Expat sports groups & clubs

Expat sports groups & clubs in Amsterdam

Aikidojo Amstelveen
Classes: Monday, Tuesday and Friday at three locations in Amstelveen. Also has a programme for kids.
Telephone: 06 5249 6612
E-mail: aikidojoamstelveen@gmail.com
Website: www.aikidojoamstelveen.nl

Amsterdam Derby Dames
Amsterdam’s best roller derby crew. Head along and watch them scrimmage, or get amongst it.
Website: www.amsterdamderbydames.nl

Aikido school Tenchi Ryu
Free trial lesson before you commit to a programme. Women and men train together; also available for kids.
Website: http://www.tenchiryu.nl

Amsterdam Gaelic Athletic Football Club
All ages, abilities and backgrounds welcome. Teams train weekly at Amstelveen Rugby Club.
Email: amsterdamgac@email.com
Website: www.amsterdamgac.nl

Amsterdam Hash House Harriers
Running club with friendly social aspect, stopping frequently for a beer! Meets weekly on Sundays at 17:00 (summer) and at 15:00 (winter).
Email: hare_ah3@yahoo.com
Website: www.harrier.nl

Amsterdam Ladies Football Group
Women meet weekly for a little footie. All matches are friendly and new members welcome. Locations vary, so check the website.
Email: ams_football-owner@yahoogroups.com
Website: sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ams_football

Amsterdam Municipal Golf Club
Before you start playing you must get your golf ability licence (Golfvaardigheidsbewijs). This is a standardised test and licensing process which players of the game must go through in order to be allowed to play on many golf courses in the Netherlands.
Website: www.amsterdammuni.com

Australian Rules Football
For young, old and the experienced. Teams train weekly in different locations. Also play matches across Europe.
Email: info @ aussierules.nl
Website: www.aussierules.nl

American Baseball Federation
ABF is a non-profit volunteer organisation that has been providing sports programs for all ages and nationalities. Either sign up to play or be a volunteer.
Website: www.abfsport.nl

British Society Badminton and Squash
Social networking group and sports society. Open to all, of any age or background.
Telephone: 06 5170 8081
Email: info@britishsocietyofamsterdam.org
Website: www.britishsocietyofamsterdam.org

Indoor climbing
There are a few climbing walls in the city – and this website lists them all and the climbing options available at each.
Website: www.indoorclimbing.com/netherlands.html

Dragon Boat Club
If you have always wanted to give this a try – then contact the club; the tryouts are free as part of their normal training routine.
Website: www.ehdc.nl

Floorball Club Amsterdam Agents
The Agents dodge the rain by playing indoors, but not on ice. The result is pure adrenaline.
Email: info@amsterdamfloorball.nl
Website: www.amsterdamfloorball.nl

International Rugby Club of Amsterdam, Amstelveen RC 1890
A friendly international rugby club just 20 minutes south of central Amsterdam. It is a club for all who want to play, support, watch, walk or talk rugby. Training on Tuesdays and Thursday evenings.
Telephone: 020 6110 719
Email: info@aacrugby.com
Website: www.aacrugby.com

Kickboxing
At this gym you'll learn the famous 'Mejiro-style'. Kickbox training that is accessible for everyone: young & old, man & woman, beginners & experienced.
Website: www.mejirogym.nl

The Ranstaad Harings Scuba Dive Club
The website of the first open British sub-aqua club branch serving The Hague, Amsterdam, Utrecht and Rotterdam. Diving in the Netherlands may not have been high on your list of places to dive, but this club has some exceptional and surprising dive outings.
Website: www.randstad-harings.nl

Tennis
There are courts dotted around the city suburbs, it's a matter of finding them. For a quick game try theAmstelpark courts. With 21 outdoor and 11 indoor courts, you can play tennis whenever it suits.
Website:www.sportzuiver.nl/en/tennis

Touch Rugby
There are touch rugby clubs across the Netherlands and all teams consist of a mix of expats and locals.
Email: mjdberry@gmail.com

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