Sportraad Amsterdam
The Sports Council Amsterdam is an independent advisory body created by the city council in 1952. Its 1952 report "De Amsterdamse Sportbevolking" is reportedly the first sociological research report on sports in the Netherlands. Its reports are influential and its medal of honour is prestigious.
Sport Council Members
The Council has up to 18 members, elected by the municipal council of Amsterdam. Notable members of the Council include:Activities
Reports
The Council, supported by its Bureau, prepares reports on a wide array of issues related to sports in Amsterdam. Among the topics addressed in these reports are:- Child exploitation in commercial soccer schools
- Physical education in primary schools
Medal of Honour
Each year Sportraad honours a person or organization for its outstanding contribution to sports in Amsterdam by awarding a medal called Sportpenning. Among the laureates are:- 2010: Carolien Gehrels
- 2015: The Flevopark swimming pool Association