We get Amstelveen moving
During the summer holidays, there is a professionally supervised activity for seniors every Monday through Friday. These include weekly aquasports, boxing, padel, pétanque, OldStars in the neighborhood, and much more.
Join in and stay nice and fit and vital during the summer too.
| Monday July 6 & 13 and August 3 & 10 |
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08:00 - 10:30 Amstelveen Moves Healthy: Aqua sports & lap swimming >>Read more |
| Swimming pool De Meerkamp Van der Hooplaan 239 |
| Tuesday July 7, 14, 21 & 28 and August 4 & 11 |
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Boxing >>Read more |
| Boxing school Barry Groenteman Eleanor Rooseveltlaan 110 - 112 |
| Tuesday July 7, 14, 21 & 28 and August 4 & 11 |
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Padel >>Read more |
| Padel Mate Club Grocery store 1 |
| Wednesday July 8, 15, 22 & 29 and August 5 & 12 |
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10:00 - 11:30 am Walking Football >>Read more |
| Football club Sporting Martinus Amsterdamseweg 247 |
| Wednesday July 8, 15, 22 & 29 and August 5 & 12 |
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From 13:10 Jeu de Boules >>Read more |
| Jeu de Boules Association Bulderbaan Broersepark, entrance Molenweg |
| Wednesday July 8, 15, 22 & 29 and August 5 & 12 |
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20:00 - 21:30 Hockey >>Read more |
| Hockey Club Myra Sportlaan 31 |
| Thursday July 9, 16, 23 & 30 and August 6 & 13 |
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9:30 - 12:30 Cycling with Keep Pedaling >>Read more |
| North Dam Center Noorddammerweg 1 |
| Thursday July 9, 16, 23 & 30 and August 6 & 13 |
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Padel >>Read more |
| Padel Mate Club Grocery store 1 |
| Friday July 10 & 17 and August 7 & 14 |
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08:00 - 10:30 Amstelveen Moves Healthy: Aqua sports & lap swimming >>Read more |
| Swimming pool De Meerkamp Van der Hooplaan 239 |
| Friday July 10, 17, 24 & 31 and August 7 & 14 |
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10:00 - 11:00 am OldStars in the neighborhood >> Read more |
| Please note: Friday 10 & 17 July on the Northern Poeloever, opposite restaurant Sunday, Laan Nieuwer-Amstel 1B
Other Fridays: Amstelveen Heemraad Football Club Sportlaan 33 |
| Friday July 10, 17, 24 & 31 and August 7 & 14 |
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12:30 - 13:30 Functional training >>Read more |
| CrossFit Amstelveen Mill 21C |
| Activity | Time | Location |
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| Monday 6 & 13 July and 3 & 10 August | ||
| ABG: Aqua sports & Lane swimming | 08:00 - 10:30 | Swimming pool de Meerkamp Van der Hooplaan 239 |
| Tuesday 7, 14, 21 & 28 July and 4 & 11 August | ||
| Boxing | 10:00 - 11:00 | Boxing school Barry Groenteman Eleanor Rooseveltlaan 110 - 112 |
| Padel | 11:00 - 12:00 | Padel Mate Club Grocery store 1 |
| Wednesday 8, 15, 22 & 29 July and 5 & 12 August | ||
| Walking Football | 10:00 - 11:30 | Sporting Martinus Amsterdamseweg 247 |
| Jeu de Boules | 13:15 | JBV Bulderbaan Broersepark, entrance Molenweg |
| Hockey | 20:00 - 21:30 | HV Myra Sportlaan 31 |
| Thursday 9, 16, 23 & 30 July and 6 & 13 August | ||
| Bicycles with Pedaling | 9:30 - 12:30 | North Dam Center Noorddammerweg 1 |
| Padel | 11:00 - 12:00 | Padel Mate Club Grocery store 1 |
| Friday 10 & 17 July and 7 & 14 August | ||
| ABG: Aqua sports & Lane swimming | 08:00 - 10:30 | Swimming pool de Meerkamp Van der Hooplaan 239 |
| Friday 10, 17, 24 & 31 July and 7 & 14 August | ||
| Functional training | 12:30 - 13:30 | CrossFit Amstelveen Mill 21C |
When you move in the water, your joints are less stressed and you still work on your fitness.
Amstelveen Beweegt Gezond or “ABG” is an exercise program in which you can swim lanes and participate in aqua sports for one price. The aqua sports are varied and there is a suitable aqua sport for every condition. Afterwards, it is possible to order a cup of coffee at the wet bar to have a nice chat about this sporty morning.
Day and time: Monday (6 & 13 July and 3 & 10 August) and Friday (10 & 17 July and 7 & 14 August) from 8:00 – 10:30
Location: Swimming pool De Meerkamp, Van der Hooplaan 239
Tickets: €7.50 euros. Buy your ticket online >>
Boxing has many benefits at all ages. It helps improve balance and coordination. It also helps build muscle strength and improve fitness.
During the boxing training, you will be given boxing exercises. comcombined with exercises focused on strength, balance, coordination, endurance and mobility. Suitable for all levels and degrees of taxability. The class is aimed at people aged 55 and over, and is open to participants at any level.
Day and time: every Tuesday from 11:00 – 12:00
Location: Boxing school Barry Groenteman
Tickets: €7.50. Advance registration is not necessary; you pay on location.
Walking Football is an adapted form of football, specially developed for men and women who like to play football (continue to play football), but no longer want to or can participate at a competitive level. The game is played on half a field in teams of 7 against 7. Running, sliding and physical contact are not allowed, and the ball may not go above hip height.
These rules of the game slow down the pace and reduce the risk of injuries, making Walking Football accessible to many people. At the same time, you work on your fitness, coordination, ball feeling and social contacts.
During the day Move Through the Summer You can join for free every Wednesday at Sporting Martinus. Walk-ins are welcome; you do not need to register. You will immediately join the team and play a few matches under supervision. An ideal way to stay active in a responsible and fun way.
Day and time: every Wednesday from 10:00 – 11:30
Location: Sporting Martinus, Amsterdamseweg 247
Tickets: Free and walk-in. No prior registration is required.
Jeu de Boules is a sport that improves your balance and coordination and where you mainly work on your fine motor skills. The game can be played at any level and is also suitable for people with a physical disability or injury.
Upon arrival, participants will be guided by an experienced jeu de bouler. Boules will be available and explanations will be given about the game and the rules. In addition, useful tips will be shared on how to throw best.
Two to three games are played, with an average end time around 16:00. A fun and accessible way to get acquainted with this friendly sport in a beautiful environment.
Day and time: Every Wednesday afternoon from 13:10. No end time
Location: JBV Bulderbaan, Broersepark, entrance Molenweg
Tickets: Free walk-in, but limited space. Please email in advance for availability at
Whether you used to play hockey or have never touched a stick before: everyone is welcome for an evening full of fun and getting some good exercise. During this evening hockey at HV Myra, you will play friendly, informal matches on the field. No experience yet? No problem! The evening starts at 8:00 PM with a clear explanation of the game, and basic techniques will be reviewed with all beginners. That way, you can join in the fun right away.
Day and time: every Wednesday evening from 20:00 – 21:30
Location: HV Myra, Sportlaan 31
Tickets: Free and walk-in. No prior registration is required.
Cycling has many advantages. It is less stressful on your joints, while still training your leg muscles and improving your fitness.
From the beginning of June to the end of September, Doortrappen organizes cycling tours for residents of the municipality of Amstelveen every Thursday.
Every Thursday morning at 9:30 a.m., two bike tours start from the Noorddamcentrum: a 20-kilometer route and a route of 25 kilometers or more. Enjoy the surroundings, the nature, and the camaraderie of your fellow cyclists.
Day and time: every Thursday at 9:30 AM
Location: Departure from Noorddamcentrum, Noorddammerweg 1
Tickets: Free. No prior registration is required.
It is crucial to maintain your muscles for daily activities, such as bending over, getting up from a chair without help.
During OldStars in the Neighborhood, we focus our training on the entire body, with special attention to coordination, flexibility, endurance, strength, and speed. Furthermore, we conclude each session with a sports and games section, which encourages interaction among participants.
Day and time: every Friday from 10:00 – 11:00
Location: Pay attention:
Friday 10 & 17 July on the Northern Poeloever, opposite restaurant Sunday, Laan Nieuwer-Amstel 1B
Other Fridays: Amstelveen Heemraad Football Club, Sportlaan 33
Tickets: €4.50 (Amstelring members €3.37). Tickets are available at the reception desk of Medisch Centrum IBIS, Van der Hooplaan 237.
Functional training at CrossFit Amstelveen is a fun and challenging way to stay fit! It combines weight training, cardio and gymnastics in varied workouts.
Functional movements are daily actions such as lifting small children, carrying shopping bags, standing up from a chair, sitting and pushing. Functional fitness helps you to become stronger and more mobile in daily life. Our training is adapted for everyone, so also for 55+! We ensure that everyone can participate at his or her own level.
We exercise in a sports outfit; think of sports shorts or long shorts and a shirt. It is recommended to bring a towel, as well as a water bottle!
Day and time: every Friday from 12:30 – 13:30
Location: Crossfit Amstelveen, Maalderij 21C, 1185 ZB Amstelveen
Tickets: €7. The first training is free. Advance registration is not required, and you pay on location.