What Spjelkavik IL does

Spjelkavik Idrettslag (operating as Spjelkavik IL) is a non-profit amateur sports association founded on March 18, 1932, and headquartered at Vasstrandvegen 74 in Ålesund, Norway. The club operates across five core disciplines — football (approximately 600 active players, the largest discipline), handball, alpine skiing, ski jumping, and general youth athletics (allidrett) — and serves a member base of nearly 1,400 across all age groups in the Spjelkavik area of Møre og Romsdal. The organization is governed by a board of directors chaired by Thomas Albertsen with daily operations led by managing director Espen Olsvik, supported by 46 employees and an extensive volunteer network operating under the Norwegian dugnad tradition.

The club's product offering follows a platform-plus-modules structure: a low-cost core sports membership (500 NOK active member, 200 NOK support member, 800 NOK family) layered with discipline-specific training fees (1,450–4,500 NOK in football, 1,350–4,200 NOK in handball, 500 NOK in ski jumping) and supplementary fee-based development programs (SIL-Akademiet at 550 NOK/month, TINE Fotballskole, SBM Sommercamp). The technology stack is non-proprietary and limited to standard operational SaaS — Spond for member management, FIKS for league registration, PowerOffice Go for accounting, and EasyPlay for facility booking — with no AI/ML, proprietary platform, or software product component. Facility capacity spans Vasstrandvegen 74 (football fields and stadium), Tafjordhallen (indoor), SIL-huset (clubhouse), Bunkersen, plus alpine venues at Strandafjellet and Bjorli, with a new 8.9 million NOK artificial turf pitch under construction (expected completion September 2026) using eco-friendly BioFlex Eco infill.

Revenue is generated through a diversified mix of recurring membership and training fees, per-member facility fees (anleggsavgift) introduced in 2025, facility rentals (clubhouse 3,000–10,000 NOK per booking), merchandise, and a 40+ partner sponsorship network. Anchor sponsors include Sparebanken Møre (providing a 2 million NOK contribution to the artificial turf project and co-hosting SBM Sommercamp), Conta AS (general partner from January 2026 with Conta Stadion naming rights), Tafjord, Gartner, Hummel, Coop, and McDonald's, alongside approximately 26 collaboration partners spanning local services and contractors. Membership recruitment follows a community-led go-to-market model reliant on volunteerism, word-of-mouth, local school programs (Grasrottrener courses), and sponsor-driven visibility, with no digital customer-acquisition channel of meaningful scale.

Name

Spjelkavik IL

Legal name

Spjelkavik Idrettslag

Website

https://spjelkavikil.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1932

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Spjelkavik IL is a non-profit amateur sports association in Ålesund, Norway, founded in 1932, serving nearly 1,400 members across football, handball, alpine skiing, ski jumping, and youth athletics. Revenue is generated through membership and training fees, facility rentals, and a broad 40+ partner sponsorship network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Sports Club

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF), Recreational & Intramural Sports Programs (MPAKACAG), Team & Club Coaching (seasonal team coaching) (HSADAEAF), Amateur Event & Tournament Organizers (Meets, Invitationals, Opens) (MPAKACAL)

Keywords

• Community sports club
• Amateur football programs
• Youth athletics development
• Multi-sport association
• Recreational sports training

Headquarters

HQ city

Ålesund

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Annual membership fees charged to active members (500 NOK), support members (200 NOK), and families (800 NOK). Invoiced in February each year.
2. Training fees: Fees charged per sport discipline based on age group. Football ranges from 1450 NOK (6-year-olds) to 4500 NOK (seniors). Handball ranges from 1350 NOK (up to 9 years) to 4200 NOK (17+).
3. Facility fees: Facility fees charged per sport: Football 700 NOK, Handball 150 NOK, Alpine 150 NOK, Ski jumping 300 NOK.
4. Facility rentals: Clubhouse and meeting room rentals generate revenue: day events 3000 NOK per 4 hours, weekend packages 8000-10000 NOK, children's birthday parties 800 NOK.
5. SIL-Akademiet fees: Premium development program at 550 NOK per month, billed 10 months per year.
6. Sponsorships: Revenue from main partners, kit partners, and collaboration partners through sponsorship agreements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Spjelkavik IL operates a community-based amateur sports club offering training and competition programs across five disciplines: football, handball, alpine skiing, ski jumping, and general athletics. The club provides year-round sports activities for all ages and skill levels, supported by membership fees, supplementary development programs (SIL-Akademiet, TINE Fotballskole, SBM Sommercamp), and facility rentals at the clubhouse in Ålesund, Norway.

Product overview

Spjelkavik IL is a broad-based amateur sports club offering a multi-sport portfolio across four core disciplines: Football (approximately 600 players), Handball, Alpine Skiing, and Ski Jumping, plus general sports activities for children. The club operates on a platform-plus-modules model where the core sports programs serve as the foundation, supplemented by specialized add-on programs including SIL-Akademiet (supplementary football training), TINE Fotballskole (annual summer camp), and SBM Sommercamp (free summer camp in partnership with Sparebanken Møre). Additional revenue and community services are generated through facility rentals (clubhouse and meeting rooms) and merchandise (club collection). The club leverages digital platforms including Spond for member management, FIKS for competition registration, and PowerOffice Go for financial management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Spjelkavik IL Football Comprehensive football program with approximately 600 active players across all age groups for boys and girls, providing inclusive training and competition environments focused on development and enjoyment.
• Spjelkavik Handball Handball program offering inclusive club activities for children, youth, and adults, emphasizing confidence building, mastery, and team cohesion.
• Spjelkavik Alpine Skiing Alpine skiing program with training groups at Strandafjellet and Bjorli, including summer training at Juvass, offering individual training with age-based divisions from U8 to U16 and competitive race participation.
• Spjelkavik Ski Jumping Low-threshold ski jumping program open to all ages and skill levels, with year-round training facility and equipment rental packages available.
• Allidrett (General Sports) General sports activities focused on varied exercises, play, and developing children's fundamental motor skills as a foundation for all future sports participation.
• SIL-Akademiet Supplementary football training program offering two extra sessions per week focusing on individual skill development in a safe and supportive environment, priced at 550 NOK per month.
• TINE Fotballskole Annual summer football school for children held over one week, including football activities, skill development, team building, TINE products, and lunch daily.
• SBM Sommercamp Free week-long summer camp in partnership with Sparebanken Møre for children aged 8-14, offering diverse activities including ski jumping, obstacle courses, and introductions to various club sports.
• Spjelkavik Clubhouse Rental Rental of club facilities for events, meetings, courses, conferences, and celebrations including weddings, confirmations, baptisms, and funerals.
• Meeting Room Rental Rental of meeting rooms in Bunkersen and Clubhouse facilities for club teams and external organizations.
• Club Collection (Klubbkolleksjon) Club merchandise program where all football and handball players receive kit and shorts, with additional apparel available through partner with kickback benefits for the club.

Quantifiable outcome

• 740 children participated in Sparebanken Møre Inkluderingscup 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

38 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Conta ASflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026General partner from January 2026. Kunstgressbane 7 renamed Conta Stadion. Technology company in accounting/ERP systems with ~100 employees and 200,000+ international users.
• Sparebanken MørecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNordvestlandet's largest bank, dedicated to supporting local dreams and creating community with focus on positive impact for customers.
• TafjordcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMain partner (hovedpartner) of Spjelkavik IL.
• GartnercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMain partner (hovedpartner) of Spjelkavik IL.
• HummelcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerKit partner providing sports apparel. Members receive 20% discount on Hummel club products.
• CoopminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKit partner (draktpartner) providing uniform sponsorship.
• RongveminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKit partner (draktpartner). Members get 20% discount on Hummel club products and 15% on other brands.
• Auto 8-8minorGTM or Marketing PartnerKit partner (draktpartner) providing uniform sponsorship.
• Svinø EntreprenørminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKit partner (draktpartner) providing uniform sponsorship.
• McDonald'sminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKit partner (draktpartner) providing uniform sponsorship.
• Myrstad Mathus AScoreGTM or Marketing Partner5-year collaboration agreement. Provides products for events, Vikalunsj, and club activities. Continues Vikabrødet where portions of revenue go back to the club.
• Turistbussen ÅlesundminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration partner (samarbeidspartner) for tourism and club support.
• NorEngrosminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration partner (samarbeidspartner) for club support.
• Brisk ReklameminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration partner (samarbeidspartner) for advertising services.
• Berg HansenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration partner (samarbeidspartner) for club support.
• NorsprayminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration partner (samarbeidspartner) for club support.
• ACO AnleggminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration partner (samarbeidspartner) for construction/facilities.
• JudiciaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration partner (samarbeidspartner) for club support.
• HM ElektrominorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration partner (samarbeidspartner) for electrical services.
• ABACUSminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration partner (samarbeidspartner) for club support.
• Profil SupplyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration partner (samarbeidspartner) for profile merchandise.
• NorskbrannsikkerhetminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration partner (samarbeidspartner) for fire safety services.
• TretekminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration partner (samarbeidspartner) for machines and equipment.
• Storm Elektro VestminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration partner (samarbeidspartner) for electrical services.
• KongsbergminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration partner (samarbeidspartner) for club support.
• AttvinminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration partner (samarbeidspartner) for club support.
• Låsservice ÅlesundminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration partner (samarbeidspartner) for locksmith services.
• PizzabakerenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration partner (samarbeidspartner). Members receive discount on team orders.
• BaaderminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration partner (samarbeidspartner) for club support.
• Liv og Røre MoaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration partner (samarbeidspartner) for club support.
• PTGminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration partner (samarbeidspartner) for club support.
• Tore LigaardminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration partner (samarbeidspartner) for club support.
• RAM EntreprenørminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration partner (samarbeidspartner) for construction/contracting.
• RenexminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration partner (samarbeidspartner) for club support.
• VeidekkeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration partner (samarbeidspartner) for construction/contracting.
• HI-ByggminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration partner (samarbeidspartner) for building/construction.
• Sunnmøre FotballkretscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFootball district organization collaborating on Grasrottrener courses and football development. Hosted NFF Grasrottrener Delkurs 2 at club facilities.
• SaltexcoreTechnology or IntegrationNordic manufacturer providing BioFlex Eco artificial turf - the most eco-friendly option using sand and cellulose instead of rubber granules. Only Nordic manufacturer developing all components of artificial turf systems. Factory operates on renewable energy.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Molde FK: Top-tier Norwegian professional football club in the same Møre og Romsdal region. Competes with Spjelkavik IL for regional sponsorship budget, media attention and youth football talent in the broader catchment, while sitting at a much higher competitive and commercial level.
• Aalesund FK: Professional football club headquartered in Ålesund and direct competitor for football talent, attention and sponsorship in the same catchment as Spjelkavik IL. Serves the same regional sponsor pool and overlapping fan base, but competes at a fully professional tier rather than amateur.

Direct peers

• Kolbotn IL: Norwegian multi-sport idrettslag operating football, handball and additional disciplines with a strong youth and inclusion focus. Closely comparable to Spjelkavik IL in volunteer-led, member-funded, multi-discipline operations and youth development programming.
• Vålerenga IF: Large Oslo-based multi-sport idrettslag operating football, handball, ice hockey and more on the same member-and-sponsorship funding model. Structurally comparable to Spjelkavik IL, but at significantly greater scale and with a more commercial sponsor base.
• IL Bjarg / IL Bjarg Fotball: Ålesund-area multi-sport idrettslag offering football, handball and other youth disciplines. Directly comparable as a same-region amateur sports association competing for the same youth members, volunteer coaches and regional sponsors as Spjelkavik IL.
• Strindheim IL: Mid-sized Norwegian multi-sport club operating football, handball and additional youth sports on a member-fee and sponsorship-funded model. Comparable to Spjelkavik IL in breadth of disciplines, member-funded economics and youth-development focus.
• Aalesund Turnforening: Multi-discipline amateur sports club (idrettslag) based in Ålesund, operating in the same local catchment as Spjelkavik IL with overlapping gymnastics, team sport and youth development offerings. Most directly comparable peer because it competes for the same Ålesund/Møre og Romsdal members and sponsors.
• IL Fram (Trondheim): Large Norwegian multi-sport idrettslag with football, handball and additional disciplines run on a volunteer-led membership model. Closely mirrors Spjelkavik IL's structure, scale (~1,000+ members), community-led GTM, and reliance on dugnad and local sponsors.

Broad incumbents

• Stabæk Fotball: Established Norwegian multi-sport club with a professional football arm and broader community/youth programs. Comparable business model footprint to Spjelkavik IL, but operates at a much larger, more commercial scale and is a more dominant brand in its catchment.

Others

• Norges idrettsforbund / NIF: National umbrella federation under which Spjelkavik IL is organized as an idrettslag. Not a competitor, but the governing body that sets membership policy, distributes public grants (including momarkering), and through which Spjelkavik IL receives its sports-political and financial framework.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Spjelkavikfotball
• Instagraminstagram.com/spjelkavikfotball
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/spjelkavik-il

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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