Uerdinger Schwimmverein 08 e.V.

What Uerdinger Schwimmverein 08 e.V. does

Uerdinger Schwimmverein 08 e.V. (USV08) is a registered non-profit swimming and water sports club (eingetragener Verein) headquartered at Am Waldsee 25 in Krefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, founded in 1908. The club self-describes as Germany's largest Schwimmverein with approximately 11,000 members as of January 1, 2026, and operates an integrated portfolio across competitive swimming, Bundesliga water polo (men's and women's), para swimming, recreational and trend sports, family services, and travel programs. Its core physical infrastructure is the Waldsee facility complex, which includes a 25-meter indoor pool, teaching pool, water slide, splash pool, fitness and wellness area, sauna, seminar rooms, the Ü-Heim accommodation, and the Aquadome, an air-supported hall (Traglufthalle) housing a 50-meter pool that enables year-round competitive training. Programming is organized into distinct divisions: the HAI-School (swimming education from baby swimming at 3-23 months through senior swimming at 9+ years), Leistungssport (competitive swimming with A/B/C/D-Kader levels, water polo, and para swimming), Breitensport (flatrate leisure courses, triathlon, kickboxing, basketball, eisbaden, health sports including aquafit and rehabilitation, and trend sports such as foiling, wingfoiling, wakeboarding, and stand-up paddling), the Family & Soul sub-brand (child day care 'Kleine Haie', prenatal and postnatal courses, parenting coaching, wellness), Travel08 (family and youth trips, short trips, day excursions), events (Waldsee LIVE festival, Wasserkino water cinema), and facility rentals.

USV08 generates revenue through multiple streams: recurring membership dues across tiers, course and workshop fees (e.g., 25 Euro for natural remedies workshops, 39 Euro for first aid courses, 54-64 Euro for parenting courses, 80 Euro co-payment for postnatal courses, 130 Euro partner fees for birth preparation, and travel products ranging from 299 Euro for a surfing weekend to 2,749 Euro for a family trip to Denmark), facility rentals (seminar rooms, Covestro Beach Lounge, Ü-Heim), corporate sponsorships and naming rights (notably Covestro as flagship partner for the Kurzbahnmeeting and Beach Lounge, plus 25+ additional corporate and institutional partners including Sparkasse Krefeld, JOMA, Hochschule Niederrhein, Sportstiftung NRW, and BRSNW), event hosting (Waldsee LIVE, children's events, birthday parties), and retail via the Water & Waves sportshop operating both at the facility and through a Shopify e-commerce storefront. Distribution is direct through the on-site service center (Mon-Fri 8:00-20:00, Sat 10:00-17:30, Sun 10:00-16:00) supplemented by online course registration via clubkonzepte24 and multi-channel marketing across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, the NULL8 club magazine, and the website at usv-08.de. The club maintains a 16-employee core staff with a large volunteer coaching base supporting both recreational and Bundesliga-level competitive operations.

Name

Uerdinger Schwimmverein 08 e.V.

Legal name

Uerdinger Schwimmverein 08 e.V.

Website

https://svbayer08.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1908

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Uerdinger Schwimmverein 08 e.V. is Germany's largest swimming club, serving approximately 11,000 members from its Krefeld Waldsee facility with competitive swimming, Bundesliga water polo, family services, recreational programs, travel, and event hosting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Swimming Club Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Sporting Goods Retailers (45911)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Individual-Sport Clubs & Teams (Cycling Teams, Athletics/Track Clubs, Swimming Clubs, etc.) (MPAKABAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sailing & Water Sports Teams/Clubs (Sailing, Rowing, Surfing) (MPAKABAH)

Keywords

• Swimming club services
• Competitive swimming programs
• Water polo training
• Recreational aquatic sports
• Family wellness programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Krefeld

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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 Dues: Recurring membership fees for club members with various membership tiers including access to facilities, courses, and sports programs
2. Course Fees: Fees for swimming courses, family programs (Family & Soul), and specialized programs like HAI-School, Breitensport courses
3. Facility Rentals: Rental income from seminars, Covestro Beach Lounge, Ü-Heim accommodations, and other venue bookings
4. Travel Services: Revenue from organized trips including family trips, youth trips, short trips, and day excursions
5. Sports Shop (Water & Waves): E-commerce and retail sales of sports apparel and equipment through dedicated online shop

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Uerdinger Schwimmverein 08 e.V. is a registered non-profit sports association that sells club memberships and delivers aquatic sports programming from its Waldsee facility in Krefeld. Its core offerings are a tiered swimming school (HAI-School), elite competitive programs in swimming and Bundesliga water polo, recreational and trend sports courses, family and prenatal/postnatal services, organized travel, facility rentals, and a sports apparel retail shop. Revenue is generated through membership dues, course fees, rentals, retail, travel packages, and corporate sponsorships.

Product overview

Uerdinger Schwimmverein 08 e.V. is Germany's largest swimming club with approximately 11,000 members, operating as a multi-faceted sports and recreation organization. The club offers a unified platform of swimming and aquatic sports services centered around its HAI-School (swimming school) and Leistungssport (competitive sports) divisions, supplemented by Breitensport (recreational sports), Family & Soul (family services), Travel08 (travel programs), and event hosting. The core competitive offerings include Leistungsschwimmen (competitive swimming with multiple championship programs), Wasserball (Bundesliga water polo for men's and women's teams), Para Schwimmen (para swimming), and Swim-Academy 08 (advanced technique training). The recreational division provides flatrate courses, health sports, and trend sports like foiling and stand-up paddling. Family & Soul extends services to childcare, parenting courses, and wellness. The club also operates Water & Waves sportshop, hosts the annual Waldsee LIVE music festival, and manages facility rentals including seminars and the Covestro Beach Lounge.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Water & Waves: Sportshop operated by the club offering swimming gear and textile customization services.

Products and services

• HAI-School (Swimming School) Tiered swimming instruction program for members and non-members, covering age segments from babies (3-23 months) through seniors (9+ years), with specialty tracks for intensive learning, kids, disability swimming, and talent development.
• Leistungsschwimmen (Competitive Swimming Program) Elite competitive swimming program with multiple squad levels (A-, B-, C-, D-Kader), championship participation in DM SMK, DJM, and German Open Water Championships, and structured competition schedules.
• Wasserball (Water Polo Program) Water polo program with Bundesliga-level men's and women's first teams, youth teams (including U16 championship program), and additional squads. Supported by sponsorships and donations.
• Para Schwimmen (Para Swimming) Adaptive competitive swimming program integrated within the Leistungssport division for athletes with disabilities.
• Swim-Academy 08 Advanced technique coaching program with workshops, individual sessions, and an online diagnostics platform for swimming technique assessment.
• Breitensport (Recreational Sports Program) Recreational sports division offering flatrate courses, triathlon, kickboxing, basketball, ice bathing, open-water training, aquafit for pregnant women, rehabilitation sports, corporate health management, and trend sports such as foiling, wingfoiling, pumpfoiling, wakeboarding, and stand-up paddling.
• Family & Soul Family services division offering child day care (Kleine Haie), flatrate family courses, birth preparation and postpartum recovery courses, parenting coaching, first-aid workshops for children, natural remedies for childhood illnesses, acupuncture, and wellness programs delivered at multiple locations.
• Travel08 (Travel and Vacation Programs) Organized travel program offering family trips (Scotland, Denmark), youth camps (Belgium, Netherlands), short trips (hiking in Palatinate, cycling along the Ruhr, surfing), and day excursions.
• Water & Waves Sportshop Sports apparel and equipment retail shop operating on-site at the club facility and online via a Shopify storefront, including textile customization services.
• Vermietungen (Facility Rentals) Rental of club facilities including seminar rooms, the Covestro Beach Lounge, Ü-Heim overnight accommodation, and swimming hall access for external events and corporate use.
• Events am Waldsee (Event Hosting) Event hosting services for children's events, birthday parties, yoga events, seasonal openings, Halloween parties, and flea markets held at the Waldsee facility.
• Waldsee LIVE Festival Annual music festival held at the Waldsee lake venue, with the second edition scheduled for July 3-5, 2026.

Quantifiable outcome

• German Championship Title - U16 Women's Water Polo
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

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

• CovestroflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor corporate sponsor with naming rights for Covestro Kurzbahnmeeting and Covestro Beach Lounge. Flagship partnership supporting competitive swimming events and facility amenities.
• Sparkasse KrefeldcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional banking partner supporting club operations and community programs
• JOMAcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSports apparel partner providing equipment and merchandise support
• Hochschule NiederrheincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Applied Sciences partnership for educational programs and student involvement
• Integration durch Sport (DOSB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal integration through sports program partnership supporting inclusion and diversity initiatives
• Sportstiftung NRWcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSports foundation of North Rhine-Westphalia supporting athlete development and club initiatives
• FürsorgekassecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHealth insurance fund partner for corporate health management programs
• BRSNW (Behinderten- und Rehabilitationssportverband NRW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDisability and rehabilitation sports federation partnership for para swimming programs
• Agentur für Arbeit KrefeldminorOthersEmployment agency partnership for job programs and workforce development
• IHK Ausbildungs-GmbHminorOthersChamber of commerce training programs and apprenticeship support
• Freiburger KreisminorOthersSwimming association member for competitive sports coordination
• Verband für Modernen FünfkampfminorOthersModern pentathlon federation partnership for multi-sport athlete development
• Crazy OutdoorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOutdoor equipment and adventure sports partner
• Staunch WaterpolominorGTM or Marketing PartnerWater polo equipment and apparel specialist partner

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• SG Frankfurt: Major Frankfurt swimming club with national-level competitive swimming and water polo programs. Comparable to USV08 in scale, program diversity, and elite-team operations.
• SC Magdeburg: Multi-sport German club with elite swimming and water polo programs that compete at Bundesliga and European levels. Similar to USV08 in combining competitive water polo with broader community programming.
• SV Nikar Heidelberg: One of Germany's most successful swimming clubs with national-level competitive swimming and water polo operations. Comparable to USV08 in hosting major swimming events and operating a multi-discipline aquatic sports offering.
• OSC Potsdam: Multi-sport club with Bundesliga water polo and swimming programs in eastern Germany. Comparable to USV08 in operating Bundesliga water polo alongside broader community sports programming.
• ASC Duisburg: Duisburg-based sports club with a strong water polo tradition and Bundesliga presence. Comparable to USV08 in NRW geography, water polo focus, and multi-sport community programming.
• SG Essen: NRW swimming club with Bundesliga water polo and competitive swimming squads. Operates as a regional sports club of similar scale and program breadth to USV08.
• Wasserfreunde Spandau 04: Berlin-based swimming and water polo club that is one of Germany's largest and most decorated aquatic sports clubs. Like USV08, it operates Bundesliga water polo teams, runs a major swimming school, and competes in national championships — making it the most direct peer in both scale and program mix.
• Wfr. TuRa Bergkamen: Wasserfreunde club in NRW with competitive swimming and water polo offerings. Comparable to USV08 as a regional aquatic sports club competing in similar leagues and youth-development pathways.
• Waspo 98 Hannover: Premium German water polo club with Bundesliga men's and women's teams plus swimming programs. Directly comparable to USV08's water polo Bundesliga footprint and competitive positioning.
• SG Bayer Wuppertal: Large NRW-based swimming club with elite competitive swimming and water polo programs. Comparable to USV08 in regional scope, member scale, and competitive-program structure, and a natural competitor for both members and corporate sponsorships in NRW.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@uerdingersv08
• Facebookfacebook.com/uerdingersv08
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/uerdingerschwimmverein
• Instagraminstagram.com/uerdingersv08

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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