Svensk Simidrott

Name

Svensk Simidrott

Legal name

Svenska Simförbundet

Website

https://svensksimidrott.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1904

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Federation Services

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

International Sport Federations (IFs) (MPAKAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Adaptive & Para-Sport Event Organizers (MPAKADAM)

Keywords

• Swimming federation services
• Aquatic sports governance
• Competitive swimming programs
• Swim school education
• National sports federation

Headquarters

HQ city

Nacka

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership and Club Affiliation Fees: Revenue generated through affiliated swimming clubs paying membership/affiliation fees to the national federation.
2. Competition Sanctioning and Licensing: Fees from competition sanctioning, athlete licensing, and competition entry systems.
3. Riksidrottsförbundet Grants: Government funding and grants from the Swedish Sports Confederation (Riksidrottsförbundet) for sports development, youth programs, and elite athlete support.
4. Sponsorship and Partnership Revenue: Main partner (Pahlén), national partners (Arena, Craft), and equipment suppliers (Apollo Sports, NeH, Nomio, Bergkvara, Grand Travel) provide financial and in-kind support.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Svensk Simidrott is the official Swedish national federation governing all aquatic sports, organizing national and international competitions, sanctioning events, licensing athletes, and providing coach education across swimming, diving, water polo, artistic swimming, and open water disciplines. It supports affiliated clubs through 7 regional districts with development programs, scholarship funding, and talent pathways from beginner simskola (age 4) to Olympic, Paralympic, and masters-level competition. The federation coordinates with World Aquatics and European Aquatics for international representation and rules.

Product overview

Svensk Simidrott (Swedish Swimming Federation) operates as a national sports federation governing five core swimming disciplines: Simning (Swimming), Simhopp (Diving), Vattenpolo (Water Polo), Konstsim (Synchronized Swimming), and Öppet vatten-simning (Open Water Swimming). The organization also manages dedicated programs for Parasimning (Para Swimming) and Masters swimming for adults. These products are organized around competitive sports development, with national team programs for elite athletes, grassroots participation initiatives like Poolkampen and Mer för fler for youth development, and education programs for coaches and leaders. The portfolio spans from beginner swimming instruction (ages 4+) through competitive swimming, with supplementary services including scholarships, national championships organization, and club development resources. The federation coordinates with international bodies World Aquatics and European Aquatics and utilizes competition platforms including Swimify, Tempus Open, and Profixio FX for competition management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Simning (Swimming) Competitive swimming program including pool events across various distances and strokes, serving as the primary discipline with national championships (SM), junior championships, and international representation for Swedish athletes.
• Simhopp (Diving) Competitive diving from springboard and platform heights with national team programs and grassroots development initiatives supported by Arvsfonden funding.
• Vattenpolo (Water Polo) Team water sport combining swimming and handball, with national leagues, beach polo variants, youth championships, and international youth competition pathways.
• Konstsim (Artistic Swimming) Artistic swimming combining swimming, movement, and music, with training camps, national championships, and European junior championship participation pathways.
• Öppet vatten-simning (Open Water Swimming) Long-distance swimming in natural bodies of water including lakes and seas, offered as one of the five official swimming disciplines with national team representation.
• Parasimning (Para Swimming) Competitive swimming for athletes with physical, visual, or intellectual impairments, competing across 14 different classifications with national team programs and accessible training pathways.
• Masters Swimming Competitive swimming and training for adults aged 20 and above, including Masters-SM championships, ranking systems, and international competition pathways.
• Simidrott - Mer för fler Multi-discipline program enabling swimming clubs to offer multiple aquatic disciplines, providing exercise banks, practice templates, and organizational support materials to increase participation among children and youth.
• Simundervisning (Swim School) Foundational swimming instruction programs for children from age 4, including babysim and mini-swim, focused on water familiarity and basic technique development.
• Stipendier (Scholarships) Financial support programs including elite sports scholarships, coach-leader scholarships, and education scholarships for active swimming athletes.
• Utbildning (Coach and Leader Education) Coach and leader training programs across three certification levels (Assisting Swimming Leader, Swimming Line Instructor, Licensed Swimming Teacher/Coach) delivered in cooperation with SISU Idrottsutbildarna.
• Poolkampen Entry-level water polo program for children ages 8-12 featuring simplified rules, smaller pools, and tournament-based activities to introduce the sport to new audiences.
• Landslagsverksamhet (National Team Programs) Elite athlete development and international competition representation across all five swimming disciplines plus para swimming, including Olympic and Paralympic pathways.

Quantifiable outcome

• 31 medals and best nation at Nordic Youth Championship with 46% personal records
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Grand TravelcoreOthers · 22 May 2026Renewed partnership for travel services. Grand Travel Group provides travel arrangements for Swedish swimming teams attending international competitions and training camps.
• PahlénflagshipOthersMain partner of Svensk Simidrott. Pahlén is a swimming pool equipment and facility company providing sponsorship support for Swedish swimming competitions and activities.
• ArenacoreOthersNational partner providing swimming equipment and apparel support. Arena Sport is an international swimming equipment brand.
• Craft SportswearcoreOthersNational partner providing sports apparel for Swedish swimming teams and athletes.
• Apollo SportsminorOthersTravel supplier partner offering training travel arrangements for Swedish swimming teams and competitions.
• NeHminorOthersEquipment supplier partner for swimming competitions and training.
• NomiominorOthersBeverage partner providing hydration products for athletes.
• BergkvaraminorOthersEquipment and supplies partner for swimming activities.
• RiksidrottsförbundetflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Swedish Sports Confederation is the national governing body for Swedish sports. Svensk Simidrott operates under RF's umbrella, receiving grants, following RF guidelines, and participating in RF programs like Idrottslyftet and elite sports initiatives.
• European AquaticsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Aquatics is the continental governing body for aquatic sports. Svensk Simidrott coordinates international competition participation, follows European competition rules, and represents Sweden in European Aquatics events.
• World AquaticsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe international governing body for aquatic sports. Svensk Simidrott follows World Aquatics rules and regulations for international competitions, records, and athlete classifications.
• SISU IdrottsutbildarnacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwedish Sports Education organization providing educational resources, course materials, and development support for coaches and club leaders. SISU produces educational materials for all swimming sports disciplines.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• USA Swimming: National governing body for competitive swimming in the United States. Directly comparable as a national federation governing the sport, sanctioning competitions, and managing national teams, though significantly larger in scale and resources.
• Swimming Canada: Canadian national swimming federation overseeing competitive swimming, diving, water polo, artistic swimming, and open water. Comparable multi-discipline federation with club affiliation, national championships, and international representation.

Direct peers

• Federazione Italiana Nuoto (FIN): Italian national swimming federation overseeing competitive swimming, diving, water polo, artistic swimming, and open water. Operates a similar multi-discipline structure with affiliated clubs, regional organization, and national team management.
• British Swimming: National federation for swimming, diving, water polo, and artistic swimming in the UK. Operates under a similar multi-discipline structure affiliated with World Aquatics and LEN, governing clubs, competitions, and national teams.
• Swimming Australia: Australian national swimming federation responsible for competitive swimming, diving, water polo, artistic swimming, and para-swimming. Operates under a similar model governing affiliated clubs, national teams, and development pathways.
• Deutsche Schwimmverband: German national swimming federation governing swimming, diving, water polo, and artistic swimming. Comparable multi-discipline federation operating within the European Aquatics system and managing similar coach education and club affiliation programs.

Regional players

• Dansk Svømmeunion: Danish Swimming Federation, a Nordic peer federation that also participates in the Nordic Youth Championship. Operates a similar structure with affiliated clubs, regional districts, and national team programs in multiple disciplines.
• Koninklijke Nederlandse Zwembond (KNZB): Dutch swimming federation, a European national peer governing swimming, water polo, diving, and artistic swimming. Comparable in structure, governance model, and European Aquatics affiliation, though serving a different national market.
• Norges Svømmeforbund: Norwegian Swimming Federation, a fellow Nordic national federation and joint organizer of the Nordic Youth Championship. Comparable structure with affiliated clubs, national teams, and LEN/World Aquatics affiliation, though operating in a different national market.
• Suomen Uimaliitto (Finnish Swimming Association): Finnish national swimming federation governing swimming and diving. A Nordic peer participating in the same Nordic Youth Championship with comparable club-based distribution model and national team programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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