The Hague sports summer has started: from 21 June to 21 September, the whole of The Hague will be all about sports and exercise. For young and old, there are cool and special sports to try out and top sports events to experience. The sports summer was officially kicked off with the festive opening of the Marit Bouwmeester Academy in Laak.
Children can try out cool sports
Everyone is welcome at the Hague Summer Sports Festivals in several districts. Children between the ages of 4 and 12 can try out new sports under supervision during these free sports days, such as panna football, BMX and basketball. Clinics are also given by TeamNL top athletes. Young water sports enthusiasts can participate in water sports activities at the Marit Bouwmeester Academy for free on Wednesdays and Fridays throughout the summer.
Sports councillor Hilbert Bredemeijer is looking forward to a sporty summer: “Panna football, sailing or watching Beach Rugby at Scheveningen: it will be a great sporty summer in The Hague. During this Hague Sports Summer there is plenty of sporting activity to do in the city. In this way we want to get residents of The Hague, young and old, moving. I invite everyone to join in sports and visit the events.”
Top sport in The Hague
The Hague is once again the host city for wonderful top sporting events this summer. Visitors can see top athletes in action during various (international) events, such as the North Sea Beach Rugby, NK Beach Soccer and the World Cup qualification of basketball.
City Games festive closing
The Hague Summer of Sports will be festively concluded during the City Games on the weekend of 20-21 September. This free sports event for young and old will return to the Zuiderpark. During the City Games, all residents of The Hague can get acquainted with various sports and exercise options in their own neighbourhood.
For more information, visit www.denhaag.nl/sportzomer !
Text & images: Gemeente Den Haag. Translation: The Hague Online