EQUITY

What is a sportsday without sports? Time to sit down and try one.

We can theoretically clear-up some misconceptions about wheelchair basketball:

 - yes, the baskets are the same height;

 - no, not all players use wheelchairs in everyday life;

 - yes, we do bump into each other, but no, it is not like bumper cars;

 - yes, you can both dribble the ball and manoeuvre the chair at the same time;

 - ...

However, better than theory (and more fun) is to up and try it yourself. So join us for this 45 minute clinic for a no-prior-skill-or-experience-required introduction to one of the most classical paralympic sports.

We bring the wheelchairs, you just bring yourself ;)

What: Wheelchair basketball clinic

When: May 21st 2024 timeslot1: 10.30 - 11.15; timeslot2: 12.45 - 13.30

Where: Sportscentre SC2

Clothing recommendations: Be yourself. Think about clothes that you can move around in easily, for example sports wear. Also, I'd recommend cloths that aren't too loose around the arms and hips (you need proper grip on the wheels).

Costs: free

15 spots per time slot. First come first serve.

You can register here!

Try sitting volleyball. An introduction by seasoned coaches and players.

[more information will follow]

What: Sitting volleyball clinic

When: May 21st 2024 11.30 - 12.30

Where: Sportscentre SC2

Clothing recommendations: Be yourself. Think about clothes that you can move around in easily, for example sports wear.

Costs: free

30 spots. First come first serve.

You can register here!

The ballroom scene was created by queer and trans people of color in New York, most of them members of the black and latin community. From ballroom, the dance style Voguing emerged.

In this workshop, we focus on Arms Control, an element from voguing category 'New Way'. It is characterized by arm movements that create sharp lines, geometric forms and illusions.

The workshop is given by Andre Gabbana, Dutch Mother of the Kiki House of Gabbana.

What: Vogue workshop

When: May 21st 2024 13.45 - 14.45

Where: Sportscentre SC2

Clothing recommendations: Be yourself. Think about clothes that you can move around in easily, for example sports wear.

Costs: free

30 spots. First come first serve. 

You can register here!

Time to let the experts speak: We invited a panel of athletes and activists to share their respective experiences and perspectives.

And of course after the first round of introductions, the floor will be opened for questions.

Before the start of the panel, there is a buffet style dinner provided.

The event will take place from 17:00 - 18:30 h.

You can register here!

Panelists:

Noah Schulte (he/him) is a trans man and started playing football in 2013 with a mixed youth team. Later (2015) he had to switch to the Bochum Miners, an all womens team in the second national league in Germany, where he became offensive line MVP in 2016. After his coming out (2020) he stayed in the team as a Coach.

Andre Gabbana (he/she) is Dutch Mother of the Kiki House of Gabbana. At 28 years of age, he has been active in the ballroom scene for five years, and has been building up the community in Utrecht since 2020.

More panelists will be announced soon!