Virtus Scherma Bologna

Name

Virtus Scherma Bologna

Legal name

Virtus Scherma Bologna Associazione Sportiva Dilettantistica

Website

https://virtusscherma.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1873

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fencing Club Services / Sports Training

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Elite Performance Training Centers (High-Performance/Pro Prep) (MPAKAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Competition & Tournament Team Training (HSADADAJ)

Keywords

• Fencing club
• Fencing training
• Sabre instruction
• Competitive fencing
• Youth sports

Headquarters

HQ city

Bologna, Emilia Romagna

HQ country

Italy

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

Revenue model

1. Membership and Course Fees: The club generates revenue primarily through fencing course fees charged to members. Courses are offered for various skill levels including youth (Under 14), Cadets (Under 17), Youth (Under 20), Adults, and Master (veteran) categories in both sabre and foil disciplines. The first month is offered free as a promotional incentive.
2. Sponsorship and Partner Support: The club receives support from corporate sponsors and partners including Nutrileya (sponsor) and various technical partners (Imtech, Strategic Nutrition, Desmotec, Errea sports apparel) who provide equipment, nutritional products, and technological support to athletes.
3. 5x1000 Tax Contribution: The club receives charitable contributions through Italy's 5x1000 tax designation program (C.F. 03722830373), allowing taxpayers to direct a portion of their tax liability to support the club's activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Virtus Scherma Bologna is an amateur fencing club that delivers in-person fencing instruction and training programs in sabre, foil, and épée to youth and adult members at its Bologna facility. It also runs an elite athlete program supporting Olympic-level competitors, a student-athlete dual-career initiative (Progetto Studente-Atleta), and provides equipment rental and access to the Global Fencing Network for international training mobility.

Product overview

Virtus Scherma Bologna offers a comprehensive fencing training program centered around its Scuola di Scherma (Fencing School). The core offering consists of Corsi di Scherma (Fencing Courses) for various age groups, providing instruction in sciabola (sabre), spada (épée), and fioretto (foil). Training sessions are held twice weekly with two sessions per week lasting 1 hour and 30 minutes each. The club also operates an elite athlete program nurturing Olympic-level competitors. Equipment rental and Global Fencing Network membership provide additional services to support training needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corsi di Scherma (Fencing Courses) Structured fencing training courses for children and adults at all skill levels, with weekly scheduled sessions, trial lessons, and progressive pathways into competitive fencing.
• Scuola di Scherma (Fencing School) Comprehensive fencing school providing instruction in three weapons (sciabola/sabre, spada/épée, fioretto/foil), with two weekly training sessions and full equipment support for beginners.
• Atleti d'Élite Program (Elite Athlete Program) Elite athlete training program for competitive and Olympic-level fencers, integrating elite coaching (Andrea Terenzio), sports science (Desmotec DTS), nutrition, psychology, and rehabilitation support.
• Global Fencing Network Membership International network partnership granting members reciprocal training access at affiliated fencing clubs worldwide, enabling geographic mobility for athletes and families.
• Equipment Rental Service Rental service for fencing equipment (sabre/foil/épée gear) for beginners and students, with free provision during the first course month and affordable rental after the trial period.
• Progetto Studente-Atleta (Student-Athlete Program) Dual-career support program that helps young athletes combine academic studies with intensive elite fencing training, producing a pipeline that has produced athletes such as Matteo Neri.

Quantifiable outcome

• Olympic medals at Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Global Fencing NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVirtus Scherma is an international partner of Global Fencing Network, a non-profit project aimed at promoting fencing through collaboration between fencing clubs worldwide. The network allows registered members of each participating club to train for free at other affiliated clubs located at least 250km away, during preset time slots.
• NutrileyaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNutrileya is a sponsor of Virtus Scherma Bologna, providing nutritional support to the club's athletes.
• DesmoteccoreTechnology or IntegrationDesmotec provides evaluation and training equipment (DTS) as part of the Tokyo 2020 Performance Project. Specializes in sports performance technology for athlete evaluation and training optimization.
• Strategic Nutrition (Lorenzo Bergami)coreTechnology or IntegrationProvides nutritional counseling and support as part of the Tokyo 2020 Performance Project, helping athletes optimize their diet for competitive performance.
• The Wave Coaching (Simone Sistici and Lucia Francolini)coreTechnology or IntegrationProvides mental training and coaching support as part of the Tokyo 2020 Performance Project, helping athletes develop psychological skills for competition.
• La Villa LAB / Villa Pilates (Matteo Margiotta)coreTechnology or IntegrationProvides injury prevention and rehabilitation services as part of the Tokyo 2020 Performance Project, focusing on myofascial release and recovery techniques.
• Centro Spazio Il Respiro (Abele Contu and Roberta Battistini)coreTechnology or IntegrationProvides emotional and psychological support services as part of the Tokyo 2020 Performance Project, focusing on stress management and mental well-being for athletes.
• AuramatcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides myofascial release and recovery services as part of the Tokyo 2020 Performance Project, offering specialized recovery treatments for athletes.
• ASD Sport Rieducazione e Consulenza (Simone Ripamonti)coreTechnology or IntegrationProvides sports rehabilitation and consulting services as part of the Tokyo 2020 Performance Project, supporting athlete injury recovery and prevention.
• ErreaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerErrea is a sports apparel partner of Virtus Scherma Bologna, providing sportswear and equipment to the club's athletes.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Club des Sports de Marseille Escrime (CSM Escrime): Historic French fencing club offering elite training in sabre, foil, and épée with a strong national championship track record. Directly comparable to Virtus Scherma as a long-standing European fencing club delivering both recreational courses and elite athlete development.
• New York Fencers Club: One of the oldest fencing clubs in the United States, with elite coaching and a strong tradition of Olympic fencers. Comparable to Virtus Scherma as a heritage single-facility club focused on producing competitive athletes across all three weapons.
• CE Saint-Gratien (Sabre Au Club): Prominent French sabre-focused club that has produced multiple national team members and World Cup medalists. Highly comparable to Virtus Scherma in its narrow specialization around sabre and its pipeline of competitive athletes.
• Club d'Escrime de Paris: Historic Parisian fencing club offering instruction across all three weapons with both recreational and competitive tracks. Comparable to Virtus Scherma as a Western European club delivering full fencing curriculum from beginner to elite levels.
• Salle d'Armes Flesselles (Paris): One of the oldest fencing clubs in France, providing sabre, foil, and épée training with a strong tradition of elite athlete production. Compares directly to Virtus Scherma as a heritage fencing club with elite-level coaching and competition circuits.
• CS Dinamo Bucharest (Fencing Section): Romanian fencing club with deep Olympic heritage and strong sabre tradition. Comparable to Virtus Scherma as a multi-discipline fencing club feeding athletes into national and Olympic competition.
• Fencing Academy of Philadelphia: US-based elite fencing academy with a strong track record of producing national team members and Olympic hopefuls. Comparable to Virtus Scherma in its sport-science integration, structured youth pipeline, and elite athlete development model.
• Scherma Ariccia: Italian fencing club specializing in sabre and foil with active participation in Serie A and national championships. Closest Italian competitor to Virtus Scherma in terms of discipline focus and competitive circuit involvement.

Broad incumbents

• USA Fencing (National Governing Body): US national governing body for fencing that organizes national teams, championships, and athlete development pathways. Comparable to Virtus Scherma at the elite-development and federation-affiliation layer, though operating at a national scale rather than as a single club.

Others

• Global Fencing Network: Non-profit international network of fencing clubs offering reciprocal training access at affiliated clubs worldwide. Comparable to Virtus Scherma as the network in which the club participates; relevant as an ecosystem partner enabling member travel and international exposure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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