Pleasant news came from the NOC NSF, the Dutch national sports organization. They report that indoor sports will be possible again from 1 July, provided COVID19 does not deteriorate in June. This means that our renovated billiard center will reopen on Wednesday 1 July. Tennis fans who like to play indoors or if they have
The rumors were already circulating, and the news was already available on the LTC Startbaan site: after the first relaxation for the tennis enthusiasts in the form of the approval to play singles only, the KNLTB protocol was broadened on 20 May. You can now also play doubles again. Also on court 7, the court which you can rent per hour for the first time this year! For the billiards center, we also aim to open on June 1st. But there is still a lot of uncertainty about this.
A very nice prospect for tennis fans: From May 11 the outdoor courts will open to everyone. (see bottom of this message) Unfortunately for billiards, the catering and the indoor courts, they remain closed, due to the corona crisis. But nevertheless a good time for the following news: the park has a new name: "Park
These are difficult times for all of us. Of course, the greatest importance is our health. Sports, tennis and billiards will come again when this crisis is over.
A few days ago a painter started to renovate the walls of the billiard center. All billiard tables have also been removed from the billiard center to give space to a floorlayer. A new floor with wood print will be installed.
The government has decided that sports clubs should be closed by March 15. Unfortunately, this tough measure is necessary for the health and well-being of all of us. As a result, Park Startbaan is completely closed.
On February 26, Sports Café man Rick Nieuwenkamp became a father again. We congratulate him and his wife with son Sepp. We wish Sepp a bright and healthy future!
At the end of March, as usual, the administration will send the emails asking tenants of indoor courts to indicate whether they want to re-enter the contract in the following winter period.
For the coming summer season, outdoor court 7 will become available for free rental. On the other hand, it is possible to depreciate on inner court 2 for members of LTC Startbaan via the depreciable.
We will continue to make the park even more beautiful in 2020. Paintings will be held in the tennis halls in April.
