Svømmeklubben KVIK Kastrup

What Svømmeklubben KVIK Kastrup does

Svømmeklubben KVIK Kastrup is a private, nonprofit Danish sports association (forening) founded in 1933 and headquartered at Røllikevej 4, 2770 Kastrup, Denmark, operating as Amager's largest sports club with more than 3,400 members. The club's core offering is a structured swimming curriculum based on DGI's Svømmeskolekoncept, running from babysvømning (ages 0-4 in a 34°C warm-water basin) through progressive school levels (Minihaletudse, Haletudse, Guldfisk, Minifrø, Delfin, Frø, Supersvøm), youth programs (Medley, Teenage, Ungdomspolo, Livredning), and competition teams (K5 through Elite), with a documented track record of developing Olympic-level swimmers. Three municipal swimming facilities are used: Kastrup Svømmehal (the primary site including a clubhouse called "Den Klorfri"), Korsvejen Svømmehal, and Vestamager Svømmehal (used Tuesday evenings for AquaFit and Aqua Pilates). Member administration is handled through the third-party Klubmodul platform with a seasonal queue-based enrollment system.

The club extends beyond swimming into adjacent verticals: KVIK TRI TEAM (founded 1986, the oldest triathlon club on Amager, affiliated with Dansk Triatlon Forbund and DGI) provides multi-sport training, and a recreational floorball program serves adults (men 40+, women 30+) with 2-3 weekly trainings. Revenue is generated through recurring quarterly/seasonal membership fees, annual commercial sponsorships (3,000 DKK standard package), an annual Sponsorsvøm fundraising event where 50% of proceeds go to the swimmer and 50% to the club, and week-long AquaCamp/KVIK Camp programs during school holidays (weeks 27, 28, 31, 32). Pricing is transparent only for triathlon (100 DKK enrollment + 600 DKK per quarter including Dansk Triatlon Forbund license). The club holds Ren Vinder (Clean Winner) anti-doping status through Antidoping Danmark and operates under GDPR-compliant data processing. Going to market entirely direct-to-consumer through its own website portal, organic social (Facebook, Instagram), email newsletters, and word-of-mouth, KVIK Kastrup functions as a community-embedded, multi-generational sports association rather than a technology or product business.

Name

Svømmeklubben KVIK Kastrup

Legal name

Svømmeklubben KVIK Kastrup

Website

https://kvikkastrup.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1933

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Svømmeklubben KVIK Kastrup is Amager's largest nonprofit sports club with 3,400+ members, offering DGI-structured swimming instruction from baby age through elite competition, plus triathlon, floorball, and camps across three municipal swimming facilities in Kastrup, Denmark.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Swimming & Sports Club Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Sports Teams and Clubs (711211)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Adventure Multi-Sport Camps & Skills Academies (THAAAKAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sailing & Water Sports Teams/Clubs (Sailing, Rowing, Surfing) (MPAKABAH), Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA)

Keywords

• Swimming instruction
• Competitive swimming
• Triathlon training
• Youth sports programs
• Sports club membership

Headquarters

HQ city

Kastrup

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Recurring quarterly or seasonal membership fees from over 3,400 members across swimming school, competition, triathlon, and floorball programs.
2. Sponsorships: Commercial sponsorship agreements with businesses. Standard sponsorship costs 3,000 DKK annually and includes signage on sponsor boards, website banner ads, and screen advertising in the swimming hall.
3. Sponsorsvøm (Sponsor swimming): Annual fundraising event where competitive swimmers swim as many meters as possible in one hour. Half of sponsor money goes to the swimmer (reserved for equipment, training camps, club activities) and half to the club.
4. Camps and events: Revenue from swimming camps during school holidays (weeks 27, 28, 31, 32) for children aged 5-12 years. Camps include swimming instruction minimum 2 hours daily plus activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Svømmeklubben KVIK Kastrup is a community-based sports club operating structured swimming instruction and competitive swimming programs from baby age through elite international competition. The club also operates KVIK TRI TEAM, the oldest triathlon club on Amager (founded 1986), along with recreational Floorball teams and seasonal swim camps for children. Programs are delivered across three swimming facilities in the Amager area of Denmark.

Product overview

Svømmeklubben KVIK Kastrup is a comprehensive swimming and sports club on Amager offering a structured multi-level portfolio of programs. The core offering is the Svømmeskole (Swimming School) built on DGI's concept, progressing from babysvømning (ages 0-4) through developmental levels (Minihaletudse, Haletudse, Guldfisk, Minifrø, Delfin, Frø, Supersvøm) to competitive Konkurrence teams (K5 through Elite). The club also operates KVIK TRI TEAM as a distinct triathlon sub-brand, and provides complementary activities including AquaCamp camps, ungdomssvømning (youth swimming with Medley, Ungdomspolo, Livredning), Floorball, and swimming badge progression. With over 3,400 members, the club emphasizes both competitive excellence and community-oriented aquatic experiences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KVIK Svømmeskole: Swimming school for children ages 0-12, built on DGI's structured swimming concept with small class sizes and multiple instructors.
• KVIK Camp
• AquaCamp

Products and services

• Svømmeskole (Swimming School)

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dansk Triatlon ForbundcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1986KVIK TRI TEAM is a member of Dansk Triatlon Forbund, providing competitive athletes with license numbers for official competition participation.
• DGIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKVIK TRI TEAM is also a member of DGI due to the affiliation with Kvik Kastrup. DGI is the Danish Gymnastics Associations, a national sports organization.
• Dansk SvømmeunioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe club follows Dansk Svømmeunion guidelines and collaborates on swimming camps and programs. Dansk Svømmeunion is the national swimming federation.
• fitnessdkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFitness partner for KVIK TRI TEAM members. Located at Amager Strandvej 108, 2300 København S. Provides member discounts.
• Verge SportminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSports apparel partner for KVIK TRI TEAM. Provides member discounts on endurance sports gear.
• Endurance SportminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEndurance sports retailer partner for KVIK TRI TEAM. Located at Gl. kongevej 110, 1850 Frederiksberg. Provides member discounts.
• SportiganminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSports retailer partner for KVIK TRI TEAM. Located at Vesterbrogade 54, 1620 København V. Provides member discounts.
• Dansk Svømmeunion (camps)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKVIK collaborates with Dansk Svømmeunion when organizing swimming camps for children during school holidays.
• KlubmodulcoreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party club administration platform used for member management, enrollment, payments, and communication. Website footer credits 'Nem klubadministration'.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SIGMA Swim: Danish elite swimming club offering competitive swimming training and instruction across age groups. Directly comparable in that it operates as a multi-tier swimming club with both recreational and elite pathways, competing for the same talent pool and member base in Denmark.
• Aalborg Svømmeklub: One of Denmark's largest regional swimming clubs, offering competitive swimming, swim school, and water polo programs. Comparable in scale, program breadth, and federated structure to KVIK Kastrup.
• AGF Svømning: Swimming division of Aarhus Gymnastikforening, a major Danish multi-sport club. Comparable as a federated swimming program within a larger sports club offering structured swim school, competitive swimming, and broader athletic programming.
• Helsingør Svømmeklub: Established Danish swimming club offering swimming instruction, competitive training, and youth development. Comparable program structure and member-base size to KVIK Kastrup.
• Gentofte Svømmeklub: Copenhagen-area swimming club with structured swim school, competitive teams, and masters programs. Comparable in geographic catchment, premium positioning, and tiered program structure.
• Hovedstads Svømmeklub: Copenhagen-area swimming club offering competitive and recreational swimming programs. Comparable in geographic market and member services to KVIK Kastrup.
• Swim Team Aarhus: Aarhus-based competitive swimming club with structured training squads and youth development. Comparable in operating model as a multi-tier team swimming club in Denmark.

Broad incumbents

• DGI: Danish Gymnastics and Sports Associations, the national umbrella body whose curriculum KVIK Kastrup uses. Comparable as a broader sports-organization ecosystem player that hosts and supports multi-sport clubs across Denmark.
• YMCA of the USA: National federation of community-based multi-sport clubs with strong aquatics offerings. Comparable in the membership-club model, multi-sport offering, and community-development mission.

Regional players

• Better Swim School: UK-based private swim school chain offering structured lessons for children. Comparable in operating model (subscription-based, structured swim-school curriculum) but operates in a different geography and as a commercial chain rather than a membership club.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/groups/KVIKTRITEAM
• Instagraminstagram.com/kvikkastrup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sv-mmeklubben-kvik-kastrup

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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