SPORTS CLUBS

American Baseball Foundation
Contact:  Mindi Bulter
Tel:  070 514 6515
Email:  mindi35@aol.com
Website:  www.abfsport.nl

The American Baseball Foundation (ABF) is a non-profit volunteer organisation that has been providing sports programmes for all ages and nationalities for over 30 years. The ABF is an international organization dedicated to providing baseball, soccer and basketball to children (and adults) of all nationalities. Our members, now more than 600 families strong, come from in and around The Hague in the Netherlands. The ABF offers English speaking families the chance to remain active on the weekends and meet new people. At the ABF in Wassenaar you will find a warm international atmosphere where you and your family can enjoy yourselves while interacting with others.

Amsterdam Mixed Football Group
Email:  ams_football-owner@yahoogroups.com
Website: http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ams_football/

We are a group of women and men who meet once or twice a week for a friendly kick-around; summers in the park and winters indoors. Ability is no issue - it's just for fun. We currently meet on Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings (weather and numbers permitting). See our Yahoo site for more details.

Amsterdam Hash House Harriers
Contact:  Miriam Young
Tel:  06 2826 9471
Email:  hare_ah3@yahoo.com
Website:  www.harrier.nl

Amsterdam-based kennel of the international drinking club with a
running problem. Meeting weekly on Mondays at 7pm in the summer, and
on Sundays at 3pm in the winter - see www.harrier.nl for each week's location. If taking the opportunity to multitask exercise with socialisng with other expats who don't take themselves too seriously appeals, then 'hashing' is for you. Trails take about 45 minutes to an hour to complete, depending on the  distance and the number of beer stops. Then we spend about 30 mins dishing out the various 'punishments' before going on somewhere for dinner/drinks. All ages and ability levels (in both running and drinking!) are welcome.

American Footballclub Amersfoort Untouchables
Website: www.aufc.nl 

American Football Club Zwolle Warriors
Email:  warriors@jjelliff.dds.nl
Website:  www.zwolle-warriors.dds.nl

Amsterdam Gaelic Athletic Club
Tel: John: 06 13 28 14 68; Andrea: 06 46 21 37 07
Email: amsterdamgac@email.com
Website: www.amsterdamgac.nl

Amsterdam Gaelic Athletic Club is looking for new players and social members. All are welcome regardless of age, ability, background or previous experience of playing Gaelic games. It is looking for new male and female players for our teams. Training every week at Amstelveen Rugby Club, please check the website for up to date info on days and times, currently Wed night at 8pm. We also hold regular social nights and events, often with live Irish music and competitions to win prizes, so it is great craic and you should come along. All are Welcome!

Basketball Association BS Leiden
Contact:  Martijn Luykx
Tel  06 2127 5797; 071 528 9821
Email:  mjwluykx.asshuis@atriserv.nl

BS Leiden is a Basketball Association with a rich history and some 225 members. There are teams for ages 6 till seniors; for men and women.

American Football Team Delft Dragons
Email:      info@delftdragons.nl
Website:    www.delftdragons.nl

The Delft Dragons were founded in the 1980's and managed two become second division champions in 1989. After difficult years new life was blown into the Delft Dragons in 2000 and since than we have  become one of the most successful clubs in the Netherlands. In 1994 we became Dutch second division champions and last year (1995) we reached the  play-offs of the Dutch first division. To join the team experience is not necessary although obviously abonus! Fundamentals and more advanced coaching is available from our existing coaching staff. Playing equipment can be hired from the club if necessary.

De Kieviten Cricket Club
Contact:  John Colbran
Tel:  06 5537 7189
Email:  kievitencricket@hotmail.com
Website:  www.kieviten.nl/cricket

Cricket club with predominantly expat membership. Always looking for new players of all ages and abilities. Currently 3 mens teams and a womens team. The club also offers the possibility to play Golf, Hockey, Tennis and Squash and we have an indoor sports hall for Winter training. Please visit our web site on www.kieviten.nl for more details of the club. t's a great opportunity of meeting people away from the office. We also have an annual tour (this year we went to Malta) and a thriving social scene which continues through the close season. Winter Training is on Sundays, and  we have 2 teams playing Sundays in the league, as well as a more social Saturday team. Please come along and have a look for yourself.

Den Haag Gaelic Football and Hurling Club
Email:  denhaaggfhc@yahoo.com
Website:  www.geocities.com/DenHaagGAA

Interested in playing Gaelic Football or Hurling in the European League? Then try out for Den Haag Gaelic Football and Hurling Club. The club is currently top of the European GAA League held annually in seven European cities. Football training is every Tuesday and hurling training is on Thursdays. Beginners are welcome, with training provided by qualified coaches. New clubs are also starting in Amsterdam and Groningen — contact the group for more information.

Eerste Hollandse Drakenboot Club - First Dutch Dragon Boat Club
Tel:  06 5131 7985
Email:  info@ehdc.nl
Website: www.ehdc.nl

The club currently consists of 15 active members from a real cross-section of Amsterdam and the surrounding area. It is a co-ed (men & women) club, which ranges in age from 23-50. Although the club is based in The Netherlands, it also includes paddlers from Mexico, Japan and the US.  EHDC also plans several social events each year, including trips through the canals of Amsterdam in the dragonboat, stopping at local landmarks and eateries; barbecues, parties and camping trips. The club has a great atmosphere, with team spirit, dedication and fun!

Floorball Club Amsterdam Agents
Address: Amsterdam
Email: agents@amsterdamfloorball.nl
Website: www.amsterdamfloorball.nl

FB Agents is official independent sports club devoted to marvelous sport of floorball. Agents mission is to promote and develop floorball in The Netherlands and specially in Amsterdam area. The club was founded during 2004 spring by Ville Kulmala, Wouter Bakker and Cynthia Littooij.

Floorball
HSK Den Haag
Website: www.hskdenhaag.nl

Do you want to join one of the fastest-growing sports in the Netherlands? Do you want to play this in The Hague, in a club comprised of more than 17 nationalities in the 15 to 50 age group? If your answer is yes to both, then playing floorball at HSK Den Haag may be the best decision you will make today. Floorball (or, as it is sometimes called, unihockey, innebandy or salibandy) is a fast-moving game played indoor with a floorball stick and a ball. It is a low-contact game, with five players and a goalie playing at the same time. It is an easy game to pick up, as the rules and the techniques are not as complicated as, say, field hockey or ice hockey. HSK has now some five teams playing at all levels in the competition: the first team has been Dutch champions several times, a junior team (16 to 19 year olds) has just started this last season and the club also fields a ladies and mixed team.

Flying Dutchmen Australian Rules Football Team
Email: jasonvdven@devliegendehollanders.nl
Website: www.devliegendehollanders.nl/

The Flying Dutchmen are the first and only Aussie Rules team in the Netherlands, we play games against other European teams and in the EU Cup. We are always looking for more players of all ages and abilities. Training is every two weeks, alternating between The Hague and Utrecht. See the website or email Jase for more details.

The Hague Hash House Harriers
Contact:  Hugo Alberga  and Mattie Jackson
Tel: Hugo: 020 6990 519; Hans 010 4761 235
Email: hwdijkhuizen@hotmail.com
Website:  www.haguehash.nl

The Hague Hash House Harriers, an International drinking club with a running problem, meets weekly.  In the summer every Wednesday at 7pm and in the winter every Sunday at 3pm. We welcome all levels of fitness, especially those with a sense of humour.  A typical Hash run is about 6-8km and lasts anywhere from 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Beer stops are a welcome site during a Hash run and in the circle after the run. You can expect singing of rugby songs, silly names and a bit of hoot 'n hollering.  We run in and around The Hague, exploring parks, forests and city streets.

H.C.C. Rood en Wit
Tel:  023 528 7085
Email:  info@roodenwit.nl
Website: www.roodenwit.nl

Rood en Wit Cricket Club in Haarlem plays cricket at the highest level in the Netherlands. Our third team is a team especially for expats from the British Isles (see: http://home-3.12move.nl/%7Esh287920/rw/homepage.html). There is a large youth department at which your children can get coaching. If you are interested, visit the website, email or phone us!

Hermes-D.V.S.
Contact: Martijn Beijer
Tel: 06 51382794
Email: martijn.beijer@unilever.com

Cricket in The Netherlands – How’s that possible? Many expats are pleasantly surprised to learn that their beloved game of cricket can also be played in Holland. Only a 15 minute drive from the centre of Rotterdam will take you to one of the oldest and biggest cricket clubs in Holland; Hermes-D.V.S, founded
in 1884. At Hermes-D.V.S., cricket can be played at various levels; from very social to competitive (the first team plays at the highest national level). Competitions are played on both Saturdays and Sundays. If you like the game but don’t want to play during weekends, it is also possible to become a training member. At Hermes-D.V.S., where it is also possible to play soccer, squash and tennis, you are very welcome to attend one of the practice sessions in order to get a better view of the club, its members and facilities.

Hilversum Cricket Club
Tel:  035 623 3930
Email:  hilversumcricket@hotmail.com
Website:  http://welcome.to/midwicket

The Cricket Club in Hilversum has a big international contingent, including members from, among others, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan, Belgium, Ireland, England, Scotland, Wales, Suriname, USA, Canada and Holland. New members are always welcome. There are three men's teams, a veteran’s team, a ZAMI team, junior teams and one ladies' team. The top team is in the First Division. Lots of events and fun for all ages and all levels. Cricketing ability is not required.

Hui Nalu, North Holland Surf Club
Email:  doug@dgw-asd.nl
Website: www.crosswinds.net/~huinalu/

Hui Nalu is Hawaiian slang that stands for 'surfing club' and since July 1996 it also stands for the surfing in Noord Holland. The club's home is the beach at Wijk aan Zee. Hui Nalu offers it's members a lot of the purest surfing, a lot of fun parties and cheap surf-trips!

International Rugby Club of Amsterdam
Amstelveen RC 1890
ARC Clubhuis/Clubhouse, Sportlaan 25A, Amstelveen
Tel:  020 643 8979
Email:  info@arcrugby.com
Website:  www.arcrugby.com

Amstelveen RC 1890 (ARC 1890) is a friendly international rugby club conveniently located just 20 minutes south of the Amsterdam city centre, right next to Schiphol Airport and close to the business centres "Schiphol-Rijk" and "Amsterdam Zuid-Oost". As a club, we provide a happy, healthy environment for all who want to play, support, watch, walk or talk rugby. There is a place for everyone, from players at the very top of their career to those at a more a recreational level, from 6 to 60 (yes, we have some veterans playing from that vintage). Since the early '60s, the club has developed into a true meeting place for rugby enthusiasts Dutchmen and we are proud currently to have 13 nationalities represented among our members. The international rugby culture of our club has been a key characteristic since we started and is in many ways our secret to success. Both on and off the field! Amstelveen RC 1890 runs three senior sides - our 1st XV plays in the first division - and are starting up a COLTS side (under 19), an under-21 side and possibly even an Amstelveen Exiles side (comprising non-Dutch players at Amstelveen).

Martial Arts Amsterdam - Qi Kwan Do
Address: Lizzy Ansinghstraat 88, 1072RD Amsterdam (Oud-Zuid). Tram 12 or 25
Contact: Helen Maynard-Hill
Tel: 06 2181 9957
Email: helen.maynard-hill@qikwando.com
Website : http://www.qikwando.com/aboutqkd.htm
Times- 12.00 - 1.00 every Saturday

Qi Kwan Do - Practical self -defence Martial Art for everyone.
It's a combination of yoga, self defence and cardio vascular movements making you flexible, fit and toned.  Each lesson is unique so that you remain motivated and stay with the programme to eventually reach Black Belt. As well as learning a martial art, self defence and getting fit, Qi Kwan Do has helps to reduce stress, increases energy and leaves you feeling and looking better. The style and training suits ladies and men of all sizes, fitness and abilities. All are welcome.

Morris dancing
Utrecht Morris Team & Maids of the Mill
Website: www.utrechtmorris.nl/umt/english.php (for the men's side)
Website: www.utrechtmorris.nl/maids/ (for the women's side)

The Utrecht Morris Team (UMT), founded in 1979, is a team of men who perform traditional Morris dances from the Cotswolds in the southern Midlands of England. In 1984 a women's side called the "Maids of the Mill" was founded within the same association. This means that Utrecht has the only women's Morris side on the European continent except Great Britain! Only men dance as the UMT and only women dance as the Maids, but on a number of occasions the two sides dance together. Both the UMT and the Maids are friendly pleasure clubs that meet once a week in the city of Utrecht to practice. However, regardless of how much fun it is sometimes, real hard work goes into practicing the Morris dances before they can be performed in public. Both sides perform numerous times during the course of a year, sometimes at their own initiative, but also regularly when requested or booked. It goes without saying that they go to England at least once a year to meet and dance with other Morris sides. In 1991, the UMT became a member of The Morris Ring, the English umbrella organisation for men's sides. The Maids are a member of The Morris Federation, an association of self-governing Morris clubs which aims to encourage and maintain interest in the practice of morris dancing by women and men of all ages. Anyone who is interested in the Morris (dancer or musician, beginner or experienced) and wants to come and take a look on a practice evening, please get in touch with the Bagman. Visit our website for more information.

PGS/VOGEL Football club
Contact:  Phil Loughton
Tel: 062 705 1820
Email:  phil-loughton@euronet.nl

Expat football team based in The Hague. Matches are on Saturdays and training is on Wednesday night at 8pm. New players of all levels welcome.

Randstad Harings BSAC Dive Club
Email:  webmaster@randstad-harings.demon.nl
Website:  www.randstad-harings.demon.nl

The only Holland-based branch of the British Sub Aqua Club is open to all members of all grades of diving.

Te Werve Rugby Club
Address: The Hague
Contact:  Benoit Wach
Tel:  06 23976227
Email  WachB@Ferro.com
Website  www.rugby-tewerve.com

Te Werve RUFC is renowned in the Dutch rugby world for being an "expat" team. More than 20 nationalities are represented on and  off the  field. We  currently have  two teams: In 2003-2004, our firsts just got promoted to the  First Division, our second team finished 3rd in the Third Division.  We respect all aspects of our sport, especially the social side of it!

Utrecht Rugby Club
Contact:  Mike Vroom
Tel:  Mike: 070 320 2905; club: 030 666 20 25
Email:  urc@tte.nl
Website:  www.tte.nl/urc/

URC has two men's teams and a ladies team. Tight knit club with serious rugby players on the pitch and serious fun going people off the pitch. Welcomes all new members with open arms. Excellent way to meet new people and interact with some great Dutch people. Good pitch, training facilities and clubhouse.
Voorburg Cricket Club

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