We mark off the last days on the calendar. Always a good time to look back on the year that has almost passed. Which videos, stories and events from NH Sport were so beautiful, special or fun in 2023 that we want to highlight them one more time? Today: an introduction to the Bloemigans, the ‘hard core’ of hockey club Bloemendaal.
You will not easily see what happens in a football stadium at a hockey match in the Netherlands. Thank goodness, you hear the hockey fans thinking, because no one wants a hassle.
Still, a little atmosphere during matches at ‘t Kopje in Bloemendaal can’t hurt. Have now The Sparrows for twenty years the Bloemigans have provided a civilized atmosphere with fireworks, drums and singing. That is appreciated. “Yes, really great. I think they were the first supporter group in hockey. That gives a boost,” said Bloemendaal player Glenn Schuurman.
The support is not enough for Bloemendaal to win the national title in 2023. Pinoké is surprisingly too strong in two matches. A historic moment for the Amstelveen team: they have never been national champions before.
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In the current season, the Bloemendaal men occupied third place in the main league at the start of the winter break. Oranje Rood is in the lead and Pinoké is second.