LTC Startbaan

OldStars

OldStars tennis is an initiative of the National Fund for the Elderly and the KNLTB. Our club started this in 2021, as the first association in Amstelveen.

In the summer the games are played at Park Startbaan (Thursday morning) and in the winter at NTC De Kegel (Thursday afternoon).

The number of participants has now increased from 7 in 2021 to 24 at the beginning of 2024!

This way of playing tennis makes it possible to stay active well into old age and to actively promote your health.

“I can only applaud the initiative for senior tennis. Not only exercise, but also maintaining existing and making new contacts is very important.” - Ans Horstmanshoff

“We need to exercise more, especially the elderly among us. We all know that, of course, but doing this, and certainly continuing to do this, is quite difficult. We need to be stimulated and the factors of fun and conviviality are very important." -Anke Honselaar

“Exercise, exercise is healthy! Anyone, at any age, can play sports at any level and of course also maintain or build social contacts. The OldStars tennis program offers all kinds of possibilities." - Wim Gomersbach

What is OldStars tennis?

OldStars tennis is an adapted form of play, ideally suited for elderly people who want to continue exercising in a healthy way.

It also offers new opportunities for people who have already stopped playing tennis to be active on the tennis court again and meet new people.

It is a safe and responsible form of play, where exercise and improving your coordination and motor skills are central, combined with tennis. A good warm-up under expert guidance is part of it.

The familiar rules are adjusted as desired:

double play on single court
underhand serving
ball may bounce twice
40-40 = winning point
play with a green ball, which is softer and slower.

What does a match day look like?

you play on a fixed day of the week: Thursday from 10 AM to noon 11 AM to 1 PM.
you play in a group led by Wim Gomersbach, our club trainer.
you don't have to reserve a court, Wim takes care of that
you start with an extensive warm-up together
you then play a few shortened sets of OldStars tennis
after two hours of good exercise there is time for coffee or a sandwich.

How does OldStars tennis work at LTC Startbaan?

You can play OldStars tennis at LTC Startbaan in four ways.

you are a member of LTC Startbaan and want to participate in OldStars tennis in addition to your existing membership. In addition to the contribution to LTC Startbaan, you pay €80. For 2024 that is €230 plus €80 = €310.
you are a member of LTC Startbaan and only want to play OldStars tennis. You pay €135.
you are a member of another tennis club. You pay €135 minus €10 = €125, in addition to the contribution to your own club. (The KNLTB fee of €20 is split evenly over the clubs of which your are a member.)
You are not a member of a tennis club. You pay €135. You automatically become a member of LTC Startbaan, because insurance policy stipulaties you can only play on the outdoor courts if you are a member.