Pekela welcomes new movement coaches to boost local sports and activity programs
Residents of Pekela can now benefit from new movement coaches aiming to make sports and physical activity more accessible and enjoyable. Programs for children, seniors, and newcomers are set to launch, fostering community health and social connections.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| New Movement Coaches | Désirée Prins, Tim Beijleveldt |
| Location | Pekela municipality, operating from House for Sports Groningen |
| Target Groups | Children, seniors, women (16+) new to the Netherlands, general public |
| Programs | Holiday activities, World Women, fitness tests, Doortrappen, fall prevention |
| Collaborators | Sports clubs, healthcare providers, schools, neighborhoods, De Badde |
| Contact | Tim Beijleveldt (email not provided in the article) |
The Pekela municipality is responsible for promoting public health and social cohesion through local initiatives like sports and physical activity programs. The House for Sports Groningen supports municipalities by providing expertise and resources to enhance community engagement in sports.
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New movement coaches start in Pekela municipality
Désirée Prins and Tim Beijleveldt are the new movement coaches for the Pekela municipality as of today. Together with Jack Kamminga, they form the municipality’s movement team. They operate from the House for Sports Groningen and are committed to making sports and physical activity more accessible, easier, and enjoyable for all residents of Pekela.
Working together for more movement
The movement team has been tasked by the Pekela municipality to collaborate with local organizations such as sports clubs, healthcare providers, schools, neighborhoods, and De Badde to introduce more residents to sports and physical activity.
Activities for young and old
The movement coaches will organize various movement programs for different target groups in partnership with local organizations. These include holiday activities for children and the World Women movement program, specifically for women (16+) who are new to the Netherlands. This year, the movement coaches will also conduct fitness tests for seniors and organize activities for Doortrappen (safe cycling) and fall prevention.
A new boost for sports and movement
The role of movement coach is not entirely new in Pekela. Previously, the neighborhood sports coach at welfare organization De Badde performed this role. Through the collaboration with the House for Sports Groningen, the municipality expects sports and physical activity in Pekela to receive a significant boost.
Municipal councillor for sports Ellen van Klaveren is thrilled about the arrival of the new movement coaches: “Sports and physical activity are important for all residents. Not only for fitness, but also for the social interactions and enjoyment that come with participating in sports and movement activities. With Désirée and Tim, we’re bringing in two experienced and enthusiastic movement coaches to Pekela. Together with our local partners, we want to get even more residents involved.”
Karin Zwart, director of the House for Sports Groningen, is also pleased with this step and the collaboration with the Pekela municipality: “With our team of enthusiastic and experienced movement coaches, we are committed every day to getting people moving. We believe it’s important that everyone has the opportunity to be active every day. By leveraging our knowledge and experience, we aim to inspire and encourage residents in the Pekela municipality to become more active.”
Getting to know each other
In the coming period, Tim and Désirée would like to get to know residents, clubs, and organizations in Pekela. Do you already have questions or ideas about sports and physical activity? Feel free to contact Tim by email at: .