member clubs, coach education, and elite national team programs. Directly comparable in scope and structure though operating at a larger scale than GymDanmark.
• Norges Gymnastikk- og Turnforbund: The Norwegian Gymnastics and Turn Federation — a national federation under NIF covering gymnastics and fitness disciplines with member associations. Directly comparable in mission, structure, and product mix to GymDanmark, just across the Scandinavian border.
• Gymnastics Australia: Australian national gymnastics federation governing artistic, rhythmic, trampoline, and other disciplines through member clubs. Comparable federation structure, discipline coverage, and member-based revenue model to GymDanmark.
• British Gymnastics: The national governing body for gymnastics in the UK, governing multiple disciplines, licensing, coach education, and national teams. Closely comparable in product offering and federation structure to GymDanmark.
• Svenska Gymnastikförbundet: The Swedish Gymnastics Federation — national governing body for gymnastics in Sweden with member clubs across multiple disciplines. Same federation model, course/education programs, and international competition participation as GymDanmark.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/Gymnastik09
• Facebookfacebook.com/GymDanmark
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/danmarks-gymnastik-og-fitness-forbund
• Instagraminstagram.com/gymdanmark

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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