Sports, policy

This sports agenda was created in consultation with Zoetermeer residents and associations. Important focal points in the sports agenda are:

Zoetermeerders are active

There is a lot of sport and exercise in Zoetermeer. However, in Zoetermeer we think it is important that everyone who wants to do so has the opportunity to exercise and/or sport. Fortunately, for many of our residents the opportunity to play sports or exercise is self-evident. But that does not apply to everyone. Some people Zoetermeerders would like to do sports and/or exercise, but experience a barrier to do so. We want more and more residents to get and stay active and experience the pleasure of exercise and sports. Especially residents who belong to (vulnerable) groups that currently have a relatively low participation in sports and exercise. In addition, we actively work with a wide range of organizations to achieve the objectives of our Local Preventive Health Policy and those of Working Integrally on a Healthy City.

Accommodations in order

Sports associations, other sports providers and individual athletes should have access to sufficient and good quality sports facilities. The sports agenda also focuses on revision of rental rates, aimed at transparency, fairness and encouragement of community engagement.

Vital sports clubs

The main task of sports providers is and remains the provision of opportunities for sports and exercise. At the same time we see that they are (can be) increasingly important as partners in taking up other social objectives. For these reasons it is important to have vital sports clubs in Zoetermeer. We also involve commercial exercise providers who embrace these ambitions. New is the deployment of the Club Framework Coach, who will support the technical staff of sports providers with advice and tools to better deal with specific target groups or challenges. 

Proud of sports in Zoetermeer

Sports provide entertainment. Millions of Dutch people enjoy top sport every week. In the stadium, at the club, in the park, in front of the tube, behind the computer or on the phone. That gives zest to life. It also strengthens the pride and sense of belonging of the inhabitants. Appealing sports performances and events also contribute to the profiling of Zoetermeer as a city where sport is highly valued. The municipality sees it as its responsibility to contribute to this, by focusing on grassroots sport as the basis and growing the pyramid from the bottom up. We are proud of the achievements of the Zoetermeer (top) athletes, entrepreneurs and volunteers. We like to put them in the spotlight during our sports gala. The municipality also supports sporting events that contribute to the profile of Zoetermeer.