Non-Commercial Sport Clubs in Eindhoven Dutch sports culture The
Dutch
think
a high(er) level, please reach out that
it
is
important that everyone has a
to the club and ask them about the possibilities.
chance to participate in sports. That is why there are sporting
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activities available for all ages
There are two types of sport pro-
and abilities. Playing sports is
viders in the Netherlands: sport
not just a healthy activity, but
clubs (in Dutch: “sportvereni-
it is also a social activity. Sport
ging”) and commercial providers.
clubs and organisations regularly
The membership of a sport club
organise parties, gatherings and
is often less expensive than that
other social activities.
of a commercial provider, since clubs are run by volunteers. The Board, the person behind the bar, and the trainer on the field, are often all volunteers. When you join a club, always ask whether they expect for you to volunteer or whether there is anything you can do for the club. With a commercial provider, you
You will find more information
usually pay a bit more, but they
about sport clubs and sport
will not expect you to volunteer.
facilities
in
Eindhoven
at
www.eindhovensport.nl Eindhoven Sport Eindhoven Sport is the sports
If you cannot find what you
department of the municipality
were looking for, please do
If you join a sport club, your
of Eindhoven. The department’s
not hesitate to get in touch
level of fitness and skills do not
goal is to encourage as many
with our sports coordinator,
matter. They accept all levels,
people as possible to take part
Ben Wiermans, at
from beginner to advanced. In
in physical exercise. They also
b.wiermans@eindhoven.nl
fact, most sport clubs in the
rent out sport halls and fields
Netherlands are organised in
and promotes the Ir. Ottenbad
If you would like to keep up to
such a way that there is plenty
and De Tongelreep swimming
date with what is happening
of room for recreational athletes
pools, which are also part of the
in
to practice their sport. And if you
municipality.
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