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Please check out this .pdf for the provisional timetable. Ofcourse, subject to change!

 

Don’t have lunch plans yet this weekend? Enjoy a picnic on the Bosbaan on Saturday and/or Sunday while cheering at the Koninklijke-Holland Beker. When you order a picnic basket you will receive everything for a perfect lunch by the water. You can already register for a picnic basket via this link: https://forms.gle/Na9NUDjr8q3F7At38

Due to the closure of the A9 between junction Badhoevedorp and junction Holendrecht, heavy traffic with long delays is expected on the S106 Amstelveenseweg / Amsterdamseweg. It is recommended to travel to the Bosbaan by public transport or by bicycle if possible. See the infographic below for more information.

 

After receiving multiple request we have extended our entry deadline to Monday May 27th till 11:59 PM. We are aware that the registration system doesn’t show the adjusted deadline, but be assured that all entries will be accepted till the new entry deadline. After the deadline late entries are possible, please contact us using our details.

SportUp Boost Amsterdam is an national initiative located in Amsterdam to bring startups in the realm of sports or health to life. It consists of a three-month program that offers vital guidance and promotes networking opportunities to help entrepreneurs kick-start their ideas within the specific sport and health sector. With over 12 reviewed applications, four startups have participated in this 3-month program. The entrepreneurs were informed, evaluated, and engaged in various themes with the aim of further validating and testing their health or sport businesses.

During the closure event, the entrepreneurs will share their improved business ideas with the audience and convey their passion. The event also offers a great opportunity to make new connections and get inspired with other entrepreneurs and experts. During the network moment there is more time to get more info from these start-ups.

Want to know more or sign up directly? Please read this article on the AISS website.

The prestigious Koninklijke Holland Beker has an intriguing history of locations that highlights its evolution over the years. Initially held on the Amstel River in Amsterdam when it was founded in 1886, the regatta soon outgrew its early venue due to its growing popularity and competitive stature.

In 1920, the event found a new home at the Bosbaan, also in Amsterdam. This move marked a significant upgrade, as the Bosbaan, opened in 1937, is one of the world’s oldest artificial rowing courses, specifically designed for high-level rowing competitions. This venue provided better infrastructure and more spectator capacity, elevating the event’s status.

The Second World War brought interruptions, but post-war expansions in 1949 further enhanced the Bosbaan, solidifying its reputation as a premier rowing venue. Today, the Bosbaan remains the permanent home of the Holland Beker, known for its fast waters and excellent facilities that meet international standards.

The Bosbaan’s continual improvements and its prime location in Amsterdam have made the Holland Beker a magnet for top rowing talent worldwide. Especially this year, the Holland Beker serves as perfect preparation for rowers aiming to compete in the upcoming FISU World University Championships at the Willem-Alexander Baan in Rotterdam and the prestigious Henley Royal Regatta in England.

We are eager to see what the Bosbaan has to offer to its rowers and look forward to welcoming you to one of the most beautiful rowing courses in Europe.

Alongside the esteemed Koninklijke-Holland Beker event, we’re excited to organise a special knowledge session: “Rowing in the near future” as official side-event, located directly at the shore of de Bosbaan at the first of June. AISS has partnered up with the Koninklijke-Holland Beker for creating the perfect atmosphere and a great spot for networking and meeting new people. We will have three sessions of approximately half an hour about three highly relevant topics inside the sports or rowing.

Want to know more or sign up directly? Please read this article on the AISS website.

It’s time to get warmed up for the 2024 edition of our great event. The after movie of the sunny 2023 regatta visible below:

 

We are still buzzing since the 2023 edition of the Koninklijke Holland Beker. We are looking forward to the 2024 edition on the 1st and 2nd of June! We’ll keep you posted and are looking forward to hosting all of you next summer!

The men’s final certainly had us on the edge of our seats! My oh my, this certainly was a battle of titans with the reigning European Champion, vice world and olympic champions, world record holder on the erg and an olympic champion at the start, this will go down in history as one of the best Holland Beker finals ever.

Everyone was away fast. However, amidst the clash of the Dutch Titans Australian sculler Heseltine found himself off the blocks first. Top-favourite van Lierop found himself already half a boat length behind at 250m. However, he was the fastest of the Dutch scullers in the first 500m. He did not get much space from the others though. Broenink and Twellaar who race together in the Dutch men’s double sculles rowed almost synchronically together and kept the pressure on van Lierop and Heseltine. They followed the European champion across the 500m line within one second.

After this mark, the race started to change. Broenink placed an impressive attack and started to row away. He built the gap stroke by stroke and Wieten had to let go of the pack. He found himself in sixth place for the remainder of the race. Despite that, we hope he can look back on this weekend feeling proud of what he has achieved in this short amount of time back!

Meanwhile, as the scullers were nearing the 1000m mark, it was Twellaar who seemed to have found his rhythm and started to work his way back through the field. Unfortunately, van Lierop was clearly suffering under the fast pace the others were setting and had to give up costly places to Twellaar and van Dorp. Twellaar crossed the halfway mark in third and van Dorp in fourth place. Leading them were Aussie Heseltine in second place and Broenink in first place.

Having rowed together for such a long time, Broenink and Twellaar know each other through and through. This allowed Twellaar to place a well-timed attack around the 1150m mark. Stef could not fight him off and Twellaar quickly rowed past him. With 500m to go, Twellaar had a half a length lead over Broenink. Broenink tried to fight back, but the first half of the race had consumed too much energy from the vice-world champion. In the meantime van Heseltine cracked and this allowed van Dorp to take over third place. Van Lierop picked himself up and started to regain pace. The cyclists along the course yelled him past Heseltine and helped him gain even more courage for the final 500m.

The final 500m of this race was a true apotheosis of this weekend, and we could not have wished for more. Sadly, Broenink got overwhelmed by the speed he put in in the first part of the race, and slowly but surely fell back more and more. It was van Dorp who rowed past him first, and took over the second place. In the final sprint van Lierop also overtook Broenink and rowed to the final podium spot. Van Dorp who will race at the world championships in the single sculls was thrilled with his performance, demonstrated by a loud roar and him throwing his hands in the air after crossing the finish line. Van Lierop was clearly devastated with a third place after the brilliant race in Bled just a couple of weeks ago. However, the way that he managed to get back from fifth place onto the podium is more than commendable and clearly shows his strong determination and will to win.

Twellaar showed true brilliance and dominated the final 500m. He crossed the finish line clearly very emotional. In an interview with the NOS shortly after the finish, he explained that this was a special win to him. He expressed gratitude for his grandparents who got him to take the leap to go row in Amsterdam. Having just received bad news about the health of his grandmother on Saturday, winning this race was an extra special moment for him and his family. Melvin, we are sure you made her more than proud! Congratulations on winning the 129th Holland Beker!