Sports and Prevention

The Local Sports and Prevention Agreement

A healthier, more active, more vital, and happier West Maas en Waal. That is the ambition of the local Sport and Prevention Agreement.
The agreement brings together existing and new initiatives and stimulates a local movement that strengthens a healthy lifestyle for everyone. We invest in sports, culture, and thus in health, with an emphasis on prevention. Because if everyone can participate, we remain stronger, healthier, and more connected as a community.

Menu: Sports and Health

For residents, clubs, schools, childcare centers, and organizations, there is the "Sports and Health" guide (232 KB). It provides a handy and clear overview of ideas for support.

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Menu: Sports and Prevention Agreement 2025–2026

Applications will be accepted until the end of 2026—while supplies last

Why this menu?

Together, we’re working to promote a healthy lifestyle, more physical activity, and a safe social environment. This guide shows what support, grants, and resources are available for clubs, schools, childcare centers, and organizations.

General support (for everyone)

What kind of support can you receive?

Activities that promote health, sports, and physical activity
Use of existing sample projects
Original ideas and initiatives

For more information or to submit a request:
www.westmaasenwaal.nl/SportEnPreventie

For sports clubs

A safe and inclusive sports environment

Free Certificate of Good Conduct
Confidential Advisor Training
Workshops on Positive Coaching & Sports Culture

Start-up grant for adapted sports programs

Old Stars Soccer: Walking Football & Golden Tennis
G-sport

Support for club development

Recruiting and retaining volunteers
Health Policy: Smoking, Serving Alcohol, and Nutrition
Training for coaches and referees
Sustainable housing & legal advice
Member Retention & Organizational Development

Health and wellness facilities at the club

Sunscreen dispensers on the field or at the facility
Two months of free fruit boxes
Grant for a water tap

For schools and childcare centers

Water Supply & Sun Protection

Grant for water taps
Sunshade dispensers or shade cloths

Healthy School (Environment)

Relaxation area, vegetable garden, or green schoolyard
Fitness trails, sports and play equipment
Help with snack policies and parent communication

Help and advice

Support for planning and policy
Webinars, e-learning courses, and expert advice

Please note:

The program will run until the end of 2026.
The budget is limited: each organization may submit only one application.
While supplies last

In conclusion

This menu is intended to serve as inspiration. Do you have an idea, or are you still looking for direction? We’d be happy to help you brainstorm.

Collaborating partners: GGD, Sociom, the Gelderland Sports Federation, and the core team of the Sports and Prevention Agreement.

Core Group on Sports and Prevention

Are you looking for more information about what the core group does in relation to sports and prevention? If so, please contact one of the members listed below:

Members of the Sports and Prevention Core Group
Name	Organization	Position	Email address
Janneke Verwoert	Sociom	Combined Officer	jannekeverwoert@sociom.nl
Tijn Polman	Gelderland Sports Federation	Chair of the Core Group	tijn.polman@geldersesportfederatie.nl
Pim van Dinteren	Active Maas and Waal	Youth Program Coordinator	p.vandinteren@actiefmaasenwaal.nl
Elone Quartel	GGD Gelderland	Health Broker	equartel@ggdgelderlandzuid.nl
Jelco Stapelbroek	Municipality of West Maas en Waal	Policy Advisor for Sports and Child Care	jstapelbroek@westmaasenwaal.nl

Contact and Questions

Would you like to know more or do you have any questions? If so, please contact

Jelco Stapelbroek (sports) via jstapelbroek@westmaasenwaal.nl.

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