Tennisclub Albertus Magnus

What Tennisclub Albertus Magnus does

Tennisclub Albertus Magnus (TAM) is a non-profit student tennis association based in Groningen, Netherlands, founded on 3 December 1963 by Dirk van de Sandt and Sjriek Konings as a sub-association of R.K.S.V. Albertus Magnus Catholic student society. The club operates from Blauwborgje 16 on the Zernike Campus, where it runs 12 smashcourt courts — 8 of which can be covered by an inflatable dome in winter — and the shared clubhouse 't Haarhuisje (managed through the SET foundation alongside G.S.T.C. and T.C. Veracket). It serves over 600 student members, primarily from Rijksuniversiteit Groningen and Hanzehogeschool Groningen, and is the highest-playing student tennis club in the Netherlands, with its top team TC BOO competing in the Hoofdklasse.

TAM's service offering spans structured training (three annual rounds: September–December, January–March, March–June), match competition across 22+ teams at multiple Dutch league levels, social programming (20+ committees, weekly toss nights, ski trips, gala), tournament organization (TAM Open with NRT status drawing 450+ participants, NK-minitennis drawing 300+), and ancillary services including racket stringing and merchandise (TAM x Indian Maharadja, TAM x Pockies, TAM truien). The sTAM alumni program (founded 1996) provides post-student retention at €19.63/year or €29/year for sTAM+.

Revenue is generated through annual membership subscriptions (€34.50 for Albertus Magnus members, €39 for non-Albertianen), the mandatory ACLO card (€59.95/year), training fees, merchandise, alumni membership, and a portfolio of local sponsorships (Construction Fysiotherapie, Promotex, Belsimpel/Gomibo, Pouw Rent, 2join, Match&Play, Pockies). Governance is by an annually elected student board (the 62e bestuur, 2025/2026), with no external investors and no disclosed revenue figures.

Name

Tennisclub Albertus Magnus

Legal name

Tennisclub Albertus Magnus

Website

https://tam.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Tennisclub Albertus Magnus is a non-profit student tennis association in Groningen, Netherlands, founded 1963, serving 600+ members of RUG and Hanzehogeschool with training, competition across 22+ teams, tournaments, and social activities from its 12-court Zernike Campus facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Club / Tennis Association Services

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Tennis & Racquet Sports Clubs (Tennis, Padel, Pickleball, Squash) (MPAKABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tennis Leagues & Team Competitions (MPAKAAAJ), Tennis & Racquet Sports Facilities (MPAKAEAE), Club Sports Programs (EDALAIAB)

Keywords

• Student tennis club
• Tennis training programs
• Amateur tennis competition
• Sports club membership
• Tennis tournament hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Groningen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership fees: €34.50 for Albertianen and €39.00 for non-Albertianen, plus mandatory ACLO card (€59.95 annually)
2. Training Programs: Three training rounds per year (September-December, January-March, March-June). Costs €13.75-€20.63 per round for 1-1.5 hour sessions on 4 courts, or €15.75-€23.63 on 2 courts
3. Racket Stringing Service: Stringing service provided through Studentenbespanservice: €12 with own string, from €15 without
4. TC BOO Share Program: Share purchases for TC BOO matches: €25 per share (€20 for first-years), shareholders earn beer for points won by TC BOO
5. sTAM Senior Membership: sTAM membership at €19.63/year or sTAM+ at €29/year for alumni wanting to stay connected
6. Merchandise Sales: TAM branded merchandise including clothing collaborations (TAM x Indian Maharadja, TAM x Pockies, TAM sweaters) and restringing services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

TAM is a student tennis association that provides annual memberships to university students, granting access to 12 smashcourt courts (8 winter-covered), three annual tennis training rounds at multiple levels, and participation in 30+ competition teams across Dutch amateur leagues up to Hoofdklasse. The club also runs its own tournaments (TAM Open, NK-Minitennis, TAMpionship), an sTAM alumni program, racket stringing via Studentenbespanservice, and branded merchandise (TAM x Indian Maharadja, TAM x Pockies, TAM truien).

Product overview

Tennisclub Albertus Magnus (TAM) is a student tennis club in Groningen, Netherlands, organized as a membership-based sports association. The club offers competitive teams (TAM 1/TC BOO through TAM 8), tennis training at multiple skill levels, tournament participation (TAM Open, NK-Minitennis, club championships), and social activities (toss nights, parties, ski trips, gala). Training is organized in three rounds per year (Sept–Dec, Jan–Mar, Apr–Jun) with options for 1 or 1.5 hour sessions. Members also have access to a clubhouse ('t Haarhuisje), fitness facilities via Construction, and physiotherapy services. The club maintains an online member portal (Mijn TAM) for managing reservations, training sign-ups, declarations, and member communications. An ACLO membership is required alongside TAM membership to access court facilities. TAM operates a separate merchandise assortment including racket stringing services, TAM-branded clothing (TAM truien, TAM x Indian Maharadja competition wear, TAM x Pockies), and a seniors division (sTAM) for alumni.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TAM Annual Membership for Albertianen Annual TAM membership at €34.50/year for members of R.K.S.V. Albertus Magnus, granting access to club activities, training, and competitions.
• TAM Annual Membership for Non-Albertianen Annual TAM membership at €39.00/year for students not affiliated with R.K.S.V. Albertus Magnus, granting access to club activities, training, and competitions.
• Tennis Training Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• Hoofdklasse promotion achieved in 2024
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ACLO (Groningen Sports Center)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACLO is the overarching sports organization for all student sports clubs in Groningen, affiliated with RUG and Hanzehogeschool. TAM requires all members to purchase an ACLO card (€59.95/year) which provides access to ACLO facilities including TAM's tennis courts at Zernike Campus.
• SET (Stichting Exploitatie Tennishuis Sportpark Paddepoel)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation established in 1994 by TAM, G.S.T.C., and T.C. Veracket to manage the shared clubhouse ('t Haarhuisje) and coordinate sports facilities at Sportpark Paddepoel.
• R.K.S.V. Albertus MagnuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTAM is a subclub (subvereniging) of R.K.S.V. Albertus Magnus student society. TAM was founded by Albertus members in 1963 and maintains close ties including shared activities, TAM-AM events, and priority membership access for Albertianen.
• Construction FysiotherapiecoreOthersSports and manual physiotherapy practice providing TAM members with injury rehabilitation, sports therapy, dry needling, and fitness programs. TAM selection players receive free access to Construction facilities. Has been sponsoring TAM since 2005.
• PromotexminorOthersPromotional products and textile company offering customized merchandise. TAM members receive 10% discount on products including Stanley and Stella clothing.
• Belsimpel / GomibominorOthersMobile telecoms retailer founded by RUG students in 2006, now operating internationally as Gomibo across 30 European countries. Offers TAM members employment and internship opportunities at their Groningen office on Grote Markt.
• Pouw RentminorOthersGroningen-based car rental company offering vehicles for TAM members at 10% discount. Provides vans and buses for club activities.
• 2joinminorOthersAudiovisual services company providing event production, equipment rental, and AV solutions for TAM events. Offers 10% discount to TAM members.
• Studentenbespanservice (Jasper Vogt)minorOthersStudent racket stringing service providing tennis racket stringing for TAM members at €12 (with own string) or from €15. Delivers within one week.
• PockiesminorOthersCustom merchandise collaboration producing TAM-branded Pockies products for members to wear during summer.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• T.C. Veracket: Groningen student tennis club that co-founded the SET foundation with TAM and G.S.T.C. in 1994 to manage the shared clubhouse. Operates with the same student-membership structure, university-aligned recruitment, and competition focus within Groningen.
• Groninger Studenten Tennis Club (G.S.T.C.): Groningen-based student tennis club sharing 't Haarhuisje clubhouse and Sportpark Paddepoel facilities with TAM through the SET foundation. Directly comparable in student-membership model, KNLTB competition participation, and integration with the Groningen student ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• KNLTB (Koninklijke Nederlandse Lawn Tennis Bond): The Royal Dutch Tennis Federation governing all competitive tennis in the Netherlands. TAM is an affiliated member club; KNLTB sets competition rules, sanctions the Hoofdklasse where TC BOO plays, and co-organizes Davis Cup events with TAM. Broader incumbent rather than direct competitor.

Regional players

• T.C. RUST (Rotterdam): Rotterdam student tennis association serving Erasmus University students. Similar student-membership model and KNLTB competition participation, but operates in the Randstad rather than the northern Netherlands.
• T.S.T. (Tilburgse Studenten Tennisvereniging): Tilburg-based student tennis club affiliated with Tilburg University. Comparable student-membership and recreational-plus-competitive positioning, though smaller scale and operating in a different regional market.
• L.T.C. Salto: Amsterdam student tennis club with membership-based structure and university-aligned recruitment. Comparable in scale and segment (student members, club-led training), but geographically distinct and competes in lower KNLTB divisions.
• UVSV (UvA Studenten Tennisvereniging): Amsterdam-based student tennis club serving UvA and VU students. Comparable membership-club model, training structure, and KNLTB competition participation, but operates in a different Dutch city and does not share TAM's Hoofdklasse competitive positioning.

Others

• ACLO Sportcentrum: Groningen's overarching student sports organization affiliated with RUG and Hanzehogeschool. ACLO provides facility access at Zernike Campus where TAM operates its 12 courts, issues the mandatory €59.95 membership card, and acts as TAM's institutional umbrella rather than a competitive peer.
• R.K.S.V. Albertus Magnus: TAM's parent Catholic student society, founded in 1963, of which TAM is a sub-association (subvereniging). Provides the priority recruitment pipeline, shared social activities, and governance linkage that underpins TAM's membership model — an ecosystem partner rather than a competitive peer.
• SET (Stichting Exploitatie Tennishuis Sportpark Paddepoel): Foundation established in 1994 by TAM, G.S.T.C., and T.C. Veracket to manage the shared 't Haarhuisje clubhouse. Operates as an enabling infrastructure partner rather than a market competitor, but is materially tied to TAM's facility economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@tamgroningen5832
• Facebookfacebook.com/TAMGroningen
• Instagraminstagram.com/tamgroningen
• TikToktiktok.com/@tam_groningen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tennisclub-albertus-magnus

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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