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Huizen pursues national and European ambitions

Volleyball club Huizen began its season with a 3–1 victory over Sliedrecht Sport, but the club wants more than its first points. It aims to compete for prizes in the Honor Division and play a meaningful international role. On Wednesday, Huizen is scheduled to face Belgian club Aalst in the Challenge Cup, its third European competition and the club’s second appearance in the tournament. The match is to be broadcast live by NH from 7:40 p.m.

The club is also using clinics at primary and secondary schools in Huizen to introduce children to volleyball and attract new members. Players Mats Bleeker, Jesse Zegeling and Julian van Dijk have been teaching the sessions, including one at primary school Tweemaster Holleblok. Huizen hopes youth development will support its ambitions, and children who attended the clinic received free-access flyers for the European match.