Schwimmclub Schaffhausen

What Schwimmclub Schaffhausen does

Schwimmclub Schaffhausen (SCSH) is a Swiss non-profit sports association (Verein) founded in 1899 and registered in Schaffhausen under ZGB Art. 60 ff., operating from the KSS Freizeitpark facility in Schaffhausen with a second swimming school location in Feuerthalen. The club runs three integrated programs: a Schwimmschule offering ELKI parent-child, children's, adult beginner, crawl, and women-only courses following the Swiss Aquatics "Kids learn to swim" curriculum; a competitive swimming program (Elite, A, B, C, D, FitKids, SH Stars, Masters, FitTeens, Fun) training six days per week; and a water polo program spanning senior NLA down to U10. SCSH has been a designated Swiss Aquatics Nachwuchsstuetzpunkt (youth development center) since 2002 and operates as a community-led organization driven by parent volunteers and board members including President Tina Nodari.

The club's revenue model combines five streams: annual membership dues (capped at CHF 500 per active/passive member and set at the General Assembly), recurring course fees (CHF 198 for ELKI parent-child, CHF 290 for adult beginner/crawl/women's courses per 10-lesson trimester), corporate sponsorship from regional firms (Brütsch AG, Gloor AG, SCHAKO Holding AG, Valiant Bank AG, Vaudoise Versicherung, Georg Fischer AG, SIG Gemeinnützige Stiftung, Storchengarage Neunkirch), J+S/BASPO federal youth sport subsidies, and event revenue from hosted competitions such as the Rheinfallmeeting (460+ swimmers) and the "De schnällscht Schafuuser Fisch" youth event (150+ children). Customer segments are exclusively individual/family B2C (children, adult learners, competitive swimmers, water polo players, masters/recreational swimmers), all served through direct enrollment at the two physical locations and via online registration forms on the website. Operations rely on a small staff of 5 listed board/operational roles plus extensive volunteer labor, including community-supported erection of the seasonal Winterdach dome over the 50m outdoor pool for year-round training.

Name

Schwimmclub Schaffhausen

Legal name

Schwimmclub Schaffhausen

Website

https://scsh.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1899

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Schwimmclub Schaffhausen is a 125-year-old non-profit Swiss swimming and water polo club operating a swimming school, competitive swim teams, and water polo programs from the KSS Freizeitpark in Schaffhausen and a second site in Feuerthalen, serving children and adults across Eastern Switzerland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Swimming and Water Polo Sports Club

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Individual-Sport Clubs & Teams (Cycling Teams, Athletics/Track Clubs, Swimming Clubs, etc.) (MPAKABAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aquatics Programs (Pools, Swim Lessons, Lifeguarding) (EDALAIAF), Aquatic Centers & Swimming Facilities (MPAKAEAF)

Keywords

• Swimming club
• Swimming lessons
• Water polo training
• Competitive swimming
• Youth sports programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Schaffhausen

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership dues: Annual membership fees paid by active, passive, honorary members and supporters. Amounts are set annually by the General Assembly, with a maximum of CHF 500 per year for active/passive members. Section-specific fees are also charged.
2. Swimming school course fees: Fees charged for swimming courses for children and adults, including ELKI (parent-child), children's courses, crawl courses, adult beginner courses, and women's courses. Courses run in 10-lesson trimesters.
3. Sponsorship and donations: Voluntary contributions and sponsorship income from corporate sponsors including Brütsch AG, Gloor AG, SCHAKO Holding AG, Valiant Bank AG, Vaudoise Versicherung, and others. Gönner (donors) and passive members also contribute financially.
4. J+S subsidies and support payments: Youth+Sport (J+S) contributions, grants, and regional support point payments from Swiss Aquatics for the youth development program. Youth support funds also received from foundations.
5. Event revenue: Revenue from organizing and hosting local sporting events and competitions such as the Rheinfallmeeting, club championships, and 'De schnällscht Schafuuser Fisch' event.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Schwimmclub Schaffhausen is a Swiss non-profit sports association that operates a swimming school (Schwimmschule) for children and adults, a competitive swimming program with youth-to-elite training pathways, and a water polo program with teams from U10 to senior NLA level. It serves as a designated Nachwuchsstützpunkt (youth development center) of Swiss Aquatics since 2002, operating from two physical locations (KSS Freizeitpark Schaffhausen and Feuerthalen) with a 50m outdoor pool (with Winterdach air dome) and indoor pool facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Schwimmschule (Swimming School) Foundational swimming instruction for children and adults at two locations (Schaffhausen and Feuerthalen), following the Swiss Aquatics 'Kids learn to swim' curriculum. Includes parent-child (ELKI), children's, crawl, adult beginner, and women's only courses, structured in 10-lesson trimesters. Serves as the entry pipeline for the club's competitive teams.
• ELKI / MUKI Parent-Child Swimming

Quantifiable outcome

• 21 gold, 30 silver, 21 bronze medals at ROS Nachwuchs championship in Romanshorn
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

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

• Swiss AquaticscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss Aquatics is the national swimming and water polo federation. SCSH is a member club and is designated as a Nachwuchsstützpunkt (youth development center) of Swiss Aquatics. The club participates in J+S (Youth+Sport) programs and follows Swiss Aquatics training frameworks including the FTEM development model and 'Kids learn to swim' curriculum.
• J+S (Youth+Sport) / BASPOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJ+S is the Swiss federal sport promotion program run by BASPO (Federal Office of Sport). SCSH benefits from J+S subsidies and coaching support, and participates in J+S courses. The club has a designated J+S Coach on its board.
• ArenamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerArena is the club's official swimwear and team apparel partner. SCSH members receive a discount code for Arena products ordered through arenaswimming.ch. The club also has a team clothing shop portal for branded apparel.
• KSS Freizeitpark SchaffhausencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKSS Freizeitpark is the club's primary training facility, providing the 50m outdoor pool, indoor pool, and infrastructure. The club erects an air-supported dome (Winterdach) over the outdoor pool for winter training, with volunteer labor from club members and parents.
• Brütsch AGminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMain sponsor of Schwimmclub Schaffhausen. Brütsch AG specializes in windows, doors, and glazing (Fenster Türen Verglasungen). Listed as a main sponsor on the club's website.
• Gloor AG BauunternehmungminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMain sponsor. Gloor AG is a construction company (Bauunternehmung) based in Schaffhausen. Listed as a main sponsor on the club's website.
• SCHAKO Holding AGminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMain sponsor. SCHAKO Holding AG supports the Schwimmclub Schaffhausen as a main sponsor. The company has been associated with the Rheinfallmeeting as a sponsor.
• Valiant Bank AGminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMain sponsor. Valiant Bank AG is a Swiss regional bank providing financial sponsorship support to the club.
• Vaudoise VersicherungminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMain sponsor. Vaudoise Versicherung is a Swiss insurance company providing sponsorship support to the club.
• Georg Fischer AGminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor and supporter. Georg Fischer AG is a major industrial company based in Schaffhausen, listed among the club's sponsors and benefactors (Gönner).
• Storchengarage NeunkirchminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor. Storchengarage Neunkirch (since 1979) is the official Renault representative in Schaffhauserland Klettgau and authorized Dacia dealer. Listed as a supporter of the club.
• Orthopaedie.shminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner. Orthopaedie.sh is a sports medicine practice (Fachärztin Allgemeine Chirurgie FMH, Sportmedizin SGSM) providing medical support to club athletes.
• SLRG Sektion SchaffhausenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss Lifesaving Society (SLRG) section Schaffhausen. Collaboration on water safety and lifesaving skills as part of the club's broader water sports ecosystem.
• Tristar Triathlon-Club SchaffhausenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal triathlon club with shared interest in swimming as a foundation sport. Listed as a partner in the club's collaboration framework.
• Wassersportverband SchaffhausenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWater sports association of Schaffhausen. Active collaboration in the regional water sports ecosystem.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Tristar Triathlon-Club Schaffhausen: Local Schaffhausen triathlon club and listed SCSH ecosystem partner. Adjacent multi-sport community organization sharing members and swimming facilities, but not a direct swimming competitor.
• SLRG Sektion Schaffhausen (Swiss Lifesaving Society): Swiss Lifesaving Society local section; SCSH lists this as a partner for water-safety skills. Adjacent aquatic organization in the same regional ecosystem rather than a competing swimming club.

Direct peers

• Schwimmverein beider Basel (SVBB): Long-established Basel-area swimming club with competitive teams, learn-to-swim school and master's programs. Operates on a multi-site Verein model with regional federation ties, similar to Schwimmclub Schaffhausen's footprint in Eastern Switzerland.
• Schwimmclub Uster (SCU): Swiss competitive swimming club with similar structure — competitive squads, learn-to-swim school and active community programming. Operates in the greater Zürich region with comparable multi-program offering and federation integration.
• SC Frauenfeld: Thurgau-based swimming club and explicit SCSH partner — jointly fielding a U10 water polo team since 2021. Comparable competitive and youth-development profile, located ~30km east of Schaffhausen.
• Limmat Sharks Zürich: Competitive Swiss swimming club fielding multiple age-group and elite squads in Zürich, with swim school offerings and Swiss Aquatics membership — structurally comparable to SCSH's competitive and instructional mix.
• Schwimmclub Aarefisch Aarau: Aargau-based swimming club combining competitive training, swimming school and youth development under Swiss Aquatics affiliation — a structurally comparable mid-sized Swiss swimming Verein.

Regional players

• Schwimmclub Kreuzlingen: Nearby Thurgau swimming club with similar competitive and learn-to-swim offerings, serving a geography adjacent to SCSH's catchment but operating as a separate Verein without direct program overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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