IJsclub voor Haarlem en Omstreken

What IJsclub voor Haarlem en Omstreken does

IJsclub voor Haarlem en Omstreken (also known as IJsclub Haarlem or IJCH) is a non-profit Dutch sports association (vereniging) founded in 1869 and headquartered at IJsbaan Haarlem in Haarlem, Noord-Holland, Netherlands. The club's stated mission is to practise and promote ice skating in the broadest sense of the word, and it operates three interlocking programmes: recreational skating (Recreanten, ~600 members), competitive skating across long track, short track and marathon (Wedstrijdrijders), and the Winterkoninkje (Wiko) youth programme for children aged 6-14 running ~20 weekly lesson groups on Saturday mornings. The club also extends its calendar year-round with off-ice conditioning, indoor (zaal) training, summer cycling tours (60-180 km), roller-skating/dune training, and an annual ice-skating trip to Collalbo/Baselga in Italy. Total membership is approximately 900, supported by ~9 paid staff and ~150 active volunteers, and the club is governed by a volunteer board under annual ALV oversight.

The club's product surface is delivered through both the IJsbaan Haarlem physical facility and a members-only portal (leden.ijch.nl), with no proprietary technology platform beyond the federation-supplied KNSB Verenigingsmanager Plus system that it is currently migrating to (phased rollout beginning with Winterkoninkje, full migration targeted for around February 2027). Revenue is generated primarily through recurring membership subscriptions and lesson/competition add-ons (Recreanten lesson card reduced from €42.50 to €25 in 2026), supplemented by an affiliate-referral stream via the Vomar 'Club is Koning' loyalty programme (0.5% of member grocery spend quarterly under club code IJHA2023), and modest local sponsorships from Giant Store Bennebroek and Jan van der Hoorn Schaatssport. The club operates under KNSB (Royal Dutch Skating Federation) affiliation and is a member of Baanvereniging Haarlem (BVH), the umbrella body coordinating all clubs at IJsbaan Haarlem.

Name

IJsclub voor Haarlem en Omstreken

Legal name

IJsclub voor Haarlem en omstreken

Website

https://ijsclubhaarlem.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1869

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

IJsclub voor Haarlem en Omstreken is a Dutch non-profit skating association founded in 1869, serving roughly 900 members across recreational, competitive and youth programmes (Winterkoninkje) at IJsbaan Haarlem, with revenue from membership dues, lesson cards and the Vomar loyalty programme.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Skating club services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Winter Sports & Snow Training Schools (Ski, Snowboard, Ice Sports) (MPAKAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Winter Sports Teams/Clubs (Ski, Snowboard, Bobsleigh, etc.) (MPAKABAI)

Keywords

• Speed skating club
• Youth skating lessons
• Recreational skating
• Competitive speed skating
• Skating training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Haarlem

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership subscriptions and subscriptions: The club generates primary revenue from member dues, which include base subscriptions plus optional add-ons such as competition/competition subscriptions and lesson cards. The ALV approved no changes to base membership fees for the upcoming season; the lesson card for recreational members was reduced from €42.50 to €25.
2. Club is Koning loyalty programme (Vomar partnership): The club receives quarterly contributions equal to 0.5% of total member spending at Vomar supermarkets, generated through the Club is Koning loyalty programme where members link their Vomar customer card to the club's unique code IJHA2023. The club can also win the Club is Koning Verdubbelaar (doubler) prize, receiving a matching amount.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

IJsclub voor Haarlem en Omstreken is a non-profit Dutch skating association founded in 1869 that delivers structured skating lessons, training programmes, and competitive skating opportunities at IJsbaan Haarlem. It serves approximately 900 members across three pillars — youth skating via the Winterkoninkje programme (ages 6–14, ~20 lesson groups), recreational skating (recreanten, roughly two-thirds of members), and competitive skating across long track, short track, and marathon disciplines — complemented by summer off-ice activities such as cycling tours and conditioning training, plus an annual calendar of club events and competitions.

Product overview

IJsclub voor Haarlem en Omstreken (IJsclub Haarlem) is a sports club founded in 1869 offering a comprehensive portfolio of skating and related sports programs. Its core products are structured skating lessons — spanning recreational skating (recreantenschaatsen), youth skating (Winterkoninkje, with ~20 lesson groups for ages 6–14), and competitive skating across long track (langebaan), short track, and marathon disciplines — alongside a full calendar of club events including the Recreanten Cup, Bert Grotenhuis Bokaal (Elfstedentocht-style marathon), Collalbo ice skating trips to Italy, and youth-focused activities organized by the Jeugdcommissie (Zonnewende, duathlon, summer camp). Summer off-season activities include cycling tours (fietstochten), conditioning training, and indoor training. The club also provides a members-only portal (leden.ijch.nl), a newsletter (Glijwijzer), club apparel, and operates the Baanvereniging Haarlem, which coordinates all clubs using IJsbaan Haarlem. Membership is approximately 900, roughly two-thirds recreational members. The club is managed under a KNSB affiliation and is transitioning its membership administration to KNSB Verenigingsmanager Plus.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Winterkoninkje (Wiko): Youth skating program for children ages 6-14, offering weekly skating lessons during the skating season with approximately 20 lesson groups

Products and services

• Schaatslessen (Skating Lessons) Structured skating lessons for recreational members and youth (Winterkoninkje), covering general skating skills, ice training, and conditioning, delivered at IJsbaan Haarlem.
• Recreantenschaatsen (Recreational Skating) Recreational skating training and activities for club members, including zaaltraining (off-ice), conditietraining (conditioning), and general recreational skating programmes for ~600 members.
• Winterkoninkje (Wiko) Jeugdschaatsen (Youth Skating) Weekly Saturday morning youth skating lessons for children aged 6–14, delivered through approximately 20 lesson groups, organized under Baanvereniging Jeugdschaatsen.
• Wedstrijdschaatsen (Competitive Skating) Competitive skating programmes covering long track (langebaan), short track, and marathon disciplines, including training hours, rankings, club championships, club records, jury duties, and inter-club competitions.
• Fietstochten (Cycling Tours) Summer cycling training tours organized by the club for members, with distances ranging from 60–180 km, varying speeds, and no competitive element. Routes are shared via GPX files on Signal and Strava.
• Activiteiten (Club Events & Competitions) Annual club events including the Recreanten Cup (500m race), Bert Grotenhuis Bokaal (Elfstedentocht-style event), Zonnewende (youth committee summer weekend), Collalbo Schaatsweek (ice skating trip to Italy), Haarlem Trofee, Aris Dijksman Duo Cup, and Oliebollenloop.
• Collalbo Schaatsweek (Ice Skating Trip to Italy) Annual ice skating trip to Collalbo, Italy (typically held in January), including training on the ice rink in Baselga di Pinè.

Quantifiable outcome

• IJsclub Haarlem won the Kees Jongert Bokaal 2026, ranking first overall among twelve competing clubs at IJsbaan Haarlem.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Giant Store BennebroekminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor providing cycling-related support to the club. Organised a 'De Perfecte Fietshouding' (The Perfect Cycling Position) presentation at 't Hogerop for IJCH members. Supplies refreshments at club events such as the Bert Grotenhuis Bokaal and provides promotional materials (flags at the clubhouse).
• Jan van der Hoorn SchaatssportminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsoring sponsor of IJCH. Posts job vacancies on behalf of the club and provides gift cards as prizes for club competitions such as the Recreanten Cup.
• VomarminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThrough the 'Club is Koning' loyalty programme, Vomar donates 0.5% of members' grocery spending to the club quarterly. Members link their Vomar customer card to club code IJHA2023. The club can also win the Club is Koning Verdubbelaar (doubler), receiving a matching amount of its annual savings. Vomar has 97 stores.
• Baanvereniging Haarlem (BVH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBVH is the umbrella association of all skating clubs operating at IJsbaan Haarlem. It advocates for clubs vis-à-vis the ice rink, facilitates all training and competitions at the facility, and maintains contacts with all stakeholders. Several IJCH activities fall under BVH, including Winterkoninkje (under Baanvereniging Jeugdschaatsen), short track, and the ice rink commission.
• KNSB (Koninklijke Nederlandse Schaatsbond)coreOthersThe Royal Dutch Skating Association governs competitive skating in the Netherlands. IJCH is affiliated with KNSB, follows its guidelines (e.g., for weather-related training policies), and participates in KNSB-organised competitions. IJCH is also transitioning its member management system to KNSB Verenigingsmanager Plus.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• International Skating Union (ISU): Global governing body for figure skating, speed skating, short track, and synchronized skating. Sets international rules that govern the competitive programming IJCH delivers, and oversees the world-level competitive pathway that club-level skaters aspire to.
• KNSB (Koninklijke Nederlandse Schaatsbond): Royal Dutch Skating Federation — the national governing body for skating in the Netherlands. IJCH is affiliated with KNSB and adopts its guidelines; KNSB operates at industry-oversight level, organizing competitions and providing the Verenigingsmanager Plus platform IJCH is migrating to.

Others

• NOC*NSF: Dutch Olympic Committee and Sports Federation — the umbrella organization for Dutch sport federations including KNSB. Operates a comparable member-federation model and represents the broader Dutch sports club ecosystem in which IJCH participates.

Direct peers

• De Uithof: Multi-discipline ice sports complex in The Hague region offering public skating, lessons, training, and competitions across ice disciplines. Directly comparable as a venue operator delivering skating instruction and events to a regional member base.
• Thialf: Premier Dutch speed skating arena in Heerenveen and the country's leading indoor ice sports venue. Operates long-track speed skating programming, training, and competitions comparable to IJCH's core activities, but at national scale rather than regional club level.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ijsclubhaarlem
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ijsclubhaarlemeo
• Facebookfacebook.com/ijsclubhaarlem
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ijsclubhaarlem
• Instagraminstagram.com/ijsclubhaarlem

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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