Iserlohn Young Roosters

What Iserlohn Young Roosters does

Iserlohn Young Roosters (legal name: Iserlohner Eishockey Club Nachwuchs e.V.) is a registered German non-profit association founded in 1994 in Iserlohn, North Rhine-Westphalia, operating as the official youth development arm of the professional DEL club Iserlohn Roosters. The organization fields age-structured competitive ice hockey teams from U7 through U20, including a U20 DNL (Deutsche Nachwuchs Liga) squad, and operates an entry-level Eislaufschule (ice skating school) plus a Para Hockey program in cooperation with TuS Wiehl. It holds the DEB 5-Sterne-Plus certification, the highest tier in the German Ice Hockey Association's youth development program, placing it among an elite cohort of only five certified programs nationwide.

The business model is a non-profit membership and event-driven operation funded through three primary streams: corporate sponsorship (premium partners include Murtfeldt GmbH & Co. KG, Abdichtungstechnik Wurm, and ISM), membership fees and seasonal camps (€460 early bird / €500 regular for Pre-Season Camps), and revenue from club-organized events including the NRW-Cup, Family Day, Tag des Nachwuchses, and tournaments such as the Blitzi-Baumeister Cup and Frank-Polter Gedächtnis Cup. Distribution is conducted regionally through team membership, open tryouts, school/kindergarten cooperation programs, and digital channels including the website, social media, YouTube, and live streaming partnerships with Staige TV and RED+ Sport. The organization employs 8 paid staff alongside an extensive volunteer coaching network, with personnel costs representing the largest expense at approximately €319,000, and recently reported a net surplus of €7,431 following revenue growth of ~€130,000 and full repayment of €160,000 in legacy loan obligations.

Name

Iserlohn Young Roosters

Legal name

Iserlohner Eishockey Club Nachwuchs e.V.

Website

https://youngroosters.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Iserlohn Young Roosters is a German non-profit youth ice hockey club founded in 1994, operating age-tiered teams from U7 through U20 plus an entry-level skating school as the development arm of DEL club Iserlohn Roosters, holding the highest DEB 5-Sterne-Plus certification.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Ice Hockey Development

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

Keywords

• Youth ice hockey
• Ice hockey training
• Youth sports development
• Ice skating school
• Amateur ice hockey

Headquarters

HQ city

Iserlohn

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Sponsoring und Partnerschaften: Revenue from corporate sponsors at various levels (Premium-Sponsoren, regular sponsors). Major sponsors include Murtfeldt GmbH & Co. KG, Abdichtungstechnik Wurm, ISM, and numerous local businesses. Revenue increased by approximately 130,000 Euro in the past year.
2. Vereinsveranstaltungen: Revenue from club events including NRW-Cup, Family Day, Tag des Nachwuchses, various youth tournaments, and the Frank-Polter Gedächtnis Cup.
3. Camps und Mitgliedsbeiträge: Revenue from summer camps (460€ early bird / 500€ regular) and membership fees. Work unit compensation was increased from 10€ to 20€ per missed unit.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Iserlohn Young Roosters (Iserlohner Eishockey Club Nachwuchs e.V.) is a registered non-profit youth ice hockey club founded in 1994 that operates age-structured competitive teams from U7 through U20, plus an Eislaufschule (ice skating school) for beginners. The club delivers year-round on-ice coaching, league participation, and a structured talent development pathway that feeds into the professional Iserlohn Roosters DEL team. It also runs seasonal camps, tournaments, a Para Hockey program, and community events.

Product overview

Iserlohn Young Roosters is a youth ice hockey club (Iserlohner Eishockey Club Nachwuchs e.V.) founded in 1994, serving as the junior development arm of the Iserlohn Roosters (DEL professional team). The organization operates a multi-tiered offering anchored by age-structured competitive teams (U7 through U20/DNL), an entry-level Eislausfschule (ice skating school), and supplementary programs including seasonal camps, tournaments, and community events. The club's elite youth track feeds directly into the professional DEL organization. The portfolio also includes a Para Hockey team for athletes with disabilities. The club holds the highest-tier DEB 5-Sterne-Plus certification and delivers live streaming of home games via third-party platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Two players (Gordejs Radionovs and Daniel Geiger) from U20 permanently advanced to Iserlohn Roosters DEL roster
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Stadt Iserlohn / Sportamt IserlohncoreOthers · 25 March 2026Municipal government partner providing support for ice rink operations and youth sports programs. Collaboration enables training time access and facility usage.
• Iserlohn RoosterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional DEL (Deutsche Eishockey Liga) team serving as the parent organization and development pathway. The Young Roosters function as the youth development arm of the club, with players advancing from U20 to the professional roster. Shared facilities at Eissporthalle am Seilersee.
• Deutscher Eishockey-Bund (DEB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman Ice Hockey Association providing the 5-Sterne certification program, national team integration, and league governance. Players from Young Roosters participate in DEB youth national team camps and competitions.
• International School of Management GmbH (ISM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremium sponsor partnership bringing educational programs and dual-career support. ISM provides educational pathways, mentoring, and career planning for young athletes to balance sports with academic development. Logo displayed on LED boards during Iserlohn Roosters home games.
• Murtfeldt GmbH & Co. KGmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium sponsor providing artificial ice training surfaces for off-season training (May onwards). Company with 700+ employees and 6 production sites specializes in technical plastics. Partnership supports training quality across all age groups.
• Abdichtungstechnik WurmmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium sponsor specializing in waterproofing/sealing technology. Regional company with overregional network supporting youth development. Logo on LED boards during home games. Partnership focused on sustainable cooperation with community events and training insights.
• Eisbären BerlinminorOthersFellow DEB 5-Sterne-Plus certified club. Shared recognition in the DEB youth development certification program.
• Dresdner EislöwenminorOthersFellow DEB 5-Sterne-Plus certified club. Shared recognition in the DEB youth development certification program.
• Kölner HaieminorOthersFellow DEB 5-Sterne-Plus certified club. Shared recognition in the DEB youth development certification program.
• Adler MannheimminorOthersFellow DEB 5-Sterne-Plus certified club. Shared recognition in the DEB youth development certification program.
• GipfelgangminorOthersProvider of nutrition education and performance consulting for youth athletes. Conducted nutrition lecture for U15-U20 teams on sports nutrition, recovery, and healthy lifestyle.
• Eisadler DortmundminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint U13 game community (Spielgemeinschaft) with Eisadler Dortmund for regional league participation. Enables combined team participation in NRW Regionalliga B.
• Staige TVminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLive streaming partner for broadcasting youth games online. Partnership enables digital accessibility for remote fans and family members.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kölner Haie Nachwuchs: Youth program of DEL club Kölner Haie. Co-recognition partner under DEB 5-Sterne-Plus; also based in NRW, providing direct regional competition for talent and sponsorship in the same catchment area.
• Augsburger Panther Nachwuchs: Youth program of DEL club Augsburger Panther. Peer under the DEB 5-star certification framework, operating structured U-tiers feeding into professional play.
• Eisbären Berlin Juniors: Youth program of DEL club Eisbären Berlin. Co-recognition partner under the DEB 5-Sterne-Plus certification and operates the same age-tiered youth development model feeding into the DEL professional roster.
• Krefeld Pinguine Nachwuchs: Youth program of DEL2 club Krefeld Pinguine. NRW-based regional peer offering similar youth hockey development and competing for talent in the same geographic catchment.
• Düsseldorfer EG Nachwuchs: Youth program of DEL club Düsseldorfer EG. Direct NRW regional peer competing for the same youth talent pool and corporate sponsors in the greater Rhine-Ruhr area.
• Dresdner Eislöwen Nachwuchs: Youth program of DEL2 club Dresdner Eislöwen. Co-recognition partner under DEB 5-Sterne-Plus and operates comparable age-structured youth teams with development pathway to the professional organization.
• Schwenninger Wild Wings Nachwuchs: Youth program of DEL club Schwenninger Wild Wings. Peer under the DEB 5-star certification framework with comparable age-tiered youth hockey offerings.
• Jungadler Mannheim (Adler Mannheim youth): Youth development arm of DEL club Adler Mannheim. Direct peer as a German DEL club youth program also certified under the DEB 5-star framework, training players U7-U20 with the goal of advancing to the professional roster.

Others

• Deutscher Eishockey-Bund (DEB): German national ice hockey federation. Ecosystem participant that governs the 5-star certification program, league structure, and national team pipeline through which the youth club's players progress.
• Iserlohn Roosters: Parent DEL professional team. Not a peer in the competitive sense, but a closely linked ecosystem participant whose brand, facilities, and professional pathway the youth club directly leverages.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/youngroosters
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCPAGSMPCmGWV8FKsUbb86ag
• Facebookfacebook.com/YoungRoosters
• Instagraminstagram.com/iserlohnyoungroosters
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/iserlohn-young-roosters

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

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