What Sola Håndball does

Sola Håndballklubb is a Norwegian handball club founded in 1982 and headquartered in Sola, Rogaland. It operates as a non-profit association under Norges Idrettsforbund, running both an elite women's senior program and a youth-to-senior breadth program. The senior women's A-team competes in REMA 1000 Ligaen (Norway's top handball division) and has participated in EHF European competitions, with a recent silver medal in 2024/25 and bronze in 2022/23. The youth division (Ungdomsavdelingen) fields 24 teams across age groups from mini (age 5) through J/G 16, serving approximately 500 members plus around 100 coaches and team leaders.

The club's core product surface includes the elite team (A-lag), a reserve/development team (Rekrutt) playing in 2. divisjon, the youth division, and the annual Rogaland Sparebank Cup youth tournament that attracts over 2,000 participants each September. The club owns and operates Åsenhallen as its home venue and uses multiple secondary facilities across Sola and Forus for training. Governance tools include the MittVarsel whistleblowing platform from the Norwegian Sports Federation.

Sola Håndball generates revenue across six streams: membership fees, match-day and season ticket sales (e.g., adult season ticket at 1,850 NOK, child/student at 900 NOK, honor at 1,250 NOK), merchandise via an online SupporterShop, tournament entry fees, sponsorship revenue from 85+ corporate partners organized into tiers (main, gold, silver, bronze, network) led by Rogaland Sparebank, and Nettverksfamilien network membership fees. Its go-to-market is community-led, with engagement driven by home games at Åsenhallen, the annual youth tournament, and corporate networking events. The club holds an elite license in the green category from the Norwegian Handball Federation. There is no proprietary technology platform; the digital stack consists of standard third-party tools for ticketing, e-commerce, and federation reporting.

Name

Sola Håndball

Legal name

Sola Håndballklubb

Website

https://sola-hk.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sola Håndball is a Norwegian handball club in Sola, Rogaland, operating a women's elite team in REMA 1000 Ligaen and EHF European competitions alongside a youth program of 24 teams and ~500 members. Revenue comes from membership dues, ticketing, merchandise, an annual 2,000-participant youth tournament, and 85+ corporate sponsors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Club Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Team Sports Clubs (Football/Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Hockey, Rugby, Cricket, etc.) (MPAKABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Handball Leagues (MPAKAAAM), Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

Keywords

• Handball club
• Youth sports programs
• Community athletics
• Sports club services
• Amateur handball

Headquarters

HQ city

Sola

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Revenue from member dues and licenses collected from approximately 500+ members across 24 teams from mini (5 years) to senior levels.
2. Ticket sales: Revenue from individual match tickets for home games in REMA 1000 Ligaen, Norwegian Cup, and European competitions (EHF Champions League/Europa League). Season tickets available at various price points.
3. Merchandise sales: Revenue from supporter shop selling club merchandise, jerseys, and accessories through the online SupporterShop portal.
4. Sponsorship and partnerships: Over 85 cooperation partners at various tiers (main sponsor, gold, silver, bronze, network partners) providing financial support in exchange for brand visibility, network events, and association with the club.
5. Tournament entry fees: Rogaland Sparebank Cup generates revenue through team registration fees for the annual September tournament attracting over 2000 young handball players.
6. Network membership fees: Nettverksfamilien (Network Family) program creates networking opportunities for business partners with annual membership and event participation fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Sola Håndball (Sola HK) is a Norwegian handball club based in Sola, Rogaland that operates organized handball activities across all age levels. The club runs an elite women's A-team competing in REMA 1000-ligaen and EHF European competitions, a reserve team (Rekrutt) in 2. divisjon, and a youth division spanning 24 teams from age 5 to senior level with 500+ members. It also organizes the annual Rogaland Sparebank Cup tournament (2000+ participants), sells season tickets and merchandise, and operates a corporate partnership network called Nettverksfamilien with 85+ business partners.

Product overview

Sola Håndball (Sola HK) is a Norwegian handball club operating primarily as a sports organization with multiple interconnected offerings. The core product is the elite women's A-team competing in the REMA 1000-ligaen and EHF European League, supported by a reserve team (Sola HK Rekrutt) in 2. divisjon. The club runs an extensive youth division (Ungdomsavdelingen) with 24 teams across age groups from mini to U16, totaling over 500 members. Key events include the annual Rogaland Sparebank Cup tournament attracting 2000+ participants. Additional offerings include Åsenhallen as the home venue, season tickets (Sesongkort) for match attendance, club membership (Medlemskap), and the Nettverksfamilien corporate partnership network for business sponsors. The club also provides a governance tool (Mitt Varsel) for whistleblowing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sola HK Elite A-lag The club's top-tier women's handball team competing in the REMA 1000-ligaen (Norwegian top division) and international EHF European League competitions.
• Sola HK Rekrutt The club's reserve/development team that competes in 2. divisjon, providing match experience for talented players transitioning from youth to senior level.
• Rogaland Sparebank Cup An annual youth handball tournament organized by Sola HK, held every September, attracting over 2000 young handball players from the region.
• Ungdomsavdelingen (Youth Division) Youth handball program covering teams from mini (age 5) through J/G 16, with approximately 500 members across 24 teams. Training takes place at Åsenhallen and other local facilities.
• Sesongkort (Season Tickets) Season ticket subscriptions for REMA 1000-ligaen home matches, available in adult, child/student, and senior pricing tiers with monthly installment options.
• Sola HK Nettverksfamilien A corporate partnership network program with over 85 business partners, offering networking events, sponsor visibility, and business development opportunities for member companies.
• Medlemskap i Sola Håndball Club membership offering access to handball activities, training, and participation in league and cup competitions for players of all ages, plus 15 hours of volunteer work per member.
• SupporterShop Online merchandise store selling club apparel, accessories, and supporter gear through the Woow.no platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• Bronze medal in 2022/23 season, Silver medal in 2024/25 season, Quarter-final in Europaligaen (European Cup), Semi-final in playoffs 2022

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

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

• Rogaland SparebankflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerMain sponsor of Sola Håndball. Rogaland Sparebank is a regional savings bank formed from merger of Den Gule Banken, Sandnes Sparebank, and Hjelmeland Sparebank. Provides major financial sponsorship and branding visibility as the club's primary sponsor.
• AssistCo (Hummel)flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerEquipment partner distributing Hummel sportswear and gear. AssistCo distributes to retail stores and chains throughout Scandinavia and Europe with integrated digital logistics solutions and 8000+ sqm warehouse.
• COWIcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGold partner and leading Norwegian engineering consultancy firm. One of Norway's leading consulting engineering companies specializing in complex buildings, transport solutions, energy, and sustainable urban development with 1200 employees in Norway.
• SR GroupcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGold partner and logistics company. One of Norway's largest privately-owned logistics companies since 1974, handling complete supply chain solutions for Norwegian oil and gas industry.
• IKM GruppenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNetwork partner and complete service provider for energy industry with approximately 3000 employees and budgeted revenue of 5.2 billion NOK for 2022.
• FolkehallenecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSilver partner owned by Stavanger, Sandnes, Sola, and Randaberg municipalities. Operates approximately 45,000 sqm of sports facilities including Sørmarka Arena, Randaberg Arena, Forus Sportssenter, Sola Arena, and Sandneshallen. Provides access to sports facilities and Folkekortet membership program.
• Lyse AScoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver partner and energy company owned by 16 municipalities in Sør-Rogaland. Provides renewable electricity, natural gas, district heating, cooling, and Altibox TV/internet services. Their surplus returns to member municipalities.
• Norwegian sports organizations (Norges Idrettsforbund)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUses MittVarsel system for reporting critical issues - a common system for sports clubs and federations affiliated with Norway's sports confederation.
• Norsk TopphåndballcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoverning body for Norwegian elite handball. Coordinates REMA 1000 Ligaen and provides support for club participation in European EHF competitions.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Glassverket IF: Norwegian handball club with elite women's team in REMA 1000 Ligaen and broad youth programmes. Comparable to Sola on club structure, league participation, and community-based operating model.
• Tertnes Håndball Elite: Norwegian women's handball club competing in top-tier league with established youth development. Comparable to Sola on women's elite competition footprint, community sponsorship model, and academy pathway.
• Vipers Kristiansand: Top-tier Norwegian women's handball club competing in REMA 1000 Ligaen and EHF Champions League. Direct comparable on elite women's competition, sponsorship tiering, and youth-to-senior pathway.
• Sandefjord TIF Håndball: Norwegian handball club with elite women's team participation and youth programmes. Comparable to Sola on women's elite league participation, community identity, and corporate sponsorship base.
• Storhamar Handball Elite: One of Norway's leading women's handball clubs, competing in REMA 1000 Ligaen and regularly in EHF European competitions. Closely comparable to Sola on women's elite competition, sponsorship model, and youth academy structure.
• Larvik Håndballklubb: Historic Norwegian women's handball powerhouse with elite league presence and European competition history. Comparable to Sola on league participation, talent development, and corporate sponsorship ecosystem.
• Molde Håndball: Norwegian handball club competing in the top women's division, with established youth and senior programmes. Comparable to Sola on regional-club scale, women's elite competition, and community engagement model.
• Byåsen Elite: Trondheim-based Norwegian handball club with elite women's presence in REMA 1000 Ligaen and a deep youth development programme. Comparable to Sola on club size, league participation, and academy-driven model.
• Bærum Topphåndball: Norwegian women's handball club in top-tier league with structured academy operations. Comparable to Sola on women's elite competition pathway and youth-to-senior development model.

Regional players

• IK Sävehof: Leading Swedish handball club with strong women's programme and European competition experience. Comparable to Sola on women's elite handball operations, youth academy depth, and community-club identity, but operates in a different national market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sola-hk
• Xx.com/sola_hk
• Facebookfacebook.com/solahandball

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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