During the Sportcafé, sports clubs, the municipality and support organisations came together to discuss the future of Wassenaar’s sports clubs. The evening was opened by Alderman Laurens van Doeveren and focused on strengthening thriving, sustainable sports clubs that are well prepared for the future. The Sportcafé was organised by Fit in Wassenaar, part of Kanslokaal, which works together with sports clubs to build a strong and sustainable sporting environment in Wassenaar. The event was hosted by RKSV Blauw Zwart.
The Club Vitality Monitor as a Starting Point for Development
To gain a better understanding of the vitality of local sports clubs, the clubs completed the DataIM Club Vitality Monitor. This monitor helps clubs identify what is already going well and where there are opportunities for further development. The results are valuable not only for the clubs themselves but also provide an important starting point for targeted support. Based on these insights, clubs can set priorities and work towards building a strong foundation for the future.
Tailored Support for Sports Clubs
The club support officers at Fit in Wassenaar tailor their support to the needs identified through the monitor. Their work focuses on six key themes: members and volunteers, governance and organisation, a socially safe sporting environment, healthy clubs, community engagement, and training and workshops. By providing tailored support, clubs can focus on the areas that are most relevant to their individual circumstances.
Promoting a Healthy and Safe Sporting Environment
In addition to the presentation of the Club Vitality Monitor, the Trimbos Institute delivered an engaging presentation on alcohol, smoking and vaping in sport. The session highlighted the important role sports clubs play in creating a healthy and safe environment for athletes, volunteers and visitors. The presentation provided clubs with valuable insights and practical tools to address these issues, either independently or in collaboration with the club support officers.
Working Together to Build the Future of Sport
The Sportcafé marked an important step towards creating a strong, thriving and sustainable sporting landscape in Wassenaar. Fit in Wassenaar looks back on a valuable evening filled with networking, knowledge sharing and inspiration.
Together with sports clubs, the municipality and community partners, we will continue working towards strong clubs where sport, health and social connection come together. In this way, we aim to ensure that sports clubs continue to play an important role in the lives of everyone in Wassenaar for years to come.
For more information about support for sports clubs, visit Organisations – Fit in Wassenaar | Working Together for a Healthy Life.
