TSV Mannheim von 1846 e.V.

What TSV Mannheim von 1846 e.V. does

TSV Mannheim von 1846 e.V. is a member-owned, non-profit sports club (eingetragener Verein) founded in 1846 in Mannheim, Germany, and one of the city's oldest continuously operating sports associations. It operates a single integrated sports center of more than 7,000 sqm at Hans-Reschke-Ufer 4a, between the Fernmeldeturm and Luisenpark, which houses the FiT am Turm fitness and health studio, the SportKITA sports kindergarten, the Physio am Turm physiotherapy practice, multiple sports halls, and indoor/outdoor training areas. The club runs a broad programming slate spanning children's sports (Kindersportschule, Eltern-Kind-Turnen, Kinderturnen, HIIT the Beat Kids), adult recreational sport (volleyball), senior fall-prevention (Standfest & Stabil), and medically prescribed rehabilitation sports for osteoporosis, lung, cardiovascular, and pAVK patients.

The business model is overwhelmingly subscription-based: members pay recurring monthly fees via SEPA direct debit across eight published tiers ranging from €11.80 (single child) to €33.40 (family), with student/retiree and couple variants in between. Department-specific surcharges may apply, and an annual €10 administrative fee is levied on non-SEPA payers. Ancillary revenue lines include prevention courses (e.g., the certified 'Standfest und Stabil' at €120 per 12-session cycle, partially subsidized by German health insurers), the Engelhorn-powered online merchandise shop selling JAKO-branded sportswear, and the SportKITA and Physio am Turm service lines. Customer acquisition is conducted through the club website, monthly member newsletters, Facebook/Instagram, local press (Mannheimer Morgen), and a formal member-to-member referral program ('46er werben 46er') paying €20 per recruited new member.

Operational technology is deliberately light: the club relies on the Sportmeo booking platform for course registration (courses open for booking seven days in advance at 08:00), Microsoft Teams for live-online course delivery (introduced during COVID-19 in March 2021), and Google Analytics for website traffic analysis. Membership is voluntary and volunteer-led under a board headed by President Norbert Becker, with Lina Heinlein as Vice President, Ulrich Schmitt as Chief Financial Officer (Hauptkassierer), Stephanie Pichl as Board Member, and Tabea Veith as Youth Lead. The organization holds several sector certifications including SPORT PRO GESUNDHEIT, SchwimmGut, Rhein-Neckar-Kind, and BTB_SfV, and operates exclusively in the Baden-Württemberg / Mannheim metropolitan market with no stated international or multi-city footprint.

Name

TSV Mannheim von 1846 e.V.

Legal name

TSV Mannheim v. 1846 e.V.

Website

https://tsvmannheim.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1846

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TSV Mannheim von 1846 e.V. is a member-owned, non-profit multi-sport club in Mannheim, Germany, founded in 1846. It operates a 7,000+ sqm sports center offering fitness training, children's sports, rehabilitation programs, senior fall-prevention, physiotherapy, and a sports kindergarten via tiered monthly subscriptions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Amateur Sports & Fitness Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Amateur Sport Governing Bodies & Federations (National/Regional) (MPAKACAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Amateur & Grassroots Sport Associations (Community/Youth Governing Orgs) (MPAKAFAF)

Keywords

• Amateur sports club
• Fitness center services
• Rehabilitation sports programs
• Youth gymnastics training
• Sports membership association

Headquarters

HQ city

Mannheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Monthly membership fees from individual, family, and student/retiree categories. Additional department fees may apply for specific sports sections.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

TSV Mannheim von 1846 e.V. is a multi-sport registered association (e.V.) that operates a 7,000+ sqm sports center offering fitness training, children's sports programs, rehabilitation sports, a sports kindergarten, and physiotherapy services under one roof. Core revenue is generated through tiered monthly membership subscriptions (adults, families, students, retirees, children), course fees, and certified prevention courses eligible for health insurance subsidies.

Product overview

TSV Mannheim von 1846 e.V. is a multi-sport club operating a unified sports center facility complemented by modular programs. The core Sportzentrum serves as the central hub, with specialized offerings including the FiT am Turm fitness studio, Kindersportschule (KiSS) for children's sports, and various exercise programs. Additional services include rehabilitation sports, physiotherapy (Physio am Turm), a sports kindergarten (SportKITA), and an online merchandise shop. The club utilizes Sportmeo as its booking and membership management platform for course registrations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TSV Mannheim Sportzentrum (Sports Center Membership)

Quantifiable outcome

• Prevention course participants can receive health insurance subsidies for certified courses

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EngelhorncoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 December 2024Partnership with Engelhorn sports store for the TSV Mannheim 1846 Teamshop - an online merchandise shop offering club clothing and accessories including hoodies, t-shirts, polo shirts, jackets, and more. Members can save up to 50% on JAKO merchandise.
• Stadt MannheimcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of the 'Wie fit ist Mannheim?' (How fit is Mannheim?) fitness testing event scheduled for September 25, 2026, offering free fitness assessments for citizens.
• IDAG GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of the 'Wie fit ist Mannheim?' fitness testing event with the City of Mannheim and AOK Rhein-Neckar-Odenwald.
• AOK Rhein-Neckar-OdenwaldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of the 'Wie fit ist Mannheim?' fitness testing event, offering body composition analysis and senior fitness tests for community members.
• Heidelberger VolksbankminorOthersBank for SEPA direct debit payments; IBAN: DE59 6729 0000 0048 6585 04, BIC: GENODE61HD1
• JAKOminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSports apparel supplier for the TSV Mannheim team shop merchandise collection

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• MTV 1879 München: Munich traditional multi-sport gymnastics and athletics club founded in 1879, with department structure (Turnen, Kindersport, Fitness, Rehasort) and e.V. governance directly comparable to TSV Mannheim's offerings.
• SC Charlottenburg: Sport-Club Charlottenburg is a Berlin member-owned multi-sport club with a long history across recreational and competitive amateur sports. Structurally comparable to TSV Mannheim's e.V. multi-sport model.
• TSV 1860 München: One of Germany's oldest and largest traditional multi-sport clubs (founded 1860), operating gymnastics, fitness, and amateur sports departments under a registered association (e.V.) model. Closely comparable to TSV Mannheim in legal form, multi-sport breadth, and recreational/amateur member base.
• Polizei SV Berlin: Berlin police sports club with broad amateur and recreational sports departments. Comparable e.V. governance and multi-sport member offerings make it directly comparable to TSV Mannheim.
• MTV Stuttgart: Männer-Turnverein Stuttgart is a long-established Baden-Württemberg multi-sport gymnastics and recreational club. Structure, Turnen/Kindersport traditions, and member-owned governance are directly comparable to TSV Mannheim's model.
• Post SV München: Polytechnischer Sportverein München is a large multi-sport club offering gymnastics, children's sports, and rehabilitation programs. Member-owned e.V. structure and broad amateur portfolio match TSV Mannheim's integrated model.

Emerging players

• Urban Sports Club: Berlin-headquartered sports membership aggregator offering flexible access to gyms, studios, and sports clubs across Germany. Represents the platform/aggregator model that could divert members away from single-club memberships such as TSV Mannheim.

Broad incumbents

• Kieser Training: Germany-based strength-training chain with a health-oriented positioning. Closely overlaps with TSV Mannheim's Rehasort, Physio am Turm, and cardiovascular/back health programming for adult members.
• McFIT: Largest commercial low-cost fitness chain in Germany and Europe. Directly competes with FiT am Turm and TSV Mannheim's general fitness programming for adult price-sensitive members across Germany.
• Fitness First Germany: Major premium commercial fitness chain in Germany offering group exercise and personal training. Overlaps with FiT am Turm and the new course launches (Pilates, Fitness Boxing, BodyART) for adult TSV Mannheim members.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tsv-mannheim-von-1846-e-v

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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