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Club Sapphire Merimbula is a member-owned community club operating from a single venue at 119 Main Street, Merimbula, NSW 2548, Australia, on the Sapphire Coast. The club runs two distinct dining venues — Pacific Bistro (casual, seven-day lunch and dinner with $16 lunch specials) and Kitty's Bar & Restaurant (premium Pan-Asian-influenced dining, Wednesday through Saturday) — alongside championship lawn bowling greens that serve as the home of the Merimbula Dolphins bowls club. The venue also hosts live entertainment (tribute shows, comedy, concerts), weekly bingo, poker tournaments, and members' jackpot draws reaching up to A$10,000, and operates multi-purpose function spaces accommodating 10 to 300 guests for weddings, conferences, and corporate events.

The underlying technology stack is standard hospitality tooling rather than proprietary systems: NowBookit.com handles restaurant reservations, function bookings, and barefoot bowls bookings; RedeemX powers the Sapphire Rewards loyalty program for members. The venue also houses an on-site fitness partner, Seaside Health Club (24/7 gym with clinical dietitians), and runs a free courtesy bus servicing Merimbula and Tura Beach, alongside a Sunday community produce market ("Farm on the Green") on its third bowling green.

Revenue is generated through six streams: membership subscriptions (Social $10-$30/year, Bowling $75-$150/year, Junior $10/year, Indoor Carpet Bowls $10/year), food and beverage sales, events and function hire, bowling activities (barefoot bowls from $16/adult, competition fees), gaming and entertainment (raffles, bingo at $5/book, poker, jackpot draws), and corporate sponsorship across four tiers (Bronze $400 to Platinum $5,000+GST). Customers are segmented horizontally across local community members and families, tourists, event planners, bowling enthusiasts, and entertainment seekers. The club is governed by a Board of Directors (Chairman Peter Moore) and operates as a not-for-profit community organization with no external parent or private equity ownership disclosed.

Name

club-internet.fr

Legal name

Club Sapphire Merimbula

Website

https://clubsapphire.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Club Sapphire Merimbula is a member-owned community club in Merimbula, NSW Australia offering two dining venues, championship lawn bowls, function spaces for up to 300 guests, live entertainment, jackpot draws, and a loyalty membership program serving local residents, tourists, and event hosts on the Sapphire Coast.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Club Hospitality

NAICS

Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Neighborhood & Sports Bars (THAFAEAA)

Keywords

• Community club hospitality
• Lawn bowling facilities
• Function venue hire
• Club dining restaurants
• Live entertainment events

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Annual memberships including Social ($10-30/year), Bowling ($75-150/year), Junior ($10/year), and Indoor Carpet Bowls ($10/year). Multiple membership tiers including introductory rates for new bowlers.
2. Food and Beverage Sales: Revenue from two dining venues - Pacific Bistro (casual dining open 7 days) and Kitty's Bar & Restaurant (premium dining Wednesday-Saturday). Includes lunch specials, weeknight dinner specials, and à la carte menus.
3. Events and Functions: Venue hire and catering for weddings, conferences, corporate events, birthdays, and anniversaries. Multiple function rooms accommodate 10-300 guests.
4. Bowling Activities: Barefoot bowls sessions, competition entry fees, green fees for non-members, and tournament participation fees.
5. Entertainment and Gaming: Raffles, bingo sessions, poker tournaments, and members jackpot draws (reaching up to $10,000). Live music performances and comedy events.
6. Sponsorship: Corporate sponsorship tiers (Bronze $400, Silver $1,000, Gold $2,500, Platinum $5,000) offering various advertising and promotional benefits including signage, naming rights, and event exposure.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Club Sapphire Merimbula is a community club operating two distinct dining venues — Pacific Bistro (casual family dining, open 7 days) and Kitty's Bar & Restaurant (premium Pan-Asian-influenced dining, Wednesday-Saturday) — alongside championship lawn bowling greens (social barefoot bowls and competitive play including the Merimbula Dolphins), and flexible function and event spaces accommodating 10-300 guests. The club also runs the Sapphire Rewards loyalty programme, weekly members jackpot draws up to $10,000, live entertainment programming, and operates a courtesy bus servicing Merimbula and Tura Beach.

Product overview

Club Sapphire Merimbula is a community club offering a multi-faceted hospitality experience centered around two distinct dining venues (Pacific Bistro for casual family dining and Kitty's Bar & Restaurant for premium dining), championship lawn bowling facilities, and versatile function spaces accommodating up to 300 guests. The club operates a Sapphire Rewards loyalty program, hosts regular entertainment events and jackpot draws, and provides ancillary facilities including a sports lounge, fitness center (Seaside Health Club), and courtesy bus service. The venue also features Farm on the Green community market and a Junior Bowls Academy for youth development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sapphire Rewards: Club's membership rewards program offering points, discounts, and birthday surprises
• Merimbula Dolphins
• Seaside Health Club

Products and services

• Pacific Bistro Relaxed casual dining venue open 7 days for breakfast, lunch and dinner with ocean views and a family-friendly atmosphere, offering classic bistro favourites and $16 lunch specials.
• Kitty's Bar & Restaurant Premium dining experience with a Pan-Asian influenced menu, cocktails, fine wines, and entertainment in classy surroundings, open Wednesday through Saturday.
• Lawn Bowls (including Barefoot Bowls) Championship bowling greens catering to both social barefoot bowls and competitive play, home of the Merimbula Dolphins with coaching available from former Australian skipper Michael Wilks; barefoot bowls sessions at $16 per adult / $10.50 per child / $42 per family.
• Functions & Events Venue Multi-purpose event venue with flexible spaces accommodating 10 to 300 guests, including an auditorium, conference rooms, and outdoor areas for weddings, corporate events, conferences, birthdays, and anniversaries.
• Sapphire Rewards Membership Tiered loyalty and membership program offering points earning, food and beverage discounts, special offers, birthday surprises, and exclusive access to members jackpot draws; memberships from $10 per year social to $150 per year bowling.
• Members Jackpot Draws Weekly jackpot prize draws for members reaching up to $10,000 across Monday, Friday, and Saturday with multiple draw times.
• Live Entertainment & Featured Events Regular live entertainment including tribute shows, comedy nights, concerts and special events featuring various artists and performers; ticketed events typically $20-$45 via Sticky Tickets.
• Junior Bowls Academy Youth bowling program offering coaching, equipment use, and weekly activities for children aged 12-17 years; junior membership $10 per year.
• Corporate Sponsorship Packages Tiered corporate sponsorship offering (Bronze $400, Silver $1,000, Gold $2,500, Platinum $5,000+GST) with annual packages providing signage, naming rights, club communications, and event exposure.

Quantifiable outcome

• Members jackpot draws reaching $10,000
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Merimbula & District Arts GroupminorOthersCommunity art exhibition partner. Artists from the Bega Valley Shire meet on second Saturday of each month at Club Sapphire. Wide variety of artworks for sale at reasonable prices displayed at the club.
• Rotary Club of MerimbulaminorOthersCommunity service organization partnered with Club Sapphire. Rotary International local chapter serving Merimbula area.
• Lions Club of Pambula-MerimbulaminorOthersCommunity service organization partnered with Club Sapphire. Lions International local chapter serving Pambula and Merimbula.
• Social Justice Advocates of the Sapphire CoastcoreOthersAnnual fundraising concert for homeless people hosted at Club Sapphire. The 2026 concert features Things of Stone and Wood. Bendigo Bank covers all concert expenses so all ticket proceeds go directly to housing the homeless in Bega Valley. Has provided accommodation for over 500 homeless people with over 12,000 'bed nights'.
• Bendigo Bank Pambula and DistrictcoreOthersGenerously covers all concert expenses for Social Justice Advocates annual fundraising concert, ensuring 100% of ticket proceeds support homeless housing in Bega Valley.
• Merimbula Jazz FestivalminorOthersAnnual jazz festival partnered with Club Sapphire. Host venue for festival events including group dining for parties of 33+.
• Merimbula Knights Cricket ClubminorOthersConducts raffles at Club Sapphire every Monday evening. Tickets sold from 5:45pm, drawn at 6:45pm.
• Merimbula Grasshoppers Soccer ClubminorOthersGrasshoppers Raffles conducted at Club Sapphire on Friday evenings. Tickets on sale 5:30pm, drawn 6:30pm.
• Farm on the GreenminorOthersFarm gate sales of fresh fruit and vegetables held every Sunday from 9:30am-11am on Club Sapphire's 3rd Bowling Green.
• U3A - Sapphire CoastminorOthersUniversity of the Third Age - Sapphire Coast chapter partnered with Club Sapphire for community educational and social activities.
• PCYC (Police Citizens Youth Clubs)minorOthersPolice Citizens Youth Clubs NSW - Far South Coast chapter partnered with Club Sapphire for youth development activities.
• Down South Jazz ClubminorOthersLocal jazz club organization partnered with Club Sapphire for music events and entertainment.
• Merimbula Evening View ClubminorOthersThe Smith Family View Club chapter in Merimbula partnered with Club Sapphire for community support activities.
• Merimbula Water DragonsminorOthersDragon boat racing club partnered with Club Sapphire for community sports activities.
• Seaside Health ClubminorOthersLocated within Club Sapphire premises. Offers 24/7 gym access, clinical dietitians, and holistic health approach. Members receive discounted access. Operated as separate entity with short-term memberships available for visitors.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pambula Bowling & Sports Club: Bowling and sports club in nearby Pambula on the Sapphire Coast. Hyper-local geographic peer with directly comparable bowling, dining, and community-club offerings.
• Club Forster: Regional NSW community club combining bowling greens, dining, bars, entertainment, and a function venue. Closely comparable operating model to Club Sapphire Merimbula in a similarly sized coastal town.
• Tweed Heads Bowls Club: Northern NSW bowls club with dining, bars, gaming, and entertainment — same multi-revenue community-club model anchored on bowling. Directly comparable structure of memberships, F&B, and gaming.
• Bermagui Country Club: Regional Sapphire/Bega Shire country club with bowling, dining, and entertainment. Closely comparable in scale, geography, and member-club format to Club Sapphire Merimbula.

Broad incumbents

• Twin Towns Services Club: Very large NSW community/services club with bowling, multiple dining venues, function facilities, gaming, and entertainment. Same business model as Club Sapphire but at materially greater scale and broader portfolio.
• Wenty Leagues: One of Australia's largest leagues clubs, with championship bowling greens, multiple restaurants, function spaces, and gaming. Operates the same community-club + bowling format as Club Sapphire but at multi-site, corporate scale.
• Diggers Memorial RSL Club: Established NSW membership-based RSL club with bowling, dining, entertainment, and event facilities. Comparable membership-club business model, but with broader heritage/membership positioning and a much larger Sydney catchment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ClubSapphireMerimbula
• Instagraminstagram.com/clubsapphiremerimbula

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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