New easing of coronavirus measures in two steps
The government is easing the coronavirus measures for sport in two steps: the first changes take effect on 18 February, the second on 25 February.
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Province of Overijssel invests in the quality of combat sports
As part of the project 'Vital and open combat sports club', the NIVM helped combat sports gyms in Overijssel obtain the Keurmerk Vechtsportautoriteit (VA quality mark).
'OMVON training programme is open to everyone'
OMVON's new independent referee and judge training programme is off to a flying start and is open to all officials, regardless of their federation.
Vacancy: Board Member Nederlandse Vechtsportautoriteit
The Nederlandse Vechtsportautoriteit was looking for a new board member with public administration experience to take on the communications portfolio; this vacancy is now closed.
Combating doping: why does it matter?
Why anti-doping enforcement matters in combat sports: health risks, fair competition and the further development of the sport.
Covid update: more scope for competitions, spectators welcome again
From 26 January, competitions outside the own gym are permitted again and spectators are welcome, subject to conditions.
Substantial easing of restrictions for martial arts
From 15 January, gyms may reopen and people of all ages may train indoors and outdoors again, subject to distancing and hygiene rules.
Consequences of the tightened coronavirus measures for martial arts
The government has tightened the coronavirus measures in response to the omicron variant, which also affects training and competitions in martial arts.
Coronavirus measures extended through 14 January 2022
The outgoing Dutch government extended the measures against the spread of the coronavirus by one month on 14 December 2021.
Saskia van Rijswijk joins the VA board
Saskia van Rijswijk has joined the board of the Nederlandse Vechtsportautoriteit, focusing on communication and mediation.
Doping Authority education now part of CIOS and ROC curriculum
Students of ROC Amsterdam and CIOS Haarlem who take the SKMO combat sports module will now also follow a module of the Dopingautoriteit (Doping Authority).
Recognition for new training provider for combat sports officials
A new training course for judges and referees, OMVON, has started and is now recognised by NOC*NSF and the Vechtsportautoriteit.
New agreements for the martial arts sector in 2022
The Nederlandse Vechtsportautoriteit and the federations for kickboxing, Thai boxing and MMA have agreed new measures in the Covenant 2022.
Update on coronavirus measures: sport is not exempt from the evening closure
From 28 November 2021 sports facilities, including martial arts gyms, must close between 17:00 and 05:00, and matches may take place only without spectators.
Free sustainability advice for gyms
Gyms and clubs can get free, independent advice on reducing their energy use through the online tool Sport NL Groen.
Fightpassport holders must consent to doping controls
Doping controls are now being carried out in combat sports; competitive fighters who do not consent lose the validity of their VA number.
Combat sports providers in The Hague go for the VA quality mark and NIVM label
Combat sports providers in The Hague can apply for the VA quality mark or the NIVM label with support from a process coordinator.
Update on coronavirus measures: no spectators at bouts
Government measures against coronavirus infections also apply to combat sports: no spectators at bouts and a mandatory coronavirus entry pass from age 18.
Municipality of The Hague embraces the Keurmerk Vechtsportautoriteit
The municipality of The Hague will cover the costs of the VA quality mark for 20 martial arts gyms in 2021.
Over 250 Dopingautoriteit certificates issued in martial arts
The Dopingautoriteit (Doping Authority Netherlands) has issued more than 250 certificates for its free e-learning course on doping and doping controls.
VA concludes agreement with the Instituut Sportrechtspraak
The Instituut Sportrechtspraak (Netherlands Institute for Sports Adjudication) will handle all doping cases for the combat sports sector.
Sports organisations: 'Do not create barriers to the gym'
Sports organisations, including the VA, have urged the government not to impose additional access requirements on gyms and sports facilities.
VA quality mark mandatory for competition participation from 1 September 2022
From 1 September 2022, martial arts gyms must hold the Keurmerk Vechtsportautoriteit (quality mark) to take part in kickboxing, Thai boxing or MMA bouts in the Netherlands.
Message from the 2021 VA congress: keep moving forward
At the 2021 congress of the Nederlandse Vechtsportautoriteit, speakers agreed that Dutch combat sports are entering a new phase and called for one strong federation.
