Sports and recreation

SPORT & RECREATION

Amsterdamse Bos

Boscross The Boscross is a fitness circuit of 2.2 km with 18 trim units along the route. The route starts and ends at the bridge of the Duizendmeterweg and is marked with blue poles with the image of a trimmer with hurdles.

Running In the Bos, there are three marked running routes of approx. 5, 10 and 21 km. They start and end at De Boswinkel and partly follow the same paths. The routes are marked in the forest with orange poles. A map is available at the Boswinkel.

Field running In the Bos, a field running route (3 km) is set out. Because of the uneven surface and the height differences of the Heuvel, this track is very suitable for recreational running. The route starts at pavilion Chez Favié at De Duizendmeterweg and is marked with blue poles with the image of a running man in the grass.

Cycling You can explore the Bos endlessly by bike: 50 kilometres of cycle path meander through the Bos. You can rent a bike at the entrance of the Bos.

Canoe and pedalo rental At the Grote Speelweide near the Open Air Theatre, you can rent canoes and pedalos. In the canals of the Amsterdamse Bos, two canoe routes are marked with coloured poles.

Horse riding in the Amsterdamse Bos Riders can enjoy no less than 21,5 km of equestrian trails in the Amsterdamse Bos.

The Nieuwe Meer On the Nieuwe Meer at the north side of the Amsterdamse Bos, you can also do water sports. You can sail, windsurf, SUP and sail and there are also several marinas.

Football You can play football everywhere in the Bos. Goals are placed on several playing fields in the summer.

Swimming On several places you can swim in the Amsterdamse Bos. For the little ones, there are two children’s pools in the Amsterdamse Bos. There is also an official swimming location in the Bos, the Grote Vijver that has a separate swimming part.

Pilates

PLTS

PLTS Reformer Pilates offers the very best in Reformer Pilates. The 50 minute classes are offered daily in the beautiful boutique studio located on Stadionplein 106 in Amsterdam. The outstanding trainers are ready to guide you. Try 3 intro classes for just 49 euro. www.PLTS.nl

Ice Skating

Jaap Eden IJsbaan _________________________________________________________________________________ 020 - 694 96 52

The ice rink will be open from 16 October 2021 to Sunday 27 March 2022. Radioweg 64, 1098 NJ Amsterdam www.jaapeden.nl

Sport and exercise

Senior Sports Fund Buitenveldert

This fund makes sport and exercise more accessible. The participating sports and exercise providers are located in Buitenveldert and Zuidoost. Are you 55 years or older and do you have a city card with a green dot? Then the costs for the following sports and exercise programmes are reimbursed by the Senior Sports Fund. You can participate in one provider. The contribution will only be reimbursed by one of the participating sports providers. You can take at least one trial lesson with this sports provider. The municipality reimburses the annual contribution up to a maximum of EUR 300. This includes any contribution to a sports association and up to EUR 80 for the purchase of sports equipment. The offer of the Senior Sports Fund is determined every year for the period from 1 September to 31 August.

Are you interested in the offer of one of the providers below? If so, please contact them directly for more information or to sign up.

Providers:

n WSC de Verbinding ____________________________________________________ 06 - 1529 6885

Hiking in groups, with attention to strength, flexibility, coordination, etc.

For every level, under professional guidance.

You can choose from: - weekly hiking; - 12-week programme Fitstap; - combination of the 2 above. www.wscdeverbinding.nl | info@wscdeverbinding.nl Contact person: Monique Jansma

n Sportcentrum VU_______________________________________________________________________________ 020 - 598 50 90

Voluntary exercise test and/or various fitness offers, individually and in groups. www.sportcentrumvu.nl, info@sportcentrumvu.nl

n Weber Sports____________________________________________________________________________________ 06 - 4608 7776

Fitness training under guidance, consisting of various components and exercises. www.webersports.net | info@webersports.net Contact person: Michael Weber

n Jobodywork _____________________________________________________________________________________ 06 - 2875 7800

A sociable exercise class with music, a social event for all levels. www.jobodywork.wixsite.com/joany | jobodywork@hotmail.com Contact person: Joany Rijssel

n Balans in Beweging____________________________________________________________________________ 06 - 2826 9826

Accessible Taijiquan / Tai Chi Chuan (Qigong/Chi Kung) in groups. www.henkjanssentaijiquan-qigong.nl | hjek@xs4all.nl Contact person: Henk Jansen

n Centre for Physiotherapy & Physiotraining______________________________________________ 020 - 644 51 60

Individual and/or group training under the guidance of a physiotherapist. Different kinds of activities: fitness, Zumba, physio-training, etc. www.cff.nu, info@cff.nu Contact person: Els Boosman

n AMVJ Tennis _____________________________________________________________________________________

020 - 645 72 48 Full membership seniors, free tennis, evening tennis without appointment, tournaments and more. Location: Aanloop 2, 1183 SZ, Amstelveen www.amvjtennis.nl | info@amvjtennis.nl Contact person: J. de Vreede/Robbert Veltman

n Physiotherapy Zwaansvliet__________________________________________________________________

020 - 644 00 70 Medical fitness in groups once or twice a week, under the guidance of a physiotherapist. Participation twice a week is subject to a personal contribution. Location: Zwaansvliet 5, 1081 AP, Amsterdam www.fysiotherapiezwaansvliet.nl | arda@fysiotherapiezwaansvliet.nl Contact person: Arda Kroesen

n Physiotherapy De Zuidas_____________________________________________________________________ 020 - 679 19 33

Fitness Exercises and training under the supervision of a physiotherapist. Two times one hour per week. With use of loose materials and fitness equipment. Gym Standing and sitting exercises to improve condition and coordination, using weights, elastic bands, etc. Location: Menno Simonszhuis, Noordhollandstraat 17A, 1081 AS, Amsterdam www.fysiotherapiezuidas.nl/nl_NL/site/page/19/diensten/seniorenfitness fysiotherapiezuidas@gmail.com Contact person: Gino de Graaf

n Dance Connects ________________________________________________________________________________ 06 - 1916 4926

Modern Dance – Slow Flow A weekly creative, active class for modern dance. Different music styles and dance elements will be discussed. Especially interesting for people with reduced mobility. Location: Menno Simonszhuis, Noordhollandstraat 17a Modern Dance - 60+ A weekly creative, active lesson in modern dance. Different music styles and dance elements are covered. Location: Fitness Zuidas, Wijenburg 90A www.danceconnects.nl/dansles-voor-senioren | info@danceconnects.nl Contact person: Floortje Rous

n GoldenSports Buitenveldert ________________________________________________________________ 06 - 1428 3490

Outside sports and exercise in groups. For everyone from 55 years. Safe, varied training under the guidance of a qualified trainer. Location: Van Heenvlietlaan 6, 1083 CL Amsterdam. At S.V. Triaz. www.goldensports.nl/locatie-amsterdam-buitenveldert | info@goldensports.nl Contact person: Leonie Everts

n Sporten in de Buitenhof ______________________________________________________________________

06 - 4935 6338 You can take part in an unlimited number of sports and exercise programmes for 55+ under professional guidance, such as aerobics, dance, badminton, funk and modern dance, yoga and resilience. Offered by Dynamo and Cordaan Location: Buitenhof, Nieuw Herlaer 2, 1083 BD Amsterdam AGriffioen@dynamo-amsterdam.nl Contact person: Anouk Griffioen

n Mobilis Fitness __________________________________________________________________________________ 020 - 644 32 80

Unlimited sports - fitness - at Mobilis: pleasure and professionalism in one. Starting with a health check by a personal trainer is one of the possibilities, as is a tailor-made training programme. A personal trainer is present in the exercise room and offers guidance and evaluation. www.mobilisfitness.nl/stadspas, info@mobilisfitness.nl Contact person: Cynthia van Buren

n Verder in Balans - Conditie na kanker! ______________________________________________________ 06 4911 0190

ViB offers the following 3 options within the Senior Sports Fund: - Movement to Music Every Friday, between 10.30 am - 11.30 am, there is Movement to Music for (ex-)cancer patients under the guidance of an expert physiotherapist. Location: Fencing hall - Sporthallen Zuid - Burgerweeshuispad 54 - ViB tennis The day membership allows you to play tennis on working days throughout the year between 09.00 am and 5.00 pm. Location: A.L.T.C. Joy Jaagpad - Jaagpad 48 - Movement to Music combined with ViB tennis Participants can also opt for a combination of the two activities above. www.verderinbalans.nl | info@verderinbalans.nl Contact person: Marion de Iongh

Meer Bewegen voor Ouderen

The Stichting Meer Bewegen voor Ouderen (More Movement for the Elderly Foundation) organises various activities throughout Amsterdam (often in cooperation with the city districts) for people aged 55 to 100 years and for people with chronic diseases. The activities do not only have a sporty but also a social aspect: usually after the lesson they have coffee/tea together, sometimes telephone circles are formed outside the lesson, or they go out together to do something. In addition to their training as sports teachers, physiotherapists, etc., all instructors have completed a special training course in More Movement for the Elderly. Come and join us for a trial period at one of the activities in a district near you. You can drop in at the indicated time, you do not have to sign up in advance. For times and locations, please check the website.

www.mbvo-amsterdam.nl mbvo_amsterdam@hotmail.com

Sports clubs

For all sports rentals, halls, clubs and training facilities in Amsterdam, please visit www.amsterdam.nl/sport.