Sports for 50-plus

Are you looking for fun and affordable activities in your neighbourhood? Or would you like to start doing sports again after a long break? The neighbourhood sport coaches welcome you.

The neighbourhood sport coach is there for all adult and senior residents in the neighbourhood. They know what kinds of activities are available in the area. The main goal is to have pleasure in doing sports. It should not feel like a chore. You will meet new people, discover nice spots in the neighbourhood and experience new things.  

Participate

Neighbourhood sport coaches can be found in all of the city districts. Would you like to participate? Sign up with 1 of the neighbourhood sport coaches in your area. They will tell you everything you need to know and they will help you choose an activity which is suitable for you. They will schedule an intake appointment at a location close by. And give you tailormade advice.

For more information and registration go to Begin external link: www.buurtsportcoachdenhaag.nl(External link), end external link..

With OldStars you can continue to exercise in a way that it is best for you. Special for seniors. You can choose from various sports. For example, football, hockey, tennis, table tennis and handball.

Would you like to become an OldStars trainer?

The municipality gives courses for residents and for volunteers. These take place at sports clubs which want to organise activities for seniors. For more information you can contact theBegin link:  sportconsulent, end link.  for seniors.

Fifty fit is a form of exercise in the water. It is for everybody aged 50 years and older. You keep your muscles, bones and joints flexible in a relaxed atmosphere. You can also participate even if you are unable to swim.

Where

You can take Fifty fit lessons in the following swimming pools:

• De Blinkerd swimming pool
• Het Hofbad swimming pool
• Overbosch swimming pool
• De Waterthor swimming pool
• Het Zuiderpark swimming pool

For more information about Fifty fit go to Begin link: Swimming pool activities, end link. .

More Movement for Seniors (Meer Bewegen voor Ouderen) are exercise classes. The classes work to make sure that people who are 70-plus feel physically, mentally and socially fit for as long as possible. The activities are inviting, safe, stimulating and above all fun, so that older people happily take part.

The course is for seniors aged 70 years and older who are still living on their own. During the course you practice doing activities which make daily life easier. Such as bathing, getting dressed, climbing stairs and doing food shopping. In addition you practice:

• preventing falls
• enhancing your memory skills
• improving your condition

This group programme focuses on activities which can be difficult for seniors. The activities will be practiced as much as possible in situations and places which are part of your daily life. For example:

• climbing stairs
• doing food shopping
• being active outdoors
• getting up from a chair or bed

Have you ever had a fall? Or are you afraid of falling? Then fall prevention lessons can help. The 13-week fall prevention course focuses on balance, mobility and strength training. The goal is make a fall less likely. Professional exercise coaches and physiotherapists give the group lessons. You take part in these lessons at your own level.

Would you like to register or get more information about locations in the neighbourhood? Go to the website of Begin external link: Sportief Plus(External link), end external link..

It is important to stay physically active, especially for people with diabetes. Walking is safe, easy and fun. It is a good form of exercise for people with diabetes. The National Diabetes Challenge helps to get vulnerable people up and moving. And ensures that their health, stamina and welfare get better.

In The Hague there are walking groups which meet up throughout the year. You can sign up at: Begin external link: www.nationalediabeteschallenge.nl/denhaag/(External link), end external link..

Do you have any questions or would you like to get more information? Contact the Begin link: sportconsulent, end link.  for adults or for seniors.

Many people ride a bicycle in the Netherlands. But what if you are unable to ride a bike or you are too afraid? You can take cycling lessons. Cycling lessons are given at different spots in The Hague.

These lessons are organised together with neighbourhood sport coaches in community centres. Everybody can participate and the lessons are provided at an affordable price. On the Begin external link: website of the sociale kaart(External link), end external link. you can find information on where to take cycling lessons in the neighbourhood.

The prices differ depending on the location but you can often get a discount with an Begin link: Ooievaarspas, end link. . There are usually bicycles available to practice on.