We look back with pleasure on the Sports Tasting for 55+ at Sportpark De Schulpwei.
Enthusiastic participants, a versatile program and sunny weather were great ingredients for a successful first Sports Tasting! There are already plans to organize another Sports Tasting in the autumn. Who knows, see you then!
Boxing, yoga, badminton, walking handball, walking football, the exercise group of the Wassenaarse Ouderen in Beweging (WOB), but also golfing at Rozenstein and jeu de boules at the Wassenaarse Petanque Club: the local associations participated en masse. Before the real exercise in groups started, there was also the possibility of a fitness test. And between the companies there was a lecture by a lifestyle coach.
“We are all a bit older and may already have some ailments,” says councilor Inge Zweerts de Jong, “that is why this is an excellent opportunity to try what you can still do, because the range is large!” And after this the groups went to their different locations.
Mariella from yoga studio Art of Balance had a large group of ladies who wanted to become acquainted with her profession. She gave her guests a yoga lesson in a professional and patient manner. In the sports hall a little further away, Jan Keer leads a WOB movement group. He very seriously shows what is and is not wise to do in terms of exercise when you are older. There is laughter on the jeu de boules court. The ball does not always do what the boulers have in mind, but the explanation of the professionals is competent. The mood quickly improves.
In the meantime, the organization is converting the Blauw-Zwart canteen so that lifestyle coach Nicolette Zeestraten can talk about her profession. Because a healthy lifestyle is more than just good nutrition and continuing to exercise. It turns out that knowing who you are, what is important in your life and preventing a lot of stress is just as important.
After this it is the turn of the fifty visitors to get acquainted with a number of other sports such as Walking Football, handball and golf. Golf in particular at the Wassenaar Golf Club Rozenstein could look forward to a huge crowd, because there was more supply than space on the course.
It was indicative of the entire afternoon: a great success! Partly thanks to the tight organization, the friendly guidance, many volunteers and sports clubs, this Sports Tasting is worth repeating!
For more information, a fit test or other questions: visit the websitewww.fitinwassenaar.nlorwww.thuisinwassenaar.nl
