SAINT CHAMOND HANDBALL PAYS DU GIER

What SAINT CHAMOND HANDBALL PAYS DU GIER does

SAINT CHAMOND HANDBALL PAYS DU GIER is a French amateur handball association (association loi 1901) headquartered in Saint-Chamond, Loire, operating across four municipalities in the Pays du Gier valley: Saint-Chamond, Saint-Étienne, Saint-Jean-Bonnefonds, and Sorbiers. The club serves a community of 100+ players and runs competitive teams, youth categories, a wheelchair handball section (launched 2021), and a school-linked academy program. It is led by President BROTTES Lilian, Treasurer D'ANGELO Diego, Secretary JUAN Pascale, and Technical Manager Pierre Sale, supported by ~50 volunteers and 6 employees.

The club's core product is organized amateur handball participation — training, league matches, tournaments, summer camps, and youth academy sessions — delivered through a grassroots operating model anchored in community volunteers and school partnerships. Technically, the operation is conventional for a French amateur sports club: team-based training schedules, municipal gymnasium access, and a multi-age competitive structure with no proprietary technology stack. The business model is a non-profit association model funded through player license/registration fees, local partner sponsorships, and event-generated revenue (loto, tournaments, camps), complemented by likely municipal subsidies. The club has won the regional "Main d'Or" award in both 2024 and 2025, reinforcing its standing in the local Loire handball ecosystem.

Name

SAINT CHAMOND HANDBALL PAYS DU GIER

Legal name

SAINT CHAMOND HANDBALL PAYS DU GIER

Website

https://schpg-handball.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SAINT CHAMOND HANDBALL PAYS DU GIER is a French amateur handball association serving 100+ players across four Pays du Gier municipalities, delivering competitive teams, youth academy, and wheelchair handball via license fees, sponsorships, and community events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Amateur Sports Club (Handball)

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), 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 industry

Sports Fundraising & Development Services (Foundations, NIL Collectives Support) (MPAKAKAK)

Keywords

• Amateur handball club
• Community sports association
• Youth athletic development
• Wheelchair handball program
• School sports academies

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-Chamond

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership/License Fees: Annual sports licenses required for participation, with pricing tiers for different age categories. Payment options include checks, bank transfer, vacation vouchers, and municipal discount programs (Pass' Région, Pass' Sport).
2. Summer and Vacation Camps: Multi-day sports camps during school holidays (February, April, October, Christmas, summer) with activities including handball training, outings to professional matches, and team-building exercises.
3. Tournament Entry Fees: Revenue from organizing tournaments including the Tournoi de l'Avenir (youth tournament), Tournoi KO, wheelchair handball tournament, and Coupe de France handfauteuil.
4. Loto/Events: Annual loto event generating revenue through ticket sales and prize contributions from local businesses.
5. Sponsorship and Partnerships: Revenue from business sponsors and partners through the 'Club Hand-Entreprises' program offering visibility on jerseys, website, and event signage.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SAINT CHAMOND HANDBALL PAYS DU GIER operates a comprehensive amateur handball club offering competitive and recreational team programs across all age groups (U7 through senior) and genders. The club runs specialized programs including a wheelchair handball school (Ecole Hand Fauteuil Pays du Gier) for children with disabilities, school sports academies in partnership with local middle and high schools, and seasonal training/summer camps. Revenue is generated through annual licenses, camp fees, tournament entry, loto events, and local business sponsorships.

Product overview

SAINT CHAMOND HANDBALL PAYS DU GIER is a multi-section handball club offering competitive and recreational handball programs across all age groups and genders. The club provides structured team offerings spanning from youth development (mini-hand starting at age 5) through senior competitive levels (including National 2 and Prénational), complemented by a specialized wheelchair handball section. The club operates youth academies in partnership with local schools, runs seasonal training camps during school holidays, and organizes tournaments. The primary offering is the organized team handball programs, with supplementary services including summer camps, training stages, and a branded merchandise store through Teampulse.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ecole Hand Fauteuil Pays du Gier (EHFPG): Wheelchair handball school for children aged 6 to 15 with and without disabilities, operating since September 2021. An innovative program in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
• Section Sportive Collège Ennemond Richard
• Académie Sportive SCHPG - Claude Lebois
• Académie Sportive SCHPG - Ste Marie

Products and services

• Handball Teams and Training Programs The club's core offering: organized handball teams at all competitive and recreational levels for males, females, and mixed categories, spanning mini-hand (U7/U9), youth (-11 to -18), reserves, and senior levels (up to Nationale 2 and Prénational). For members of all ages and skill levels seeking league participation in the FFHB-affiliated competition structure.
• Wheelchair Handball Program (Ecole Hand Fauteuil Pays du Gier - EHFPG) Specialized wheelchair handball program comprising the Ecole Hand Fauteuil Pays du Gier (EHFPG) for children aged 6-15 with and without physical disabilities, plus a competitive wheelchair handball section (handfauteuil) for adults. The only program of its kind in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Inclusive program for children with disabilities and their able-bodied peers, plus adult wheelchair athletes.
• Summer Camps (Stages d'été) Multi-day summer sports camps during school holidays combining handball training with outdoor activities such as off-road scooter rides in Pilat, Inside Park (trampolines, games), and orienteering races. For children and teenagers (generations 2012-2016 for 2026) seeking intensive handball training paired with recreational outings.
• School Holiday Training Stages (Stages de perfectionnement) School holiday training camps (perfectionnement stages) offering handball training for various age groups (-9 to -18) during October, February, April, and December breaks, including goalkeeper-specific training camps. For youth players seeking intensive training during school holidays.
• Tournaments and Events Organization Club-organized tournaments including the Tournoi de l'Avenir (youth), Tournoi KO, Tournoi Hand à 4, wheelchair handball tournament, and the Coupe de France handfauteuil. For youth players, regional teams, and wheelchair handball teams across southern France.
• School Sports Academies (Académies Sportives SCHPG) School sports academies combining academic studies with intensive handball training, in partnership with Collège Ennemond Richard (middle school section, 6ème to 3ème), Lycée Claude Lebois (high school section, seconde to terminale), and MFR Ste Marie (since September 2023). For student-athletes seeking to combine academic education with competitive handball development.
• Teampulse Online Merchandise Store Online store for club-branded merchandise and apparel, powered by Teampulse. For club members, supporters, and fans seeking official club equipment and apparel.

Quantifiable outcome

• Organizes major regional wheelchair handball tournament attracting teams from across southern France

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

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

• Ville de Saint-ChamondcoreOthersMunicipal government partner providing institutional support and facilities access to the club
• Mairie de La Grand'CroixcoreOthersMunicipal partner providing institutional support and facilities access
• Mairie de L'HormecoreOthersMunicipal partner providing institutional support and facilities access
• Mairie de Saint-Paul-en-JarezcoreOthersMunicipal partner providing institutional support and facilities access
• Fédération Française de Handball (FFHB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational governing body organizing league competitions, providing licensing infrastructure, and establishing competition rules
• Ligue Auvergne Rhône Alpes HandballcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional governing body organizing Aura-level competitions and providing club recognition programs
• Comité Départemental de Handball de la LoirecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartmental committee organizing local competitions and youth development
• Collège Ennemond RichardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMiddle school sports section partnership enabling student-athletes to combine academic education with intensive handball training from 6th to 3rd grade
• Lycée Claude LeboiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigh school sports section partnership for student-athletes from 2nd to Terminale grade, coordinated with club trainer Pierre Sale
• Crédit MutuelmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerBanking partner with sponsorship agreement including team photos and visibility on club materials
• GroupamamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance company providing team jerseys to wheelchair handball section
• CG CarrosserieminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business sponsor hosting N3 team events and providing visibility
• KRYS OpticienminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOptical retailer offering special discounts to club members through partnership offers
• AixamminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAutomobile manufacturer sponsoring club
• Office des Sports de Saint-ChamondcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal sports office recognizing club achievements and organizing annual awards ceremonies

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Fédération Française de Handball (FFHB): National governing body that organizes all league play, license administration (gest'hand platform), and competition rules under which SCHPG operates. Acts as both regulator and ecosystem coordinator, not a direct competitor.
• HBC Nantes: Top-tier French professional handball club competing at national and European level. Represents the broader professional category SCHPG's elite youth aspire to and benchmarks organizational scale against.
• Ligue Auvergne Rhône Alpes Handball: Regional handball league that organizes competitions, awards (including Main d'Or to SCHPG), and provides club recognition programs. Functions as governing body for the regional tier in which SCHPG competes.

Direct peers

• Saint-Étienne Handball: Neighboring amateur/semi-professional handball club in the Loire department, directly competing in same regional leagues (referenced as St Etienne Handball in SCHPG match results). Closest comparable by geography and competition level.
• HBC Cournon d'Auvergne: Amateur handball club in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region operating at similar competitive tiers to SCHPG. Comparable in structure, scale, and regional federation affiliation.
• Billère Handball: Established amateur handball club in Nouvelle-Aquitaine fielding competitive teams and youth programs. Comparable as a non-professional French handball club with multi-tier team offerings and community focus.
• Montbrison Handball: Local Loire-department amateur handball club that competes directly against SCHPG senior reserve teams in Coupe de la Loire. Comparable scale and geographic profile within the same federation tier.
• Handball Est 43 (HE43): Regional amateur handball club in Haute-Loire, competing against SCHPG youth teams in Coupe de la Loire fixtures (mentioned in SCHPG match results). Directly comparable amateur club operating at similar federation tiers.
• Handball Club de Lyon (HBC Lyon Caluire): Regional amateur handball club in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes with multiple competitive sections and youth development. Comparable as a multi-section amateur handball club operating in the same broader regional catchment as SCHPG.

Others

• Office des Sports de Saint-Chamond: Municipal sports office that recognizes club achievements and organizes annual awards ceremonies referenced in SCHPG materials. Acts as institutional partner and ecosystem coordinator rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/57012331826
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/saint-chamond-handball-pays-du-gier

Compliance1 record

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Profiles5 records

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