Ligue des Pays de la Loire de Basketball

What Ligue des Pays de la Loire de Basketball does

The Ligue des Pays de la Loire de Basketball is a regional non-profit sports federation (association loi 1901) and déconcentré organ of the Fédération Française de Basketball (FFBB), headquartered in Saint-Herblain, Pays de la Loire, France. Founded in 1918 following the arrival of American soldiers in Saint-Nazaire, it organizes regional basketball across five departments — Loire-Atlantique, Maine-et-Loire, Mayenne, Sarthe, and Vendée — through five departmental committees, ranking 3rd among French regions by licensed member count. Its core service lines include the regional Championnat 5x5 and cups across all age/gender categories, 3x3 basketball programmes with dedicated facilities, official/referee training, elite youth development via the Pole Espoirs André OSTRIC, and citizenship/diversity initiatives.

The Ligue's core training division is the IRFBB (Institut Régional de Formation de Basket-Ball), habilitated since 2012 and QUALIOPI-certified, which delivers a full professional certification stack — BPJEPS Basketball, DETB (Diplôme d'Entraineur Territorial de Basketball), TTBB (Technicien Territorial de Basketball), CPMS (Chargé.e de Promotion et Marketing Sportif), and CDSSA — across 175 training days per year, training 500+ participants annually with ~30 state-recognized certifications issued. The Ligue operates on the Kalisport website platform for competition management and member administration, with Matomo analytics and Microsoft Forms for stakeholder interactions.

Revenue is generated through four primary streams: recurring annual licence fees (cotisations licences) per club/member, professional training fees (e.g., €1,300 for Formation Continue Mention Entraînement, €8,302 for CPMS), competition entry fees (e.g., €160/team for Coupe de France 3x3 Entreprises), and the taxe d'apprentissage. Training is financed in significant part via OPCO AFDAS subrogation. The go-to-market is community-led: clubs are reached through departmental committees and direct digital channels (website, social media, email/WhatsApp newsletters), with IRFBB formation enrollment via the maformationpdl.ffbb.com platform. The organization has 28 employees, no external investment, and is governed by an elected Bureau and Comité Directeur (current term 2024-2028, under Présidente Sandrine PASCO).

Name

Ligue des Pays de la Loire de Basketball

Legal name

Ligue Régionale des Pays de la Loire de Basket-Ball

Website

https://pdlbasket.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1918

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Ligue des Pays de la Loire de Basketball is a regional non-profit basketball federation affiliated with the FFBB, organizing 5x5 and 3x3 competitions, official/referee training, and professional certification (BPJEPS, DETB, TTBB, CPMS, CDSSA) across five departments for amateur clubs, coaches, and young players.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Sports Federation Services

NAICS

Spectator Sports (71121), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Amateur Sport Governing Bodies & Federations (National/Regional) (MPAKACAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Regional/Continental Confederations & Associations (MPAKAFAD)

Keywords

• Regional basketball federation
• Amateur basketball governance
• Basketball coaching certification
• Sports training institute
• Basketball competition management

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-Herblain

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Licence fees (Cotisations licences): Revenue generated from club license fees collected through the Ligue's annual licence tariff schedule (Tarif Licences 2026-2027). Clubs pay per licensed member.
2. Formation / Training fees (IRFBB): Revenue from professional training programs including BPJEPS, DETB, TTBB, CPMS, and CDSSA. Fees are charged per participant per session (e.g., 8,302 euros for CPMS, 1,300 euros for Formation Continue). Payments via bank transfer, card, or OPCO (AFDAS) subrogation.
3. Competition entry fees: Revenue from organizing and hosting regional championships (5x5), cups, and 3x3 events. Includes specific fees such as 160 euros per team for the Coupe de France 3x3 Entreprises.
4. Taxe d'Apprentissage: The Ligue receives apprenticeship tax contributions from companies (code organisme UAE 0442845D), supporting its training activities and professional development programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Ligue des Pays de la Loire de Basketball organizes and governs regional basketball activity across five departments (Loire-Atlantique, Maine-et-Loire, Mayenne, Sarthe, Vendée) as the FFBB's decentralized regional body. It runs the Championnat 5x5 Régional across all age categories and 3x3 competitions, while its IRFBB training institute delivers professional certification programmes (BPJEPS, DETB, TTBB, CPMS, CDSSA, Federal Brevets) to coaches, referees, and club managers, supported by player development through the Pole Espoirs André OSTRIC. The Ligue also provides club support services, partnership development via Driblyn, and citizenship/diversity programmes.

Product overview

The Ligue des Pays de la Loire de Basketball is a regional basketball federation managing competitions and training across five departments. Its primary offerings include regional 5x5 championships (Championnat 5x5 Régional), 3x3 basketball programs with dedicated facilities, and official/referee training. The IRFBB (Institut Régional de Formation de Basket-Ball) serves as the core training division, offering professional certifications including BPJEPS Basketball, DETB (Diplôme d'Entraineur Territorial de Basketball), TTBB (Technicien Territorial de Basketball), CPMS (Chargé.e de Promotion et Marketing Sportif), and CDSSA (Chargé.e de Développement de Structure Sportive et Associative). Supporting programs include youth development (Formation du Joueur with Pole Espoirs), Société & Mixités diversity initiatives, Challenge Benjamin(e)s youth competitions, and medical services for player and official certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IRFBB (Institut Régional de Formation de Basket-Ball): Regional basketball training institute offering BPJEPS, DETB, and federal certifications to technicians, officials, and club leaders. Certified QUALIOPI and DATADOCK registered.

Products and services

• IRFBB (Institut Régional de Formation de Basket-Ball) Regional training institute offering professional certifications and continuing education programmes for basketball technicians, officials, and dirigeants. QUALIOPI certified and DATADOCK registered training organization (OF: 52440609144).
• BPJEPS Basketball Professional diploma (level 4) qualifying graduates to work as basketball animators and developers in clubs, delivered through apprenticeship or continuing education in partnership with the CFA de la FFBB.
• DETB (Diplôme d'Entraineur Territorial de Basketball) Modular regional-level coaching diploma with 4 modules and 10 specialty certificates (CS1-CS10), totaling 220 hours of blended learning training, leading to federal territorial coaching certification.
• TTBB (Technicien Territorial de Basketball) Level IV qualification training basketball technicians to coach teams at territorial level (regional and inter-regional), delivered over 12 months with 450 hours of training across Nantes and Angers.
• CPMS (Chargé.e de Promotion et Marketing Sportif) Level 5 professional title in sports promotion and marketing, developed in partnership with PIKANGO and the CFA de la FFBB, qualifying graduates to commercialize sponsorship and partnership offers (8,302 EUR per participant, OPCO/AFDAS financable).
• CDSSA (Chargé.e de Développement de Structure Sportive et Associative) 15-month training programme qualifying professionals to develop and manage sports associations and clubs, covering project development, budget management, and event organization.
• Federal Brevets (CS1-CS10) Federally recognized certificate stack for basketball coaching, comprising specialty certificates CS1 through CS10 that form the building blocks of the DETB curriculum and qualify coaches at progressive levels of authority.
• Championnat 5x5 Régional Regional 5x5 basketball championships for all age categories (Seniors, U21, U18, U15, U13) with separate male and female divisions, organized by the Ligue for affiliated clubs across Pays de la Loire.
• Official Training (Formation Officiels) Training programmes for referees and table officials (OTM) including progression pathways, designation processes, and medical certification requirements to officiate regional competitions.
• 3x3 Basketball Programs 3x3 basketball development including two 3x3 courts and mobile hoops available for reservation, plus regional tournaments like Open Plus Juniorleague 3x3, Master de Ligue 3x3, and the Coupe de France 3x3 Entreprises.
• Challenge Benjamin(e)s Regional youth competition for Benjamin (U11) category players, with departmental qualifying rounds and progression to national finals.
• Formation du Joueur (Player Development) Player detection and development programmes including regional selections and the Pole Espoirs André OSTRIC elite training center, focused on guiding young players from detection to highest competitive levels.
• Société & Mixités Programs Programmes promoting citizenship and gender equality in basketball, including the FFBB Citizen Label and Femmes sur tous les terrains (Women on All Courts) initiative.
• 3x3 Training Programs Specialized 3x3 coaching training for technicians, covering content by category and integration of 3x3 into 5x5 player development pathways.
• Medical Services (Médical) Medical oversight including age waiver (surclassement) procedures, approved physician lists, and referee medical certification programmes for player and official fitness to compete.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 500 people trained annually across 175 training days
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Integration2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and moderate.

• CIC OuestminorOthersCIC Ouest is listed as a sponsor/logo partner on the Ligue's website, indicating a financial or in-kind sponsorship relationship supporting the organization's activities.
• Skills SportminorOthersSkills Sport is listed as a sponsor/logo partner on the Ligue's website, providing sports equipment or financial support.
• BimierminorOthersBimier (Bimier Solutions) is listed as a sponsor/logo partner, appearing in the website footer alongside other sponsors.
• AFDAScoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAFDAS is the OPCO (professional training collective management body) for sport, culture, creative industries, and media sectors. It enables clubs to finance training for their employees through the single contribution mechanism. The Ligue is registered as an AFDAS member (SIREN: 788353365).
• CFA de la Fédération Française de BasketballcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe CFA (Centre de Formation par l'Apprentissage) de la Fédération works with the Ligue to deliver BPJEPS, CPMS, and CDSSA programmes through apprenticeship contracts. The CFA handles apprenticeship administration and funding support for club employees in training.
• AFDAS (Organisme de Formation)coreOthersThe Ligue's IRFBB is an AFDAS-registered training organization (OF declaration number: 52440609144), enabling eligible individuals and clubs to access AFDAS financing for training programmes.
• KalisportcoreTechnology or IntegrationKalisport is the website platform provider powering pdlbasket.fr. It is described as 'a collaborative tool for basketball leagues' providing website creation, competition management, and member administration tools. The Ligue is propelled by Kalisport.
• PIKANGOmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerPIKANGO is a partner in the Chargé(e) de Promotion et Marketing Sportif (CPMS) programme, providing expertise and content for the marketing and sponsorship training curriculum alongside the Ligue's IRFBB.
• EcologicmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerEcologic is an eco-organization that since 2022 has been managing the collection and recycling of sports equipment from FFBB-affiliated clubs. The Ligue participates in this initiative to set up collection points for sporting waste.
• DriblynmoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerDriblyn is a partnership development network connecting basketball clubs with local businesses for sponsorship opportunities. The Ligue promotes Driblyn to clubs as a tool to help them develop sustainable revenue through corporate partnerships.
• DRAJES Pays de la LoiremoderateOthersDRAJES (Direction Régionale Académique à la Jeunesse, à l'Engagement et aux Sports) is the regional authority overseeing youth, sports, and civic engagement. The Ligue works with DRAJES for BPJEPS coordination and institutional reporting.
• Comité de Basketball du Maine-et-LoirecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAs one of five departmental committees under the Ligue's governance, the Comité de Basketball du Maine-et-Loire operates as the local arm for organizing 3x3 events, Open Plus Access competitions, and club development activities in the Maine-et-Loire department.
• CTC SNBC (Saint-Nazaire Basket Cantonal)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCTC SNBC co-hosted the Open Plus Juniorleague 3x3 2026 event with the Ligue in Saint-Nazaire, serving as the local organizing partner.
• L'Autre Usine (Cholet)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorL'Autre Usine in Cholet collaborated with the Comité de Basketball du Maine-et-Loire and the Ligue to host the Coupe de France 3x3 Entreprises regional event.
• Carquefou BasketminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCarquefou Basket partnered with the Ligue for the Master de Ligue 3x3 (3rd edition, 2024) and the 25th Finales de la Coupe des Pays de la Loire.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• AFDAS: OPCO (skills operator) for the sport, culture, and media sectors in France. Funds professional training programs delivered by organizations like IRFBB; comparable as a financing ecosystem participant that directly enables the Ligue's training revenue model.
• Ecologic: French eco-organization managing collection and recycling of sports equipment. Partnered with FFBB-affiliated clubs since 2022 to set up collection points — comparable as an adjacent ecosystem partner relevant to club operations and sustainability.
• Driblyn: Partnership development network connecting basketball clubs with local businesses for sponsorship. Promoted by the Ligue to help clubs develop sustainable revenue — comparable as a complementary monetization infrastructure for amateur basketball clubs.
• Kalisport: Technology partner powering pdlbasket.fr with a collaborative platform for regional basketball league websites, competition management, and member administration. Comparable as an enabling technology vendor specific to this category.

Broad incumbents

• Fédération Française de Handball: National federation for handball in France with an analogous regional/départemental structure. Comparable as another French national sport federation operating through regional bodies with competition, training, and certification functions.
• Fédération Française de Basketball (FFBB): National governing body for basketball in France and parent of the Ligue as a déconcentré organ. Sets national competition frameworks, training standards, and licensing rules that the Ligue operates within, making it the closest broad incumbent comparable.
• Comité National Olympique et Sportif Français (CNOSF): Umbrella organization for French Olympic sport federations. Comparable as the higher-order governance body that coordinates the network of national federations including FFBB, providing strategic and institutional context for regional bodies like the Ligue.
• Fédération Française de Volleyball: National federation for volleyball in France. Operates an analogous regional/départemental amateur sport federation structure with competition organization, training programs, and licensing functions similar to the Ligue.
• Fédération Française de Football: National federation for football and the largest amateur sport federation in France. Comparable as a structural peer with regional/district governance, training infrastructure, and licensing — though at significantly greater scale.

Direct peers

• Ligue Nationale de Basket (LNB): Governs professional basketball in France (Betclic Élite, Pro B). Directly comparable as another basketball league/governance organization in the French ecosystem, though operating at the professional tier rather than amateur regional.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCCxSKDRpWK2LgsJHd_4YtJQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/paysdelaloirebasketball
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ligue-des-pays-de-la-loire-de-basketball
• Instagraminstagram.com/paysdelaloirebasketball

Compliance2 records

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Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

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