Ligue Nouvelle-Aquitaine Basketball

What Ligue Nouvelle-Aquitaine Basketball does

Ligue Régionale Nouvelle-Aquitaine de Basketball is the official regional federation of the Fédération Française de Basketball (FFBB) for the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France, headquartered in Bordeaux at 14 rue Cabanac and operating with approximately 28 employees. Founded in 2018 through the merger of three former regional leagues (Aquitaine, Limousin, Poitou-Charentes), it governs organized basketball across the largest administrative region in France via departmental committees, affiliated clubs, three Pôles Espoirs youth talent development centers (Dax, Limoges, Poitiers), and a network of training academies.

Its core product set spans four pillars: competitive basketball (5x5 regional championships and 3x3 events including the Festival Bordeaux 3x3 with FIBA Challenger and Women's Series, plus the Super Coupe Sud-Ouest held at Pomarez arenas), youth talent development (Pôles Espoirs for U14/U15, 66 athletes in 2024-2025), state-certified professional training delivered through IRFBB NAQ (BPJEPS Basketball, CDSSA, CPMS, DETB, TTBB), and inclusive or health-oriented practice programs (Basket Santé, BaskeTonik, Basket Inclusif, Micro Basket). The organization also operates referee and official certification pathways spanning R2/R3 to federal and national levels.

The business model is a non-profit membership federation: revenue is generated from member licensing fees paid by clubs and individual licensed members (players, coaches, officials), tuition from professional certification programs (€7,500-€9,963 per learner depending on diploma), event-related income from competitions, and RSE-driven sponsorships and public institutional support from FFBB, Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine, and Agence Nationale du Sport. The go-to-market is event- and network-driven, distributing services through the hierarchical club network, departmental committees, regional training centers, the Nasket registration platform, and media channels including TV7 and NOA (France 3 Nouvelle-Aquitaine).

Name

Ligue Nouvelle-Aquitaine Basketball

Legal name

Ligue Régionale Nouvelle-Aquitaine de Basketball

Website

https://nouvelleaquitainebasketball.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ligue Régionale Nouvelle-Aquitaine de Basketball is the FFBB-affiliated regional basketball federation for Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, organizing competitions, professional coaching certifications, and youth talent development through three Pôles Espoirs and a network of affiliated clubs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Sports Federation Services

NAICS

Spectator Sports (71121), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Sports Teams and Clubs (711211)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAKACAD

Amateur Sport Governing Bodies & Federations (National/Regional)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Collegiate & Amateur Sports Organizations (NCAA, Federations, Clubs)

SECONDARYMPAKACAF

Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Collegiate & Amateur Sports Organizations (NCAA, Federations, Clubs)

SECONDARYMPAGAMAF

Youth & Amateur Sports Tournaments

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Live Entertainment & Events (Concerts, Theater, Festivals)/Live Sports Events

Keywords

• Regional sports federation
• Basketball competition organization
• Youth talent development
• Basketball coaching certification
• Amateur sports governance

Headquarters

HQ city

Bordeaux

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Member Licensing Fees: Revenue generated from licensing fees paid by clubs and individual licensed members (joueurs, entraîneurs, officiels). The league represents clubs and licensed members across the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.
2. Event Revenue and RSE Partnerships: Revenue from organizing regional competitions and events, with RSE partnerships such as the SLTE partnership where each 3-point basket during finals generated €5 for UNICEF (€610 raised in 2025 from 122 three-pointers).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The league governs amateur basketball across the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region by organizing regional competitions (5x5 and 3x3), running state-certified professional training programs (BPJEPS, CPMS, CDSSA, DETB, TTBB) for coaches and club officials, developing elite youth talent through three Pôles Espoirs centers, certifying referees and table officials, and delivering inclusive and health-focused basketball programs (Basket Santé, BaskeTonik, Micro Basket, Basket Inclusif). Its customers are affiliated basketball clubs, licensed individual members (players, coaches, referees), and public/institutional partners.

Product overview

Ligue Nouvelle-Aquitaine Basketball is a regional sports federation that operates as a unified platform combining competitive basketball events (5x5, 3x3), elite youth development (Pôles Espoirs), professional training programs (BPJEPS, CPMS, CDSSA, DETB), health-oriented basketball offerings (Basket Santé, BaskeTonik, Micro Basket, Basket Inclusif), media content (TV7 and NOA television emissions), and official training (arbitrage). The organization functions as both a competition organizer and educational institution, offering a comprehensive basketball ecosystem spanning from youth talent development to professional certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Compétitions 5x5

Quantifiable outcome

• 122 three-pointers converted to €610 for UNICEF during 2025 regional finals
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core, major and important.

• SLTE - UNICEF Landes DelegationminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 February 2025Official cheque ceremony on February 16, 2025 at Serres-Gaston where SLTE president Édouard Serres presented €610 to UNICEF Landes delegation (Martine Hilaire and Christiane Mége).
• FFBB (Fédération Française de Basketball)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational governing body for basketball in France. The league is the official regional representative of FFBB, operating under its governance framework, using its training platforms (Teach Up, FBI), and participating in national competitions and programs.
• Région Nouvelle-AquitainecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional government providing institutional support and funding for basketball development across the Nouvelle-Aquitaine territory.
• Agence Nationale du SportmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational sports agency providing governmental support and funding for sports development initiatives at the regional level.
• SLTE (Société Landaise des Travaux Électriques)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerRSE partner that co-sponsored the '3 points for UNICEF' initiative during 2025 regional finals, where each 3-point basket generated €5 for UNICEF (€610 total raised). SLTE is a local electrical works company supporting sports solidarity initiatives.
• UNICEF FrancemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerUN children's fund benefiting from RSE fundraising initiatives. In 2025, €610 was raised through the '3 points' campaign during regional finals. UNICEF has a stand presence at sports events for child rights awareness.
• Colosse aux pieds d'argileimportantGTM or Marketing PartnerAssociation created by former rugby player Sébastien Bouelilh to prevent child sexual abuse in sports. The league partners to raise awareness and protect young athletes.
• Water FamilyimportantGTM or Marketing PartnerAssociation focused on water protection, health, and environmental education. Develops pedagogical programs for schools, businesses, and events promoting sustainable practices.
• Afc-UMANIminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAssociation supporting citizen engagement initiatives through five programs addressing natural, cultural, and human heritage, operating at the local level with universal values.
• PIKANGOmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner for CPMS (Chargé de Promotion et Marketing Sportif) formation program, providing pedagogical coordination and expertise in sports marketing education.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ligue Occitanie de Basketball: Direct regional peer — FFBB Occitanie ligue covering a comparably large southern territory with the same competition, formation, and Pôles Espoirs footprint.
• Ligue Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes de Basketball: Direct regional peer — another large merged regional FFBB ligue with similar competitions, formation catalog, and Pôles Espoirs, sharing the same funding and governance model.
• Ligue Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur de Basketball: Direct regional peer — FFBB PACA ligue running overlapping 5x5/3x3 competitions, school-of-coach formations, and youth academies along the Mediterranean.
• Ligue Grand Est de Basketball: Direct regional peer — FFBB ligue for the Grand Est region with parallel competitions, formation programs, and Pôles Espoirs.
• Ligue Hauts-de-France de Basketball: Direct regional peer — FFBB ligue for northern France with the same competition, formation, and official-development mandate as NaQ.
• Ligue Bretagne de Basketball: Direct regional peer — FFBB ligue for Brittany running comparable competition, training, and youth development programs.
• Ligue Pays de la Loire de Basketball: Direct regional peer — FFBB ligue for the Pays de la Loire region offering the same competition, formation, and official-services portfolio.
• Ligue Régionale de Basketball Île-de-France: Direct regional peer — official FFBB ligue for the Île-de-France region organizing the same competitions, formations, Pôles Espoirs, and referee training; comparable in scope and mission.

Broad incumbents

• Fédération Française de Basketball (FFBB): National governing body / parent federation — sets the rules, allocates subsidies, and licenses all regional ligues including NaQ; not a direct competitor but the structural counterpart that defines the league's mandate.

Others

• Comité National Olympique et Sportif Français (CNOSF): National umbrella organization coordinating all French sports federations and distributing institutional funding — comparable as a structural counterparty and public-funder rather than a competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/liguebasketnaq
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCnUKfJfqqIauNt-j5s-YVOw
• Facebookfacebook.com/liguenouvelleaquitainebasketball
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ligue-nouvelle-aquitaine-basketball
• Instagraminstagram.com/liguenaqbasket

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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