Sports and Physical Activity Agreement II

Introduction

The Apeldoorn Sport and Physical Activity Agreement was presented in 2020. This was a response to the 2018 National Sport Agreement, in which local authorities were asked to draw up a Local Sport Agreement, in collaboration with sport and physical activity providers and other organisations with an interest in sport and physical activity.

In April 2023, a second National Sports Agreement was presented, entitled “Sport Versterkt”. This is a four-year agreement. Once again, local authorities are being encouraged to take part. They may be eligible for four years’ funding under the National Sports Agreement. To qualify, however, they must review their existing Sports Agreement.

The sport and physical activity partners within the municipality of Apeldoorn would like to update the Apeldoorn Sport and Physical Activity Agreement to become the Apeldoorn Sport and Physical Activity Agreement II and to start working on the chosen themes. In doing so, they believe it is important to also look to organisations outside the sport sector in order to inject new impetus. Positive experiences have been gained in this regard in recent times. Involving the education sector and commercial sports providers also offers opportunities.

This Apeldoorn Sport and Physical Activity Agreement II addresses the following points in turn:

• the outcomes of the 2020 Apeldoorn Sport and Physical Activity Agreement
• the guiding principles of the Second National Sports Agreement
• the themes selected by Apeldoorn for the Apeldoorn Sport and Physical Activity Agreement II for the period 2023 to 2026 inclusive
• and the organisation behind the Apeldoorn Sport and Physical Activity Agreement II

Chapter 1: Outcomes of the Apeldoorn Sport and Physical Activity Agreement 2020–2023

Introduction

Between 2020 and 2023, a great deal of work was carried out to implement the objectives set out in the local Apeldoorn Sport and Physical Activity Agreement. A steering group was set up to oversee the implementation of the agreements reached. Leaders were appointed for each sub-agreement and organised their working groups for the relevant sub-agreement. The working groups were responsible for implementation.

The revenues per sub-agreement are set out below:

Partial Agreement 1: Connectivity, Visibility and Promotion of Sport and Physical Activity in Apeldoorn

This partial agreement had the following objective:

• High visibility and ease of discovery of the world of sport and exercise.

Sub-agreement 1 was included in the Apeldoorn Sport and Physical Activity Agreement – unlike the national Sport Agreement – as a separate objective. This theme emerged entirely organically, based on the needs, wishes and ideas put forward during the various meetings with sport and physical activity providers.

The working group has literally brought Apeldoorn’s sports and exercise provision to the fore, strengthening links between them and promoting them more widely. This is documented in the app “Sportplein Apeldoorn, the starting point for your exercise” and on www.sportpleinapeldoorn.nl. The online platform was developed by the Apeldoorn-based sports marketing agency Sportunity.

The working group consists of five people. They have put in a great deal of work to gather input and carry out the technical development in collaboration with Sportunity, integrate the content onto the platforms, inform providers and encourage them to participate in Sportplein Apeldoorn, and raise awareness of the platform. This was achieved through interviews, surveys and numerous working group meetings.

Sportplein Apeldoorn is now up and running and will be regularly updated and further developed. The Apeldoorn City Council has now made the necessary funding available on a long-term basis until 2023. From 2024 onwards, the municipality of Apeldoorn intends to transfer Sportplein Apeldoorn to Accres Sportservice Apeldoorn.

The objective set out in this partial agreement has been achieved and will lapse on 1 July 2023. Sportplein Apeldoorn now focuses specifically on residents of Apeldoorn who are looking for or wish to book sports and exercise activities. In other words, it acts as a ‘facilitator’, according to NOC NSF, Sport Verenigt Nederland.

Partial Agreement 2: Sport and Physical Activity for All

The objectives set out in this partial agreement were:

Ambition 1

An understanding of various vulnerable groups and the extent to which they are excluded from current sport and physical activity provision.

Ambition 2

To encourage more people from vulnerable groups to take up sport and physical activity and to keep them doing so.

Ambition 3

Ensure that the (existing) range of sports and exercise activities remains accessible to the identified vulnerable groups.

What has this partial agreement achieved so far?

A network has emerged around inclusive (unique) sport. The organisations and individuals involved are enthusiastic and wish to continue participating. How this will take shape in future will be discussed at a meeting at the end of June 2023.

• Several working groups have been set up, which have achieved the following:
• Establishment of the Senior Sports Working Group and Network
• Senior Sports Day held twice (2021 and 2022)
• Senior Citizens’ Sports Week (2021 and 2022)
• Launch of GoldenSports in the Orden neighbourhood
• Walking and cycling groups for older people
• Getting started with cycling buddies for people who can’t cycle on their own
• Producing and distributing the ‘Senior Citizens’ Exercise Ladder’ (in the form of a booklet)
• Fall prevention by Pronami Skills at the Berghorst residential and care centre
• Composition of the Migrants Working Group
• Identifying bottlenecks and setting up a working group
• Running an exercise programme at the COA in 2021
• Launching the ‘Wereldmeiden’ Project within Sportservice Apeldoorn
• Launching a pilot scheme in partnership with the Dynamo volleyball club to enable Eritrean young people to get involved in the club
• Support for young children and families in relation to sports providers and clubs (primarily practical assistance with matters such as registration, finances, etc.) provided by Kemi Rá
• Composition of the LGBTIQ+ working group
• Identifying bottlenecks
• Councillor raises rainbow flag during the 2023 King’s Games
• Expanding the network by taking part in Apeldoorn Regenboogstad meetings
• Organising a welcome event at the club night for clubs, in collaboration with Start2Create
• Extending the rainbow flag campaign
• Highlighting exemplary clubs (AGOVV) and raising awareness of what clubs are doing in the area of inclusion / ensuring that everyone feels included
• Establishment of a working group on vulnerable people
• Life Goals programme expanded to include boxing, walking and running alongside football
• Implementation of the Life Goals project at Sportservice Apeldoorn (in collaboration with Riwis/Korak, etc.)
• Establishment of a working group on low SES (Socio-Economic Status)
• Setting up a network
• Exercise scheme for those on low incomes (adults) discussed with the local council
• Conducting a survey among sports clubs and providers regarding the exercise scheme
• Public consultation evening for residents in the target group to find out more
• Work is underway on a separate scheme within the Stadspas, which is likely to be introduced
• Expansion of the range of exercise activities on bewegen.apeldoorn.nl
• Establishment of the Working Group on People with Disabilities
• Network, platform and working groups organised by Uniek Sporten
• Setting up FunFit for people with a mild intellectual disability
• Organisation of Volunteer Days for various target groups (people with acquired brain injury, visually impaired people, etc.)
• Organisation of a meeting for providers of activities for people with disabilities
• Organisation of after-school fitness sessions, during extra school sports for 12+
• Launching a Low-Impact Exercise Programme at Gentiaan College with the “Way of Life” personal trainer”
• Setting Up Breakdance and Level-Up
• Mobilityclinic organised by ProReva (in collaboration with various partners)
• Apeldoorn Walking Challenge revived and relaunched

Partial Agreement 3: Sustainable Sports Infrastructure

The objectives of this partial agreement were:

Ambition 1

More efficient and better use of sports pitches, sports facilities and sports parks through more multifunctional and open access.

Ambition 2

Make sports pitches, sports facilities and sports parks more sustainable in order to contribute to the Apeldoorn municipality’s climate targets of becoming energy-neutral by 2030.

Ambition 3

Better use of public space and the physical environment through local events and activities.

What has this partial agreement achieved so far?

• With regard to sustainability, energy audits have been carried out at several associations using grant funding. This has resulted in a plan for each association, including a cost estimate and the sustainability measures to be implemented.
• Organisations have been actively made aware of various funding opportunities for sustainability.
• A start has been made on ensuring more efficient and better use of sports pitches, sports facilities and sports parks. Further developing the ‘Open Club’ philosophy. The process is proving difficult, but there is still hope.
• Sports clubs have been made aware of the Apeldoorn sports-specific investment grant. We have also successfully lobbied for an increase in this budget. In recent years, this has led to over €1 million being invested in sustainability initiatives at sports clubs.
• The project has aligned itself with the local council’s initiatives regarding the construction of Cruijff courts and with those of sports clubs. This has strengthened the links between the local council, sports clubs and the education sector.

Partial Agreement 4: Vital Sports and Physical Activity Providers in a Positive Sports Culture

The objectives of this partial agreement were:

Ambition 1

Sports and exercise providers are supported in strengthening their qualified sports staff.

Ambition 2

Administrative networks (exchange and cooperation) support sports and physical activity providers.

Ambition 3

All sports and exercise providers take a proactive approach to fostering a positive sporting culture.

What has this partial agreement achieved so far?

Progress has been made on several objectives in this area. These are:

• Sports and exercise providers have been strengthened in terms of qualified staff
  • Three management coaching programmes have been launched at clubs in collaboration with Accres
  • KNVB junior coach training course held in Apeldoorn
  • Volleyball Coach Level 2 course held in Apeldoorn
  • Preparations for the ASM have begun at the clubs
  • Level 2 gymnastics training completed
  • KNVB coaching course in Apeldoorn
• Administrative networks
  • Two meetings of the chairpersons of major associations have been organised
  • Discussions with the Sports Council, GSF and Platform Sport NL Groen
  • Survey on the need for a Central Knowledge Platform. Responses received from 45 associations
  • Preparing a digital platform for knowledge sharing
  • Collaboration between Orderbos sports clubs and the RABO programme
• All sports and exercise providers take a proactive approach to fostering a positive sporting culture
  • Three VCP training courses are being offered in Apeldoorn for Apeldoorn and the surrounding area
  • Themed evening on ‘Positive Sporting Culture’ with 32 participants
  • A workshop on positive coaching was organised at three different clubs
  • Information session on a positive sporting culture organised
  • Event on discrimination and inclusion organised

Partial Agreement 5: ‘Skilled in Movement from an Early Age’

The objectives of this partial agreement were:

Ambition 1

An understanding of the motor development of children aged 2 to 12, and, where possible, also those aged 13 to 18.

Ambition 2

In Apeldoorn, childcare centres, primary schools and secondary schools are placing (greater) emphasis on physical activity and (broad) motor skills development for children and young people aged 2 to 18.

Ambition 3

In the municipality of Apeldoorn, parents are aware of the importance of motor skills development and physical activity, including outdoor play, from an early age.

Ambition 4

In Apeldoorn, sports clubs will be providing youth members with broad motor skills training, alongside or instead of their sport-specific programmes.

What has this partial agreement achieved so far?

• Grant application to carry out MQ-Scan assessments (to gain an insight into motor skills) for primary school pupils in Apeldoorn
• A network of secondary school teachers has been established. They are able to get in touch with one another and meet regularly.
• The General Motor Skills Development classes began in April 2023. They will run until the end of June and will continue after the summer holidays.
• Sixteen people in Apeldoorn have undertaken and completed the ASM Advanced Instructor training course
• Binky Sportdiploma, a collaboration between SV Dynamo and Sportservice, will start in September. It will be offered four times a week throughout the school year.

Partial Agreement 6: Elite Sport that Connects and Inspires, for Talent and Development

The objectives of this partial agreement were:

Ambition 1

In Apeldoorn, various organisations are collaborating more closely in the field of talent development.

Ambition 2

In Apeldoorn, we are expanding the talent pool of future elite athletes.

Ambition 3

Young people and adults in Apeldoorn recognise the importance of an active and healthy lifestyle.

What has this partial agreement achieved so far?

• Collaboration on talent development
  • Talenthub FSG Apeldoorn
  • Structural collaboration between FSG, Topsport Gelderland, Sportservice Apeldoorn and Veluws College Secondary School
• Enlarging the breeding pond
  • AV ’34 Athletics is setting up a multi-event group to identify talent. Applications are now open.
• The importance of an active lifestyle for young people
  • “Discover Your Talent” Day in Apeldoorn
  • Comprehensive motor skills testing (BMT) of 400 children in 2021
  • BMT is being organised by Sportservice Apeldoorn

Conclusion on yields

A great deal has been achieved, with excellent results, and there is plenty of enthusiasm amongst sports and physical activity providers and professionals. This enthusiasm is also being channelled by sports and physical activity providers and professionals into the Apeldoorn Sports and Physical Activity Agreement II.

Chapter 2: Principles of the National Sports Agreement II

The National Sports Agreement II was drawn up by the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport, in collaboration with VSG/VNG, NOC*NSF and newcomer POS (Platform Ondernemende Sport). The Sports Agreement has been concluded for a period of four years, from 2023 to 2026. It has three objectives:

• A solid foundation
• Wide (broader) range
• Highlighting the greater significance of sport

These ambitions can be achieved by focusing on the six themes of the Sport Agreement II:

• Inclusion and diversity (formerly: Inclusive sport and physical activity)
• Socially safe sport (formerly: Positive sporting culture)
• Vitale sports providers (formerly: Vitale sports and exercise providers)
• Able to move skilfully
• Space for sport and exercise (formerly: Sustainable sports infrastructure)
• The social value of elite sport (formerly: Elite sport that inspires)

The challenges and frameworks for local authorities are as follows:

• Deployment of a Core Team
• Appointment of a Sport and Prevention Coordinator
• A solid foundation for the local sports sector
• Greater (visible) significance of sport
• Involve more local partners
• Social security and integrity
• Club support
• Presence of the Local Sports Platform
• Involvement of local sports and physical activity officials

Chapter 3: Selected themes from the Apeldoorn Sports Agreement II

Introduction

By participating in this Sport Agreement II, the sports and exercise providers in Apeldoorn aim to achieve the following:

• more people are taking up exercise;
• play a part in combating obesity;
• to improve young children’s motor skills;
• improve the quality of sports clubs;
• to provide as diverse a range as possible that is accessible to everyone;
• to provide talented athletes with the opportunity to develop in their sport and to make sport more sustainable.

Next, the sports sector will also need to look outwards and launch initiatives in local neighbourhoods, making use of the thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces. The council also wishes to place greater emphasis on side events at sporting events in Apeldoorn and to forge a partnership with Urban Sporten.

Following consultation with many stakeholders in Apeldoorn, the actions set out below cover all six themes of Sport Agreement II. They contribute to the aforementioned guiding principles of the municipality of Apeldoorn.

Cross-thematic Communication

The aim of making all information relating to sport and physical activity accessible to ‘everyone’ in one place has not yet been achieved. This could be examined in greater detail in the Sport and Physical Activity Agreement II under the themes ‘Other Issues’ and ‘Central Communication’. This includes information on the Apeldoorn Management Academy (training courses and workshops), protocols, developments relating to the Local Prevention Agreement, and the Sport and Exercise Agreement. But it also applies to the other roles mentioned by NOC*NSF.

In short, the remaining objectives under the heading ‘Visibility, connection and promotion’ will be examined in more detail in the Apeldoorn Sport and Physical Activity Agreement II, or will be continued under the central communication strand and new themes/sub-agreements.

The launch of the Sportplein Apeldoorn app and website means that we can continue to utilise this platform to enhance visibility, foster connections and promote the organisation. It also enables us to match supply and demand and to use the resulting data to inform campaigns and interventions.

As mentioned in Chapter 1, it would be beneficial to examine in more detail the other roles of a Local Sports Platform and the remaining needs in the areas of communication and information sharing in Apeldoorn. Matching the supply and demand for the exchange of information and knowledge at the administrative, stakeholder and organisational levels is one such example. This role is currently partly fulfilled in Apeldoorn by the Apeldoorn Sports Council Association, the municipality of Apeldoorn (both at the civil service and administrative levels) and Accres, as well as by the steering group for the Apeldoorn Sport and Physical Activity Agreement II and the Local Prevention Agreement.

In addition, the core team and the leaders of the thematic areas under the Apeldoorn Sport and Physical Activity Agreement II have a responsibility when it comes to communication. This includes making the implementation budget publicly available and sharing developments and results. This can be done via LinkedIn, themed evenings such as the Apeldoorn Sports Gala, digital newsletters, but also, for example, through a visual annual report on the Sport and Exercise Agreement. The Sport and Prevention coordinator plays a key role in this and must also ensure that communication and the exchange of information with the Local Prevention Agreement run smoothly.

Theme 1: Inclusion and Diversity

Clarity on the theme and the full text of the Apeldoorn Sport and Physical Activity Agreement II is required

• The direction we, as a group, wish to take with this topic under the Apeldoorn Sport and Physical Activity Agreement II
  • Clear communication is essential in this regard (timing, format, etc.).
• The direction we, as the Apeldoorn Sport and Physical Activity Agreement II as a whole, wish to take.
• The links with the policy document on the Local Prevention Agreement and GALA are unclear; we want to change that.
• Guidance and clarity are very important for attracting and retaining volunteers.
• In addition, there are also some organisational considerations. At present, the focus is mainly on professionals when it comes to implementing and taking action. I would like to appoint a leader for the entire initiative, with players and supporters working under them. The players actively participate in initiatives, whilst the supporters contribute ideas during brainstorming sessions on the direction and objectives we wish to pursue. You can switch from being a player to a supporter if an initiative or objective does or does not suit you. The captain of the theme chairs the meetings. This means he does not immediately take on initiatives that emerge from the discussions. The captain draws up the agendas, minutes and action lists, and steers the process and direction.
• Visibility is also an important consideration to bear in mind. Visibility within the Apeldoorn Sport and Physical Activity Agreement II for all those involved, but also visibility for the residents of the municipality of Apeldoorn. What are we doing? What are we focusing on? What have we already achieved?

What has changed from the Apeldoorn Sport and Physical Activity Agreement to the Apeldoorn Sport and Physical Activity Agreement II?

• Initiatives for the various target groups that are already underway. These include the initiatives that have emerged from the ‘Sport and Exercise for All’ sub-agreement 2.
• Expand initiatives that have already proven their worth – such as the Apeldoorn Walking Challenge – and implement them in a more structured and sustainable manner (ensuring their continuity) by linking them to the Local Prevention Agreement (the Gala Agreement and the associated SPUK funding).
• We would like to retain the network that has developed around inclusive (unique) sport, as well as the organisations and individuals currently involved, and expand it to include new organisations and interested parties.

Draw up a plan for the following four tasks set out in the National Sports Agreement

The working groups that have been set up are continuing their work and drawing up a plan for 2023 and beyond, taking into account the four priorities set out in the National Sports Agreement. These four priorities had already been largely incorporated into earlier plans. They are:

• Improving financial accessibility.
• Improving social accessibility.
• Improve practical accessibility.
• More effective ways of encouraging inactive people to take up sport.

Cross-thematic working

The aim within this theme is to adopt a more cross-thematic approach (working more vertically than horizontally). The working groups can also play a role in other themes by sharing their knowledge. The lead for this theme will also wish to draw on expertise from other themes.

A second aim is to involve even more organisations outside the world of sport in this issue.

Theme 2: Space for Sport and Physical Activity

Carry forward all the objectives from Sport Agreement I into Sport Agreement II.

These are:

• To strive for a more efficient use of sports pitches, sports facilities and sports parks through increased multifunctional and open access
• Making sports pitches, sports facilities and sports parks more sustainable to contribute to the Apeldoorn municipality’s climate targets (energy neutral by 2030)
• More space for sport and exercise in public spaces

The working group will be meeting shortly to start making plans for this.

Theme 3: Providers of health-promoting sport and exercise programmes

Higher calibre of staff in the sector

The tasks arising from this are in line with the initiative to train and deploy more club coaching staff. This initiative is being led by Sportservice Apeldoorn. Clubs naturally also play a part in this, and this ambition also relates to the theme of ‘socially safe sport’. A working group is being set up for this purpose. It will include representatives from Sportservice Apeldoorn, a number of clubs, a “Positive Coaching” trainer and club management coaches (in due course). The working group will draw up and implement a ‘Quality’ plan.

Strengthening implementation capacity

This is an ongoing development in which Sportservice Apeldoorn (in consultation with the local council) is taking the lead. It involves reallocating funds from the ‘broad scheme for combined roles’ and exploring the possibilities of introducing new roles, the job profiles for which were recently drawn up under the Sport and Exercise Agreement II. These are the roles of club manager, park manager and club coaching staff member. We will not be setting up a working group for this initially. We will monitor the situation as leaders and offer advice in our capacity as club support staff.

More effective club support for sports providers

Club support (or sports organisation support) is well established in Apeldoorn. The Sports Council, Sportservice Apeldoorn and Stiens already have a partnership, which is set out in a signed agreement. This will continue. Furthermore, this partnership will align with national developments regarding collaboration with, amongst others, sports federations and the region. The NOC*NSF’s local sport adviser will provide support in this regard. The aim is to make club support more effective at a local level.

Work has begun on implementing the initiatives set out in the Apeldoorn Sport and Physical Activity Agreement I, including the organisation of networking events for sports clubs. A small group of sports administrators and other stakeholders has been asked to act as supporters for this initiative.

A better match between supply and demand at a local level

Sportplein Apeldoorn was set up for this purpose and is run by Sportservice. In addition to Sportplein’s aim of expanding its range of activities and increasing participant numbers, this aligns with the objective of Sportakkoord II to use Sportplein’s data to make the range of sporting activities in Apeldoorn even more tailored to people’s needs. Initially, this will require close coordination with the product owner(s) of Sportplein.

Theme 4: Physical Proficiency

When it comes to physical skills, attention is drawn to four areas. These are:

Greater focus on physical activity among the youngest children

The physical activity guidelines for the 0–4 age group are now in force. This means that further initiatives may follow. The current working group has been asked to assess the initiatives (some of which are already underway) and ideas against the physical activity guidelines for 0–4-year-olds, and to develop these initiatives and ideas further. Representatives from the CJG, childcare and physiotherapy sectors will be drawn from this group to form the working group.

Better opportunities for children to discover sport and physical activity

Several initiatives are already underway in this area, and these will be taken forward under the Apeldoorn Sport and Physical Activity Agreement II. These include ‘Sport of the Month’, ‘Sport in the Neighbourhood’, ‘Level UP’ and ‘MRT’. Sportservice Apeldoorn is already working to expand these further. The person responsible at Sportservice Apeldoorn has been asked to join the working group to monitor developments and provide support through the ‘Vaardig in Bewegen’ working group.

The Binky Exercise Certificate (BMO programme) has also been developed and trialled in primary schools. It has been so well received that, as part of the Apeldoorn Sport and Exercise Agreement II, this initiative is being rolled out further so that local sports clubs can also offer it. Funding may come from corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, enabling children to gain a broad introduction to sport and physical activity in their immediate neighbourhood, either free of charge or at very low cost. The person responsible for rolling out the Binky Exercise Diploma will coordinate this. Finally, this initiative aims to tie in with the national “School & Environment” programme.

A greater focus on motor development and varied physical activity for children

MQ-scan can be used to refer children to suitable provision on the basis of data. The process of identifying suitable provision will become the most important aspect now that the data is available.

The working group will also be looking into this after the summer holidays. In doing so, it will also be examining the adopted 2+1+2 principle. What will the support and roll-out look like?

All these initiatives are still ongoing. However, the person responsible for them will be asked to join the working group so that it becomes clear what further action is required.

Increasing participation in sport among young people

Introduction of the “I do I like” test in schools.

Reducing the number of young people dropping out of sport

Discussions have been held with a number of clubs to explore whether offering more flexibility and giving young people greater freedom might help to retain them. This will be taken forward in 2023.

Theme 5: Safe Sport

A new working group is being formed, comprising members of the current ‘Positive Sports Culture Apeldoorn’ working group and new members. These include professionals with a stake in the outcomes of the actions to be taken. The working group will develop a widely supported action plan to promote and support social safety and integrity among local sports organisations.

They will then support and encourage sports organisations in implementing the aforementioned plan, paying particular attention to, amongst other things, the Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG), the Certificate of Professional Competence (VCP) and the code of conduct.

The new working group marks a shift from non-binding guidelines to basic requirements. These are:

• having one or more trusted contact person(s);
• making use of the VOG scheme;
• compliance with (self-imposed) rules of conduct and/or the Sports Codes of Conduct;
• and offering educational workshops for trainers and coaches.

The latter should preferably take place in person, with e-learning as an alternative. The working group draws on the successes achieved by the Apeldoorn Positive Sports Culture working group, including the carefully compiled database of confidential advisors active within sports clubs in the municipality. Twice a year, often together with club officials, they are invited to group meetings. These meetings are ideally suited to, amongst other things, developing a widely supported action plan. The working group will collaborate with stakeholders from other thematic areas, such as Inclusion and Diversity, Healthy Sport Providers and the Social Value of Elite Sport.

Theme 6: The Social Value of Elite Sport

The Talent Hub Apeldoorn, established under the Apeldoorn Sport and Physical Activity Agreement I (a collaboration between Sportservice Apeldoorn, Veluws College, FSG Apeldoorn, Topsport Gelderland) will be used as a platform to further develop the quality of talent development and the continuous learning pathway for talent coaches in Apeldoorn.

The talent development programmes in Apeldoorn, recognised by the sports federations, are receiving intensive support on topics such as the role of the talent coach, social safety and integrity, in line with NOC*NSF’s Sport Agenda 2032. As a partner in the Talent Hub, Topsport Gelderland will monitor and support a safe sporting environment through the ‘Veilig naar de Top!’ programme. The themes of this programme are in line with the vision of the sports federations involved and NOC*NSF.

This acquired knowledge and experience is shared with the affiliated clubs that form part of the sports federation’s accredited training programmes. This promotes the development of the Apeldoorn programmes, their talent coaches and athletes, and strengthens the (sporting) community as a whole in Apeldoorn.

Providing financial support to parents and talented young athletes is an important tool. SOFA (part of the Apeldoorn Sports Council) is designed to offer financial support to talented young athletes and their parents, so that talented young athletes can continue to take part.

In addition to the themes mentioned above, the municipality of Apeldoorn supports the NOC*NSF’s strategy for elite sport events and facilities. This ensures that all the building blocks of Theme 6 – the social value of elite sport – will be fully in place in the coming years.

Chapter 4: Organisation of the Apeldoorn Sports Agreement II

The organisational structure surrounding the Sport Agreement II is being significantly overhauled.

Core team

This team was already established under Sport Agreement I, at that time under the name ‘Steering Group’. Since May 2023, the Steering Group has been renamed the Core Team. This team meets once a month.

The Core Team comprises the following members:

• Henk Dijkgraaf, Sports Council
• Sonja Noija, Sports Council (project support)
• Jeroen Kops, Accres
• Erwin Vroom, Stimenz
• Bas Löverink, Apeldoorn Municipal Council (treasurer)
• Aranka Bosch, Apeldoorn City Council (Sports and Prevention Coordinator)
• Steef van den Boom, Acting Sports and Prevention Coordinator.
• Peter de Vries, Dynamo Top Volleyball Foundation
• Julia Kool, Apeldoorn City Council (project support)

Team captains for themes/sub-agreements

A lead representative has been appointed for each theme from one of the support organisations: Accres, Stimenz or the Apeldoorn Sports Council.

These captains lead the working groups comprising the so-called players and supporters.

Ambassadors

There are also ambassadors for the Sport Agreement (including the councillor for sport in the municipality of Apeldoorn). They actively promote participation in the Sport Agreement.

The group is set to expand later this year.

Advisory Committee

An advisory committee has been set up to assess applications. It assesses the applications according to a number of criteria.

The advisory committee sends its recommendation to the Kernteam treasurer.

Sports and Prevention Coordinator

The acting Sports and Prevention Coordinator is Steef van den Boom. He can be contacted at s.vandenboom@apeldoorn.nl

Local Sports Platform

The Local Sports Platform is now run by the Apeldoorn Sports Council, Sportservice Apeldoorn / Accres Apeldoorn and Stimenz. They have formed a partnership. The representatives of these organisations are known to the sports and exercise providers and know how to contact them if necessary.

In addition, these organisations organise meetings – both jointly and individually – for sports and exercise providers, and the Apeldoorn Sports Council publishes a regular newsletter for sports and exercise providers.

In early 2024, the Core Team will put the Local Sports Platform on the agenda in order to draw up a detailed plan for its role. The five types identified by NOC*NSF will be used for this purpose.

Local Sport Adviser, NOC*NSF

The local sports adviser for Apeldoorn is:

Jordi Maassen van den Brink.

Chapter 5: Finance

Funding for the implementation of all the above measures has already been requested from the VSG. As soon as these funds have been received, they will be allocated to the various projects.