SPIN Boardsports Utrecht

Name

SPIN Boardsports Utrecht

Legal name

SPIN Boardsportvereniging Utrecht

Website

https://spin-utrecht.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Student sports association membership

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Surf Schools & Surf Camps (THAAAKAC)

Keywords

• Student sports association
• Boardsport community
• Snowboard training programs
• Kitesurf instruction sessions
• Skateboarding community club

Headquarters

HQ city

Utrecht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Annual Membership Dues: Members pay an annual contribution of €150. Additionally, members are required to participate in a work action at a festival with other SPIN members. If a member does not participate in the work action, an additional €50 fee is charged on top of the annual contribution.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

SPIN offers an annual €150 membership to enrolled MBO/HBO/WO students in Utrecht, granting access to five organized boardsport programs (snowboard, kite, skate, surf, wake), local sessions at Dutch spots, international trips to destinations including Morocco, Spain, France, Egypt, Norway, and Turkey, weekly Monday borrels at Café Flater, and discounted partner access to equipment shops, travel operators, and venues. Membership is allocated via an annual lottery of 80 spots during the Uitweek recruitment event.

Product overview

SPIN Boardsports Utrecht is a student boardsport association offering an annual membership that provides access to five core sports programs (snowboard, kite, skate, surf, wake), organized trips and events, and a member communication app (D.E.R.M.). Members pay €150 annually with admission via lottery for 80 new first-year students each year. The association serves as a community hub connecting students who share a passion for boardsports.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SPIN Membership Annual membership to the SPIN boardsport association priced at €150 per year, providing access to boardsport activities, trips, sessions, events, and the weekly Monday borrel at Café Flater. 80 new members are admitted each year via lottery during the Uitweek. Members must also participate in a mandatory festival work action (€50 surcharge if not completed).
• Snowboard Program Snowboarding activities including beginner and advanced trips, an annual large ski vacation to Risoul with over 100 members, and discounted sessions at SnowWorld for €15 per day.
• Kitesurf Program Kitesurfing activities with lessons, sessions at Dutch spots (Scheveningen, Workum, Wijk aan Zee), and international trips to Egypt, Spain, and Norway.
• Skate Program Skateboarding sessions in Utrecht at spots like Griftpark, The Yard, Skatepark Utrecht, and Polderpark, including competitions sponsored by El Tony and trips to skate destinations like Barcelona and Copenhagen.
• Surf Program Surfing activities at Dutch coasts (Scheveningen, Wijk aan Zee) and international trips to Spain, France, and the Canary Islands.
• Wakeboard Program Wakeboarding sessions at Down Under near Utrecht and trips to Germany, Belgium, and Turkey.
• D.E.R.M. App Central communication app for SPIN members, available on iOS and Android, serving as the primary communication hub for the association.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RipstarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing travel partner for D.E.R.M. trips. Ripstar provides travel to surf villages, European beaches, highest ski areas, and windiest kite spots. Includes instructors, equipment, and everything needed for group trips.
• SRFACEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffordable wetsuits made from sustainable materials. High-end features but 50% cheaper than competitors due to online-only sales model. Has been the wetsuit sponsor of D.E.R.M. for years.
• SnowWorldminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides year-round top pistes and snowparks in the Netherlands. Special discount deal allowing SPIN members to snowboard for €15 per day. Serves as training venue for hardcore winter sport enthusiasts.
• The Old MancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal board sport specialist for 10 years. Offers sharp prices on trucks, decks, cruisers, snowboards, surfboards, clothing, shoes, accessories, and more. 6 locations throughout the Netherlands.
• SeaventscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompany founded by former Spinners that sustainable makes festivals and events. Handles waste processing and informs festival audiences about sustainability through waste sorting, tours of waste stations, and distributing pocket ashtrays to smokers. Partners on D.E.R.M. festival sustainability.
• Down UndercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary wakeboard spot near Utrecht. In summer, members wakeboard or water ski over Laagravense plas; in winter, practice on Indoor Wavesurfer. Year-round water sports activities.
• El Tony MateminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFreshly brewed (cold-brew) mate tea from South America, pure or with a hint of ginger or mint. Provides same caffeine as a cup of coffee. Sponsors skate competitions at SPU with prizes.
• Skatepark Utrecht (SPU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLarge hall just outside Utrecht city center. Offers free skating, skate lessons, and bar. Regular opening hours and bookable skate lessons.
• Hart BeachminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSurf, honest food, rock & roll and good vibes. Since 1971. Offers surf lessons, event organization on beach, best surf gear, and beach relaxation with good food. Open 365 days a year.
• VersusminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKitesurf shop for kitesurf, wing, hydrofoil, and related articles. Best service with no-nonsense advice. Own kites repair service and possibility to test almost all kites and boards extensively first.
• Telstar SurfminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLargest surf shop in the Netherlands. Full assortment of kitesurf, windsurf, wingsurf, SUP, and wakeboard articles from popular brands. Extensive collection with large stock in Ermelo store.
• Room RangerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRoom search engine that scans social media and room rental platforms. Spinners receive 25% discount on subscription to find top rooms quickly.
• Café FlatercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUtrecht's favourite living room. Good music, sunshine & vibes. Open 7 days a week. SPIN's homebase with Monday evening borrels held at Oudegracht 140.
• TxMiller FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation established December 2023 supporting initiatives that improve quality of life and survival chances of transplant patients. SPIN supports the mission by informing and motivating young, fit people to register as stem cell donors.
• BagbuddyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRents boardbags and other bags for trips. Super convenient because boardbags are expensive.
• YourstyleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTextile printing service. Customers can provide their own textiles or choose from wide assortment. Pick up at store on Voorstraat. Also prints other items.
• Island TribeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSun protection products offering best protection against the sun, especially for water sports. Products not water-based, lasting 4-6 hours per application. Recommended by Cancer Council, Cancer Research UK, and CANSA.
• SoftdogsurfminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProgressive surf brand pushing soft top surfboard industry through board design and graphical language. Merges fun & performance, targeting any level of surfer. 'Surfing is for everyone.'
• Boulderhal SterkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe coziest bouldering halls in Utrecht.
• FysiofabriekminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhysiotherapy practice. No-nonsense approach helping people actively work on recovery and return to performance level without complaints.
• PonchyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFavorite surf ponchos of D.E.R.M. Supplied by young Dutch company founded by surfers for surfers. Emphasizes simplicity, quality, and usability. Sustainable bamboo cotton option and personalized ponchos available.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Basic-Fit: Europe's largest low-cost fitness chain offering subscription-based access to fitness facilities. Comparable as a subscription-driven recreational sports model, though targeting mass-market fitness rather than boardsport community.
• SnowWorld: Dutch indoor snow sports center chain providing year-round pistes and snowparks. Offers overlapping snowsport capability and is a SPIN partner (€15/day member access), but operates as a commercial venue rather than a student club.
• Hart Beach: Established Dutch surf school and beach venue operating since 1971, offering surf lessons, gear retail, and event organization. Overlaps with SPIN on surf programming and is already a partner, but operates commercially rather than as a student association.

Others

• The Old Man: Dutch board sport retailer with 6 locations across the Netherlands, a long-standing SPIN partner offering equipment discounts. Comparable in boardsport category focus and target customer (boardsport enthusiasts), but operates as a retail chain rather than a community organizer.
• SRFACE: Dutch sustainable wetsuit brand serving boardsport consumers with online-only distribution. SPIN's wetsuit sponsor and a relevant ecosystem participant in the boardsport value chain, though not directly competitive.
• Ripstar: Dutch boardsport travel operator organizing group trips to surf, ski, and kite destinations. Functions as SPIN's primary trip logistics partner and serves a closely overlapping customer base, but commercially rather than via membership.

Direct peers

• S.S.R.U. Njord: Leiden-based Dutch student sports association with comparable membership model, annual dues, and student-only eligibility. Comparable in scale and operating structure to SPIN.
• U.S.V. Protos: Eindhoven-based Dutch student sports association operating a similar membership-driven, multi-discipline sports club model for university students. Highly comparable in structure, governance (annual board turnover), and community-led GTM.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/spinboardsports
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/spin-boardsportsutrecht

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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