S.B.V. Solingen Alligators 1991 e.V.

What S.B.V. Solingen Alligators 1991 e.V. does

S.B.V. Solingen Alligators 1991 e.V. is a registered German non-profit sports association (eingetragener Verein) headquartered in Solingen, North Rhine-Westphalia, that operates a baseball and softball club founded in 1991. The organization fields seven teams in official league play — a first men's team in the 2. Baseball-Bundesliga, a second men's team and a Farmteam in the Landesliga, a women's softball team in a Spielgemeinschaft with Hilden Wains (Landesliga I), and youth teams at U10, U12, and U15 — serving approximately 250 active members. Core operations are conducted at the Ballpark Weyersberg (Kotter Str. 45, Solingen), with year-round training historically supported by an indoor batting cage that was severely damaged in a suspected arson attack in May 2025 (over €120,000 in damage) and is being rebuilt via a GoFundMe campaign.

The business model combines recurring membership fees, tiered virtual memberships sold via Stripe (Bronze/Silver/Gold), annual youth summer camp fees (€110 members / €130 non-members), corporate team-building event fees such as the BBQ Cup (€15/person), recurring local sponsorships from approximately nine regional businesses, and tax-deductible donations. Revenue from a single major international event — the European Baseball Winter Meetings hosted November 6-8, 2026 — is expected to be a one-off upside lever, organized in partnership with the Solinger Sportbund, the City of Solingen, and the MLB Players Alumni Association. The club also operates "The Swamp" podcast on Spotify and YouTube, featuring interviews with former MLB professionals. Operationally the club is volunteer-driven, with only 5 employees and roughly 10 named volunteer coaches across age groups. There is no proprietary technology platform; the digital stack consists of standard web tools (Stripe, Google Analytics, Hotjar, Google Tag Manager, Google Ads) and social media.

Name

S.B.V. Solingen Alligators 1991 e.V.

Legal name

S.B.V. Solingen Alligators 1991 e.V.

Website

https://solingen-alligators.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The S.B.V. Solingen Alligators 1991 e.V. is a German non-profit baseball and softball club in Solingen, founded in 1991, serving 250+ members across seven competitive teams from U10 to 2. Baseball-Bundesliga through volunteer-led coaching and community-funded facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Amateur Baseball & Softball Club

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 industries

Sport-Specific Amateur Leagues & Circuits (Non-Professional) (MPAKACAJ), Amateur & Grassroots Tournament Organizers (MPAKADAH), Youth & Amateur Sports Tournaments (MPAGAMAF)

Keywords

• Amateur baseball club
• Youth softball programs
• Sports league competition
• Community sports membership
• Baseball training camps

Headquarters

HQ city

Solingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees for players and supporters joining the club as official members. The club offers physical and virtual membership tiers (Bronze, Silver, Gold) with different benefits.
2. Summer Camp Fees: Fees charged for participation in the annual baseball summer camp for children and youth aged 6-15 years, priced at €110 for members and €130 for non-members.
3. Event Revenue: Revenue from events such as the BBQ Cup (€15 per person participant fee) and the European Baseball Winter Meetings (coaches clinic registration fees).
4. Donations and Fundraising: Crowdfunding campaigns (GoFundMe for batting cage rebuilding after arson attack) and general donations. The club is a non-profit organization and accepts tax-deductible donations.
5. Sponsorship: Corporate sponsorship from local businesses including Brangs & Heinrich, item, Stadtwerke Solingen, Stadtsparkasse Solingen, Fielders Choice, Jahn Kunststoffe, Lackmann Autohaus, Haaner Felsenquelle, and Jersey53.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

S.B.V. Solingen Alligators 1991 e.V. is a registered non-profit baseball and softball club (eingetragener Verein) that operates seven competitive teams spanning U10 youth through adult league play, including a first team in Germany's 2. Baseball-Bundesliga, a women's softball team, and youth/development rosters. Ancillary paid offerings include an annual youth Sommercamp (€110/€130), Bronze/Silver/Gold virtual memberships sold via Stripe, the Bergischer BBQ Cup corporate team-building event, and the European Baseball Winter Meetings international development event (November 2026).

Product overview

S.B.V. Solingen Alligators 1991 e.V. is a baseball and softball sports club offering a comprehensive portfolio of athletic programs and services. The core offering consists of seven teams competing in official league play: the 1st team in 2nd Baseball Bundesliga, a second men's team and Farmteam in Landesliga, a women's softball team (in partnership with Hilden Wains), and three youth teams (U10, U12, U15). Supporting services include 'The Swamp' podcast featuring MLB alumni interviews, annual Baseball Sommercamp for youth ages 6-15, a Virtual Membership program with Bronze/Silver/Gold tiers, the European Baseball Winter Meetings (EBWM) international event, and the Ballpark Weyersberg training facility. The club positions itself as a two-time German baseball champion (2006 & 2014) with over 250 active members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Swamp: The official podcast of the Solingen Alligators, hosted by Max Michalk and Valentin Römer, featuring interviews with former MLB professionals and baseball coaches about careers, the love of baseball, and the mission to promote baseball in Germany and Europe.

Products and services

• Competitive Baseball & Softball Team Programs (7 teams) Seven league-entry competitive teams (baseball and softball) spanning U10 youth through adult Bundesliga play, structured around a clear development pathway from Toss Ball to senior team. Training conducted at Ballpark Weyersberg (Kotter Str. 45, 42655 Solingen) under the volunteer coaching staff.
• Baseball Sommercamp (Annual Youth Summer Camp) Four-day summer baseball program for children ages 6-15 offering professional coaching, team building, and skills development. Members pay €110 and non-members €130; registration runs through August 1, 2026 for the August 24-28 camp.
• Virtual Membership (Bronze / Silver / Gold tiers) Annual virtual membership program with three tiers — Bronze (membercard, free entry, Alligators baseball cap), Silver (Alligators mug, free video streaming access), Gold (free drinks, original home jersey) — sold globally via Stripe payment links for remote supporters.
• Bergischer BBQ Cup 2026 (Corporate Team-Building Event) One-day corporate team-building event on June 12, 2026 for Bergisches Land companies, combining baseball, team-building games, and culinary highlights at €15 per person participant fee.
• European Baseball Winter Meetings (EBWM) 2026 International baseball development event (November 6-8, 2026) featuring coaches' classroom training alongside player clinics, with parallel tracks for administration, healthcare, and parents. Delivered under MLB Players Alumni Association patronage with early-bird coaches' clinic pricing through July 4, 2026.
• The Swamp Podcast Ongoing baseball interview podcast hosted by Max Michalk and Valentin Römer, available on Spotify and YouTube, featuring former MLB professionals and coaches discussing career paths and the love of baseball.

Quantifiable outcome

• Farmteam achieved perfect 12-0 season record in 2024, earning promotion to Landesliga
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered major, flagship, core and minor.

• Solinger SportbundmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 March 2026The city sports federation of Solingen is partnering with the Solingen Alligators to host the European Baseball Winter Meetings 2026. Provides organizational support and legitimization for the major international event.
• Stadt Solingen (City of Solingen)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 March 2026The municipal government of Solingen is partnering with the Solingen Alligators for the European Baseball Winter Meetings 2026 and has historically supported the club (including the 2007 batting cage construction). Provides venue access and organizational collaboration.
• Major League Baseball Players Alumni AssociationflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 March 2026Association of former MLB players supporting the European Baseball Winter Meetings 2026. Helps bring high-profile former MLB players like Andrelton Simmons, Ubaldo Jiménez, Hensley Meulens, Mike Butcher, Derrick May, and Jim Leyritz as speakers and clinicians to the event.
• Simba's Helping HandscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 March 2026Partner organization involved in the European Baseball Winter Meetings 2026 development. Contributes to the international baseball development ecosystem being built around the EBWM event.
• Curaçao Baseball Week / Bam Bam FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 March 2026International baseball development organization that inspired the EBWM concept and provides expertise for the European Baseball Winter Meetings 2026 format and philosophy.
• Capital University (Columbus, Ohio)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 January 2026American university where Duke Dickerson is affiliated. The Solingen Alligators podcast team visited and participated in lectures on International Business and Sports Management. Duke facilitates connections between the German club and American baseball development programs.
• SportsAttackminorOthers · 30 January 2026Equipment manufacturer that donated two HackAttack training machines to the Solingen Alligators. Long-standing supporter providing essential training equipment for player development.
• Birdman BatsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 January 2026Bat manufacturer with long-term friendship to the Solingen Alligators. Co-founded by former MLB player Lars Anderson (who played for Solingen Alligators in 2017). Connection from ABCA Convention visit.
• Duke DickersonmajorOthers · 30 January 2026Key international supporter and connector for the Solingen Alligators. Based in Columbus, Ohio, facilitating American baseball connections, hosting visits, and helping broker international relationships for the club's development.
• American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 August 2025International coaching organization with over 15,000 members worldwide. The Solingen Alligators actively promote ABCA membership to their coaches, players, and members. Benefits include access to over 950 coaching videos, Inside Pitch Magazine, conventions, webinars, liability insurance, and global networking. Membership is approximately $75 USD per year.
• European Baseball Coaches Association (EBCA)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 August 2025European counterpart to the ABCA focused on baseball coaching development across Europe. ABCA membership automatically includes EBCA membership. The Solingen Alligators work closely with EBCA representatives including Luc Sachteleben (Belgium), Roger Salvodelli (Switzerland), and Christopher Dazzy (Belgium).
• Hilden WainscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 April 2025Joint softball team (Spielgemeinschaft) combining the Solingen Alligators ladies team with Hilden Wains. Competes in Landesliga I. The partnership allows both clubs to field a competitive women's softball team with shared training and game responsibilities. Both clubs contribute players and coaching staff to the combined team.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Berlin Flamingos: Berlin-based baseball club competing in German baseball leagues. Comparable as a multi-tier amateur baseball organization with youth and adult programs.
• Hamburg Stealers: German baseball club with established youth and adult teams. Directly comparable as a Bundesliga-level competitor with similar multi-tier team structure.
• Regensburg Legionäre: Top German baseball organization with strong Bundesliga presence and development programs. Comparable as an established, multi-team German baseball club.
• Cologne Cardinals: Cologne-based baseball club that competes against the Solingen Alligators (per their match reports against the U10 team). Regional rival with comparable structure and youth programs.
• Stuttgart Reds: Stuttgart-based baseball club with Bundesliga presence. Comparable as a traditional German baseball organization with youth and competitive adult teams.
• Paderborn Untouchables: German baseball club referenced in Solingen Alligators match reports. Comparable as a competitive German amateur baseball organization with youth and adult teams.
• Mainz Athletics: One of Germany's most decorated baseball clubs, competing at the top of the German baseball pyramid. Comparable as a traditional German baseball organization with multi-team structure and championship pedigree.
• Hilden Wains: Local baseball/softball club in NRW that is the Alligators' explicit softball Spielgemeinschaft (playing community) partner. Most directly comparable peer given operational partnership.
• Bonn Capitals: Bonn-based baseball club explicitly named as an opponent in Solingen Alligators' 2025 season opening (20:2 and 14:2 victories). Directly comparable German baseball peer.
• Mannheim Tornados: Top-tier German baseball club in the 1. Bundesliga. Comparable as a multi-team German baseball organization with professional structure and youth development programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@solingenalligators
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/solingen-alligators

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

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