CERCLE DES NAGEURS D'ANTIBES

What CERCLE DES NAGEURS D'ANTIBES does

Cercle des Nageurs d'Antibes (CNA) is a French non-profit association loi 1901 founded in 1965 and headquartered at the Stade Nautique Jean Bunoz, 210 avenue Jules Grec, Antibes. The club operates a comprehensive aquatic sports platform spanning recreational swimming, competitive swimming from formation to World Aquatics elite level, artistic swimming, water polo, masters (adult) swimming, aquagym, and a medically-prescribed Sport Santé Adapted Physical Activity program. Facilities include two Olympic 50m pools (one outdoor, one indoor added in 2020), a 25m indoor pool, a learning pool, and a diving pit, supporting roughly 1,300 licensed members across all age groups from age 5 through seniors.

The business model rests on three pillars: (1) annual subscription membership fees ranging from approximately €90 to €500 per program tier with usage-based variation (1 vs. 2 sessions weekly, 20-session card vs. unlimited); (2) corporate mécénat and institutional grants from Grand Mécènes (SG Côte d'Azur, Crédit Agricole PACA, Myrtha Pool), municipal and regional government (Ville d'Antibes, Région Sud, ANS, Conseil Général), and the French Swimming Federation (FFN); and (3) ancillary revenue from branded merchandise sold via partner swimwoco.com and events such as the annual EDF Aqua Challenge open-water race and summer camps. Distribution is regional (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur), handled via direct in-person registration at the club office, online registration through the website, and the MiniClub program at Nautipolis in Sophia Antipolis.

The club is governed by a Bureau Directeur elected in December 2024 under President Laurent Ciubini, with Vice-President Alain Bernard (former Olympic champion) overseeing the swimming commission. CNA reports no parent company, no subsidiaries, no funding rounds, and no public ticker. Its strategic positioning is built on six decades of competitive results — over 200 French championship titles and a unique track record as the only French club to have always had Olympic qualifiers — and on a continuous "best training club" recognition since 1976.

Name

CERCLE DES NAGEURS D'ANTIBES

Legal name

Cercle des Nageurs d'Antibes

Website

https://cnantibes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Cercle des Nageurs d'Antibes is a French non-profit swimming club founded in 1965 that operates from the Stade Nautique Jean Bunoz in Antibes, delivering aquatic programs from beginner lessons through World Aquatics elite training to roughly 1,300 licensed members across all age groups.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aquatic Sports Club Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Adventure Multi-Sport Camps & Skills Academies (THAAAKAM)

Keywords

• Swimming club services
• Aquatic sports training
• Competitive swimming programs
• Swimming lessons children
• Artistic swimming water polo

Headquarters

HQ city

Antibes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership and Program Fees: The club generates revenue through annual membership fees and program-specific subscriptions for swimming lessons, competition training, artistic swimming, water polo, masters, aquagym, and health sport programs. Fees vary by program type, frequency of sessions, and age group.
2. Merchandise Sales: The club operates an online boutique selling official CNA uniforms, equipment, and branded merchandise through partner swimwoco.com platform.
3. Corporate Mécénat/Sponsorship: Corporate partners and individual patrons provide financial support through sponsorship arrangements. Companies subject to French corporate tax can make deductible donations under the mécénat framework (60% deduction up to 5 per mille of annual revenue).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Cercle des Nageurs d'Antibes (CNA) is a non-profit aquatic sports club operating from Stade Nautique Jean Bunoz in Antibes, France. It delivers year-round swimming instruction, competitive training, artistic swimming, water polo, masters swimming, aquagym, and adapted health-sport programs for participants ranging from young children aged 5 to senior adults, including an elite World Aquatics pathway.

Product overview

Cercle des Nageurs d'Antibes (CNA) is a comprehensive swimming and aquatic sports club operating from the Stade Nautique Jean Bunoz since 1976. The club offers a multi-level portfolio of programs organized by age and skill level: Miniclub for ages 5-8, competitive and recreational swimming for ages 9-17, artistic swimming, water polo, masters/adult swimming, aquagym, and health sports programs. The club has produced over 200 French championship titles and consistently qualifies athletes for the Olympic Games. Infrastructure includes two Olympic-size 50m outdoor pools, a renovated 50m indoor pool, 25m indoor pool, and learning pool, supporting activities from beginner swimming lessons through elite World Aquatics-level competition training. Additional services include summer camps, the annual EDF Aqua Challenge open water event, an official merchandise boutique via swimwoco.com, and officials training programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MiniClub (Ages 5-8) Swimming education for children aged 5-8 years using a multi-disciplinary approach covering basic strokes (Backstroke, Breaststroke, Crawl), water safety, water polo, synchronized swimming and diving fundamentals.
• Leisure Swimming (Ages 9-17) Recreational swimming program for ages 9-17 offering 3-4 weekly sessions focused on technique improvement across multiple strokes, endurance training, and preparation for BNSSA and baccalaureate swimming tests.
• Competitive Swimming (Ages 9+) Structured competitive swimming pathway from beginner formation through national and international level competition, including SSE Sport-Study sections, with 2-10 sessions per week and regional, national and international participation.
• Water Polo School (Ages 9-15) Water polo training program for boys born 2011-2017, teaching sport fundamentals, team tactics, and aquatic coordination through two weekly sessions at the outdoor pool.
• Artistic Swimming Synchronized/artistic swimming program with leisure groups for ages 6-12 and competition groups for ages 7-18, focused on choreography, synchronization, and technical skill development.
• Masters Swimming (Adults) Adult masters swimming program with 16 weekly training sessions, offering competition opportunities at departmental, regional, national and international levels including open water events.
• Aquagym Water aerobics fitness classes held in the heated outdoor pool, combining exercise benefits with relaxation, available seasonally from September through August.
• Sport Santé (Adapted Physical Activity) Adapted Physical Activity (APA) program prescribed by doctors since December 2016 for patients with long-term illness, offering personalized evaluation and training programs in a safe aquatic environment.
• World Aquatics Elite Program Elite-level swimming program for athletes born 2005 and earlier, selected by World Aquatics, featuring intensive training with 6-10 sessions per week and mandatory competition participation.
• Summer Swimming Camps (Stages Été CNA 2026) Summer swimming camps running from July 27 to August 29, 2026, offering intensive swimming training for young swimmers during school holidays.
• EDF Aqua Challenge / Tour du Cap d'Antibes Open water swimming challenge event held annually, scheduled for September 26, 2026, featuring the Tour du Cap d'Antibes competition.
• CNA Boutique (Official Merchandise) Online merchandise store for official CNA gear and equipment, operated through partnership with swimwoco.com, offering official uniforms, training equipment, and team wear with a 15% discount code for members.
• Formation Officiels (Officials Training Program) Officials training program for swimming competitions covering chronometer operation, FFN and FINA judging rules, starter duties, and referee responsibilities.

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• EMOA MutuelleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMécène partner providing healthcare/third-party partner support to the club.
• SpartnerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization supporting club activities.
• FFN (Fédération Française de Natation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench Swimming Federation - institutional partner providing competitive framework, official recognition, and SSE (Sport Study Section) certification.
• Thalazur AntibesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecovery Partner - thalassotherapy/wellness center providing post-training recovery services for club athletes.
• EA PharmaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNutrition Partner providing dietary and health supplements support for athletes.
• SwimwocominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial merchandise partner operating the online boutique for CNA uniforms and equipment. Partners manage online sales, fulfillment, and offer 15% discount code (CNA15) for members.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Decathlon: Global sporting goods retailer with deep French roots and broad aquatic product lines. Comparable as an ecosystem player whose retail, sponsorship, and community initiatives intersect with club-level swimming activities, but does not directly compete with CNA's club membership model.
• Speedo: Global swimwear and equipment brand that sponsors federations, clubs, and athletes. Comparable as an equipment and apparel partner ecosystem player; TYR Europe already partners with CNA, and Speedo represents an analogous brand-side adjacency.
• Myrtha Pools: Italian swimming pool manufacturer and a Grand Mécène partner of CNA. Comparable as an infrastructure and equipment vendor whose stainless-steel modular pools underpin elite aquatic facilities globally.

Broad incumbents

• UCPA: Major French operator of multi-sport vacation centers and aquatic activity programs. Comparable as a broad French aquatic and swimming activity provider, though it focuses on vacation formats rather than a single-club membership model.
• Fédération Française de Natation (FFN): National governing body for aquatic sports in France that oversees competitions, certification (including the SSE program CNA participates in), and policy. Comparable as the institutional framework within which CNA operates, though it is a federation rather than a club.

Direct peers

• Cercle des Nageurs de Marseille: Long-standing elite French swimming club based in Marseille, also in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Directly comparable multi-discipline aquatic club operating competitive, masters, and learn-to-swim programs for a similar demographic.
• Mulhouse Olympic Natation: Top-tier French swimming club with a strong elite competition record and structured competition pathways. Directly comparable as a French elite swimming club with coaching infrastructure and competitive federation integration.
• Dauphins de l'INSA Toulouse: Competitive French swimming club affiliated with a university ecosystem, operating development through elite-level training. Comparable as a French competitive swimming club with structured athlete progression pathways.
• Olympic Nice Natation: Historic elite swimming club located in Nice, just down the Côte d'Azur from Antibes. Comparable as a regionally competitive French swimming club with strong competitive heritage and member-based programs.
• Cercle Paul Bert Natation (Rennes): Historic French swimming club in western France offering recreational and competitive programs. Comparable in scope and structure as a long-established regional aquatic sports club with multi-discipline programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/cn_antibes
• TikToktiktok.com/@cnantibes

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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