What SKI IL FOTBALL does

Ski IL Fotball is a Norwegian amateur football (soccer) club founded in 1919, based in Ski, Nordre Follo municipality, and operated as an idrettslag under Norges Idrettsforbund. It is part of the Ski IL Alliansen sports alliance and operates approximately 40 teams spanning age 6 introductions through senior men and women, including boys/men and girls/women pathways, senior recreational teams, and inter-club cooperation squads with Langhus IL, Oppegård IL, and KFUM. The club holds Kvalitetsklubb Nivå 2 certification from Norges Fotballforbund and participates in the Kvalitetsklubb+ pilot program.

The club's core product is organized football training, league play, and development pathways for children, youth, and adults, delivered from Ski Idrettspark (three artificial turf pitches, grass pitch, and Follohallen indoor facility). Adjacent programs include Tine Fotballskole, OBOS-Camp, Ski Kiwi Bama-Cup (300 teams, 502 matches), Folloligaen winter league, OBOS Miniligaen, Keeperskole goalkeeper training, free Sommerfotball and Sommer e-sport, Futsal, and Football-SFO after-school care. Operations run on standard administrative infrastructure: NFF's FIKS for member and match administration, Spond for team communication and event sign-ups, and Zettle/Vipps for kiosk and shop payment processing. A VEO 3 camera is deployed for match video capture.

Revenue is generated through a diversified mix: an annual membership fee of NOK 240 per member, variable training fees by team, pay-as-you-go fees for football schools and camps (NOK 950–1,750), match-day kiosk sales, club shop merchandise (Select equipment), clubhouse rental (NOK 500–2,000 per booking), minibus rental for two vehicles (NOK 2,300–3,200 per weekend), Grasrotandelen passive income (Norsk Tipping), sponsorship from a roster of local businesses and financial partners, and grants from SpareBank 1 Østlandet, Gjensidigestiftelsen, and IMDI. The Solidaritetsfond, supported by SpareBank 1 Østlandet, subsidizes costs for members facing financial barriers. Ownership commentary references approximately 5+ million NOK in annual turnover. The club is governed by a board elected at annual meetings and staffed by approximately 11 paid employees, with the bulk of operational work performed by a 30+ role volunteer network coordinated through a structured dugnad (voluntary work) system.

Name

SKI IL FOTBALL

Legal name

Ski IL Fotball

Website

https://skifotball.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ski IL Fotball is a 1919-founded Norwegian amateur football club in Ski, Nordre Follo, operating ~40 teams from age 6 through senior level, Kvalitetsklubb Nivå 2 certified, delivering youth development, camps, tournaments, and community programs funded by membership fees, sponsorships, and grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Amateur Football Club Services

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

Keywords

• Youth football programs
• Amateur football club
• Football training camps
• Community sports tournaments
• Sports facility rental

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ski IL Fotball is a volunteer-run community football club that delivers year-round organized football training, league participation, and competitive match play for approximately 40 teams across all age groups from 6-year-olds to senior men and women. The club operates seasonal football schools, national partner camps, youth tournaments, a winter indoor league, and free summer football/e-sport programs, supplemented by retail merchandise, clubhouse rental, and minibus rental services from its Ski Idrettspark home base.

Product overview

Ski IL Fotball is a football (soccer) club offering a comprehensive portfolio of sports programs and club services. The core sports offerings include youth football teams from ages 6 to senior level, organized into gender-specific and age-based groups. Key programs include Tine Fotballskole (annual football school), OBOS-Camp (national football camps), Ski Kiwi Bama-Cup (annual tournament), Folloligaen (winter league), OBOS Miniligaen (U6-U7 league), and Keeperskole (goalkeeper training). The club also offers seasonal programs including Sommerfotball and Sommer e-sport during summer holidays. Club services include a Klubbshop (retail equipment store), Klubbhuset (club house rental), and Minibus Rental (two vehicles for club and external use). The club operates from Ski Idrettspark and maintains approximately 40 teams across all age groups.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Annual Club Membership
• Tine Fotballskole
• OBOS-Camp
• Ski Kiwi Bama-Cup
• Folloligaen Winter League
• OBOS Miniligaen Ski
• Keeperskole (Keeper i Fokus)
• Sommerfotball (Free Summer Football)
• Sommer e-sport (Free Summer E-Sport)
• Klubbshop (Club Shop)
• Klubbhuset (Clubhouse Rental)
• Minibus Rental
• Football-SFO (After School Football)
• Futsal Indoor football activities offered as part of the club's supplementary programming during winter months, providing indoor training and match play when outdoor conditions are poor.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KFUM (Kristelig Forening for Unge Menn)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal cooperation agreement between Ski IL Fotball and KFUM, effective through 2026 with option for extension. The agreement enables player mobility and development pathways, with Ski players having access to KFUM's national-level football program without changing clubs. The clubs share competence development, coaching pathways, and joint player talent development. KFUM's academy provides structured, high-quality coaching expertise to benefit Ski's player and coach development across all age groups.
• Attentus EiendomsmeglingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAttentus is the club's real estate partner. When members or anyone referring to the club sells a property through Attentus, the club receives a 10% kickback of net agent commission. The sponsor also advertises on the club's website and is featured in the partner section. Attentus has offices in Ski, Ås, Drøbak, and Askim.
• Pizzabakeren SkiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPizzabakeren in Ski provides pizza to the club's referees during Folloliga events and contributes to positive atmosphere at club events. Club members receive 20% discount on orders using customer number 10341519. The partnership includes promotional visibility at the club's facilities and events.
• Klinikk for Alle SkiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKlinikk for Alle is the club's health services partner. Members receive 10% discount on all treatments, guaranteed appointment within 24 hours on weekdays, and guaranteed specialist appointment within one week. The clinic provides first aid kits for teams, first aid education for coaches, and maintains a treatment stand at club tournaments. They also offer talks on injury prevention and provide tape courses for coaches and parents.
• Idrettsfrukt / BamaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBama provides 50% discount on fruit, vegetables, smoothies, juice and other Bama products for club teams. Lagledere collect receipts and submit monthly to the club, which then processes the refund. Available at REMA 1000, Matvarehuset Ultra, CC Mat, Jacobs, Joker, Kiwi, Meny, Centra, Spar, and Eurospar stores.
• Norsk Tipping (Grasrotandelen)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerThrough the Grasrotandelen program, registered Norsk Tipping players can direct up to 7% of their stakes to Ski IL Fotball at no cost. Org.nr. 976 612 345. This passive income stream supports the club's operations and helps keep volunteer work and training fees at a moderate level.
• Langhus IL / Oppegård ILcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint cooperation between Ski IL Fotball, Langhus IL, and Oppegård IL for girls' teams at youth level. Currently operating combined J17 (Oppegård/Langhus/Ski) and J19 (Langhus/Oppegård/Ski) teams, with J2011/12 (Ski/Langhus/Oppegård) forming a combined J15 group. The cooperation enables broader player pools and more competitive teams while sharing coaching resources and facilities.
• Select (Equipment Supplier)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSelect is the club's official equipment supplier, providing club-branded merchandise including Spain training gear, goalkeeper equipment, socks, and accessories. Products are delivered via KC Follo. The club shop stocks Select items and team orders receive 20% bulk discount. Select also sponsors activities at the club's tournaments.
• OBOS / Norsk ToppfotballminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOBOS, in partnership with Norsk Toppfotball, sponsors the OBOS-Camp program held at the club. The camp program is designed by Bodø Glimt and delivered nationally. The club hosts OBOS-Camp twice per year (summer and autumn). OBOS members receive 20% discount on camp fees.
• Kiwi BamaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKiwi Bama sponsors the annual Ski Kiwi Bama-Cup, one of the club's largest tournaments for teams aged 6-12 (300 teams, 502 matches). The cup is organized over two days in April each year and represents a major community event at Ski Idrettspark.
• Follo Renhold og FlyttebyråminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal cleaning and moving company that supports the club as a sponsor. They offer cleaning services, moving assistance, property management, and gardening to club members and supporters at preferential conditions, while also promoting their services through the club's partner network.
• Blikkenslager KiserudminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal trades business that donated the club's pant collection boxes (displayed in multiple stores in Ski area). The company is promoted through the club's pantelapper partnership page as a thank-you for their contribution.
• RenotecminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRenotec operates textile collection containers placed at multiple locations in the Ski area (Ski stadium, Ski ishall, Finstad, Hebekk, Eikeliveien, Myrsletta, Kråkstad school) on behalf of the club. The partnership provides environmental benefits while generating income for the club through textile collection. Collected textiles are reused or recycled through secondhand stores in Eastern Europe.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Stabæk Fotball: Larger, more professionalised Bærum-based club that overlaps Ski's broader Oslo-region football ecosystem. Comparable in product (community football for all ages, talent development) but operates at materially higher scale with professional staff.
• Vålerenga Fotball: Larger Oslo football club with broad youth operations across the same greater Oslo catchment. Comparable product (youth football programming, school football, camps) but at materially larger scale and brand recognition.

Direct peers

• Oppegård IL Fotball: Cooperation partner for girls' youth teams (J15/J17/J19) and Follo-region peer. Comparable as a municipal-scale amateur football idrettslag with shared volunteer and dugnad operating model and overlapping player catchment.
• KFUM Oslo Fotball: KFUM is Ski IL Fotball's formal cooperation partner (agreement through 2026) and one of the largest community football clubs in Oslo. Directly comparable as a Norwegian amateur idrettslag running a full youth-to-senior pyramid, formal cooperation agreements with other clubs, and an inclusion-focused operating model.
• Skeid Fotball: Large Oslo-based community football club with a similarly broad amateur youth-to-senior pyramid and strong reliance on volunteer parents. Comparable operating model and Kvalitetsklubb-level governance standards.
• Langhus IL Fotball: Immediate Follo-region neighbour and explicit J15/J17/J19 cooperation partner with Ski IL Fotball. Closely comparable as a small-municipality amateur football club sharing coaching resources and indoor facility time with Ski.

Emerging players

• Holmlia Fotball: Oslo community football club with a strong inclusion and integration orientation, similar to Ski IL Fotball's IMDI-funded inclusion worker programme. Comparable on inclusion strategy and community-rooted identity.

Regional players

• Drøbak-Frogn IL: Neighbouring Follo-region multi-sport idrettslag with a football section. Comparable as a community volunteer-run sports organisation sharing the same Akershus football federation structure.
• Kolbotn IL Fotball: Follo-region football club participating alongside Ski in the Folloligaen winter league. Comparable as a community football idrettslag with a broad age-group pyramid and similar volunteer-driven governance.
• Ås IL Fotball: Follo-adjacent Akershus municipality football club. Comparable as a small-town Norwegian idrettslag running a full age-group football pyramid with volunteer reliance.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/skifotball
• Instagraminstagram.com/skifotball
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ski-il-fotball

Compliance2 records

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Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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