‘The time is right for a single federation’
VA chair Herbert Dekkers and managing director Farid Gamei argue in De Telegraaf that Dutch combat sports should unite in one federation within a year.
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Jan Willem Landré appointed as transition manager for the martial arts sector
Sports umbrella organisation NOC*NSF has appointed Jan Willem Landré as transition manager tasked with building one strong organisation for full contact martial arts.
Minister Helder presents Vechtsportcentrum Wout Kist with 400th Keurmerk
Vechtsportcentrum Wout Kist in Beusichem received the 400th Keurmerk Vechtsportautoriteit from Minister Conny Helder (Sport).
More attention to event safety in 2023
The Nederlandse Vechtsportautoriteit and its partner organisations have drawn up the 2023 Covenant, with stricter attention to safety at combat sports events.
Double congratulations at Ringer Sportplaza in Dordrecht
In his new role as a member of the Supervisory Board, Marc Merx delivered double congratulations at Ringer Sportplaza in Dordrecht this week.
Knowledge day for ringside physicians an important step in professionalisation
Around thirty ringside physicians met in Breukelen for the first knowledge day, exchanging experiences and discussing the latest insights on fighter health and safety.
Vacancy: intern (f/m) at the Nederlandse Vechtsportautoriteit (higher professional education or university level)
The Nederlandse Vechtsportautoriteit is looking for an intern to assist with its work and carry out a research project between January 2023 and July 2023.
Transition lead (kwartiermaker) sought for the martial arts sector
The Nederlandse Vechtsportautoriteit and NOC*NSF are looking for an independent transition lead (kwartiermaker) to help establish a single national federation for full contact martial arts.
Vacancy: intern (f/m) in Safety Studies (HBO Veiligheidskunde)
The Nederlandse Vechtsportautoriteit is looking for a third or fourth year intern in Safety Studies for a work placement and research project on safety at combat sports events, January to July 2023.
Students in the ring: more than just a scrap
Duco Vermeulen of THENEXTGEN Student Boxing explains how months-long training programmes at certified gyms bring students and regular fighters together.
Dutch and Belgian quality requirements will also apply across the border
From 2023, Dutch gyms need the Keurmerk Vechtsportautoriteit to compete in Belgium, while Belgian gyms must be BKBMO members to compete in the Netherlands.
VA organises meeting for ringside physicians to share knowledge
On 16 November, the Vechtsportautoriteit brings ringside physicians together in Breukelen to exchange knowledge and best practices on fighter health and safety.
Members of martial arts disciplinary committee appointed
As of 1 October 2022 the disciplinary committee for the martial arts sector is operational, made up of eleven independent experts.
The Hague Martial Arts Day strengthens the entire sector
In The Hague, a Martial Arts Day combined presentations and workshops with demonstrations of kickboxing, Thai boxing, MMA and other martial arts.
National Sports Week, also for martial arts
From 16 to 25 September, the NOC*NSF National Sports Week (Nationale Sportweek) draws attention to sport and exercise throughout the Netherlands, including martial arts.
Marc Merx joins the Supervisory Board of the Vechtsportautoriteit
Marc Merx, alderman in Dordrecht and formerly head of enforcement at the Netherlands Gambling Authority, joined the Supervisory Board of the Nederlandse Vechtsportautoriteit on 1 September.
Quality mark: critical questions answered
From 1 September, martial arts gyms need the Keurmerk Vechtsportautoriteit to take part in competitions; we answer the most critical questions about it.
Meet… Stefan Berkenpas
Stefan Berkenpas, member of the Quality and Licences committee, has been active in martial arts for over 50 years and focuses on the quality of instructors.
From banned oddity to recognised sport, that is the goal
Peter Kwint is stepping down from the VA board but is not leaving. ‘We have made an enormous leap in recent years, above all thanks to the sector itself. But we are not finished yet.’…
Support for agreements in the martial arts sector appears broad
A survey among martial arts gym owners indicates broad support for the existing agreements on the Fightpassport, the Keurmerk Vechtsportautoriteit and the promoter and matchmaker licences.
First aid course for sports injuries available at a reduced rate
The OMVON offers trainers a Red Cross first aid course for sports injuries (EHB(S)O) at a reduced rate, organised throughout the Netherlands.
Jan Rijpstra new chair of the Supervisory Board of the Vechtsportautoriteit
Jan Rijpstra succeeds Onno van Veldhuizen as chair of the Supervisory Board of the Nederlandse Vechtsportautoriteit as of 1 August 2022.
Disciplinary committee established for a safe sporting environment
The VA has set up a disciplinary committee, organising disciplinary law for combat sports centrally for the first time.
Combat sports take on dangerous weight cuts
The Nederlandse Vechtsportautoriteit (Dutch Combat Sports Authority) wants to reduce unhealthy weight-loss methods in combat sports before they lead to deaths in the Netherlands.
