Saint-Cyr Handball - SCHB

What Saint-Cyr Handball - SCHB does

Saint-Cyr Handball (SCHB) is a French non-profit sports association (association loi 1901) founded in June 2011 and headquartered in Saint-Cyr-sur-Loire in the Centre-Val de Loire region. The club operates a comprehensive grassroots-to-elite handball program structured around 22 competitive teams spanning youth, amateur, and senior categories, serving approximately 330 licensed members. Operations are supported by roughly 16 staff and approximately 20 volunteer coaches, and the club maintains one of the densest local partnership networks of any French amateur handball club of its size, with approximately 152 business partners and sponsors.

The competitive flagship of the organization is Les Turons HB, which competes in Nationale 1 — the third tier of French club handball. SCHB reached the Coupe de France final in 2019 and has won the Nationale 3 championship, and between 2023 and 2025 has accumulated six official federation labels from the Fédération Française de Handball (FFHB). The club has no disclosed AI/ML, software, or technology product line; its technical footprint is limited to standard club-administration tooling.

The business model is membership- and sponsorship-driven. Revenue is generated through member license fees, match-day ticketing for senior fixtures, sponsorship and partnership contributions from local and regional businesses, and ancillary paid activities such as summer training camps. As a non-profit, SCHB does not raise equity capital, does not have shareholders, and is not an investable vehicle in the conventional PE/VC/M&A sense; surplus is reinvested into operations, coaching, and competitive program development.

Name

Saint-Cyr Handball - SCHB

Legal name

SCHB

Website

https://sctah.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Saint-Cyr Handball (SCHB) is a French non-profit handball association founded in 2011 in Saint-Cyr-sur-Loire, operating 22 teams across roughly 330 licensed members, with a flagship men's team competing in Nationale 1 and a network of ~152 local business sponsors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Amateur Handball Club

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Spectator Sports (71121), 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 industry

Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF)

Keywords

• Community handball club
• Youth handball training
• Amateur sports association
• Competitive handball teams
• Recreational handball programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-Cyr-sur-Loire

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership fees / Licensing: Revenue from member licensing fees for players of all age categories from baby hand to seniors
2. Ticket sales: Match ticket sales for home games through online platforms (HelloAsso, Billetterie)
3. Sponsorship and partnerships: Partnership revenue from 152 local and regional business sponsors through various sponsorship formats including jersey branding, billboard advertising, program advertising, and events
4. Sports camps and training: Revenue from holiday sports camps and training sessions (e.g., Hand Fun and Hand Perf stages)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Saint-Cyr Handball (SCHB) is a community-based handball sports association operating structured training and competitive programs from Baby Hand (ages 3-4) through U18 youth and senior levels, including the elite team Les Turons HB competing in Nationale 1. The club delivers weekly training sessions at local facilities, runs school holiday camps (Hand Fun and Hand Perf'), hosts the annual Open des Turons tournament, sells match tickets, and offers adapted handball sessions for IME institutions.

Product overview

Saint-Cyr Handball (SCHB) is a handball sports club offering a multi-level program including its elite team Les Turons HB competing in Nationale 1, structured youth training from Baby Hand through U18, competitive senior teams, and recreational programs. The club also organizes seasonal camps (Hand Fun and Hand Perf') and hosts the annual Open des Turons outdoor tournament. All teams compete under the SCHB association founded in 2011, with matches and training held primarily at Complexe Sportif Guy Drut and various local gymnasiums. The club holds 6 official labels from the Fédération Française de Handball, demonstrating its commitment to handball development, inclusion, and refereeing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Handball Training Programs Structured year-round handball training programs covering all age categories from Baby Hand (ages 3-4) through U18 youth, senior competitive, recreational mixed, and adapted handball teams, conducted at Complexe Sportif Guy Drut and other local venues.
• Hand Fun and Hand Perf' Camps School holiday handball training camps targeting youth and advanced players (Hand Fun for U11-U18 and Hand Perf' for U15M-U18M), offered at €20/day or €80/week.
• Open des Turons Tournament Annual outdoor grass handball tournament hosted at Complexe Sportif Guy Drut with categories spanning Baby Hand through adult divisions.
• Match Ticketing Online ticket sales for home matches of Les Turons HB and other teams through the HelloAsso platform and direct short-link access.
• Adapted Handball Sessions Inclusive handball sessions for young people from IME (Instituts Médico-Éducatifs) with specific needs, supporting access to physical activity for individuals with disabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reached 330 licensed members within first year of operation
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

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

• IN EXTENSOmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerIn Extenso is an accounting expertise firm providing business advisory services including accounting, tax, legal, management, organization, restructuring, financing and strategy advice to entrepreneurs.
• SKODAmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerAutomotive dealership providing vehicle maintenance, purchase, and advisory services.
• AMSmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional cleaning company in western France providing industrial cleaning, maintenance of professional premises, and specific cleaning work for private companies, public entities, and local authorities.
• MC DONALD'SmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant chain offering dine-in, takeout, drive-through, delivery, and Click&Collect services.
• AVENSIAmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerConstruction advisory firm providing need definition, decision support, and project exploitation services at each stage of construction projects.
• JOB SOURCEmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerFamily staffing agency offering quality interim and CDI placement services.
• L. WARSEMANN GROUPEmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerAutomotive group providing vehicle maintenance, bodywork repair, painting, and vehicle rental, trade-in and test drive services.
• CONTACTmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional generalist temporary staffing company located in Centre-Val de Loire, focused on entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to succeed.
• FINAXYmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerFINAXY GROUP is the 10th largest insurance broker in France, specializing in business protection and niche insurance.
• BMS 37coreGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal IT and office solutions provider offering printing solutions, IT solutions, dematerialization, digital signage and interactive screens.
• LES ARTISANS PAYSAGISTEScoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGarden creation and maintenance company offering fencing, gates, landscaping masonry, garden paths and swimming pools.
• CCI (Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerChamber of commerce and industry representing the interests of commercial, industrial and service companies.
• CRÉDIT AGRICOLEcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCrédit Agricole de la Touraine et du Poitou: a proximity mutualist cooperative bank, insurance and real estate, 100% human and 100% digital.
• WIN School of Sport ManagementminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWIN, the school of sports management present in 24 schools, trains sports enthusiasts and high-level athletes in management, marketing, sports event management, sponsorship and business development.
• Ligue Centre Val de Loire de HandballcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional handball league governing competitive handball in the Centre-Val de Loire region; club participates in league-organized championships.
• Fédération Française de Handball (FFHB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational governing body for handball in France; provides official federation labels, club certification (Label Argent), and organizes national competitions.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Montpellier Handball: One of the most decorated French handball clubs, competing in the Starligue. A broad incumbent within the same national federation system that defines the upper ceiling of what French handball clubs can achieve.
• HBC Nantes: Top-tier French handball club competing in the Starligue (first division). While larger and professional, it operates within the same national federation ecosystem and serves as an aspirational comparable for the broader French handball club category.
• Chambéry Savoie Mont Blanc Handball: Historic French handball club with multiple league titles competing in the Starligue. Comparable in being a community-rooted club that has scaled into professional handball, providing a long-term growth trajectory benchmark.
• Paris Saint-Germain Handball: Elite professional handball club competing in the Starligue and EHF Champions League. While operating at the very top of the sport, it represents the broader incumbent category within French handball that SCHB's flagship team ultimately competes against through promotional pathways.

Direct peers

• Tremblay-en-France Handball: French handball club from Île-de-France with comparable history of competing in lower professional divisions. Similar semi-professional club structure and sponsorship model.
• Billère Handball: Southwestern French handball club that has competed in Nationale 1 and Pro D2. Comparable club-led structure with a mix of volunteer and semi-professional coaching staff.
• Séméac-Tarbes Handball: French handball club operating in the third tier of French handball. Member-driven structure with comparable community-anchored model and member base size.
• Cesson Rennes Métropole Handball: French handball club that competed against SCHB's Les Turons HB in Nationale 1 (result recorded on the SCHB website). It operates at the same competitive tier and serves as a direct comparable for an amateur club in the third tier of French handball.
• Sporting Club de Gravenchon Handball: Regional French handball club operating in similar tier competitions. A community-based club comparable to SCHB in scale, governance, and amateur/non-profit status.

Regional players

• Saran Loiret Handball: Regional handball club also located in Centre-Val de Loire (Orléans area). Comparable in scale and competes in similar departmental/regional leagues, drawing from an overlapping catchment for players and sponsors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/StCyrHB
• Facebookfacebook.com/schb1978
• Instagraminstagram.com/Schb_officiel
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/saint-cyr-handball-schb

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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