Sign up now for the BBQ during the Netherlands v Sweden match on 20 June, and you’ll be free for the event The OST starts in 2 weeks’ time; we’ll be playing from Monday 15 June to Sunday 21 June. It promises to be another great tennis and padel tournament, at all levels, thanks
From 1 June, we are responding to a request from many of our regular customers. From now on, you can cancel a tennis court, padel court or snooker table that you have already booked and paid for yourself. The money will then be refunded to your account within 24 hours via iDEAL/Wero.Cancellation remains free
The Amstelveen press recently reported on the decision by Amstelveen’s municipal council to provide financial backing for the indoor sports hall project through a municipal guarantee. This means that the loan used to finance the purchase of the indoor sports hall is now secured for the bank. We are still awaiting the planning permission,
Between clay courts and management A joint interview with Groundsman Gijs Abelen and Park Manager Rolf Bredschneijder At Park Startbaan, everything revolves around the visitor experience, quality and continuity. But who actually ensures this? And more importantly: how do you view the same park when you are responsible for the quality of the park and
Park Startbaan is expanding its indoor tennis court capacity for the winter season from 5 to 7 courts. There is high demand for indoor facilities in Amstelveen and the surrounding area. This is mainly due to the conversion of tennis courts into padel courts. The new 2-lane Air Dome is expected to be ready
At a well-attended General Meeting, the members of LTC Startbaan approved the installation of an air dome covering two outdoor courts from 1 October 2026. The result of the roll-call vote was 75 in favour and 6 against. As the initiators and project owners, the boards of LTC Startbaan and Park Startbaan are delighted
Regular billiards players have probably all experienced it: a malfunction in the scoreboards. The current scoreboards date back to the distant past and have been kept going over the years with a great deal of ingenuity. But with all due respect, gentlemen, many thanks for this technical work! We’ve had enough of the constant
Major steps taken in preparationPark Startbaan board recently ended its deliberations on which track section would be most suitable for the air dome. After considering all the options, it was decided to place the air dome on track section 3-4. The accompanying photo shows that this not only offers technical advantages but also provides
It is with great reluctance that we will be saying goodbye to Herman Mus in mid-2026. In June, he will reach the age of retirement and become eligible for a state pension. As the board of Park Startbaan, we have enjoyed a fantastic working relationship with Herman over the past eight years. His commitment
The demand for indoor tennis courts in winter is enormous. This winter, our indoor courts are almost fully booked at 97%. As a result, there are hardly any courts available for individual rental. The reason for this is the conversion of tennis courts into padel courts in our area.This has led to a respectable
