CLUB AQUATIQUE DE VILLE-DE-L'ILE-PERROT (CAVIP)

What CLUB AQUATIQUE DE VILLE-DE-L'ILE-PERROT (CAVIP) does

Club Aquatique de Ville-de-l'Île-Perrot (CAVIP) is a Quebec-incorporated non-profit summer swimming club founded in 1994 and operating from the Complexe Aquatique de L'Île-Perrot (118 boulevard Perrot, L'Île-Perrot, QC). CAVIP delivers an 8-week intensive summer program each year for youth swimmers across the Greater Montreal region, structured around three core offerings: a Pre-Competitive Swimming Program for children aged 5–8 introducing the four Olympic strokes; a Competitive Swimming Program for swimmers aged 5+ who can complete 25 m (50 m for ages 9+) unassisted, which feeds into weekly ALPS Aquatics dual meets, semi-finals, and finals; and an Artistic Swimming Program combining swimming with choreographed solo, duet, and team routines performed to music. The club is affiliated with the ALPS Aquatics summer league and operates under a partnership with the Ville de L'Île-Perrot recreation department, which recognizes CAVIP as a community organization and provides facility access. Programs conclude with an end-of-season gala and, for artistic swimming, a competitive showcase.

CAVIP is governed by a 7-member volunteer Board of Directors and supported by a small named coaching team (Swim Team Head Coach, Artistic Swimming Head Coach, Leader Coordinator); day-to-day operations rely heavily on parent volunteers, including 40+ volunteers required to staff each competition. The club's customer base is segmented into Youth Swimmers (Ages 5–8), Competitive Swimmers (Ages 9+), Artistic Swimmers (Ages 5+), and Families/Community Members, and registration is conducted online via Google Forms. There is no proprietary technology, no mobile application, and no API offering; the bilingual website runs on WordPress with Elementor, Polylang, and standard third-party analytics and consent tooling.

Revenue is generated from two streams: seasonal membership/registration fees (amounts not publicly disclosed; a $30 administrative fee applies for cancellations before June 15, 2026) and tiered corporate sponsorships (Gold $1,000, Silver $500, Bronze $350, plus in-kind Supporter). The sponsor base includes local businesses such as Desjardins, Action Sport Physio, Baz Electrique, Keven Mathieu Notary, AVH Montreal, Dairy Queen, Jean Coutu, IGA Diezel, Sutton Quebec, and Gaz Pétrole Charbonneau. Marketing is community-led through the website, Facebook (pagecavip), and an email newsletter. The club participates in the ALPS Aquatics league to maintain competitive visibility across the Montreal region from Hudson to Westmount.

Name

CLUB AQUATIQUE DE VILLE-DE-L'ILE-PERROT (CAVIP)

Legal name

Club aquatique de Ville de L'Île-Perrot (CAVIP)

Website

https://cavip.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Short description

CAVIP is a non-profit summer swimming club in L'Île-Perrot, Quebec, founded 1994, offering pre-competitive, competitive, and artistic swimming programs for youth through an 8-week season affiliated with the ALPS Aquatics league and operated by parent volunteers from the municipal Complexe Aquatique de L'Île-Perrot.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aquatic Sports Instruction

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Aquatic Family Entertainment Centers (Splash Pads, Aquatic Playgrounds, Swim Parks) (THAJAEAL)

Keywords

• Competitive swimming programs
• Artistic swimming training
• Youth aquatic sports
• Summer swim club
• Swimming league competitions

Headquarters

HQ city

L'Île-Perrot

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership/Registration Fees: The club generates revenue through seasonal registration fees paid by members for participation in swimming programs. Registration fees include pool training programs, facility access, competition participation, team apparel (t-shirt and swim cap), access to special activities, and end-of-season gala. Specific fee amounts are not publicly disclosed on the website.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: The club receives financial support from corporate sponsors at various tiers (Gold $1,000, Silver $500, Bronze $350, Supporter gift cards/prizes). In return, sponsors receive logo placement on team apparel, website recognition, social media mentions, verbal recognition at events, and visibility at competitions across the Montreal region.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CAVIP is a community-based, non-profit summer swimming club offering pre-competitive, competitive, and artistic swimming programs for youth in the L'Île-Perrot and greater Montreal region. Programs are delivered in person at the Complexe Aquatique de L'Île-Perrot and culminate in weekly dual meets and seasonal finals through the ALPS Aquatics summer league. Revenue is generated through seasonal member registration fees and corporate sponsorships, with operations supported by parent volunteers.

Product overview

CAVIP operates as a summer swimming club offering a unified suite of aquatic programs centered around competitive swimming and artistic swimming. The club provides four interconnected programs: a Pre-Competitive Swimming Program for ages 5-8, a Competitive Swimming Program for ages 5+, an Artistic Swimming Program for swimmers who can swim 50 meters unassisted, and Social Activities for team building. All programs are affiliated with the ALPS Aquatics summer league and include participation in weekly competitions and end-of-season events. Registration fees bundle training sessions, facility access, competition participation, team apparel (t-shirt and swim cap), special activities access, and the end-of-season gala.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pre-Competitive Swimming Program An introductory summer swimming program for children aged 5 to 8 that teaches the four Olympic strokes (freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke, and butterfly) and the basics of competition. Children should be comfortable in water but may use flotation devices.
• Competitive Swimming Program A competitive swimming program for swimmers aged 5 and older who can swim 25 meters unassisted (50 meters unassisted for those aged 9+). Includes participation in weekly Wednesday dual meets and end-of-season semi-finals and finals in the ALPS Aquatics summer league.
• Artistic Swimming Program An artistic swimming program that combines swimming, coordination, and artistic expression through choreographed routines performed to music. Participants can perform solo, duet, or team routines, with competitions held at the end of the season.
• Social Activities Program Team-building social activities and special events held throughout the summer season to foster team spirit and friendship among swimmers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Swimmers develop from beginners to competition-ready athletes in one 8-week summer season
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ville de L'Île-PerrotcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe City of L'Île-Perrot provides facility hosting and operational support to CAVIP as a recognized community organization under the recreation department's recognition policy. This municipal partnership is foundational to the club's operations, providing access to the Complexe Aquatique de L'Île-Perrot for all training and home competitions.
• ALPS AquaticscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAVIP is affiliated with the ALPS Aquatics summer league, a regional competitive swimming league comprising multiple clubs in the Montreal area. This affiliation provides the structured competitive framework, standardized rules, and inter-club competition events (dual meets, semi-finals, finals) that define the club's competitive season from June through August.
• NDIPminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold tier sponsor. NDIP (specific organization name truncated in source) receives logo placement on team apparel and website recognition as a Gold level supporter of the club.
• AVH MontrealminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver tier sponsor. AVH Montreal receives logo placement and recognition across club communications as a Silver level supporter. Listed on both French and English versions of the sponsors page.
• Baz ElectriqueminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver tier sponsor. Local business receiving logo recognition and visibility benefits in exchange for financial sponsorship at the Silver level.
• Keven Mathieu NotaryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver tier sponsor. Professional services business receiving sponsorship benefits including logo placement and club communications recognition.
• DesjardinsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver/Bronze tier sponsor. Desjardins credit union receives logo placement and recognition as a financial institution supporter of community sports programs. Listed in both Silver and Bronze partner sections.
• Action Sport PhysiominorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze tier sponsor. Physiotherapy clinic located in L'Île-Perrot providing sponsorship support in exchange for Bronze tier recognition and visibility.
• Sutton Quebec - Olga KulchinskyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze tier sponsor. Real estate brokerage receiving Bronze level sponsorship recognition and community visibility through club support.
• Iga DiezelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze tier sponsor. Local business receiving Bronze level sponsorship benefits and community recognition.
• Dairy QueenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze tier sponsor. Fast food chain location in L'Île-Perrot providing sponsorship support, potentially also supplying refreshments for competitions.
• Gaz Pétrole CharbonneauminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze tier sponsor. Local energy/fuel business receiving Bronze level sponsorship recognition.
• Jean CoutuminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze tier sponsor. Pharmacy chain receiving Bronze level logo recognition and community visibility through sponsorship of the swimming club.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• YMCA Canada: National federation of YMCA branches offering broad community recreation, including youth learn-to-swim and competitive aquatic programs. Comparable to CAVIP as a community-based pool programming provider, but operating at vastly larger scale and across many facilities.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada: National network of community clubs delivering youth recreation and sports programs. Comparable to CAVIP's non-profit, parent/volunteer-driven community youth recreation model, though typically broader than swimming and serving larger and more urban populations.
• Aqua-Tots Swim Schools: International swim school franchise providing structured youth swim instruction across multiple skill levels. Comparable to CAVIP's tiered pre-competitive and competitive swim instruction model, though again operates commercially year-round.
• Goldfish Swim School: North American franchise of dedicated swim schools offering year-round youth learn-to-swim and stroke instruction. Comparable to CAVIP's core competency of structured aquatic instruction for children, but operates as a paid commercial franchise rather than a seasonal non-profit.
• British Swim School: Franchised swim school network with Canadian locations focused on year-round youth and adult swim instruction. Comparable to CAVIP's lesson- and skill-development swim programming, though it charges tuition year-round rather than running a seasonal community club.

Others

• Swimming Natation Canada: National governing body for competitive swimming and artistic swimming in Canada. Comparable as the broader ecosystem player setting the rules, coach certification, and competition framework that CAVIP's competitive programs operate within.

Regional players

• Ville de Montréal — Loisir et sport: Municipal recreation department that operates municipal pools and community aquatic programming across the Island of Montreal. Comparable to CAVIP's municipal-facility-based delivery model and is effectively the city's broader counterpart for community-based aquatic recreation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/pagecavip

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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