About us
Looking to meet other expats in the Netherlands and connect with the locals, socialize and keep fit while having fun at the same time?
Since May 2017, We are organizing regular sport events in Rotterdam and thanks to our members, our events have grown to accommodate Volleyball, Basketball, Football (Soccer), Ping-Pong (Table Tennis) and Badminton. All levels are welcome, we play to have fun, train and develop our skills together within a friendly and enjoyable environment.
Pick your favorite sport or a sport you want to learn, sign up and join our team.
Please read the links below;
Expat Sports Lounge FAQs
No show and cancellation policy
Notifications and joining our meetup events
Volleyball Guidelines and Terms
Expat sport lounge and COVID-19
Upcoming events
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- €5.00
Monday expat social volleyball, 7:00.
Sporthall Noorderhavenkade (Blijdorp), Noordenhavenkade 8, 3038 XG Rotterdam, Rotterdam, NLWelcome to our Volleyball community !! 🏐🎉
We are a community of volleyball enthusiasts who want to enjoy the game, improve their skills, and meet new friends. Our open play sessions offer a friendly, social environment where everyone can get some practice and have fun.
Our sessions consist of mixed level play, however basic volleyball knowledge is helpful. We try to have a balanced levels per team to ensure smooth play. If you aren’t familiar with basic volleyball rules and skill, please refer to these resources: Rules and Basic skills.
❗❗ Meetup recently pops up their subscription option after you click on RSVP— you can dismiss it by clicking the "X" in the top left corner.
✅ RSVP & Attendance
Attendance is limited to 28 people. If the RSVP list is full, join the waiting list—cancellations happen frequently. If the event appears full on the Meetup app, try using a web browser instead.❌Cancellations & Refunds
Cancellation prior to 24h before the event, can be refunded. Can’t make it? Update your RSVP to "Not Going" ASAP so someone else can take your spot.👟 What to Bring
For your own safety and comfort, wear sport shoes and clothing (no street shoes—must change into sport shoes) and bring deodorant for ours.💸 Payment & Contribution (€5.00 per person)
Payment must be made in advance via Tikkie (payment link will be added in comments).
Please only pay once you are added to the going list. In case you do not meet the payment deadline, you may be moved to the not going list.Looking forward to seeing you on the court! 🏐🔥 Let’s play, have fun, and make new friends!
21 attendees - €5.00
Monday expat social volleyball, 8:30.| Intermediate+
Sporthall Noorderhavenkade (Blijdorp), Noordenhavenkade 8, 3038 XG Rotterdam, Rotterdam, NLWelcome to our Volleyball community !! 🏐🎉
We are a community of volleyball enthusiasts who want to enjoy the game, improve their skills, and meet new friends. Our open play sessions offer a friendly, social environment where everyone can get some practice and have fun.
Our sessions consist of mixed level play, however basic volleyball knowledge is helpful. We try to have a balanced levels per team to ensure smooth play. If you aren’t familiar with basic volleyball rules and skill, please refer to these resources: Rules and Basic skills.
❗❗ Meetup recently pops up their subscription option after you click on RSVP— you can dismiss it by clicking the "X" in the top left corner.
✅ RSVP & Attendance
Attendance is limited to 14 people chosen by the hosts based on the volleyballers level**.** If the RSVP list is full, join the waiting list—cancellations happen frequently. If the event appears full on the Meetup app, try using a web browser instead.❌Cancellations & Refunds
Cancellation prior to 24h before the event, can be refunded. Can’t make it? Update your RSVP to "Not Going" ASAP so someone else can take your spot.👟 What to Bring
For your own safety and comfort, wear sport shoes and clothing (no street shoes—must change into sport shoes) and bring deodorant for ours.💸 Payment & Contribution (€5 per person)
Payment must be made in advance via Tikkie (payment link will be added in comments).
Please only pay once you are added to the going list. In case you do not meet the payment deadline, you may be moved to the not going list.Looking forward to seeing you on the court! 🏐🔥 Let’s play, have fun, and make new friends!
11 attendees - €15.00
Monday expat social volleyball, 8:30 - Training + Matches
Sportzaal Noorderhavenkade, Noorderhavenkade 8, Rotterdam, ZH, NLPlease add yourself to the waiting list if the list is full 😉
✨Ready to elevate your game and refine your fundamentals!?
Join us for a structured session designed to improve your techniques, game flow, and field awareness in a supportive environment.
For these sessions, we are collaborating with experienced trainers who brings elements of Japanese volleyball training emphasizing attention to detail, repetition, footwork, and efficient movement.
you can find more details in their meetup group:
Open Volleyball Practice & Clinic in Rotterdam📝Training program will be publish in the photos section comments of the event on bi-weekly basis but generally the session is in 2 parts:🔄
First part– Drill & Skill Clinic: High-repetition drills focusing on clean passing, controlled setting, proper footwork for smashing, effective blocking and more.
Second part – Applied Matches: Full game play where we put our technical adjustments into action.
👍Who is this for?
This session is for people who have some volleyball experience and want to improve their skills while enjoying volleyball.💡Why Join?
- Learn efficient movement patterns and precise field positioning.
- Receive detailed, individual-focused feedback on your form.
- Enjoy a positive, community-based practice without high-stakes pressure.
❗ Meetup recently pops up their subscription option after you click on RSVP— you can dismiss it by clicking the "X" in the top left corner.
✅ RSVP & Attendance
If the RSVP list is full, join the waiting list—cancellations happen frequently. If the event appears full on the Meetup app, try using a web browser instead.❌Cancellations & Refunds
Cancellation prior to 24h before the event, can be refunded. Can’t make it? Update your RSVP to "Not Going" ASAP so someone else can take your spot.👟 What to Bring
For your own safety and comfort, wear sport shoes and clothing (no street shoes—must change into sport shoes) and bring deodorant for ours.📌Good to Know:
Time: start at 8:30 PM. Please arrive 10 minutes early to gear up so we can warm up together.💸 Payment & Contribution (€11.00 per person)
Payment must be made in advance via Tikkie (payment link will be added in comments).
Please only pay once you are added to the going list. In case you do not meet the payment deadline, you may be moved to the not going list.Looking forward to seeing you on the court! 🏐🔥 Let’s play, have fun, and make new friends!
8 attendees
Past events
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