I amsterdam - Sports & Activity Groups

Amsterdam Hash House Harriers

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 multi-task exercise with socialising 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 minutes dishing out the various 'punishments' before going on somewhere for dinner/drinks. All ages and ability levels (in both running and drinking!) are welcome.

Contact: Miriam Young
Tel: +31 (0)62 826  9471
Email: hare_ah3@yahoo.com
Website: www.harrier.nl

First Dutch Dragon Boat Club

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 dragon boat, stopping at local landmarks and eateries;  barbecues, parties and camping trips. The club has a great atmosphere, with team spirit,  dedication and fun.

Tel:  +31 (0)20 685 2757
Email: ehdc@europe.com 

International Rugby Club of Amsterdam, Amstelveen RC 1890

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". It is a club 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 and they currently to have 13 nationalities represented among thie members. Amstelveen RC 1890 runs three senior sides - the 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).

Address: ARC Clubhuis/Clubhouse, Sportlaan 25A, Amstelveen  
Tel: +31 (0)20 643 8979  
Email: info@arcrugby.com 
Website: www.arcrugby.com 

Amsterdam Gaelic Athletic Club

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 fun and you should come along. All are welcome.

Tel: John + 31 (0)61 328 1468 or Andrea +31 (0)64 621 3707 
Email: amsterdamgac@email.com 
Website: www.amsterdamgac.nl  

Amsterdam Ladies Football Group

A group of women of various nationalities and soccer-playing experience who meet once a week for a friendly kick-around and game. Ability is no issue - it's just for fun! Beginners are also welcome. We play on Sundays at 11am in various sports halls around Amsterdam, and from May onwards we'll begin playing outdoors again - see our Yahoo site for more details.

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

More Information

ACCESS is a not-for-profit organisation established in 1986 to bridge the gap between the international community and English-speaking services available in The Netherlands. They supply free information from an extensive database, offer publications, courses, events, a professional counselling referral service and run a free helpline. They also provide several fact sheets covering subjects such as these.

Tel: +31 (0)20 423 3217 

Website: www.access-nl.org

 

Updated 25 August 2007