Easing of rules for gyms if the number of hospital admissions continues to fall
From 19 May, gyms may receive athletes indoors again and adults may train outdoors in groups, subject to conditions.
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Gym owners: make your voice heard!
The VA is surveying combat sports gyms to find out what matters to them.
‘Municipalities also want to know which gym offers quality’
The quality mark helps municipalities distinguish good gyms from poor ones.
Vacancy intern (f/m) law (higher professional education or university level)
The Nederlandse Vechtsportautoriteit is looking for a law student for a practice-oriented legal internship from September 2021 to February 2022.
Vacancy: working intern (f/m) at the Dutch Combat Sports Authority (HBO/WO)
The Dutch Combat Sports Authority is looking for an enthusiastic intern for a working placement and a research project.
Recreational athletes wanted for the VA Athletes' Council
The Nederlandse Vechtsportautoriteit is setting up an Athletes' Council (Sportersraad) and is looking for recreational athletes to take part.
Joint action towards politics: Let #iedereenweersporten (everyone play sports again)
The VA is campaigning together with NOC*NSF and the Platform Ondernemende Sportaanbieders for the reopening of gyms, and you can help.
Taking part in illegal fights has consequences, wherever they take place
Fighters who take part in illegal (street) fights, including abroad, face a substantial suspension recognised by all Dutch federations and promoters.
Meet… Samart Prins
Samart Prins, member of the Events & Galas and Quality & Licences committees of the Nederlandse Vechtsportautoriteit, introduces himself.
Recognise and prevent criminal interference in sports organisations
A free online course helps sports administrators recognise and prevent fraud, corruption and criminal interference.
Keurmerk Vechtsportautoriteit, Fight Right and the Veilig & Verantwoord Vechtsporten Label
An explanation of the similarities and differences between the Keurmerk Vechtsportautoriteit and the Fight Right certification and Veilig & Verantwoord Vechtsporten label issued by the NIVM.
Important legislative change: what does the WBTR mean for combat sports?
From 1 July 2021 the Dutch Management and Supervision of Legal Entities Act (WBTR) applies, with consequences for associations, foundations, sports federations and gyms.
Survey among martial arts gym owners: make your voice heard
The Mulier Instituut surveyed the consequences of the coronavirus crisis for sport; the survey among martial arts gyms is now closed.
One-off fighter fee for Fightpassport registration from now on
Registering a new fighter in the Fightpassport now costs a one-off fee of ten euros; nothing changes for fighters already registered.
Liability insurance for gym operators
Liability insurance is one of the requirements of the Keurmerk Vechtsportautoriteit; gyms still looking for an insurer can consider Everion.
Amsterdam: Keurmerk Vechtsportautoriteit a condition for cooperation
The City of Amsterdam requires martial arts gyms to hold the Keurmerk Vechtsportautoriteit (quality mark) in order to continue working with the municipality from 1 January 2022.
Improved Fightpassport procedure: fighters now register themselves
Fighters now register themselves for the Fightpassport without involvement of a federation, and a VA number is mandatory to compete.
VA director Gamei joins the Netherlands Sports Council
VA director Farid Gamei has been appointed a member of the Netherlands Sports Council by Royal Decree, on the nomination of the Minister of Health, Welfare and Sport.
VA opens applications for the Keurmerk Vechtsportautoriteit (Martial Arts Authority Quality Mark)
The Nederlandse Vechtsportautoriteit has opened applications for its quality mark for martial arts gyms after repeated postponements due to the coronavirus measures.
Manifesto "Get the Netherlands moving": reopen the sports sector
The Vechtsportautoriteit co-signed a manifesto calling on the government to reopen the entire sports sector as soon as possible.
Municipalities embrace guidance on martial arts events and the Quality Mark
The VA's guidance document for municipalities on martial arts events is being widely adopted in local policy, as is the forthcoming Keurmerk Vechtsportautoriteit.
Easing of rules for young adults, but the Netherlands needs more
From 3 March young adults may train with contact outdoors again, but the Vechtsportautoriteit continues to press for more room to exercise.
Learn all about doping with the Dopingautoriteit
The Dopingautoriteit (Dutch Anti-Doping Authority) offers free e-learning modules on doping rules, doping controls and avoiding unintentional use.
Annual report 2020: a year like no other
The 2020 annual report describes the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the combat sports sector.
