Harvestehuder THC

What Harvestehuder THC does

Harvestehuder THC (legal name: Harvestehuder Tennis- und Hockey-Club e.V., DBA: HTHC) is a non-profit, member-owned sports club founded in 1891 and headquartered in Hamburg, Germany. The club operates two facilities: the Voßberg/Winterhude site at Barmbeker Straße 106 (housing a hockey hall, artificial turf pitch, 3 indoor and 8 outdoor sand tennis courts, a fitness studio, and clubhouse gastronomy) and the Langenhorn site at Beckermannweg 30 (with 2 artificial turf pitches, a small grass field, and 8 sand tennis courts). It fields competitive men's and women's Bundesliga hockey teams, Bundesliga Nord lacrosse teams, and Regionalliga tennis teams, plus extensive youth development programs (Ballschule, youth hockey, youth lacrosse, youth tennis) and adult tennis/hockey camps.

The club's core product is multi-sport membership access across Hockey, Tennis, Lacrosse, and Fitness, with revenue generated from recurring membership fees, holiday camps, on-site gastronomy (club restaurant "Harvey"), and a diversified sponsorship portfolio of more than 20 regional and international partners (Porsche Zentren Hamburg, q.beyond, BDO, Wilson, BHP Sport, ACT, KLU, among others). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; prospective members are directed to the Geschäftsstelle. Distribution is entirely direct at the club facilities, with merchandise retailed via BHP Sport's storefront and major event tickets sold through Eventim Light. Go-to-market is community-led, sustained by athletic achievement (multiple German championships and a 2024 European Hall Hockey title) and word-of-mouth across multi-generational Hamburg families. The club has recently elevated its event profile by hosting the Bitpanda Hamburg Open ATP 500 tennis tournament and EHL KO16 hockey matches at its facilities.

The club is led by Erste Vorsitzende Dr. Corinna Koós and Vorstand Finanzen Dr. Stefan Thies, supported by a board of seven additional members. Operations are run with approximately 16 employees, supplemented by coaches, trainers, and volunteer-led sport sections. HTHC has no parent company, subsidiaries, or external ownership structure, consistent with its e.V. status.

Name

Harvestehuder THC

Legal name

Harvestehuder Tennis- und Hockey-Club e.V.

Website

https://hthc.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1891

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HTHC (Harvestehuder Tennis- und Hockey-Club e.V.) is a 130-year-old Hamburg-based non-profit multi-sport club offering Hockey, Tennis, Lacrosse, and Fitness programs to individuals and families across two facilities, with Bundesliga-level competitive teams and a diversified sponsorship base.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Multi-Sport Club Services

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tennis & Racquet Sports Clubs (Tennis, Padel, Pickleball, Squash) (MPAKABAF), Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF), Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA), Sport-Specific Amateur Leagues & Circuits (Non-Professional) (MPAKACAJ)

Keywords

• Sports club membership
• Field hockey programs
• Tennis training programs
• Lacrosse teams
• Youth sports development

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: The primary revenue stream is membership dues from individuals and families participating in Hockey, Tennis, Lacrosse, and Fitness sections. Membership tiers likely vary by section and age group.
2. Camps and training programs: Hockey camps and tennis camps (youth and adult) generate additional recurring revenue during school holiday periods.
3. Gastronomy / clubhouse operations: On-site clubhouse and gastronomy services provide ancillary revenue and support community atmosphere.
4. Sponsorship: The club generates revenue through sponsorship agreements with local and regional businesses across multiple industry categories (construction, automotive, financial services, sports retail, health, IT, logistics, and more).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Harvestehuder THC operates a multi-sport club offering field and indoor hockey, tennis, lacrosse, and fitness programs across two Hamburg facility locations, supported by youth development pipelines (Ballschule, youth hockey, youth tennis, youth lacrosse), Bundesliga-level competitive teams, school-holiday camps, on-site club gastronomy (Harvey), hosted professional tournaments (Bitpanda Hamburg Open ATP 500), and branded merchandise. Membership is open to individuals and families of all ages, with programs ranging from recreational participation to elite competitive athletics that have produced national champions and international players.

Product overview

HTHC (Harvestehuder Tennis- und Hockey-Club e.V.) is a multi-sport club founded in 1891 offering a unified portfolio of sports programs and club services. The core sports offerings include Hockey, Tennis, Lacrosse, and Fitness, supplemented by youth development programs (Ballschule, Hockeycamps, Tenniscamps), open training sessions, a club restaurant (Gastronomie), merchandise shop, and a mobility partnership for team transportation. The club operates facilities at Voßberg and Langenhorn in Hamburg, featuring tennis courts, hockey fields, a hockey hall, and fitness equipment. As a sports club, the offerings are organized by sport (Hockey, Tennis, Lacrosse) with various participation formats (teams, training, camps, events) rather than a technology platform architecture.

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Products and services

• Hockey Programs Field and indoor hockey training and competition for all ages, featuring Bundesliga-level men's and women's teams, youth development programs (Jugendarbeit), and open training sessions. Facilities include 1 hockey hall and multiple artificial turf pitches across two locations.
• Tennis Programs Tennis training and competition with 3 indoor courts and 8 sand courts at Voßberg plus 8 sand courts in Langenhorn. Includes youth training (Tennis Jugendtraining), adult camps, team competitions (1. Herren promoted to Regionalliga), and hosting the Bitpanda Hamburg Open ATP 500.
• Lacrosse Programs Men's and women's lacrosse teams competing in 1. Bundesliga Nord, with dedicated youth lacrosse programs. Both the Damen and Herren won the 2024 German Lacrosse Championship Double.
• Fitness Studio On-site modern training equipment for all muscle groups and various cardio machines for cardiovascular training, available to club members at the Winterhude location.
• Ballschule (Ball School) Early childhood sports development program introducing young children to movement and ball sports, serving as the entry point into the club's youth pipeline.
• Hockeycamps (Youth Hockey Camps) Holiday camps for youth hockey players with a new camp system offering training programs during school vacations, marketed for the 2026 season with places still available.
• Youth Tennis Camps (Tenniscamps Jugend) Summer and holiday tennis camps for children and teenagers, providing structured tennis training during school vacation periods.
• Adult Tennis Camps (Tenniscamps Erwachsene) Tennis camps for adult members and participants.
• Open Hockey Training (Offene Hockeytrainings) Open training sessions for guests and non-members to try hockey, available via Gastanmeldung (guest registration).
• Gastronomie — Harvey Club Restaurant On-site club restaurant (Harvey) offering fresh food and a pleasant dining atmosphere for members and guests.
• Bitpanda Hamburg Open ATP 500 Professional ATP 500 tennis tournament hosted at HTHC's tennis facilities, with tickets sold via Eventim Light.
• HTHC Merchandise Club-branded apparel and accessories available through the official Merchandise Partner BHP Sport GmbH via its e-commerce storefront.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2025 German Hockey Championship — 1. Damen (first title in over 50 years)
• +5 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Richard Ditting GmbH & Co. KGminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConstruction company (general contractor and developer) with offices in Rendsburg and Hamburg, founded 1879. Richard Ditting supports HTHC by sponsoring young athletes who combine education or work with competitive sports, recognizing the importance of a solid foundation — in life and sport.
• Porsche Zentren in HamburgcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHamburg-based Porsche dealerships supporting HTHC as a commitment to youth and sports promotion. Porsche emphasizes precision, passion, and innovation — values shared with competitive sports. They sponsor youth development and team spirit initiatives.
• q.beyond AGcoreTechnology or IntegrationPlatinum sponsor and IT services partner (over 25 years experience, 1,100 IT experts). As a Hamburg-based company, q.beyond supports HTHC as part of regional community engagement. They share values of teamwork, engagement, and community. q.beyond provides digital expertise alongside sponsorship.
• BDO AG WirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaftminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGerman audit and advisory firm founded in Hamburg in 1920, with 3,350+ employees across 28 offices. BDO supports HTHC long-term because they believe in teamwork, fairness, and performance — values shared between the business world and sports.
• Konzept Nutrition GmbH (Z Konzept)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerHamburg-based international sports nutrition manufacturer specializing in recovery products. As a local Hamburg company, they prioritize supporting local sports clubs. HTHC embodies team spirit, fairness, and passion — values that guide their daily operations.
• BHP Sport GmbH (Büdi's Hockey Pool)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHamburg-based sports retailer (7 locations) specializing in Hockey, Tennis, and Padel. BHP serves as Merchandise Partner (strengthening club appearance and visibility) and as Shop Partner for the tennis department (supplying Wilson textiles and tennis hardware). The Blunck family has been connected to HTHC since the 1990s.
• Wilson Sporting GoodsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal sports equipment company headquartered in Chicago, USA, operating since 1914. Wilson supports HTHC as a reliable partner, sharing values of team spirit, fairness, and enthusiasm both in sport and daily operations. Provides high-quality tennis equipment.
• Kühne Logistics University (KLU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate Hamburg university specializing in management, logistics, and leadership. KLU supports HTHC as part of youth talent promotion, co-hosting events such as the Bachelor Info & Pizza Night. KLU's sports affairs program supports athletes combining elite sport and academic studies.
• Atlantic Chemicals Trading GmbH (ACT)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerHamburg-headquartered trading company (13 international locations) supplying raw materials to food, feed, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries. ACT has sponsored HTHC for over 15 years. The founders are long-standing tennis players at the club, supporting youth work as a core value.
• Kurt E.F.W. Hauke KG (GmbH & Co)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerHamburg-based family trading company (4th generation) in the chemical industry, member of the Versammlung Ehrbarer Kaufleute zu Hamburg. The Hauke family has been part of HTHC for generations and values loyalty, team spirit, and community. They sponsor the club to support these shared values.
• pelzGroup (W. Pelz GmbH & Co. KG)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLeading European hygiene product manufacturer based in Wahlstedt / Schleswig-Holstein. Through its Cosmea and Pely brands, pelzGroup supports regional sports and youth talent development at HTHC, promoting team spirit and passion for sport among young people.
• Lother GmbH (NORDENERGIE)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerHamburg-based family energy company with over 80 years of history. Through its NORDENERGIE brand, Lother supports youth sports equipment for HTHC via the 'Gut für mich, gut für meinen Verein' initiative, promoting both sustainable energy and the next generation in sport.
• LEMBERG FachanwälteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHamburg-based law firm specializing in legal strategy and dispute resolution. LEMBERG has actively supported HTHC for ten years, personally and as a sponsor, with a focus on youth development and values such as teamwork and solutions-oriented thinking.
• Praxis Ortho-AltonaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHamburg-Altona-based orthopedics, trauma surgery, and sports medicine practice. Partners Dr. Helge Beckmann and Dr. Michael Green support HTHC athletes with medical care, injury prevention, and rehabilitation. The practice also supports Hamburg Towers basketball team.
• Kleinhempel GmbHminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHamburg-based family digital printing and signage company with over 80 years of history. Kleinhempel supports HTHC and its Lacrosse community, combining Hanseatic values with innovative ideas in climate-friendly brand presentations.
• IceCare GmbHminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHamburg-based company specializing in modern cold therapy applications for health, recovery, and athletic performance. IceCare supports HTHC as a regional partner, viewing community, health, and mutual support as core values both in sport and daily life.
• STATICS Group (S'TATICS BODY)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHamburg-based Employer Health System focused on resilience support for athletes. STATICS BODY provides physical support to elite amateur and professional non-football athletes who train alongside employment. Led by former Bundesliga player, national team member, and ex-HSV president Marcell Jansen.
• Kolzen Arbeitsschutz- und Textilvertrieb e.K.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerHamburg-based company since 1999 specializing in custom workwear and protective clothing. Kolzen supports HTHC to promote community values like fairness and cohesion, which they see as essential in both sport and business.
• NeoLevee GmbHminorGTM or Marketing PartnerYoung Hamburg company producing high-quality, sustainable sports bandages. NeoLevee supports HTHC on and off the field, viewing performance, team spirit, and fairness as values that align with their philosophy. Products are made in Germany with a focus on longevity and eco-friendly materials.
• Slaughterhouse GmbHminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHamburg-based post-production company (founded 2007) with offices in Hamburg and Berlin, specializing in video and audio post-production. Managing Director Philipp Breidthardt is a long-standing HTHC member and former team manager for the 1st Hockey Herren. The company sponsors goalkeeper kit.
• CarlundCarla.deminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHamburg-based mobility/car sharing service. HTHC has a cooperation with CarlundCarla.de to provide convenient, cost-efficient transportation for hockey, tennis, and lacrosse team logistics, reducing club dependency on private vehicles and supporting flexible team mobility.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Uhlenhorster HC: Hamburg hockey club (UHC) competing in the Hockey Bundesliga with men's and women's teams and strong youth development. Directly comparable to HTHC's hockey program in a shared home market.
• Mannheimer HC: Mannheim-based hockey club with Bundesliga teams and strong national track record. Comparable to HTHC's hockey Bundesliga operations and club-heritage positioning.
• Düsseldorfer HC: One of Germany's traditional field hockey clubs with Bundesliga presence and youth development. Directly comparable to HTHC's hockey competitive and youth-pipeline model.
• ETUF Essen: Essen-based traditional multi-sport club with hockey, tennis, and other sports. Comparable to HTHC in member-driven e.V. governance and field hockey Bundesliga operations.
• Berliner HC: Berlin-based field hockey club with Bundesliga men's and women's teams and established youth pipeline. Comparable to HTHC in hockey-only competitive focus and member-club structure.
• RW Köln: Cologne multi-sport club (hockey among other sections) with Bundesliga-level hockey and established youth programs. Comparable to HTHC as a multi-sport e.V. with national hockey ambitions.
• Club an der Alster: Hamburg-based multi-sport club offering field hockey, tennis, lacrosse, and other sports with Bundesliga hockey teams. Most direct local peer to HTHC, sharing the same city, sports portfolio, and amateur club governance model.
• Großflottbeker THGC: Hamburg-based tennis and hockey club with comparable multi-sport offering and competitive teams. Closest geographic competitor for HTHC's tennis and hockey membership base in Hamburg.
• Münchner SC: Munich-based multi-sport club with field hockey, tennis, and other sports and Bundesliga hockey presence. Comparable to HTHC's multi-sport club model and competitive hockey identity.

Others

• DHB (Deutscher Hockey-Bund): National governing body for field hockey in Germany, organizing the Bundesliga and national teams. Not a commercial peer but the structural framework HTHC competes within; relevant for league economics, broadcasting, and national team pathways.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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