Ontmoetingspark Rigtersbleek

What Ontmoetingspark Rigtersbleek does

Ontmoetingspark Rigtersbleek is a non-profit Dutch amateur football association (v.v. Rigtersbleek) founded on August 10, 1910 in the Twekkelerveld neighborhood of Enschede, Netherlands, and operating today as a multi-program community meeting park rather than a single-sport club. Its core offering is football membership organized across age tiers (peuters through senioren), with the Rigtersbleek Academy delivering youth development using the Athletic Skills Model (ASM) methodology and a structured youth training plan from peutervoetbal through O19. The club also operates parallel programs: Membersclub (social evenings for 16-25), Rigtersbleek Actief (senior fitness for 55+), Thuis@Rigtersbleek (after-school/holiday childcare), G-Voetbal (inclusive football for players with disabilities, ~70 members), and the ASM-Beweegpark movement facility. Physical assets at G.J. van Heekstraat 15 include two artificial turf fields, two grass fields, beach volleyball, a climbing forest, fitness room, Urban Dance Ground, and Het Paviljoen (a bar/catering and event venue open 360 days/year).

Revenue is generated through a diversified set of streams rather than a single anchor product: tiered annual/membership fees (€9.50–€30.50/month per player), Het Paviljoen horeca (open 7 days/week), facility rentals to schools/companies, a Club van 50 sponsorship tier (€50/year) plus ~30 named business sponsors led by Transinfo, a merchandise shop via partner 't Hoen Sport, Patat & Snack sales, and the sub-brand subscriptions listed above. Go-to-market is community-led via word-of-mouth, local societal partnerships (Zone, Sportaal, ROC van Twente, Fysio Bleek, Huisarts Twekkelerveld, etc.), and integration with the KNVB Voetbal.nl platform. The club is governed by a volunteer board, currently chaired by Hans Vossensteyn (since September 2025), with only 17 paid staff supported by 260+ active volunteers. In January 2020, the first team transitioned from Sunday to Saturday football under a five-year plan ('Rigtersbleek, de weg omhoog'), and the club has since achieved consecutive promotions, returning to the Tweede Klasse in 2023-24.

Name

Ontmoetingspark Rigtersbleek

Legal name

v.v. Rigtersbleek

Website

https://rigtersbleek.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1910

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Ontmoetingspark Rigtersbleek is a non-profit community football association in Enschede, Netherlands (founded 1910) serving 1,000+ members across all ages with core football plus parallel programs (Membersclub, Rigtersbleek Actief, Thuis@, G-Voetbal) from a 360-days/year multi-facility park.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Amateur Football Club / Community Sports Association

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAKACAH

Disability & Adaptive Sports Organizations (Paralympic, Special Olympics)

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

SECONDARYHSACADAF

Corporate Team-Building & Offsite Services

Home & Personal Services/Event & Personal Concierge Services/Corporate Event & Meeting Services

Keywords

• Amateur football club
• Community sports association
• Youth football development
• Inclusive football programs
• Community meeting park

Headquarters

HQ city

Enschede

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 fees: Annual membership fees by age category (peuters, mini's, pupillen, junioren, senioren, non-playing members). Fees are set by the General Members Meeting and billed monthly or annually.
2. Horeca - Het Paviljoen: Bar and catering operations in the pavilion, open 7 days per week. Revenue from food, beverages, and event hosting.
3. Facility and event rentals: Rental of sports fields, meeting rooms, and event spaces for non-members, schools, companies, and organizations for sports days, team building, clinics, and group activities.
4. Sponsoring: Financial support from business sponsors, with various sponsorship tiers including the Club van 50 (annual €50 sponsors).
5. Club Shop: Sale of football kits, training clothing, bags, and merchandise through partnership with 't Hoen Sport. Members receive up to 20% discount.
6. Membersclub subscription: Monthly subscription for 16-25 year olds offering Friday evening activities, socializing, games, and 20% discount on food and drinks.
7. Rigtersbleek Actief subscription: Monthly subscription for 55+ seniors offering sports activities three times per week.
8. Patat & Snack sales: Sale of fries and snacks to club members, ordered through a form system.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ontmoetingspark Rigtersbleek is a member-owned amateur football association that delivers football participation, training, and competition for all ages and abilities, layered with social and community programs (Membersclub for youth 16-25, Rigtersbleek Actief for 55+ seniors, Thuis@Rigtersbleek for children, and inclusive G-voetbal). Revenue is generated primarily through age-tiered membership subscriptions, business sponsorships, facility rentals, on-site catering at Het Paviljoen, and club merchandise, with all operations powered by 260+ volunteers from a single Enschede facility.

Product overview

Ontmoetingspark Rigtersbleek is a community football club founded in 1910 that functions as a multi-service meeting park offering both sports and social programs. The core offering is football club membership with facilities including Het Paviljoen café, ASM-Beweegpark exercise area, and various sports fields. The organization supplements its core football activities with specialized sub-brands: Membersclub Rigtersbleek (youth 16-25), Rigtersbleek Actief (seniors 55+), Thuis@Rigtersbleek (after-school child support), and Rigtersbleek Academy (youth development). Additional offerings include the Rigtersbleek Shop for merchandise and the Tiki Taka League partnership. The club operates from its G.J. van Heekstraat 15 location in Enschede, serving approximately 1,000 members across all programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Membersclub Rigtersbleek: A Friday evening meeting place for youth aged 16-25 featuring games, activities, and social events. Membership costs €12.50 per month.
• Rigtersbleek Actief
• Thuis@Rigtersbleek
• ASM-Beweegpark
• Tiki Taka League

Products and services

• Football Club Membership General membership for the football club offering access to training, matches, and club facilities for all ages and skill levels, from peutervoetbal (toddlers 2.5-5) through senioren (19+). Includes age-tiered subscription pricing.
• Membersclub Rigtersbleek Weekly Friday evening social club for youth aged 16-25 featuring games, activities (FIFA, poker, darts, quizzes, music bingo) and 20% discount on food and drinks. Subscription costs €12.50 per month.
• Rigtersbleek Actief Sports and exercise program specifically designed for seniors aged 55 and older, offered three times per week with professional trainers. Subscription costs €15 per month.
• Thuis@Rigtersbleek After-school and holiday care program (voorliggende voorziening) providing a warm, safe environment with professional coaching, varied activities, and daily warm meals for children needing support.
• Rigtersbleek Academy Youth development program focused on technique, tactics, sportsmanship, teamwork, and personal growth for young football talents, using ASM (Athletic Skills Model) methodology.
• Het Paviljoen The club's café and event space offering food, drinks, table football, darts, and large screen for watching matches, with outdoor terrace, bouncy castle, and playground. Open 7 days per week.
• ASM-Beweegpark Exercise park based on the Athletic Skills Model (ASM) method, used for football training, 55+ Actief, toddler gym, and youth football activities to promote motor, mental, and social development.
• Inclusief Voetbal (G-Voetbal) Inclusive football program for players needing extra support, offering adapted football in a safe, social environment with approximately 70 members.
• Sportfaciliteiten (Sports Facility Rentals) Rental of comprehensive sports facilities including 2 artificial turf fields, 1 small artificial turf field, 2 natural grass fields, beach volleyball court, climbing forest, Teq tables, bouncy castle, table tennis, Urban Dance Ground, and fitness room to schools, companies, and organizations.
• Rigtersbleek Shop Retail shop for club merchandise including football kits (red and white striped), goalkeeper uniforms (dark green), training clothing, and bags through partnership with 't Hoen Sport. Members receive up to 20% discount.
• Tiki Taka League Recreational football friends league in Twente, using club facilities and refereed by club volunteers, in partnership with FC Twente Scoren in de Wijk.
• Club van 50 Sponsorship Annual sponsorship tier at €50/year with name displayed on board in Het Paviljoen, supporting the club's operations and community programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,000+ members served
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tiki Taka LeaguecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 January 2023Partnership with the Tiki Taka League (friends competition of Twente) allowing use of Rigtersbleek's fields, dressing rooms, and canteen. Rigtersbleek provides certified referees and warm hospitality. Started January 2, 2023.
• FC Twente Scoren in de WijkminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Collaboration to connect and motivate Twente residents, especially those who could benefit from sports. FC Twente provides match tickets for Tiki Taka League winners.
• 't Hoen SportcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for ordering training and match clothing and other necessities. All clothing is equipped with Rigtersbleek logo, and personalization is available. Members receive up to 20% discount.
• ZoneminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSocietal partner supporting the club and strengthening cohesion in Twekkelerveld neighborhood.
• TermijtelenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSocietal partner supporting the club and strengthening cohesion in Twekkelerveld neighborhood.
• SportaalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSocietal partner supporting the club and strengthening cohesion in Twekkelerveld neighborhood.
• ROC van TwenteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSocietal partner supporting the club and strengthening cohesion in Twekkelerveld neighborhood.
• NedkominorGTM or Marketing PartnerSocietal partner supporting the club and strengthening cohesion in Twekkelerveld neighborhood.
• Huisarts TwekkelerveldminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSocietal partner supporting the club and strengthening cohesion in Twekkelerveld neighborhood.
• Fysio BleekminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSocietal partner supporting the club and strengthening cohesion in Twekkelerveld neighborhood.
• Eetcafe FustingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSocietal partner supporting the club and strengthening cohesion in Twekkelerveld neighborhood.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SV Enschede: Amateur football club based in Enschede, directly competing with Rigtersbleek for local playing members, youth talent and sponsorships within the same city catchment.
• v.v. De Tubanters: Amateur football association also based in the Enschede/Twente region, competing for members, volunteer coaches and Saturday-league positioning in the same competitive tier.
• Sportlust Glanerbrug: Small amateur football club in Glanerbrug, immediately adjacent to Enschede, serving an overlapping suburban catchment with similar community-club dynamics.
• HSC'21 Haaksbergen: Amateur football club in Haaksbergen in the broader Twente region, comparable in scale and operating model, and a fellow KNVB Saturday-league competitor.
• PH Sportclub Almelo: Established amateur football club in Almelo, part of the Twente amateur football pyramid, comparable in size and multi-team community model to Rigtersbleek.
• Quick'20 Oldenzaal: Amateur football club in Oldenzaal in the Twente region, comparable member-base scale, with a similar community-oriented multi-team operating model.
• VV Sparta Enschede: Amateur football club within the Enschede municipality competing in the same KNVB district leagues, drawing from overlapping member pools and competing for facility slots.

Broad incumbents

• FC Twente: Professional Eredivisie football club headquartered in Enschede; dominates regional football mindshare, sponsorships and elite youth talent, and is already a partner of Rigtersbleek via Scoren in de Wijk.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/rigtersbleekenschede
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ontmoetingspark-rigtersbleek
• Instagraminstagram.com/rigtersbleek

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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