Frequently Asked Questions

Practical

Where do you train?

Amstelveense Rugby Club, Sportlaan 25a, Amstelveen.

When do you train?

On Wednesdays, from 20:00 - 21:30.

What to wear to practice?

We train in the sunshine, rain and cold. Dress for outdoors fitness training. You do not need special clothing or equipment, we do suggest a pair of football or rugby cleats. 

What facilities do you have?

ARC has 3 grass pitches. There are ample changing rooms and facilities and our clubhouse has a bar.

Do you have medical and physio provision?

Yes - we have a club physio who is fully qualified in sports rehabilitation and support.

Teams

How many teams do you have and what level do they play at?
  • Aqua (Division 1) 
  • Orange (Division3)
  • Pink (Division 4)
  • Newbies Starters, new players with less than 1 year experience.
Do you have a women's team?

Our W team competes in the women's division.

I am not LGBTQ, can I play for you?

Yes - we are fully inclusive and welcome all players no matter your sexual identity. 

Membership

How much is membership?

Our player’s fee is €100 for players, per season (September-June). For supporters, it is €50.

To be a member of the Lowlanders you will also need to be registered at a Rugby Club in the Netherlands. Our home club is Amstelveense Rugby Club. A membership at ARC is around €310 per season. This covers player insurance, match fees, kit, physio and access to the clubhouse. 

If you are already a member of a rugby club in the Netherlands you are not required to sign up with ARC.

To join our rugby intro course is €50 for 6 weeks. Included is your mouthguard and your first rugby game. If you choose to join the team after the newbies training you pay only the additional €50 for the rest of the season with the Lowlanders.

I’m already a member of another rugby club, can I still join?

Yes, we offer an associate membership that grants you the same rights as a member but you don’t have to sign up for our host club Amstelveense Rugby Club. 

I have zero experience, can I still join?

Yes. Our intro course and development team allows you to learn the game with people at the same level of skill. 

Contact

Who do I reach out to?

Team Manager W

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Team Manager M

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