Saint-Loubès Handball

What Saint-Loubès Handball does

Saint-Loubès Handball (SLHB) is a French community handball club founded in 1970 and legally constituted as an association loi 1901 (non-profit) under the registered name HANDBALL CLUB SAINT LOUBES. It operates from the Complexe Sportif Max Linder in Saint-Loubès, Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, and serves local residents aged 5 to 99 through a layered program structure: entry-level BabyHand and École de Hand, youth teams from -11 through U17/-18, senior men's and women's squads, and the flagship Nationale 1 Féminine (N1F) team competing in the second tier of French women's handball for the 2024-2025 season. The club also runs differentiated offerings including Handfauteuil (wheelchair handball), Handfit (fitness-oriented handball), Loisirs (recreational), an École d'Arbitrage (refereeing school), and seasonal Vacances Sportives camps, alongside the annual Trophée Wolfy youth tournament (5th edition scheduled June 15, 2025).

The technology stack is conventional and lightweight: a WordPress site built on the Divi (Elegant Themes) framework, WooCommerce for the online boutique, Complianz for GDPR cookie consent, Google Analytics for audience measurement, and Microsoft Azure for hosting (data stored in France). Transactional activities (merchandise, photography orders, chocolate sales, event registrations) are processed through the HelloAsso platform, and the club distributes Adidas-branded merchandise through a partnership with Team Approved. Its digital presence spans Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube, with member-to-member sales running through a Facebook group ('Troc by SLHB').

Revenue is generated across four streams: (1) annual membership licenses with seasonal renewal campaigns (e.g., 2024-2025 drive with open house dates at the Club House), (2) merchandise sales via the SLHB Boutique (Team Approved/Adidas), (3) seasonal fundraising including Easter chocolate sales (up to 30% rebate to the club) and photography orders, and (4) event revenue from tournaments such as Trophée Wolfy. The club is supported by approximately 18 local and regional partners across banking (CIC Saint-Loubès), retail (Super U, Burger King), staffing (Aquila RH), construction (100% Pierres, Komis, K par K), hospitality (Chez le Brasseur), electronics (Cordon Electronics), logistics (GT Solutions), aquatics (Aqua 33), printing (Imprimerie Dupeyron), and public-sector bodies (Département de la Gironde, Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Mairie Saint-Loubès). There is no parent company, no external investment, and no disclosed revenue figure; governance is overseen by a board, with Enzo Santamaria acting as Director of Publication and Data Protection contact.

Name

Saint-Loubès Handball

Legal name

HANDBALL CLUB SAINT LOUBES

Website

https://saint-loubes-handball.net

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Saint-Loubès Handball is a French non-profit handball club founded in 1970, based in Saint-Loubès, Nouvelle-Aquitaine. It serves residents aged 5-99 through competitive teams (including Nationale 1 Féminine), youth development, and inclusive programs, funded by memberships, merchandise, and local sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Amateur Sports Club

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF), Youth & Amateur Sports Tournaments (MPAGAMAF), Club Sports Programs (EDALAIAB)

Keywords

• Handball club
• Women's handball
• Youth sports programs
• Amateur athletics
• Community sports association

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-Loubès

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership Licenses: Annual licensing fees charged to players for participation in the club's teams and training programs. License renewals occur each season (e.g., 2024-2025 campaign).
2. Merchandise Boutique: Club merchandise (Apparel, accessories) sold through an online store powered by Team Approved (Adidas distributor) and HelloAsso platform. Flash sales and seasonal offerings drive revenue.
3. Fundraising Sales: Seasonal product sales including chocolates (with 20% discount and up to 30% returned to the club) and photography orders, providing supplemental club income.
4. Event Revenue: Tournaments and events such as the Trophée Wolfy generate revenue through entry fees and spectator/participant spending on food and beverages at on-site facilities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Saint-Loubès Handball is a community sports association that organizes and runs handball teams across multiple age and skill categories, from youth development programs through to a competitive Nationale 1 Féminine women's team. The club offers training, league participation, and athletic development, supplemented by merchandise sales and community fundraising events.

Product overview

Saint-Loubès Handball is a French handball sports club offering a comprehensive range of services centered around handball practice and competition. The core offering consists of club membership with access to training sessions and team participation across multiple competitive levels, from youth teams (-11 to -18) to senior squads including the top-tier Nationale 1 Féminine team. The club provides supplementary programs including specialized activities (Handfit, Handfauteuil wheelchair handball, refereeing school), seasonal camps, and community events. Revenue generation comes through the SLHB Boutique (partnered with Team Approved/Adidas for merchandise), photography sales, chocolate fundraisers, and the annual Trophée Wolfy youth tournament. The club operates from Complexe Sportif Max Linder in Saint-Loubès, with members aged 5 to 99 years welcome.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Youth Handball Development Program Structured handball training and competitive league participation for youth and adolescent players, designed to develop fundamental skills and introduce competitive play.
• Nationale 1 Féminine Women's Team Elite-level women's handball team competing in the Nationale 1 Féminine national competition, representing the club's highest competitive achievement.
• Adult Recreational Handball Handball training and league participation for adult players, providing both recreational and competitive opportunities at the amateur level.
• Club Merchandise Club-branded apparel, accessories, and equipment sold to members, supporters, and the local community as a fundraising channel.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Integration7 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Team Approved (Adidas)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial merchandise partner distributing Adidas-branded apparel for the club. Club boutique operates through this partner, offering official SLHB merchandise to members and supporters.
• Aquila RHminorOthersTemporary staffing agency based in Lormont. Listed as a club partner.
• 100% PierresminorOthersConstruction/materials partner. Listed as a club partner.
• Chez le BrasseurminorOthersRestaurant/brewery partner in Bordeaux. Listed as a club partner.
• Cordon ElectronicsminorOthersElectronics company partner. Listed as a club partner.
• CadaozminorOthersPartner company. Listed as a club partner.
• Aqua 33minorOthersPool/aquatics partner in the region. Listed as a club partner.
• Imprimerie DupeyronminorOthersPrinting services partner. Listed as a club partner.
• K par KminorOthersPartner company (pergola/garage door solutions). Listed as a club partner.
• Super U St Sulpice et CameyracminorOthersLocal supermarket partner. Listed as a club partner.
• RematchminorOthersSports application partner (handball tracking app). Listed as a club partner.
• GT SolutionsminorOthersTransport/logistics partner. Listed as a club partner.
• KomisminorOthersPartner company (fencing solutions). Listed as a club partner.
• CIC Saint-LoubèsminorOthersLocal bank partner offering special offers for club members. Listed as a club partner.
• Burger KingminorOthersFast food chain partner. Listed as a club partner.
• Département de la GirondeminorOthersRegional government partner (department-level). Listed as a club partner.
• Région Nouvelle AquitaineminorOthersRegional government partner. Listed as a club partner.
• Mairie Saint-LoubèsminorOthersLocal municipality partner providing facility support. Listed as a club partner.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• HelloAsso: French nonprofit payment platform used by Saint-Loubès Handball for licenses, merchandise, and fundraising. Ecosystem peer reflecting the club's adoption of purpose-built tools for association monetization.
• Team Approved (Adidas): Official Adidas merchandise distributor partnered with Saint-Loubès Handball for the club's boutique. Adjacent commercial relationship that shapes the club's apparel and merchandise economics.

Direct peers

• US Ivry Handball: Paris-area French handball club with a comparable mix of competitive senior teams and youth/community programs. Closely mirrors Saint-Loubès' identity as a community-driven club operating at the national level.
• Toulouse Handball: Mid-sized French handball club with a multi-team structure across senior and youth divisions. Operates with a similar member-license-plus-sponsorship revenue model and offers a directly comparable operational footprint.
• Séméac / Tarbes Gespe Bigorre Handball: Smaller French handball club with a comparable mix of women's senior teams and youth development pathways. Relevant peer for benchmarking the Nationale-level women's team positioning that Saint-Loubès N1F occupies.
• Mérignac Handball: Club located in the Bordeaux metropolitan area, the same regional catchment as Saint-Loubès. Directly competes for the same youth talent pool, sponsors, and municipal engagement in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Broad incumbents

• Chambéry Savoie Mont-Blanc Handball: Long-established French handball club with a strong community identity and competitive senior teams. Similar organizational archetype (community-rooted club with elite ambitions) to Saint-Loubès Handball.
• HBC Nantes: Top-tier professional French handball club competing in the Liqui Moly Starligue. Operates as a much larger, commercially advanced model of what a French handball club can be, providing a comparable operating context (member engagement, sponsorships, merchandise) at far greater scale.
• Paris Saint-Germain Handball: Elite French handball club with Ligue 1 / European ambitions. Comparable in offering (multiple teams, youth academy, community programs) but operates at a vastly larger commercial scale with global brand exposure.
• Montpellier Handball: Historic French handball club with sustained national-level competition and a strong youth development pipeline. Directly comparable in terms of programming structure (competitive teams plus youth academy) but at a higher commercial tier.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCkSWVsbVqi5J23sUj-NHSqw
• Facebookfacebook.com/SLHandBall
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/slhb33
• Instagraminstagram.com/saintloubes.handball

Compliance2 records

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