Istres Sports Tennis

Name

Istres Sports Tennis

Legal name

Istres Sports Tennis

Website

https://istrestennis.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tennis Club Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Tennis & Racquet Sports Clubs (Tennis, Padel, Pickleball, Squash) (MPAKABAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Youth & Amateur Sports Tournaments (MPAGAMAF)

Keywords

• Tennis club services
• Youth tennis instruction
• Competitive tennis training
• Inclusive tennis programs
• International junior tournament

Headquarters

HQ city

Istres

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees with mandatory FFT license included. Tiered pricing for different member categories (adults, students/youth, parents with children, existing license holders).
2. Training Programs: Annual training programs including École de Tennis (32 weeks), École de Competition (36 weeks), and adult courses (25 weeks). Pricing varies by program intensity and duration.
3. Sponsorships and Partnerships: Revenue from corporate sponsors and partners including equipment suppliers, local businesses, and institutional partners (Ville d'Istres, Department 13, Métropole Marseille, FFT, Ligue Provence).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Istres Sports Tennis is a member-based tennis club operating an 11-court facility in Istres, France. It delivers tennis instruction and competitive programs for all ages and abilities, including the École de Tennis for children aged 3-18, an École de Compétition for ranked players, adult group lessons, inclusive programs (Paratennis, Tennis Santé, Fête le Mur social inclusion), two performance tracks (ITP Centre Pro and ITP Sport Études), and the annual Open d'Istres ITF J200 international junior tournament.

Product overview

Istres Sports Tennis is a tennis club offering a comprehensive range of tennis services organized as an integrated portfolio. The core offerings include the École de Tennis (Tennis School) for children ages 3-18 with age-appropriate programs, the École de Compétition (Competition School) for ranked youth players, and Cours Collectifs Ados/Adultes (Group Lessons) for adult beginners and intermediate players. The Tennis pour Tous (Tennis for All) initiative encompasses inclusive programs including Paratennis for wheelchair users, Tennis Santé for health-focused players, and the Fête le Mur social inclusion program. Premium offerings include the ITP (Istres Tennis Performance) program with two tracks: Le Centre Pro for elite players seeking professional development, and Sport Études for combining competitive tennis with academic studies. Additional services include the annual Open d'Istres international junior tournament, free play court access, and annual membership packages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• École de Tennis (Tennis School) Annual tennis instruction program for children and teenagers aged 3-18, organized by age groups with different colored balls, court sizes, and weekly session frequencies (1h to 3h per week, 32 weeks). Pricing ranges from €130 (Baby/Mini 1h) to €400 (Club Teens/Junior 3h).
• École de Compétition (Competition School) Intensive competition training for ranked players aged 7-18, providing 110 hours of training per year from September to July with technical, tactical, and physical preparation on clay and hard courts. Annual fee €545 for 3h/week over 36 weeks.
• Cours Collectifs Ados/Adultes (Group Lessons) Collective tennis lessons for adult beginners and confirmed players (NC to 15/1 ranking) with technical, tactical, and physical exercises. Homogeneous groups of maximum 4 players per court. Annual pricing €275 (1.5h/week) or €535 (3h/week) for 25 weeks.
• Tennis pour Tous (Tennis for All) Inclusive tennis programs including Paratennis (wheelchair tennis with adapted equipment and qualified instructor Pascal Peretti), Tennis Santé (FFT-labeled health tennis in partnership with OMS and Ville d'Istres), Cardio Tennis, and Fête le Mur (free program for children from priority neighborhoods, founded by Yannick Noah, since 2012).
• ITP - Le Centre Pro (Performance Center) Professional training center for elite young players targeting professional tennis, offering 36 weeks of training (late August to early July) with personalized coaching, mental preparation, fitness facilities, tournament planning, physiotherapy, and on-site accommodation.
• ITP Sport Études (Sports-Study Program) Combined tennis and academic program for young players aged 13-18, offering 36 weeks of training with 9 hours per week of tennis and physical preparation. Allows students to attend college or high school while pursuing tennis excellence through partnership with CNED and local schools.
• Open d'Istres (International Junior Tournament) Annual ITF J200 international junior tennis tournament organized since 1999, featuring 12 days of competition (pre-qualifications, qualifications, and final draws) on clay courts. Attracts 150+ players from 25 nationalities. Notable alumni include Marion Bartoli, Richard Gasquet, Gaël Monfils, and Iga Świątek.
• Pratique Libre (Free Play) Autonomous court access allowing members to play independently on club courts at any time without structured coaching, in a convivial and open environment.
• Annual Membership (Formules & Licences) Annual membership packages providing court access, participation in club activities, training offers, and partner discounts. Includes options for existing license holders (€250), youth/students ages 11-18 (€110), adults 18+ (€200), and parent playing with child (€80). FFT license included.

Quantifiable outcome

• Proven talent development: Former players include World #1 (Iga Świątek), multiple Top-10 ATP/WTA players
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BabolatcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEquipment partner providing tennis gear. Listed as sponsor on club partners page.
• Theos GroupeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business sponsor listed on club partners page.
• AMA ExpertiseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business sponsor.
• NettominorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupermarket chain sponsor with local Istres store.
• Consult M4minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness consulting sponsor.
• Le Smash RestaurantminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOn-site restaurant at club facilities.
• Midi ArchitectureminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal architecture firm sponsor.
• Schmidt GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKitchen and furniture brand with local Istres showroom.
• Tennis ProcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTennis equipment retailer with store at club location and member discounts.
• Training AddictminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSports equipment retailer with boutique at club.
• Ibis IstresminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHotel partner for visiting tournament players and families.
• McDonald's IstresminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFast food sponsor.
• Ville d'IstrescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government partner providing facilities, Tennis Santé program support, Fête le Mur partnership, and general club support.
• Département des Bouches-du-RhônecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartmental government sponsor supporting club development.
• Métropole Marseille ProvenceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMetropolitan area government sponsor.
• Fédération Française de Tennis (FFT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational tennis federation providing official recognition, tournament sanctions, and Tennis Santé labeling.
• Ligue de Provence de TenniscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional tennis league providing arbitration training partnership and competition oversight.
• Comité des Bouches-du-Rhône de TennisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartmental tennis committee.
• ITF Junior TourcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Tennis Federation junior circuit sanctioning the Open d'Istres J200 tournament.
• Fête le Mur (Yannick Noah Foundation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial inclusion tennis program founded by Yannick Noah; convention with Ville d'Istres and club providing free tennis to children from priority neighborhoods since 2012.
• Crédit Agricole Alpes ProvenceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBanking sponsor for youth volunteer programs and Open d'Aix Provence partnership.
• CNEDminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistance education provider for Sport-Études program supporting student-athletes.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tennis Club de Boulogne-Billancourt: Major Paris-area tennis club with competitive national teams and youth academy. Comparable as a French tennis club offering training programs, competitive teams, and tournament participation, but based in a larger metropolitan catchment.
• Nice Lawn Tennis Club: Historic tennis club in Nice operating competitive programs and national-level teams. Comparable as a long-standing French tennis club with federation affiliations, competitive pathway, and dedication member model.
• Tennis Club de Lyon: Major regional tennis club in Lyon with multi-court facilities, training programs, and competitive teams. Comparable as a French tennis club with comparable scale, infrastructure, and member-coaching model.
• Société Sportive du Jeu de Paume et de Tennis: Historic Paris tennis club operating courts and competitive programs. Comparable as a legacy French tennis club with elite training offerings and tournament pedigree.

Broad incumbents

• Lagardère Paris Racing: Multi-sport Parisian club offering tennis among other sports. Comparable as a French membership club with strong tennis programs and competitive infrastructure, but operates as a broader premium multi-sport offering.
• Mouratoglou Academy: Elite international tennis academy in the South of France providing high-performance training. Comparable as a leading French tennis training institution, but operates at a much larger commercial scale and targets professional-level athletes.

Others

• Yannick Noah's Fête le Mur Foundation: National foundation running social inclusion tennis programs. Directly comparable as Istres Sports Tennis is a partner/operator of the Fête le Mur program in Istres, sharing methodology and brand.
• FFT - Fédération Française de Tennis: National tennis federation governing the sport in France. Comparable as the governing body that licenses Istres Sports Tennis, sanctions its tournaments, and labels its programs (Tennis Santé, Roland Garros Club).
• ITF (International Tennis Federation) Junior Circuit: International federation governing junior tennis tournaments globally. Directly comparable as Istres Sports Tennis's Open d'Istres is sanctioned under the ITF Junior J200 circuit.

Emerging players

• All In Academy (formerly All In Tennis): French tennis academy with professional training programs targeting elite juniors. Comparable as a French training destination for aspiring competitive players, though operating with a more commercial for-profit model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/istressportstennis
• Instagraminstagram.com/istressportstennis
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/istres-sports-tennis

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

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