What Volley Köniz does

Volley Köniz is a non-profit Swiss volleyball club (Verein) founded in 1970 and headquartered at Werkstrasse 20, 3084 Wabern, in the municipality of Köniz, Canton of Bern, Switzerland. The club operates 18 women's teams spanning nine competitive tiers, from beginner Einsteigerinnen (one training per week, no championship) through youth Nachwuchs (N-U14 to N-U23), high-performance Leistungssport L-Teams (three or more trainings per week), recreational Breitensport D-Teams (3rd-5th League), and elite National League B (NLB) and 1. Liga squads. The club reports 250+ members, more than half of whom are junior players, positioning it as one of the largest volleyball clubs in the Bern area. The NLB team plays home matches at Sporthalle Weissenstein, with additional training distributed across municipality facilities (OZK, Gymnasium Lerbermatt, Schule Buchsee, Ried, Spiegel). The club maintains a layered coaching structure with two full-time trainers in Leistungssport, J+S-licensed coaches, and Swiss Volley licensing for league play.

The product portfolio is organized as a unified sports program rather than discrete commercial products: core services are competitive teams (Elite NLB, Elite 1. Liga, L-Teams, D-Teams, N-Teams), supported by annual events (Herbstturnier, Weihnachtsturnier), national youth championship participation (NSM), training camps at Centro Sportivo Tenero, Magglingen, Val-de-Travers, and Frutigen, and ancillary partnerships (B-Fit fitness subscription, Joma merchandise). The underlying technology is administrative rather than proprietary: Volley Manager for player licensing and registration, ClubDesk for club management and website CMS, YouTube for match video, and two Instagram accounts (@volley_koeniz for the Verein, @volleykoeniz_nlb for the NLB team). No mobile app, API, or proprietary software is disclosed.

The revenue model is a classical Swiss amateur-sport Verein model with four primary streams: (1) annual membership fees ranging from CHF 100 (passive members) to CHF 1,200 (Elite/Leistungssport), billed May 1 to April 30; (2) Swiss Volley player licenses from CHF 30 (U16) to CHF 250 (NLB/Double NL); (3) training-guest fees of CHF 240 per season for visiting athletes from other clubs; and (4) tiered sponsorship income from Platinum (SABAG), Gold (Gygax Architekten, Sanitas Management), Silver (Raiffeisenbank Schwarzwasser, Bringer GmbH), Bronze (Die Mobiliar), and Gold-Youth (Guggisberg Dachtechnik, Schöni & Sprunger) sponsors, augmented by Joma merchandise commission and a recent CHF 1,061 raised via Migros Support my Camp crowdfunding. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven: Schnuppertraining try-out sessions in February-May, Schulsport Köniz school outreach, hosted tournaments, and word-of-mouth referrals. Achievements include five Swiss women's championships (2000-2004, 2009), Cupsieger titles in 1999, 2001, 2002, 2004, Champions League participation in 2004, four NLB Vice-Championships (2020, 2024, 2025, 2026), and total youth championship medals of 21 Gold, 23 Silver, and 20 Bronze since 1970.

Name

Volley Köniz

Legal name

Volley Köniz

Website

https://volley-koeniz.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Volley Köniz is a non-profit Swiss volleyball club founded in 1970 in Köniz (Wabern), Switzerland, operating 18 women's teams across nine competitive tiers from beginner through NLB elite, with 250+ members and structured year-round training, league competition, and youth development.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Volleyball Club / Sports Club Services

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Spectator Sports (71121), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Volleyball Leagues (MPAKAAAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Team Sports Matches (Club & National) (MPAGAMAB), Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF)

Keywords

• Volleyball club operations
• Youth sports development
• Competitive volleyball leagues
• Sports club membership
• Volleyball training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Wabern (Köniz)

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees ranging from CHF 100 (passive members) to CHF 1,200 (Elite/Leistungssport with 3+ trainings per week), with various intermediate tiers for different commitment levels and age groups.
2. Player Licenses: Swiss Volley player licenses sold to members participating in championship leagues, ranging from CHF 30 (U16) to CHF 250 (NLB/1st League) per season.
3. Training Guest Fees: Training guest membership at flat rate of CHF 240 per season for members from other clubs using Volley Köniz facilities.
4. Club Merchandise (Joma): 40% discount on Joma sports apparel purchased through the club's Joma shop for members; club benefits from vendor relationship with Joma Switzerland.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Volley Köniz is a Swiss volleyball club that organizes and delivers tiered volleyball training and competition programs from beginner level through to national Elite NLB competition. The club provides weekly training sessions, championship participation across regional and national leagues, Swiss Volley player licensing, training camps, tournaments, and member merchandise — all financed through annual membership fees, licenses, and sponsorships.

Product overview

Volley Köniz is a Swiss volleyball club offering a structured, multi-level sports program spanning from beginner Einsteigerinnen (one training per week) through to national-level Elite competition. The club's product portfolio is organized as a unified sports program with tiers: Elite NLB and 1. Liga (top national competition), Leistungssport L-Teams (high-performance youth, 3+ trainings/week), Breitensport D-Teams (recreational competition, 2 trainings/week), and Nachwuchs N-Teams (youth development, U14–U23). Supplementary offerings include seasonal tournaments (Herbstturnier, Weihnachtsturnier), youth championship participation (NSM), training camps (Tenero, Magglingen, Frutigen), a subsidized B-Fit fitness program, and an official Joma club merchandise collection. The club was founded in 1970 and operates across 18 teams with over 250 members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Elite NLB (Nationale Liga B) Team Volley Köniz's top-tier women's volleyball team competing in Switzerland's NLB (second national division), playing home games in the Sporthalle Weissenstein. The team trains up to five times per week and competes in the national championship and playoffs.
• Elite 1. Liga Team Volley Köniz's second-tier women's volleyball team competing in the 1. Liga, training multiple times per week and participating in the national championship.
• Leistungssport-Teams (L-Teams) High-performance youth and young adult teams (L-U18, L-U23, L-3L) training three or more times per week plus athletics, competing in junior and regional championships.
• Breitensport / Damen-Teams (D-Teams) Recreational women's teams (3. Liga, 4. Liga, 5. Liga) training twice weekly and competing in regional championships, suitable for players of all skill levels.
• Nachwuchs-Teams (N-Teams) Youth teams spanning ages U14 through U23, training twice weekly and competing in regional and national youth championships (NSM). Includes beginner Einsteigerinnen teams with one training per week and no championship participation.
• Herbstturnier (Autumn Tournament) Volley Köniz's annual invitational volleyball tournament held in August/September at Gymnasium Lerbermatt, open to teams across multiple categories including U15/U16, U18/U20, 3. Liga through 1. Liga, and men's teams.
• Weihnachtsturnier (Christmas Tournament) Annual year-end social tournament for Volley Köniz members and families, forming mixed teams across all levels (NLB to Breitensport), held each December in the Lerbermatt gymnasium.
• Nachwuchs-Schweizermeisterschaft (NSM) Participation National youth championship participation for U15 through U23 teams, featuring regional qualification rounds and national NSM days. Volley Köniz's youth teams regularly qualify for final rounds and medaled in multiple years.
• Trainingslager (Training Camps) Annual training camps including summer camps for E/L teams (Val-de-Travers, Magglingen, Tenero), autumn camps for L-Teams at Centro Sportivo Tenero, and youth camps (Frutigen).
• B-Fit Gesundheitsprogramm (Fitness Program) A subsidized annual fitness subscription program offered to members through a partnership with B-Fit, providing discounted gym access.
• Joma Club-Kollektion (Club Merchandise) Official Volley Köniz merchandise sold through the Joma sports brand, including club-branded apparel. Members receive 40% discount on all purchases via a dedicated club registration link.

Quantifiable outcome

• U18 Swiss Champion 2026; U15 Swiss Champion 2024
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SABAG Biel/Bienne AGcoreOthersPlatinum partner of Volley Köniz. SABAG is a sports equipment and apparel retailer.
• Gygax Architekten AGcoreOthersGold partner of Volley Köniz. Architectural firm with namesake connection to club president Thomas Gygax.
• Raiffeisenbank SchwarzwasserminorOthersSilver partner providing banking services and financial sponsorship.
• Bringer GmbHminorOthersSilver partner - company providing sponsorship support.
• Die Mobiliar Versicherungsgesellschaft AG (Generalagentur Bern-West)minorOthersBronze partner - insurance company providing sponsorship.
• Sanitas Management AGcoreOthersGold partner for youth (Nachwuchs) - health insurance company supporting youth development.
• Guggisberg Dachtechnik AGminorOthersGold partner for youth - roofing/construction company supporting youth volleyball.
• Schöni & Sprunger AGminorOthersGold partner for youth - company supporting youth development.
• Activ FitnessminorOthersFitness center partner offering summer subscriptions and training facilities to club.
• Joma Sport SchweizcoreOthersOfficial equipment supplier providing 40% discount to members on all purchases; club receives vendor relationship and exclusive club collection.
• B-FitminorOthersFitness center partnership offering discounted annual subscriptions to club members via special form.
• Swiss Volley (Volleyball Switzerland)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational volleyball federation governing league play, player licensing (Volley Manager), J+S coach education, and championship organization (NSM). Club participates in Swiss Volley leagues and uses Volley Manager for player registration.
• Jugend und Sport (J+S)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss federal sports promotion program for youth. Club coaches hold J+S licenses; club uses J+S training concepts.
• Sporthalle WeissensteincoreOthersHome arena for NLB matches; municipal facility managed by municipality of Köniz.
• Gemeinde KönizcoreOthersMunicipality providing training facilities (OZK, Lerbermatt, Buchsee, Ried, Spiegel) and recognizing club achievements at annual Sportlerehrung.
• Sandra Gygax PhotographyminorOthersClub photographer providing team and portrait photography for website and promotional materials.
• Urs Grütter PhotographyminorOthersMatch photographer providing photos for NLB team, available on Flickr.
• Centro Sportivo Tenero (CST)minorOthersSwiss Olympic training center in Tenero used for annual L-team training camps (autumn break).
• Migros (Support my Camp)minorOthersMigros promotion campaign where customers can support club's training camp travel costs.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sm'Aesch Pfeffingen: Swiss women's volleyball club competing in the NLA (top tier); directly comparable to Volley Köniz as a women's volleyball club with strong youth development, multiple tiers, and NLB/NLA competition pathway.
• VBC Cheseaux: Swiss women's volleyball club with NLB presence and active youth academy; comparable to Volley Köniz in fielding multiple women's teams across league tiers and in running structured junior development.
• VC Kanti Schaffhausen: Swiss women's volleyball club with a long history of competing in the top Swiss leagues; comparable to Volley Köniz in operating structured youth-to-elite women's volleyball programs and competing in NLB/NLA championships.
• Volley Luzern: Swiss volleyball club with multiple women's teams and NLB/NLA ambitions; comparable to Volley Köniz in tiered team structure (junior to elite) and women's focus.
• TSV Düdingen Volleyball: Swiss volleyball club competing in NLB with a comparable women's team structure and youth development focus; particularly relevant as a regional competitor in the Swiss German-speaking volleyball landscape.
• VBC Bern: Bern-based volleyball club operating in the same regional catchment area as Volley Köniz; directly comparable as a local competitor for players, facilities, and league standing in the Bern region.
• VBC Voléro Zürich: One of the largest and most successful women's volleyball clubs in Switzerland, with NLA presence and substantial youth development; comparable to Volley Köniz in offering a complete beginner-to-elite pathway for female players.

Others

• Joma Sport Schweiz: Official equipment supplier of Volley Köniz providing Joma club merchandise and apparel; relevant as an ecosystem partner and indirect comparison for the value of branded volleyball apparel partnerships in Swiss clubs.

Regional players

• VB Therwil: Swiss women's volleyball club with comparable NLB/NLA competition level; operates in a different region (Basel) but follows a similar women's volleyball club model with youth development pipelines.

Broad incumbents

• Swiss Volley: National governing body for volleyball in Switzerland; not a direct competitor but a key ecosystem participant that organizes the leagues Volley Köniz competes in, licenses players, and certifies coaches — directly relevant to the club's competitive framework.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCoZM7avZXw2znFtp0_H7luw/featured
• Instagraminstagram.com/volley_koeniz
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/volley-k%C3%B6niz

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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