About us
Sport connects like few other activities. For newcomers in Utrecht who find their way in a world that is completely foreign to them, sports bring the necessary connection. In the JongGras Sportbuddy's project, students guide newcomers aged 16-26 in Utrecht in taking the often difficult step towards a sports club. In addition to guiding them to a sports club, fun community activities are also organized with a large group of young people. Since September 2018, the Academy of the City has been running this successful project on behalf of the municipality of Utrecht.
Our story
The JongGras Sportbuddy's project wants to give everyone the opportunity to exercise. Exercising is not only good for your physical health, but also for your mental health. Who doesn't like being able to let go of their thoughts while exercising?
What many newcomers to Utrecht don't know is that the possibilities in Utrecht are endless. From football to horseback riding, from table tennis to volleyball, it's all possible. We guide newcomers in Utrecht by pairing the newcomer with an Utrecht student (coach), who has been familiar with life in Utrecht for some time. Together they look for a suitable sport (association) and do fun activities together.
In addition to the fact that a Utrecht student helps the newcomer to find a suitable sports club, they also do fun activities together. Photos of this can be found in the blog. These are community days where many young people come together and exercise together. Here too, the student and newcomer go together!
Meet the team
