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Max Delissen appointed as new swimming ambassador of AlkmaarAlkmaar Sport N.V. has proudly appointed Max Delissen as the new swimming ambassador for Alkmaar. Following an intensive application procedure, in collaboration with the Hoornse Vaart swimming pool, the KNZB, swimming club DAW and Variopool B.V., the choice has fallen on Max Delissen, who will fulfil this important role for the next two years.
Max Delissen: A passionate connector with a mission
Max Delissen is no stranger to the swimming industry. With over 30 years of experience and a great love for swimming, the 62-year-old from Alkmaar is a perfect match for this position. Despite his recent retirement in 2024, after reading the vacancy he became enthusiastic about dedicating himself to swimming. “I've been given a warm welcome and I'm really looking forward to getting started as swimming ambassador for Alkmaar. Swimming is truly in my DNA and I don't see it as work, but as a hobby,” Delissen said.
As swimming ambassador, Delissen will focus on promoting and improving the sport of swimming in Alkmaar. “My task is to get as many people as possible enthusiastic about swimming and to ensure that children continue to return to the swimming pool even after obtaining their Swimming Certificate (Zwem-ABC). I will also supervise the new ‘Swim is cool’ programme for primary schools in the region, through which children will further develop their swimming skills in a fun and educational way. I can’t wait to take swimming in Alkmaar to the next level!”
Broad support for the new feature
The role of swimming ambassador is a new step to give swimming in Alkmaar a boost. Swimming club DAW, the KNZB, Variopool B.V. and Alkmaar Sport welcome this development. Sandra Temmerman, chair of swimming club DAW, emphasises: “We have been working on this plan since early 2023. Max will play a crucial role in connecting various parties and creating opportunities for swimmers of all ages.”
Paulien van den Boogaard, project manager at the KNZB, also shares this vision. “Swimming is a sport that you can practise well into old age. We strongly believe in cooperation with local parties to strengthen the sport of swimming and improve swimming safety.” Klaas-Jan Ruder, Managing Director at Variopool B.V., adds: “At Variopool B.V. we have people who have a passion for sport, and swimming is very close to our hearts. That is why we are enthusiastic about taking part in this project.”
A promising future for swimming in Alkmaar
Eddy Bakker, operations manager at Alkmaar Sport, concludes: “We have the utmost confidence that Max will make swimming bigger in Alkmaar. We are proud of the collaboration between businesses, the federation, clubs and the municipality. We wish Max every success in his new role as swimming ambassador.”
With the appointment of Max Delissen as swimming ambassador, Alkmaar is taking an important step in the further development and promotion of swimming in the region.
At Alkmaar Sport, we believe in rewarding loyalty and creating special moments for our Sports Advantage Season Ticket Holders. That is why we have another nice surprise in store for our season ticket holders this July.
Go on an adventure with an experienced instructor
Prepare yourself together with an enthusiastic instructor for an adventure full of challenge and team building with the obstacle run clinic at Outdoorpark AlkmaarOn the site, our neighbours have set up a special course with obstacles of various levels. From beginners to experienced participants, everyone can take part and push their limits. The obstacle run clinic offers not only physical challenges, but also team-building games spread across the park. That way, we kill two birds with one stone: you work on individual strength and teamwork.
Want to join? Then sign up quickly via our website to secure your place. Be quick, because there are only 16 places available and while stocks last. So what are you waiting for? We look forward to experiencing this special outdoor experience together with you.
Practical information
- DateWednesday 31 July
- Time19:00 – 20:30
- LocationOutdoorpark Alkmaar
- Participantsmaximum of 16 participants
- Age18 years and over
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At Alkmaar Sport, we believe in rewarding loyalty and creating special moments for our Sport Voordeel pass holders. That is why we have another fun surprise in store for our pass holders this April.
Join the popular aqua kickboxing class for free!
Up Saturday 20 April can our valued season ticket holders take part free of charge in an exclusive aquakickboxing class in the 50-metre pool between 15:00 and 15:30. Discover the latest trend in aquafitness and experience a unique workout that boosts your energy and improves your fitness, all while you are in the water!
Want to take part? Then sign up quickly via our website to secure your place. Be quick, because there are only 20 places available and when they're gone, they're gone. So what are you waiting for? Take part in this unique experience!
Practical information
- DateSaturday 20 April
- Time3.00 pm – 3.30 pm
- Location50-metre swimming pool at the Hoornse Vaart swimming pool
- Participantsmaximum of 20 participants
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Alkmaar Sport is organising the Hoornse Vaart Open Water Swim on Sunday 2 June from 12:00 to 15:00. A unique event where young and old can take part in a sporting activity in the beautiful landscape of the Hoornse Vaart in Alkmaar. The 250-metre course is set out between two buoys and offers swimmers the chance to swim past traditional windmills and enjoy the stunning surroundings. The cost to participate is €18.
Swimming past the classic windmills
Marcel Ruitenberg, location manager of the Hoornse Vaart swimming pool, is very enthusiastic about the upcoming event. He says: “We have organised an Open Water Swim several times already, and in 2023 it was a huge success with no fewer than 80 participants. I am pleased that we can offer this spectacular swimming event again, and this year it will be even bigger than before. During the event, there will be a DJ along the course to create a great atmosphere. Furthermore, it is a good opportunity to train for Swim To Fight Cancer Alkmaar on Sunday 9 June.” In short, the Hoornse Vaart Open Water Swim is a unique opportunity to enjoy the beautiful surroundings while testing your swimming skills.
The event offers three distances: 1, 2 and 3 kilometres, with a total of 100 places available for participants. Between 12:00 and 15:00, participants can complete one of these distances, with no time limit attached.
Ruitenberg concludes his story with: “The Hoornse Vaart Open Water Swim is supported by Univé, the Hollands Noorderkwartier District Water Board and the Bergen Voluntary Lifesaving Brigade. The Hollands Noorderkwartier District Water Board closely monitors the water quality and temperature so that we can guarantee the safety of the swimmers.”
Former international open water swimmer
Marcel Stroet, founder of the Open Water Swimming Club, is involved in the Hoornse Vaart Open Water Swim. As a former international open water swimmer and coach of professional and performance-oriented swimmers, Marcel Stroet has years of experience and knowledge in this sport. Participants in the Hoornse Vaart Open Water Swim are provided with MyLaps chips for timekeeping and the times can be viewed online on the MyLaps website. Below 16 degrees a wetsuit is compulsory, these can be bought or hired at the event or via https://openwaterswimming.club.
Participate
The cost to take part in this sporting challenge is €18 per person and a swimming certificate is compulsory. There is space for a maximum of 100 participants, so be quick to ensure your participation.
Our partners
What is better than being regularly surprised with special extras? At Alkmaar Sport, we continuously strive to pamper our Sport Advantage Pass holders with unique experiences and benefits. For the month of March, we have planned something very special, an experience that will take your swimming technique to the next level.
Free Tech Pit Stop by former Olympian
Up Saturday 23 March can Sports Discount Subscription Holders take part for free between 13:00 and 16:00 in an exclusive Technique Pit Stop. Olympic elite swimmer Bas van Velthoven from Personal Swimming will share his expertise and offer swimmers the opportunity to have their technique assessed and areas for improvement pointed out through video footage.
The Tech Pit Lane is a concept by Personal Swimming. Two lanes in the 25-metre pool are reserved as a pit lane. Here, as a swimmer, you can swim through, to receive a number of focus and improvement points at the end of the lane by means of video footage. You can then apply these yourself and potentially swim through the pit lane again later. The great thing is that you receive a number of tips and focus points in a short amount of time, which you can then work on yourself. In addition, this is also a perfect moment to ask all your questions about the various swimming techniques.
There are three available time slots in which twenty subscribers can register, so be quick to reserve your spot for this unique event. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Aren't you already a proud owner of our Sports Advantage Subscription? Don't wait any longer and enjoy affordable swimming and ice skating, along with monthly surprises that make exercising even more fun. Purchase your subscription today and become part of our sporting community! You can find more information about the Sports Advantage Subscription on our website.
On Monday 1 April (Easter Monday), Outdoorpark Alkmaar is opening its doors for the new outdoor season. This festive occasion is being celebrated with bouncy castles, assault courses, an exciting Easter egg hunt and the latest water and land obstacles! For €5, visitors can enjoy unlimited activities at the park from 10:00 to 13:00. For an additional €2, participants can also go swimming afterwards at the nearby Hoornse Vaart swimming pool from 13:00 to 16:00. Tickets are available via www.outdoorparkalkmaar.nl/opening2024.
Delighted to ring in the outdoor season
“We are delighted to ring in the new outdoor season with a day full of adventure and fun for the whole family,” said Tom Leering of Outdoorpark Alkmaar. Tom continues his story enthusiastically: “Whether you are looking for an adrenaline rush on our obstacles, want to take part in the Easter egg hunt, or simply want to enjoy a day in the fresh air, our season opening has something for everyone to experience.”
Win an obstacle run clinic for 8 people
Alongside the exciting activities, Outdoorpark Alkmaar also offers a chance to win a prize. Share a spectacular photo of opening day via socials and tag Outdoorpark Alkmaar. The best photo wins an unforgettable 1.5-hour obstacle run clinic for 8 people!
Splashing finale at Hoornse Vaart swimming pool
And as if that weren't enough, they are joining forces with Hoornse Vaart swimming pool for a double adventure. For just €2 extra, visitors can enjoy a refreshing dip. There will be extra entertainment available on this day.
Swimming pool Hoornse Vaart in Alkmaar is bringing a sparkling new element to its children's party offering with the launch of the Virtual Reality party. Children can now take a dive into an enchanting virtual underwater world and bring their imagination to life like never before. More information about this unique children's party can be found via www.hoornsevaart.nl/virtual-reality-feestje.
Virtual underwater world
Hielko Bollen, swimming lessons team leader, is hugely enthusiastic about the new product: “It is great to see how we are moving with the times with these technological developments. Many thought it was impossible to go in and under water with Virtual Reality goggles, but with us this is now simply possible.”
Unforgettable experience
Upon arrival, the revellers are warmly welcomed by experienced instructors, who guide them on a virtual journey through breathtaking underwater landscapes. Using advanced Virtual Reality technologies, the children imagine themselves amidst colourful fish, exotic marine plants and friendly sea creatures.
Unlimited recreational swimming
The Virtual Reality party not only offers an unforgettable experience for the children, but also a chance for parents to join in this futuristic adventure together with their little ones. Discover the boundless possibilities of the virtual underwater world together and create memories that will last a lifetime. After the children's party, participants can enjoy unlimited free swimming for as long as the pool is open.
Practical information
For €12.50 per person (excluding snack package), participants can immerse themselves in a magical world for 60 minutes, welcoming a minimum of 6 children with a swimming certificate. Accompanying adults can join in for an admission price of €5.60 per person. More information and reservations are available via www.hoornsevaart.nl/virtual-reality-feestje.
Alkmaar Sport is celebrating its 10th anniversary and would love to celebrate this milestone together with its members! For the month of March, we are launching a festive anniversary ticket for just €10. Can 1 adult with 1 child not only skate a lap at De Meent, but also take a dip in the Hoornse Vaart swimming pool. The anniversary tickets are exclusively available via the anniversary page of Alkmaar Sport.
Ice skating and swimming for just €10 (valid in March)
Alkmaar Sport is putting its 10e birthday celebrations continue with a range of sporting activities. In March, the focus will be on both the Hoornse Vaart swimming pool and De Meent ice rink. With the special anniversary ticket, you can take one adult and one child to skate at De Meent ice rink once and swim at the Hoornse Vaart swimming pool once during the month of March. You’ll receive four separate admission tickets, so you can choose for yourself when between 1 and 31 March you’d like to go swimming or ice-skating. Normally, this combination ticket costs €21.40, but to mark the 10th anniversary, Alkmaar Sport is offering it for €10. That’s a discount of over 53%!
Of course you can pocket this price difference. It is, after all, a birthday present from Alkmaar Sport. But: you can also consider donating (a part of) the difference to the children's ward of the Noordwest Ziekenhuisgroep, the charity we are supporting in our anniversary year.
On Saturday 16 March, the Hoornse Vaart swimming pool is organising a three-hour Aquafitness Marathon in the wave pool. At the Alkmaar pool, participants will take on the challenge of various styles of aquafitness for three hours, led by upbeat music. The Aquafitness Marathon starts at 19:00 and ends at 22:00. Tickets are available for €14.50 via the button below.
3 hours of water aerobics
On Saturday 16 March, the Hoornse Vaart swimming pool will be dedicated to this sporting challenge. During the marathon, participants will work on strength and fitness under the guidance of an experienced and enthusiastic instructor. The evening promises to be intense, with non-stop exercising without breaks. Naturally, it will kick off with a good warm-up to prepare the muscles for the challenge ahead.
Benefits of aquafitness
Aqua fitness offers countless benefits for the body. As well as improving blood circulation, stamina and coordination, exercising in water also boosts calorie burn. With calorie burn 40% higher than for exercises outside the water, half an hour of aqua fitness is equivalent to an hour and a half of running! What’s more, the buoyancy of the water minimises the risk of injury, making aqua fitness suitable for people of all fitness levels.
Do you dare take on the challenge?
Tickets for the Aquafitness Marathon are available online for €14.50 via the button below. Don't miss this unique opportunity to enjoy three hours of an intensive and refreshing workout in the water!
On Saturday 17 February, Sport Advantage Subscription holders can take part in an exclusive front crawl clinic for free between 10:30 and 11:30. Let Personal Swim Coaches Esther and Jackie guide you in the 25-metre pool at Hoornse Vaart swimming pool. To take part, sign up quickly via the button below. There are only 20 places available, so be quick, as full is full!
For both beginners and advanced users
The clinic is ideal for both beginners and advanced swimmers and provides an in-depth insight into the fundamentals of front crawl. We will not only cover the theory, but above all do plenty of practical exercises. Don't forget to bring your goggles and water bottle, and if you have extra swimming gear, such as swim fins, pull buoy, kickboard or snorkel, feel free to bring them along! It will be an enjoyable and educational morning where we will work together to improve your front crawl technique.
Do you already have a Sports Benefit Subscription?
For athletes who love ice skating, swimming or want to discover both sports, Alkmaar Sport has renewed the Sports Advantage Subscription. A personal annual subscription that lets you swim and ice skate at cheaper rates. In addition, there are regular nice extras for subscription holders. More information about the Sports Advantage Subscription can be found on our Sports Benefit Subscription page.
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