Ski Klub

What Ski Klub does

Ski-Klub Uerdingen 1955 e.V. is a German non-profit sports association (eingetragener Verein) founded in 1955 and domiciled in Krefeld-Uerdingen, Germany. It operates four interconnected product lines: SNOWTIME (biweekly indoor ski and snowboard training at Snowworld Neuss, with 10 sessions per winter season at €90 per participant), MOUNTAINTIME (four annual Alpine ski trips with coach transport, half-board hotels, and on-mountain instruction), SPORTSTIME (free year-round indoor sports courses such as gymnastics, water aerobics, volleyball, and Liebscher & Bracht stretching), and a DSV-certified ski school (DSV-Skischule) staffed by 27 volunteer instructors. The club serves 380+ members across families, adults, youth (ages 6–18), seniors, and passive supporters, with a Jugendausschuss (Youth Committee) driving youth development and racing.

The technology footprint is minimal: a standard WordPress website at ski-klub.de, Google Analytics for traffic measurement, Facebook organic social for member communications, and email/PDF-form registration workflows. There is no proprietary platform, no mobile app, no AI/ML capability, and no disclosed integrations; all transactional flows are administrative rather than digital-product-driven.

Commercially, the club generates revenue almost entirely through annual membership dues (Erwachsene €125, Familien €250, Kinder/Jugendliche/Studenten €65, passive €55–€105), collected via SEPA direct debit in Q1. Ancillary revenue comes from SNOWTIME participant fees, cost-plus winter travel packages (no margin on transport and accommodation), and nominally priced summer events (€5–€25 per person). Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer community-led: acquisition runs on word-of-mouth, a Schnuppermitgliedschaft trial offer, social media, and a Wednesday-evening Geschäftsstelle. There is no paid marketing, no intermediary resellers, no external investors, and no funding rounds; the entity is member-funded and operates at a small, stable scale consistent with a regional amateur sports club.

Name

Ski Klub

Legal name

Ski-Klub Uerdingen 1955 e.V.

Website

https://ski-klub.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ski-Klub Uerdingen 1955 e.V. is a Krefeld-based non-profit sports association offering SNOWTIME indoor ski training, MOUNTAINTIME Alpine trips, SPORTSTIME indoor courses, and a DSV-certified ski school to 380+ members, with 27 volunteer instructors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recreational Sports Club

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Ski & Snowboard Schools (Instruction & Coaching) (THAAAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Winter Sports & Snow Training Schools (Ski, Snowboard, Ice Sports) (MPAKAJAI), Winter Sports Schools & Activity Centers (Ski, Snowboard, Snowmobile) (THAAAKAI)

Keywords

• Ski club membership
• Alpine ski instruction
• Indoor ski training
• Winter sports travel
• Recreational sports association

Headquarters

HQ city

Krefeld

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Annual Membership Dues: Annual membership fees collected per member category (Erwachsene 125€, Familien 250€, Kinder/Jugendliche/Studenten 65€, passive memberships 55–105€). Collected via SEPA direct debit in Q1 each year. This is the primary recurring revenue stream.
2. SNOWTIME Ski Hall Training: One-time seasonal fee of 90€ per participant for the SNOWTIME indoor ski training program held at Alpenpark Neuss. Covers ski/snowboard instruction. Participants purchase their own entrance tickets at group-discounted rates.
3. Sport Course Fees: Various indoor sports courses (gymnastics, fitness, water gymnastics, volleyball, Liebscher & Bracht stretching) offered free or at low cost to members. Revenue is minimal; courses serve retention and recruitment.
4. Winter Travel Packages: Members pay for organized ski trips (travel, half-board hotel, ski lessons, travel leadership). Pricing varies per trip; revenue passes through at cost-plus for accommodation and bus transport. Not a primary revenue stream but generates ancillary income.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ski-Klub Uerdingen 1955 e.V. is a non-profit sports club offering organized alpine ski and snowboard instruction, year-round indoor ski training (SNOWTIME at Alpenpark Neuss), guided winter ski trips to Alpine destinations (MOUNTAINTIME), indoor sports courses (SPORTSTIME), and cross-country skiing and hiking programs. The club operates through annual memberships and is supported by 27 DSV-certified volunteer instructors.

Product overview

Ski Klub Uerdingen is a sports club offering a comprehensive winter sports program centered around four main product lines: SNOWTIME (indoor ski training at Alpenpark Neuss), MOUNTAINTIME (winter travel trips with ski instruction), SPORTSTIME (year-round indoor sports courses), and the DSV-Skischule (certified ski school with 27 instructors). The club operates as a unified platform with these interconnected services—ski training programs feed into travel offerings, youth programs connect to both the ski school and competitive racing, and summer events maintain member engagement year-round. The club has over 380 members and runs 4 major winter trips annually with over 60 participants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SPORTSTIME: Year-round indoor sports courses program including fitness, gymnastics, volleyball, water gymnastics, and stretching exercises.
• SNOWTIME
• MOUNTAINTIME

Products and services

• SNOWTIME Indoor Ski Training Indoor ski and snowboard training program held at Alpenpark Neuss (Snowworld Neuss), with 10 sessions every two weeks during the winter season. Taught by the club's own DSV-certified instructors. Primarily for children and youth ages 6–18, with adults accommodated by arrangement. One-time fee of 90 € per participant per season; lift tickets purchased separately at a discounted group rate (15 € children, 19 € adults).
• SPORTSTIME Indoor Sports Courses Year-round indoor sports program covering gymnastics for all, women's gymnastics, fitness compact 50+, back fitness, water aerobics, ski gymnastics, Liebscher & Bracht stretching (Engpassdehnungen), and volleyball. Included free with active membership; no prior registration required.
• MOUNTAINTIME Winter Ski Trips Organized group ski trips to Alpine destinations including Sölden, Kronplatz, Ischgl/St. Anton/Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis, and Pitztal. Each trip includes comfortable coach transport, 3–4 star half-board hotel accommodation, and on-mountain ski instruction by the club's DSV-certified teachers. Approximately 4 trips per season.
• DSV-Skischule (Club Ski School) Officially recognized German Ski Association (DSV) club ski school delivering alpine skiing, snowboarding, and Nordic skiing instruction through 27 DSV-certified volunteer instructors. Instruction is embedded in club trips and SNOWTIME sessions.
• Langlauf & Wandern (Cross-Country Skiing and Hiking) Cross-country skiing lessons and guided hiking programs (Genusswanderungen) for beginners through advanced practitioners. Nordic skiing instruction is included in winter trip pricing and delivered by trained club instructors; regular Sunday hiking excursions are offered.
• Jugendfahrten (Youth Ski Trips) Youth travel program for children and teenagers aged 11+, operated in cooperation with the Westdeutscher Skiverband (WSV). Includes Christmas/New Year and Easter ski trips to destinations such as Zell am See, Tröpolach, and Davos, with registration handled through the club office.
• Radtouren (Cycling Tours) Summer group cycling tours held on Tuesdays, exploring the Lower Rhine region from Uerdingen or Bockum. Tours cover 20–30 kilometers at a relaxed pace; no prior registration required and included with membership.
• Sommer Events (Summer Community Events) Off-season social and recreational activities including water skiing at Töppersee, rope-course visits at Kletterwald Niederrhein, motorboat slalom with Crefelder Yacht Club, club barbecues at Rhine Side, and hiking. Designed to maintain member engagement and serve as informal recruitment touchpoints.
• Club Membership (Active, Family, Youth/Student, Passive) Annual memberships granting access to club programs, courses, trips, and SNOWTIME. Pricing tiers: Active Adult 125 €/year, Active Family 250 €/year, Active Youth/Student 65 €/year, Passive Adult 55 €/year, Passive Family 105 €/year, Passive Youth/Student 27 €/year. Collected via SEPA direct debit in Q1; a one-season Schnuppermitgliedschaft trial membership is also offered.

Quantifiable outcome

• DSV-Vereinspreis 2025 awarded for SNOWTIME indoor ski training program — recognition by the German Ski Association for innovative youth ski development.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Westdeutscher Skiverband (WSV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe club collaborates with the Westdeutscher Skiverband (WSV) for organizing youth ski trips for children and teenagers aged 11+. The WSV has an established travel program for youth, and Ski-Klub Uerdingen members can participate in these trips, registering through the club's Geschäftsstelle. This partnership enables the club to offer competitive youth ski racing opportunities and access to WSV-organized events including the Schülermeisterschaften where club members compete.
• Deutscher Skiverband (DSV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe club operates an officially recognized DSV Vereinsskischule (DSV club ski school), one of around 4,500 DSV-affiliated clubs across 20 state ski associations. This affiliation requires maintaining high training quality standards verified by DSV. The club's 27 DSV-certified instructors deliver ski and snowboard instruction under the DSV quality framework. The club was awarded the DSV-Vereinspreis 2025 for its innovative SNOWTIME program.
• Intersport BorgmannminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a partner link on the club's Links page. An Intersport sports retailer in Krefeld that hosts an annual ski bazaar where club members and the public can buy and sell ski equipment.
• Snowworld Neuss (Alpenpark Neuss)minorOthersThe indoor ski hall where the club runs its SNOWTIME program. The club receives negotiated group rates on entry tickets for its members (15 € for children, 19 € for adults, versus normal price of 31.95 €).
• Krefeld PinguineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal ice hockey club that runs a 'Tag der Vereine' (Club Day) event inviting all Krefeld clubs. The Ski-Klub participates, selling tickets to members at discounted rates for Krefeld Pinguine home games at the Yayla Arena.
• Uerdinger Schwimmverein 08 e.V.minorOthersLocal swimming club that provides its facility (Am Waldsee 25, Krefeld) for the club's 'Gymnastik für Alle' course on Monday mornings.
• crefelder Yacht Club e.V. 1967 (CYC)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal yacht club that invites Ski-Klub youth to motorboat/schlauchboot slalom events. The CYC hosts Schnuppertage (trial days) for Ski-Klub kids, offering free water sports experiences as part of the club's summer youth program.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Skiclub München: A long-established Munich-based ski club (founded 1910) offering ski instruction, organized ski trips, and membership-based community. Comparable to Ski Klub in core business model, though serving a different (Bavarian) regional market.
• Deutscher Alpenverein (DAV): Germany's largest alpine and ski club with hundreds of thousands of members, offering ski/snowboard courses, Alpine tours, and membership-based community. Directly comparable business model to Ski Klub but at national scale, making it a strategic benchmark.
• Skiclub Köln: A regional ski club based in Cologne, comparable to Ski Klub in offering ski instruction, ski trips, and membership-based community to Rhineland residents. Serves a similar member demographic and competes for the same regional ski enthusiast pool.
• Skiclub Bonn: Another regional ski club in the greater Rhine-Ruhr area, offering ski trips, ski instruction, and member-based activities. Directly comparable to Ski Klub in scale, business model, and target customer base.

Regional players

• Alpincenter Bottrop: Indoor ski and snow facility in the Ruhr area (Bottrop), geographically nearby to Ski Klub's market. Comparable in providing indoor ski access to the Rhineland/Ruhr region, serving overlapping customer bases for ski training and lessons.

Others

• Deutscher Skiverband (DSV): The German Ski Association, the umbrella federation of which Ski Klub is an affiliated Vereinsskischule. While not a direct competitor, the DSV sets standards, awards, and certification frameworks that shape Ski Klub's operations and credibility.
• Intersport: Major German sports retailer with a partnership link to Ski Klub (Intersport Borgmann in Krefeld). Intersport operates in the adjacent ecosystem of ski equipment and apparel that Ski Klub members depend on, including an annual ski bazaar hosted with the club.
• Krefelder Sportbund: The umbrella sports federation for sports clubs in Krefeld, similar to Ski Klub in being a member-based sports organization. While not a ski-specific peer, it represents the broader local sports club ecosystem in which Ski Klub operates.

Broad incumbents

• TUI: Mass-market travel and ski holiday operator that competes for ski trip bookings that Ski Klub's MOUNTAINTIME program offers. While much larger, TUI serves a comparable customer use case (Alpine ski vacations) with a different model (direct consumer rather than club membership).
• SnowWorld: European indoor ski hall operator that owns and operates SnowWorld Neuss, the venue where Ski Klub runs its SNOWTIME program. SnowWorld serves as both partner and adjacent operator in the indoor ski instruction/training space.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SkiKlubUerdingen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ski-klub

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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