What is a ‘vereniging’?
If you haven’t checked Google Translate yet, it will tell you it means a volunteer association, club, or society. In the Netherlands, there are about 140,000 official verenigingen, of which 28,000 are sports-related. Albatros is one of them, meaning anyone can join — from eight-year-olds to people over 90, skilled players to those still learning. Everyone is welcome.

Is it for free?
In Dutch, we say: “alleen de zon gaat voor niets op,” which means “only the sun rises for free.” So, no, it’s not free. Members pay fees of around EUR 310,- if you’re 18 or older. Don’t worry — that’s for a whole year, not per month. It covers weekly training sessions plus games. You’re welcome to try a few training sessions for free to get a feel for the club and its awesome members. Once we find a spot for you on a team, we’ll ask you to pay the fees and purchase an Albatros uniform for matches.

Do I have to play every week?
Yes — we say it’s “vrijwillig, maar niet vrijblijvend,” meaning “voluntary but not optional.” We understand life happens, but we ask for your commitment — not only to yourself but especially to your teammates. If that’s too much, tennis might be a better fit. Training is weekly. Home games take place on Wednesdays at the Verheijhal, while away games can be scheduled on different days throughout the week.

How is a ‘vereniging’ organized?
This is where the “volunteer” part of volunteer association really comes in. We run entirely on volunteers — people passionate about the club who give their time and energy freely. Nobody is paid (except trainers who get a small volunteer allowance). That means members help out with tasks like setting up nets, organizing tournaments, refereeing, or tidying up volleyballs. A vereniging is like a close-knit family: everyone pitches in, not just mum and dad.

It sounds fun, I want to try it out!
Send us an email (men, women or youth)! Tell us where you’ve played volleyball before, your level, and how often you trained. If you have any questions, just ask!


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