From 7 to 77: What the Data Tells Us About the "Love Affair" with Amateur Sports

The success of act for sport? Detailed data that puts people first. Our insights reveal an intergenerational energy, spanning ages 7 to 77, driven by passionate volunteers. This precision allows brands to target their efforts effectively and meaningfully.

Partner news
April 20, 2026
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The success of a sponsorship strategy does not depend solely on the power of an algorithm or creative intuition. It hinges on the ability to analyze detailed data that reveals the human reality behind the brands.
To illustrate this strength, I asked Gabin Pasquet to pull some insights from our database. The idea? To understand who really keeps amateur clubs running day in and day out: the volunteers.

Data as a Reflection of Intergenerational Commitment

The figures from our latest study (which surveyed 40,000 office staff across 8 team sports) tell a story of knowledge transfer:

  • 68% of our users are between the ages of 36 and 60.
  • 7% are under 18.
  • 7% are over 60 years old.

Behind these percentages and our dashboards are real people: parents who carpool, passionate coaches, and presidents who work tirelessly. From 7 to 77 years old, they’re all afflicted with what I call the “love bug”—the desire to devote their time, attention, and energy to their club.

This observation reminds us that amateur sports are not a niche activity; they are a social hub where people from all walks of life come together.

Moving Beyond the Binary Opposition: Data and Emotion

People often contrast the coldness of data with the warmth of the field. At Act for Sport, we believe, on the contrary, that data is the tool that allows us to respect people.

Understanding that the core audience is in the 36–60 age group allows partner brands to better tailor their marketing campaigns. The goal is not to deliver intrusive advertising, but to offer meaningful support to this pivotal generation, which is often pulled in different directions between their professional lives and community involvement.

Technology does not replace human relationships; it shapes them. It enables us to move from opportunistic sponsorship to a meaningful partnership.

Precision activation for brands

For a brand, these insights are invaluable because they enable it to reach the right communities at the right time. Instead of casting a wide net indiscriminately, the company can become a partner in the club’s smooth operation.

By supporting equipment or infrastructure, a brand isn’t just buying visibility on a jersey—it’s helping to support families and sustain social connections. This is where impact marketing meets business effectiveness. A brand that tangibly supports volunteers in their work earns lasting respect, far beyond a simple click.

Professionalizing without losing our identity

Our role at act for sport is not to lecture or turn clubs into rigid organizations. We support their growth and development. We provide tools and a methodology to ensure that this volunteer energy is properly valued by advertisers.

Professionalizing amateur sports means giving them the resources to achieve their goals while preserving what makes them unique: their authenticity. Data provides evidence of the impact, but it is the volunteers’ dedication that creates the value.

And what about you? In your community, are you more of a volunteer on the ground, a parent driving kids around on Saturday mornings, or a passionate president?

Amateur sports need all this energy to keep us excited.

Want to make your brand a key player in amateur sports?

Book an appointment with Sissi and learn about the "Act for Sport" initiative.

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