Herman Mus retires, Gijs Abelen to succeed him

2026-01-26T09:44:40+01:00

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

Herman Mus retires, Gijs Abelen to succeed him2026-01-26T09:44:40+01:00

Farewell Carmen van Berkel

2026-01-25T16:14:49+01:00

With the transition of Sportcafé Startbaan to its new owners Rachel Gans and Xander Spong, Carmen has also decided to continue her career elsewhere. In her beautiful hometown of Hazerswoude, the local neighborhood café was eager to have her join their team. And we understand that all too well.She will continue to work with

Farewell Carmen van Berkel2026-01-25T16:14:49+01:00

Lots of sporting fun in 2026!

2026-01-04T15:18:15+01:00

The boards of   Stichting Park Startbaan and Tennisvereniging LTC Startbaan invite:   All tennis players, padel players, and billiard players   All volunteers of the club and foundation   Trainers   Good relations   Old and young   Partners are also welcome.   to the joint NEW YEAR'S RECEPTION on January 10, 2026,

Lots of sporting fun in 2026!2026-01-04T15:18:15+01:00

New owners Sportcafé Startbaan

2025-12-09T15:36:06+01:00

It had been known “on the terrace” for some time. Rick Nieuwenkamp, the current owner of Sportcafé Startbaan, decided a year ago to put his business up for sale. Rick has run the catering business at Park Startbaan for 10 years and made it what it is today. For him, it is time for

New owners Sportcafé Startbaan2025-12-09T15:36:06+01:00

Farewell Wilhelmina Billiards—Welcome Meilink Biljarts

2025-12-09T14:06:41+01:00

After approximately 127 years as billiards experts based in Amsterdam's De Pijp neighborhood, our loyal supplier Wilhelmina Billards has closed its doors.The two brothers, Paul and Robert, are taking a well-deserved retirement.We would like to thank Wilhelmina Billards for taking such good care of the tables and for their many helpful suggestions. We wish

Farewell Wilhelmina Billiards—Welcome Meilink Biljarts2025-12-09T14:06:41+01:00

New Year’s Reception 2026

2025-11-30T17:21:42+01:00

Save the date: January 10, 2026, starting at 5 p.m. The boards of Park Startbaan and tennisclub LTC Startbaan invite you to a joint New Year's reception in 2026 with oliebollen, champagne, and, of course, speeches by both chairmen. There will also be live music! All athletes, tennis players, padel players, billiard players, trainers,

New Year’s Reception 20262025-11-30T17:21:42+01:00

Parking lot overcrowded on Saturday, September 28, and Sunday, September 29

2025-09-11T13:40:01+02:00

Our neighbors, Athletics Club Startbaan, are organizing the National Relay Championships on September 28 and 29. Participants will be coming to Amstelveen from all over the Netherlands. This event is held annually. The competitions start at 10:00 a.m. For billiard players, padel players, and tennis players who come to play at Park Startbaan that

Parking lot overcrowded on Saturday, September 28, and Sunday, September 292025-09-11T13:40:01+02:00

Opening hours limited on weekends during the quiet holiday period

2025-07-06T14:23:50+02:00

As in previous years, Park Startbaan will close earlier on Saturday and Sunday evenings during the quiet vacation season. This will begin the weekend of July 19/20 and continue through the weekend of Aug. 9/10. The park will then close at 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. On weekdays, opening hours will remain unchanged.

Opening hours limited on weekends during the quiet holiday period2025-07-06T14:23:50+02:00

Call for 3-band billiard ladder

2025-09-11T13:44:45+02:00

The first round of the 3-cushion small and libre small billiards ladders started on September 8. There are 20 participants for the libre ladder and 12 participants for the 3-cushion ladder. There is still plenty of room on both ladders. You can still register and join from the second round or later. Would you

Call for 3-band billiard ladder2025-09-11T13:44:45+02:00

Billiard News

2025-04-30T17:51:54+02:00

New billiard balls and new sheets For those who regularly rent a box of billiard balls from the bar (for only 2 euros each time), there is good news: brand new balls are available again. The “old” balls are now over a year old, time for replacement. The “old balls” will slide through and

Billiard News2025-04-30T17:51:54+02:00
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