Sports
Sports in Wageningen
Sports and studying boost each other. Moving your body clears your mind, reduces stress and gives you the energy you need to crush your studies. That is why Wageningen offers loads of ways to stay active. From lacrosse to rowing. From climbing to fitness. Find what suits you and get moving.
Sports Centre de Bongerd
Sports Centre de Bongerd (SCB) is a meeting place for students and staff of Wageningen University & Research. SCB is for anyone who wants to get active: from beginners to advanced athletes. Exercise for fun and relaxation, work on your vitality and resilience, or push your athletic limits and aim for serious performance.
Sports rights and variety
Request sports rights
To exercise at the SCB, to take group classes or to become a member of a student sports association, you need sports rights. The application process is easy. Depending on whether you are studying or working, choose the option below that best describes you.
Student sports rights (SSR) are available not just to WUR students but also to students of other universities and PhD candidates. There is a special arrangement for students about to do an internship or go on an exchange and for graduates who still wish to belong to a student sports association.
Request sports rights
To exercise at the SCB, to take group classes or to become a member of a student sports association, you need sports rights. The application process is easy. Depending on whether you are studying or working, choose the option below that best describes you.
Student sports rights (SSR) are available not just to WUR students but also to students of other universities and PhD candidates. There is a special arrangement for students about to do an internship or go on an exchange and for graduates who still wish to belong to a student sports association.
Variety of sports
Sport Centre de Bongerd offers a huge range of sports facilities. You can work out, play badminton, basketball, (beach) volleyball, boxing, diving, and much more.
Mission and ambition
Our mission is to promote sports and physical activity, thereby enhancing the vitality and performance of students and staff at Wageningen University & Research.
SCB aims to offer a diverse and engaging sports and activity program to support students and staff in achieving personal goals within a safe and inspiring environment. This is achieved in collaboration with qualified instructors, Thymos, and the SSA’s. Additionally, SCB serves as a welcoming and motivating meeting place where responsible and enjoyable physical activity is central.
Sports Pub
In addition to sports facilities, the Sports Centre de Bongerd also has a meeting place. The Pub is the place where you can grab a bite to eat before or after exercising, have a drink with your team or meet other athletes. They have a varied selection of coffee, tea and soft drinks, eleven different beers on tap, and various non-alcoholic beers. On weekdays, they serve healthy and tasty meals from 5.30 p.m. onwards, including delicious (vegetarian) burgers, toasted sandwiches, snacks and smoothies. There is something for everyone, with healthy options always available.
Opening hours
- Monday - Friday: 17.00 - 01.00
- Saturday: 11.00 - 19.00
- Sunday: 11.00 - 16.00
Study and top-level sport
Are you a top-level athlete who would like to study in Wageningen? Wageningen University is happy to work with you to find a way to balance your studies with top-level sports.
How does WUR support elite athletes?
Students with elite athlete status can benefit from a range of academic and examination facilities, including:
- Rescheduling of exams
- Postponement of deadlines
- Greater flexibility regarding mandatory attendance
- Opportunity to catch up on course components / alternative assignments
Contact
Do you have any questions about Sports Centre de Bongerd? Please contact us!
SWU Thymos
SWU Thymos is Wageningen University's sports association and represents the interests of all student athletes in Wageningen. It is a student-run organisation consisting of six students. The association's goal is to get as many students as possible active and involved in sports. It does this by acting as an umbrella organisation for all student sports clubs and by organising various events.
Sports Internal Competitions
Beach volleyball is one of the sports in the internal competition! It is played during the first and third rounds of the SWU Thymos Internal Competitions due to the weather. Play with at least four team members against other teams and enjoy the beach feeling! A match lasts 30 minutes and is played on one of the outdoor beach courts at the SCB.
Knotsbal is a popular sport in Wageningen. It is played 4 against 4; both teams try to hit a rubber ball with a knots (a stick with a foam head) against the opponent's mat. A team must have at least one woman and consist of at least four players. Matches last 30 minutes and are played on one third of a sports hall. Up to 40 teams have participated in this competition at the same time!
Don't feel like playing football at home every weekend, or do you want to play as often as possible? We organise the SWU Thymos Internal Football Competition for you! Football is played 7 against 7 on half a football pitch. Matches last 60 minutes and a maximum of 32 teams can participate in this competition! During the matches, there are no restrictions on substitutions and the offside rule does not apply. Otherwise, the normal football rules apply.
The word futsal comes from the Spanish words “fútbol” (football) and “sala” (hall). Futsal is played on pitch C (next to the tennis courts) and is played 5 against 5. A match lasts 1 hour and there are unlimited substitutions, so everyone can give their all during these fast-paced matches. Except for offside, all regular football rules apply to this great game.
Student sports associations
Wageningen University has 32 different Student sports associations (SSAs). In addition to training sessions, these clubs also organise social activities and are a great place to meet people with similar interests. In addition to these clubs, SWU Thymos promotes various recognised clubs (ESVs) that are not exclusively for students. Membership of these clubs is subsidised by SWU Thymos. WUR alumni can remain members of an SSA for up to five years after graduation. You will need alumni sports rights for as long as you remain a member of the association.
Recognised sports associations (ESVs)
In and around Wageningen, there are sports associations that offer sports that the SCB does not offer. To support a wide range of sports, SWU Thymos promotes these associations among students and offers subsidies to reduce membership fees.
SSAs
- Athletics | W.A.V. Tartlétos
- Badminton | Lobbers
- Basketbal | S.B.A. Sphinx
- Boxing & Jiu-Jitsu | De Grondleggers
- Archery| WAC
- Dans - Ballroom | WuBDA
- Dans - Open style & Contemporary | The Student Dance Factory
- Diving | W.S.D.A The Seadragons
- Frisbee | WAF
- Handball | W.H.V. Centauri
- Climbing | W.S.A.C IBEX
- Korfball | W.S.K.V. Débaldérin
- Power training | Wageningen Beasts
- Lacrosse | Wageningen Warriors
- Pole dancing | WSPV Allegra
- Horse riding | A.W.S.R. Hipac St. Joris
SSAs
- Swimming | S.Z.V. Aquifer
- Sailing | WSZV Aqua
- Cycling | W.S.W.V. Hellingproof
- Water polo | W.S.W.V. Pila Ictus
- Football| GVC Wageningen
- Volleyball | WaHo
- Unihockey | WUV Stick Together
- Gymnastics | WSTV Split
- Tennis | G.T.C. Walhalla
- Table tennis | S.T.T.V. De Stuiterd
- Survivalrun | WOEST
- Squash | Ballistic
- Fencing | W.S.S.V. De Schermutselaers
- Ice skating | W.S.S.V. IJzersterk
- Rowing| W.S.R. Argo
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