TSV Calw v. 1846 e.V.

What TSV Calw v. 1846 e.V. does

TSV Calw v. 1846 e.V. is a registered nonprofit sports association (eingetragener Verein) founded in 1846 and headquartered in Calw, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The organization operates across 15 sports departments — including football, handball, swimming, gymnastics, fitness/health, taekwondo, and fistball (Faustball) — served by more than 150 trainers and serving a membership base of 3,092 individuals as of 1 January 2026. Programming spans youth development through the KiSS and Young Lions kindergarten and school programs, competitive adult and youth squads, rehabilitation sports (T-RENA, RV Fit), and seasonal course offerings (e.g., swimming courses priced €139–€179, fitness/health courses).

Revenue mechanics are typical of a German Sportverein: recurring membership dues (member-organ rates referenced at €89/year with discounted family/child tariffs), department and course fees, sponsorship and patronage income, JAKO merchandise retail, and operating income from the association's own TSV Sportzentrum, which opened in November 2017. The facility functions as the central infrastructure asset, hosting fitness, health, gymnastics, rehabilitation, and event activities and anchoring the club's role as a community sports provider rather than a single-discipline club. Leadership is volunteer-based, with the Förderverein Faustball and the Sportkreis Calw positions indicating structured governance links to regional sports federations and competitive fistball circuits including European Champions Cup participation.

The strategic posture is community-rooted and member-volume-driven rather than expansion-driven. Distribution leverage is generated through 10 school cooperations and kindergarten partnerships under the Young Lions brand, which double as a youth acquisition funnel. The club's customer base is highly distributed (3,092 individual members in a defined catchment), and there is no disclosed enterprise, B2B, or commercial customer concentration. There is no evidence of equity funding, external investment, technology platform development, or AI/ML capability; the operating model is service-based and labor-intensive (trainers, coaches, facility staff).

Name

TSV Calw v. 1846 e.V.

Legal name

TSV Calw v. 1846 e.V.

Website

https://tsvcalw.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1846

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TSV Calw v. 1846 e.V. is a traditional German multi-sport nonprofit association in Calw, Baden-Württemberg, serving 3,092 members across 15 departments via 150+ trainers and its own sports center, with youth development and rehabilitation programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Club Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Multi-sport club services
• Youth sports programs
• Fitness center services
• Rehabilitation sports
• Swimming instruction

Headquarters

HQ city

Calw

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees form the primary revenue stream. Annual fees range from €42 (passive/fostering members) to €89 (adults), with family plans (€136–€146), senior discounts (€64), and youth rates (€52). Collection occurs annually via SEPA direct debit on April 1.
2. Department/Activity Fees: Annual department-specific fees in addition to the base membership fee, such as €8/year for children and €11/year for adults in Aikido. Monthly department fees are also collected via SEPA.
3. Sports Centre Services: Revenue from the TSV Sportzentrum includes device-based training, sports courses, rehabilitation sports (T-RENA/RV fit), prevention sports, sauna access, and child care services.
4. Sports Courses and Programs: Fees for specialized courses including swimming courses (€139 KiSS children, €159 TSV members, €179 external), fitness courses (Burn, HIIT, Pilates, Yoga, Zumba, etc.), and rehabilitation sports prescribed by doctors.
5. Swimming Courses: 10-unit swimming courses offered at Klinikum Nordschwarzwald in Calw-Hirsau for KiSS children, TSV members, and external participants. Includes beginner and advanced levels with Seepferdchen certification opportunity.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

TSV Calw v. 1846 e.V. is a member-owned German sports club offering multi-sport training, leagues, and youth development programs across 15 departments (Faustball, Handball, Volleyball, Triathlon, Basketball, Aikido, Boxing, Fencing, Floorball, Athletics, Ski, Taekwondo, Gymnastics, etc.). It operates the TSV Sportzentrum (its own fitness and rehabilitation center), the TSV-Kindersportschule (KiSS) children's sports school serving approximately 420 children, and the Young Lions youth program active across 10 local schools. Membership, course fees, sports center usage, and sponsorships fund operations.

Product overview

TSV Calw v. 1846 e.V. is a multi-sport club with 3,092 members operating 15 sports departments. The club's portfolio consists of: (1) core sports offerings across 15 departments including Faustball (1st/2nd Bundesliga), Handball, Volleyball, Triathlon, Basketball, Boxing, Aikido, Fencing, Floorball, Athletics, Taekwondo, Gymnastics, Ski Club, and recreational sports; (2) the TSV Sportzentrum fitness center opened in November 2017 featuring equipment-based training (LifeFitness, Cybex, aktivKONZEPTE), fitness courses, rehabilitation sports (orthopedics, oncology, cardiac, pulmonary), T-RENA/RV Fit, sauna, sports bistro, and childcare; (3) TSV-Kindersportschule (KiSS) with ~420 children and kindergarten cooperations, including swimming courses; (4) Young Lions youth sports program with Ballschule, Kids-Club, Teens-Club, InSpos and school cooperations at ten Calw schools; (5) holiday programs; and (6) membership services with various fee structures. The club operates a JAKO team shop for merchandise and uses the Yolawo booking system for online registrations and payments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TSV-Kindersportschule (KiSS): Children's sports school offering sports programs for approximately 420 children with semi-annual cooperation with various kindergartens.
• TSV Sportzentrum
• Young Lions

Products and services

• TSV Sportzentrum Proprietary sports center operated by TSV Calw since November 2017, offering device-based training (LifeFitness cardio, Cybex strength with aktivKONZEPTE electronic control), fitness courses (Burn, HIIT, Pilates, Yoga, Zumba, Indoor Cycling, etc.), rehabilitation sports (orthopedics, oncology, cardiac, pulmonary), T-RENA/RV Fit, sauna, sports bistro, and free child care for members.
• TSV-Kindersportschule (KiSS) Children's sports school with approximately 420 enrolled children offering structured multi-sport programs and swimming courses. Cooperates semi-annually with kindergartens in Calw and the Calw district to deliver early-age sports exposure.
• Young Lions Youth Program Youth sports umbrella program comprising Ballschule, Kids-Club, Teens-Club, and InSpos, active as a cooperation partner in ten Calw schools providing sports AGs and physical education support.
• Sports Departments (15 disciplines) Multi-sport club offering across 15 departments: Aikido, Basketball, Boxing, Faustball (1st Bundesliga Süd for men and women), Fencing, Floorball, Handball, Athletics, Ski Club, Sports Badge, Taekwondo, Triathlon (2nd Bundesliga), Gymnastics, Volleyball (Bezirksliga/Bezirksklasse), and Young Lions. Over 150 exercise leaders and trainers.
• Swimming Courses 10-unit swimming courses for children aged 4+ offered at Klinikum Nordschwarzwald in Calw-Hirsau. Includes beginner and advanced levels with Seepferdchen certification. Priced at €139 for KiSS children, €159 for TSV members, and €179 for external participants.
• Holiday Programs (Ferienprogramme) School-holiday sports programs for children featuring events such as TSV-Balltage (multi-sport children's days) and SportMix, providing supervised sports activity during school breaks.
• Club Membership Annual club membership with tiered pricing: €52 (children/youth/students/disabled), €89 (adults), €64 (seniors 67+), €42 (passive/fostering), €146 (family - couple with children), €136 (family - couple without children), €110 (single parent with child), €89 (two or more children standalone). Collection via SEPA direct debit on April 1, with half-fee for joiners in July-November.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,092 members as of 01/01/2026 — largest sports club in Calw and Calw district
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered premium partner, partner, core and minor.

• Sparkasse Pforzheim Calwpremium partnerOthersSparkasse Pforzheim Calw is listed as a premium sponsor/partner of the TSV Calw Faustball department. The bank sponsors gymnastics rooms named 'Sparkasse Pforzheim Calw' and 'Fischinger' in the TSV Sportzentrum, as well as the swimming and gymnastics facilities.
• Globus CalwpartnerOthersGlobus Calw is listed as a sponsor and partner of TSV Calw, providing financial support to the club's sports programs.
• Maler Bernd Stollpremium partnerOthersMaler Bernd Stoll (painter/decorator) is listed as a premium partner of TSV Calw Faustball. The local business provides sponsorship support.
• Physio Löwe Calwpremium partnerTechnology or IntegrationPhysio Löwe Calw is listed as a premium partner and physiotherapist, likely integrated with the club's rehabilitation sports (Rehasport) and prevention programs at TSV Sportzentrum.
• Yolawo UGcoreTechnology or IntegrationYolawo provides the online booking and payment system for TSV Calw's sports courses, swimming courses, and other programs. Stripe is used as the payment processor. A data processing agreement (Art. 28 DSGVO) is in place with Yolawo.
• JAKO AGcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerJAKO AG is the official equipment and apparel partner of TSV Calw. The club operates an official JAKO team shop with 40% member discount. The partnership includes branded merchandise and teamwear.
• Calw Kindergartens (KiTa-Kooperationen)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKiSS cooperates semi-annually with various kindergartens in Calw and the Calw district to deliver sports programs for children aged 3–6, generating new young members for the club.
• Calw Schools (10 Schulkooperationen)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYoung Lions program is active as a cooperation partner in ten Calw schools, delivering sports AGs (after-school clubs) and supporting physical education in schools, directly connecting students to the club's youth programs.
• Klinikum NordschwarzwaldminorOthersThe KiSS swimming courses are held at the Klinikum Nordschwarzwald in Calw-Hirsau, providing the pool facility for swimming instruction.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Sportkreis Calw: The official regional sports association covering the same Calw district where TSV Calw operates. Comparable as a regional sports governance and coordination body that interacts directly with TSV Calw (e.g., Managing Director Benjamin Knoll serves as its Vice President).

Direct peers

• TuS Metzingen: Mid-sized German multi-sport club with a particularly strong women's handball profile. Comparable to TSV Calw as a regional multi-sport Verein with competitive women's teams, multiple departments, and youth development focus.
• ESV München: Traditional Munich multi-sport club with departments spanning team sports, individual sports, and fitness. Comparable to TSV Calw as a German amateur sports organization offering a similarly broad portfolio to a defined local membership.
• TuSLi (Turn- und Sportverein Lichterfelde): Berlin-based traditional multi-sport club with comprehensive department offerings and recreational/competitive programming. Comparable to TSV Calw in Vereinsstruktur, breadth of sports, and community-based membership model.
• Turnerbund Wülfrath: Smaller German multi-sport club offering traditional departments (Turnen, Handball, etc.) with volunteer-led organization. Comparable to TSV Calw as a traditional Turnverein of similar scale and member-driven structure.
• TSV Bayer 04 Leverkusen: Large German multi-sport club with 15+ departments including handball, basketball, and athletics, plus own fitness and rehabilitation facilities. Comparable to TSV Calw in structure (eingetragener Verein), multi-sport breadth, competitive teams, and integrated sports center operations.
• DJK Sportbund München: Catholic-affiliated multi-sport umbrella organization with dozens of local departments offering a wide range of sports. Comparable to TSV Calw in being a German multi-sport Vereinsverband with strong youth programming and community participation focus.
• MTV Stuttgart: Historic Stuttgart-based multi-sport club offering a wide range of departments, fitness courses, and youth development programs. Comparable as a traditional German multisport Verein with comprehensive programming and strong community footprint.
• TSV 1860 München: One of Germany's largest traditional multi-sport Turn- und Sportvereine, operating numerous departments (football, ice hockey, basketball, etc.) with its own facilities and large membership base. Directly comparable as a historic eingetragener Verein with broad multi-sport offerings and competitive Bundesliga-level teams.

Broad incumbents

• TSG 1899 Hoffenheim: Originally a multi-sport Verein that scaled into a Bundesliga football powerhouse with extensive own-training-center infrastructure. Comparable to TSV Calw in starting from a local Vereinsbasis but operating at a much larger commercial scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCsyFwqHsGtrW0fgN8FbSbyQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/TSVCalw
• Instagraminstagram.com/tsvcalw
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tsvcalw

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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