Squash Bond Nederland

What Squash Bond Nederland does

Squash Bond Nederland (SBN) is the Dutch national sports federation for squash, founded in 1938 and headquartered in Amstelveen. As the sole organization recognized by NOC*NSF and affiliated with the European Squash Federation (ESF) and World Squash Federation (WSF), SBN holds exclusive authority over official Dutch squash rankings, competition sanctioning, and representation at international bodies. The federation serves over 7,000 individual members and an affiliated network of squash clubs, organizing four core competition formats (Reguliere Competitie, MIX-Competitie, Zondagcompetitie, and the professional Eredivisie), national championships (NK Squash), and international events (Dutch Junior Open, Dutch Open Masters), plus youth development through the TMG Junior Squash Series.

SBN's underlying technology platform consists of the global SquashLevels rating and ranking system (adopted January 2023), which calculates player ratings nightly from millions of historical match results worldwide and generates official monthly speelsterkte and rankings; the sbn.toernooi.nl tournament management and player administration system; and the Squash Bond TV YouTube channel for streaming Eredivisie and tournament coverage. The mijn.nlsquash.nl member portal handles individual membership sign-up, competition registration, ranking checks, and document access. The federation also operates a clubfinder tool that connects prospective members to local clubs by location and competition type.

SBN is structured as a Dutch vereniging (membership association), not a for-profit company. Revenue is generated through three primary streams: annual membership subscriptions (€12.90/year for youth Jeugdlid, €48.90/year for adult Wedstrijdlid), competition and tournament entry fees administered via sbn.toernooi.nl, and a diversified sponsorship and institutional funding base. Sponsorship and institutional support come from Nederlandse Loterij (€73,492 contributed in 2024/2025), NOC*NSF, and commercial partners including Dunlop, Royal Delft, Budget Trophy, SportStroom, SportCity, Osaka, Racketbier, Squashpoint, and DPD. The federation has also launched a crowdfunding campaign (Crowdfundingvoorclubs) to finance Dutch players' Olympic preparation for the 2028 Los Angeles Games, where squash will debut as an Olympic sport.

Name

Squash Bond Nederland

Legal name

Squash Bond Nederland

Website

https://squash.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1938

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Squash Bond Nederland is the Dutch national squash federation, founded in 1938, serving over 7,000 members and affiliated clubs through official rankings, four competition formats, national championships, youth development, and international events. It is the sole NOC*NSF-recognized body for squash in the Netherlands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Amstelveen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: SBN generates revenue primarily through individual membership fees. Three tiers: Jeugdlid (€12.90/year), Basislid, and Wedstrijdlid (€48.90/year). Membership runs January–December, auto-renewed annually unless cancelled before November 1.
2. Competition and Tournament Entry Fees: Revenue from organizing SBN competitions (Reguliere Competitie, MIX-Competitie, Zondagcompetitie, Eredivisie) and national/international tournaments (NK Squash, Dutch Junior Open, Dutch Open Masters). Entry fees and event revenues are collected through sbn.toernooi.nl.
3. Sponsorships and Partner Contributions: Partners including Dunlop, Royal Delft, Budget Trophy, SportStroom, Nederlandse Loterij, NOC*NSF, SportCity, Osaka, Racketbier, Squashpoint, and DPD provide financial and in-kind support to SBN events and operations. NOC*NSF funding is received through national sports confederation affiliation.
4. Olympic Squash LA28 — Crowdfunding: SBN runs a crowdfunding campaign (Crowdfundingvoorclubs) to support Dutch players' participation and preparation for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, where squash will debut as an Olympic sport.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Squash Bond Nederland (SBN) is the government-recognized national federation governing squash in the Netherlands. It organizes sanctioned competitions (Reguliere Competitie, MIX-Competitie, Zondagcompetitie, Eredivisie), national championships, international tournaments (Dutch Junior Open, Dutch Open Masters), youth development programs, and membership services for over 7,000 individual squashers. SBN also operates the SquashLevels rating/ranking system and serves as the official liaison with NOC*NSF, ESF, and WSF.

Product overview

Squash Bond Nederland operates a comprehensive platform for Dutch squash sports management comprising competitive leagues (Regular Competition, MIX-Competitie, Zondagcompetitie, Eredivisie), national championships (NK Squash, Dutch Junior Open, Dutch Open Masters), youth development programs (Jeugdsquash, TMG Junior Squash Series), the SquashLevels rating and ranking system, club finder tools, and membership management services. The organization serves over 7,000 members through digital platforms and organized events throughout the Netherlands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Squash Eredivisie: The top-tier professional squash league in the Netherlands, featuring teams with world-ranked players.
• Dutch Junior Open
• TMG Junior Squash Series
• Squash Bond TV

Products and services

• SBN Reguliere Competitie Regular club-based squash league competition held on Friday evenings from September through April. Teams of at least six players compete in single matches in a best-of-five format across regional classes and divisions.
• MIX-Competitie Mixed-gender squash competition held from April to June where teams of four players compete in both singles and doubles matches, with regional rounds culminating in a MIX Finale Dag national final.
• Zondagcompetitie Sunday squash competition featuring triangular or four-team matches at equal skill levels, played across regional (Noord/Midden/Oost) and interregional tiers with teams of three players.
• Eredivisie Squash Top-tier professional squash league in the Netherlands featuring men's and women's divisions and live finals. The Dutch Eredivisie features multiple top-10 world-ranked players and is one of the strongest professional squash leagues in Europe.
• Jeugdsquash Youth Program Youth squash development program including the TMG Junior Squash Series (monthly youth tournaments) and the J.M. Fentener van Vlissingen Bokaal team tournament, providing pathways for young players up to age 18.
• NK Squash (National Championships) National Dutch Squash Championships held annually across categories including Youth, Men, Women, Doubles, Masters, and Under-23, hosted at clubs selected through SBN's bid procedure.
• Dutch Junior Open International youth squash tournament hosted at Frans Otten Stadion Amsterdam, attracting over 500 youth players from around the world across various age categories. Historically a launchpad for future world champions.
• Dutch Open Masters International squash tournament for veteran players hosted at various Dutch venues, serving as an important event on the European squash calendar.
• SBN Memberships (Lidmaatschappen) Annual membership tiers providing access to SBN competitions, tournaments, rankings, and member benefits. Tiers include Jeugdlid (€12.90/year for under 18s), Basislid, and Wedstrijdlid (€48.90/year for adults 18+), with partner discounts at Osaka, Dunlop, and SportCity.
• Clubfinder Online tool that allows prospective and existing squashers to search for squash clubs by location, filtering by competition type to find clubs matching their preferences.
• SquashLevels Rating & Ranking System Player rating and ranking system adopted by SBN in January 2023 to calculate skill levels based on millions of historical match results worldwide. Ratings are updated nightly, adjusted for opponent rating, games won/lost, points per game, reliability, tournament weight, and playing frequency. Generates monthly speelsterkte (playing strength) and official rankings.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7,000+ squashers served through membership and club network
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DunlopcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDunlop is listed as a partner & supplier on SBN's homepage. As a sports equipment brand, Dunlop likely provides equipment support for SBN events and may offer member discounts (10% discount on Dunlop products is a member benefit).
• NOC*NSFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNOC*NSF is the Dutch Olympic Committee * National Sports Federation. SBN is affiliated as a national sports federation, receiving institutional recognition and access to national sports funding programs. SBN is also the designated aanspreekpunt (contact point) for NOC*NSF and research institutes.
• SportCityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSportCity is listed as a partner offering member benefits (one free session). SportCity squash centres are part of the club ecosystem.
• OsakaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOsaka (squash/world) is listed as a partner offering a €25 discount to SBN members. Part of the sponsor ecosystem.
• Royal DelftminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRoyal Delft is listed as a partner & supplier of SBN. Known for Dutch blue pottery, likely contributes ceremonial prizes or awards for tournaments.
• Budget TrophyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBudget Trophy is listed as a partner & supplier, likely providing trophies and awards for SBN competitions and events.
• SportStroomminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSportStroom is listed as a partner & supplier of SBN. Likely provides sports-related services or products.
• RacketbierminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRacketbier is listed as a partner & supplier, likely a squash-themed beverage brand supporting events.
• SquashpointminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSquashpoint is listed as a partner & supplier, likely a squash retailer or service provider.
• DPDminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDPD (delivery/logistics company) is listed as a partner & supplier, likely providing logistics support for SBN events and merchandise shipments.
• ESF (European Squash Federation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSBN is a member of the European Squash Federation (ESF), the continental governing body for squash in Europe. Through ESF, SBN participates in European championships and accesses the European competitive calendar.
• WSF (World Squash Federation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSBN is affiliated with the World Squash Federation (WSF), the global governing body. WSF manages the international ranking system (PSA), world championships, and the Olympic inclusion process — culminating in squash's debut at LA2028.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• US Squash: United States national squash federation running memberships, sanctioned tournaments, national championships, and a rating/ranking system — same NGB operating model as SBN but at larger scale.
• Squash Australia: Australian national squash federation governing rankings, state competitions, and elite pathways — directly analogous governance and event portfolio to SBN.
• England Squash: National governing body for squash in England — directly comparable as a fellow NGB organizing domestic leagues, national championships, rankings, and elite player pathways in a European market.
• Deutscher Squash Verband (German Squash Federation): German national squash federation operating Bundesliga-style leagues, national championships, and rankings — comparable continental European NGB with similar competition structure.
• Fédération Française de Squash: French national squash federation organizing national circuits, championships, and elite events — closely comparable continental NGB with national team and club-based competition model.

Others

• NOC*NSF: Dutch Olympic Committee and Sports Federation — umbrella body under which SBN operates as an affiliated national federation; provides institutional recognition, funding, and policy framework.

Broad incumbents

• European Squash Federation (ESF): Continental federation coordinating European championships and rankings — SBN is a member; wider geographic remit but comparable federation governance role.
• World Squash Federation (WSF): Global governing body for squash overseeing international rankings, world championships, and Olympic inclusion — SBN is an affiliated member; broader scope but same governance category.

Regional players

• KNLTB (Royal Dutch Lawn Tennis Federation): Dutch NGB for tennis — same national-market NOC*NSF-affiliated federation model as SBN, with comparable membership tiers, competition structures, and rating systems, but for a much larger sport.
• KNKV (Royal Dutch Korfball Federation): Dutch NGB for korfball — sister Dutch sports federation under the NOC*NSF umbrella, providing an almost identical governance, membership, and competition-organization template to SBN.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@squashbondtv3765
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/squash-bond-nederland

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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