CROS GRAND EST

What CROS GRAND EST does

CROS Grand Est (Comité Régional Olympique et Sportif Grand Est) is the regional delegation of the CNOSF (Comité National Olympique et Sportif Français) for the Grand Est administrative region of France. Created on January 1, 2018, through the merger of CROS Lorraine, CROS Alsace, and CROS Champagne-Ardenne — mandated by the NOTRe law of August 7, 2015 — the organization federates and represents 1.3 million licensed athletes across 14,000 sports clubs, approximately 100 regional leagues, and 87 sports disciplines. It operates from three locations: the Maison Régionale des Sports in Tomblaine (a 6,500 m2 facility entirely funded by Région Grand Est with 130 offices, 16 meeting rooms, an amphitheater, and a computer lab), plus regional antennas in Châlons-en-Champagne and Strasbourg, supported by a network of 10 departmental committees (CDOS). The organization is led by President Jean-Marc HAAS-BECKER, Vice-President Bernard SIMONIN, and Director Sébastien MATHIEU, with approximately 20 professional collaborators and volunteer administrators.

CROS Grand Est delivers a portfolio of nine programs and services rather than a unified technology product. Core offerings include Sport-Santé | Prescri'Mouv (a sport-health program with ARS Grand Est for chronic disease patients via 8 professional networks), WORK&MOVE® (a corporate wellness program free to companies, financed by the Régime Local d'Assurance Maladie Alsace Moselle and delivered through occupational health partners), Sports de Nature (nature sports coordination and sustainability), Sport Transfrontalier (the first Centre de Ressources du Sport Transfrontalier in France, created January 2022, supporting cross-border projects with Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Switzerland), and the Label Communes et Villes Sportives Grand Est (a municipal recognition label). Supporting services include Formation (a registered training organism referenced with DIRECCTE), Service de Gestion de la Paie (payroll management for 240+ sports associations under CCN Sport), an Annuaire (directory of 620+ sports structures), a monthly newsletter, publications, RSO (corporate social responsibility) advisory, and education/citizenship programs including Sport Respect. The technology footprint consists of standard office infrastructure, a website (sportgrandest.eu), an external training catalog platform, an extranet member portal, and active social media channels on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter/X, and LinkedIn, with no proprietary AI/ML systems disclosed.

CROS Grand Est operates as a non-profit association funded primarily through institutional public partnerships with Région Grand Est, DRAJES (state sports services), ARS (regional health agency), ANS (Agence Nationale du Sport), and the Régime Local d'Assurance Maladie Alsace Moselle. Revenue mechanics combine recurring institutional grants, training fees (with preferential rates for affiliated clubs), payroll management service fees from 240+ associations, and program-specific public funding (notably for WORK&MOVE®). The organization holds strategic-tier partnerships with CNOSF, ANS, DRAJES Grand Est, Région Grand Est, ARS Grand Est, CoSMoS (Conseil Social du Mouvement Sportif), and the Conférence Franco-Germano-Suisse du Rhin supérieur, which collectively embed it in the governance of French regional sport and provide exclusive legitimacy that no competitor can replicate at this territorial level.

Name

CROS GRAND EST

Legal name

Comité Régional Olympique et Sportif Grand Est

Website

https://sportgrandest.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CROS Grand Est is the regional Olympic and sports committee for the Grand Est region of France, federating 1.3 million licensed athletes across 14,000 clubs, 100 leagues, and 87 disciplines. It delivers sport-health, corporate wellness, cross-border sports, training, payroll, and municipal labeling programs funded by public institutional partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Sports Federation Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Olympic & Multi-Sport Movement Organizations (NOCs, Olympic Committees) (MPAKACAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Regional/Continental Confederations & Associations (MPAKAFAD)

Keywords

• Regional sports federation
• Olympic committee services
• Sport-health programs
• Corporate wellness programs
• Sports training services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tomblaine, Grand Est

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership and Institutional Funding: The organization operates as a non-profit sports federation funded through institutional partnerships with regional government (Région Grand Est), state services (DRAJES), and national sports bodies (CNOSF, ANS). Revenue supports operational activities including sports development programs, training services, and regional sports coordination.
2. Training Services: CROS Grand Est operates as a registered training organization (Organisme de Formation) referenced with DIRECCTE, providing professional development courses for sports educators, club managers, and volunteers. Training fees apply with preferential rates for affiliated sports clubs.
3. Payroll Management Services (Impact Emploi): The organization provides payroll management services to over 240 sports associations in Grand Est, generating service revenue through administrative support fees.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CROS Grand Est is the regional Olympic and sports committee for the Grand Est region of France, operating as the decentralized arm of CNOSF. Its core activities include coordinating and representing 14,000 sports clubs, 100 regional leagues, and 87 sports disciplines representing 1.3 million licensed athletes; delivering registered training programs for sports professionals; running sport-health (Prescri'Mouv) and corporate wellness (Work&MOVE) programs; managing payroll services for 240+ sports associations; operating the Label Communes et Villes Sportives municipal recognition scheme; and coordinating cross-border sports initiatives with Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Switzerland.

Product overview

CROS Grand Est is a regional Olympic and sports committee that serves as the decentralized body of the CNOSF for the Grand Est administrative region of France. The organization offers a diverse portfolio of sports-related programs and services rather than a unified technology product. Core offerings include Sport-Santé | Prescri'Mouv (prescription-based physical activity for chronic patients), Work & Move Grand Est (corporate wellness), Sports de Nature (nature sports coordination), Sport Transfrontalier (cross-border sports support), and a Label for municipalities. Supporting services include Training (Formation), Payroll Management, Publications, Newsletter, and a Sports Directory. The organization focuses on federating, informing, supporting, and defending sports stakeholders across 87 disciplines, representing 1.3 million licensed athletes in 14,000 clubs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Prescri'Mouv: A regional program launched by ARS Grand Est aimed at improving health and physical condition of adult patients with chronic diseases through physical activity, with the CROS Grand Est as a partner association.
• WORK&MOVE®

Products and services

• Sport-Santé | Prescri'Mouv A regional health-through-sports program coordinated with ARS Grand Est, connecting patients with chronic conditions to physical activity through 8 professional networks, with medical prescription as the entry point. For adult patients with chronic diseases in Grand Est.
• Work & Move Grand Est Corporate wellness program supporting employers in integrating physical activity into the workplace through a structured 3-step process (audit, recommendations, implementation) at no cost to companies. Financed by the Régime Local d'Assurance Maladie Alsace Moselle. For enterprises seeking workplace wellness programs.
• Sports de Nature (Nature Sports) Coordinates and networks sports, tourism, and environment stakeholders while supporting sustainable development and eco-responsibility in nature sports practices. For nature sports organizations, tourism stakeholders, and environmental groups.
• Sport Transfrontalier (Cross-Border Sports) First Centre de Ressources du Sport Transfrontalier in France, supporting sports organizations in cross-border projects with 4 neighboring countries (Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland). Provides European funding guidance and represents sports movement in cross-border governance bodies. For sports clubs and associations engaged in cross-border initiatives.
• Label Communes et Villes Sportives Grand Est Regional label awarded to municipalities (500 to 20,000 inhabitants) for their commitment to sport, given every 4 years with biennial frequency. For communes and cities of Grand Est.
• Éducation et Citoyenneté (Education and Citizenship) Promotes Olympic values, constructs regional networks between sports and school actors, and develops tools for citizen sports including equality, anti-discrimination, and accessibility initiatives. For schools, sports organizations, and citizen groups.
• RSO (Responsabilité Sociétale des Organisations) Corporate Social Responsibility initiative supporting sports organizations in understanding and implementing RSO through tools, labels, eco-responsible practice guides, and FAQ resources. For sports organizations seeking CSR/RSO adoption.
• Formation (Training Services) Registered training organization (Organisme de Formation, referenced with DIRECCTE) offering in-person and e-learning courses for sports professionals. Preferential rates for sports clubs affiliated with Olympic federations. For sports educators, club managers, and volunteers.
• Service de Gestion de la Paie (Payroll Management Service) Comprehensive payroll service supporting over 240 sports associations in Grand Est with payroll production and social obligation compliance under the CCN Sport collective agreement. For sports associations and clubs.
• Newsletter (L'actu sport Grand Est) Monthly sports news newsletter providing updates on regional sports actions, events, and training opportunities. Published since 2018 (76 issues by 2026). For sports organizations, clubs, and stakeholders in Grand Est.
• Annuaire du Sport (Sports Directory) Comprehensive directory of 620+ leagues, committees, and sports clubs across Grand Est, searchable by location, sport, and activity type. For sports stakeholders and the general public.

Quantifiable outcome

• 94 people trained in violence prevention in sport across 6 sessions (2025-2026)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and secondary.

• Alsace Santé au Travail 67majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Prevention and occupational health service for Bas-Rhin. Partnership enables CROS to deliver WORK&MOVE corporate wellness program to approximately 30,000 member companies and their employees across Alsace.
• Santé au Travail 68majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Prevention and occupational health service for Haut-Rhin. Partnership enables CROS to extend WORK&MOVE corporate wellness program reach across Haut-Rhin territory, together covering 350,000 employees.
• Centre de Ressources du Sport TransfrontaliercoreOthers · 1 January 2022First cross-border sports resource center in France, created by CROS Grand Est in January 2022. Provides central contact point for cross-border sports projects, European funding guidance, and represents sports movement in cross-border governance bodies.
• DRAJES Grand Est (Direction Régionale Académique à la Jeunesse, à l'Engagement et aux Sports)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional state representation for youth, sports, and civic engagement. DRAJES Grand Est partners with CROS on training programs, including violence prevention training (6 sessions, 94 people trained 2025-2026), and represents state sports policy at regional level.
• Région Grand EstcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional council is the primary funder and manager of the Maison Régionale des Sports (6,500 m2 headquarters facility). Partners on Team Grand Est athlete support program (31 athletes in 2026 across 17 disciplines) and regional sports development initiatives.
• ARS Grand Est (Agence Régionale de Santé)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional health agency partnered to launch and support Prescri'Mouv, a sport-health program for patients with chronic diseases. CROS is a partner association providing physical activity orientation through 8 professional networks across Grand Est.
• CNOSF (Comité National Olympique et Sportif Français)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Olympic Committee for which CROS Grand Est is the official regional desconcentrated body. CNOSF delegates missions through 'feuille de route' and Plan Olympique Sport et Territoire (POST), with CROS implementing national sports policy at regional level.
• ANS (Agence Nationale du Sport)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Sports Agency created April 2019 to replace CNDS. CROS represents regional sports movement in agency governance through conferences régionales du sport and conférences des financeurs, accessing funding for high performance and sports development.
• Other SPSTI Partners (ALSMT, AGESTRA, EPSAT Vosges)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdditional occupational health services partnered with CROS for regional WORK&MOVE deployment, extending coverage beyond Alsace to Meurthe-et-Moselle and Vosges territories.
• CoSMoS (Conseil Social du Mouvement Sportif)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor employers' federation for sports sector. CROS represented by Vice-President Bernard Simonin (member of national council) and Director Sébastien Mathieu (supplicant). CoSMoS negotiated the Convention Collective Nationale du Sport (CCNS).
• Conférence Franco-Germano-Suisse du Rhin supérieursecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerTri-national conference for the Upper Rhine region supporting CROS cross-border sports initiatives. Grand Est is the only French region with four international borders (Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland).

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• CNOSF (Comité National Olympique et Sportif Français): National Olympic Committee of France, the parent body of CROS Grand Est within the Olympic movement. Operates the same overall mission (sports development, Olympic values, coordination) at the national level, with CROS and other regional bodies as its desconcentrated arms.
• Sport England: National body in England that funds and directs community sport, with regional offices delivering programs to clubs and local partners. Comparable to CROS as a public-interest sports coordinator, though operating at national scale rather than regional.

Others

• Agence Nationale du Sport (ANS): National Sports Agency created in 2019 to replace CNDS. CROS Grand Est represents the regional sports movement in ANS governance via the conférences régionales du sport. Functions as a primary funding conduit rather than a direct peer, but a key institutional counterparty.
• CoSMoS (Conseil Social du Mouvement Sportif): National employers' federation for the sports sector. CROS Grand Est is directly represented on its national council. Provides the Convention Collective Nationale du Sport (CCNS) and HR support that underpins CROS's payroll management service for 240+ sports associations.

Emerging players

• Landessportbund Nordrhein-Westfalen: Largest state-level sports confederation in Germany (under the DOSB/Deutscher Olympischer Sportbund). Functionally equivalent to CROS Grand Est as a regional sports federation body, operating across the German border that CROS Grand Est engages through its cross-border program.

Direct peers

• CROS Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes: Regional Olympic and Sports Committee for the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, another CNOSF regional body with the same mission structure, programs, and revenue model as CROS Grand Est. Comparable in scope and institutional roles.
• CROS Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur: Regional Olympic and Sports Committee for the PACA region, another CNOSF regional body with the same mandate, membership structure, and service portfolio as CROS Grand Est.
• CROS Nouvelle-Aquitaine: Regional Olympic and Sports Committee for the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. Another CROS in the CNOSF network with the same charter, comparable programs, and similar institutional funding model.
• CROS Île-de-France: Regional Olympic and Sports Committee for the Île-de-France region, the direct structural equivalent of CROS Grand Est within the CNOSF network. Operates the same mandate (regional representation of CNOSF, support to clubs, training, sport-health) for a different French region.
• CROS Hauts-de-France: Regional Olympic and Sports Committee for the Hauts-de-France region. Structurally identical to CROS Grand Est as a CNOSF desconcentrated body serving a different regional territory.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/partagetonsport
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCT0w7cXu1_muELRzs3TuF2A
• Facebookfacebook.com/crosge
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cros-ge
• Instagraminstagram.com/cros_grand_est

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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