Pickup Volleyball

**3D Workshop** * **Ontwerpen met Fusion360** * **Scannen in 3D** * **Het gebruik van 3D printers** **Je bent nu welkom in de nieuwe locatie NewTechPark** Je kunt ook online aan deze fysieke bijeenkomst deelnemen. De bijeenkomst is dan op de locatie te volgen. Als je [hier](w.j.put@hccnet.nl) vooraf een mailtje stuurt kun je dinsdagavond tussen 19.00 en 20.00 uur inloggen met Jitsi voor vragen, of ter kennismaking met hcc!3D. Online neem je deel aan de bijeenkomst met [https://wij.hcc.nl/3D](https://wij.hcc.nl/3D) [(Alleen toegang als je zichtbaar bent met voor- en achternaam. )](https://wij.hcc.nl/3d)

**RSVPs open exactly one week before the date and time of a pick-up.** \***The level is mixed and often intermediate. If you are a beginner, please message me so we can check if the level is suitable. I can also direct you to other options to play.** Cost: €7.10 per person. Time: 18:30-20:00 (1.5 hours) Court: Indoor half-court Location: Het Marnix, Marnixplein 1, 1015 ZN Amsterdam Please bring your own basketball to warm-up. CANCELLATION **If you can no longer attend, please cancel your rsvp more than 24 hours before a pick-up, even if you are on the waitlist.** **If you need to cancel within 24 hours, please message me personally and I can try to find a replacement**. **You are responsible for the fee if you cancel within 24 hours of a pickup and there is no replacement.** WAITLIST If you are on the waitlist, please check your status 24 hours before a pickup to see if you have moved onto the attending list. NO SHOW If you do not cancel within 24 hours twice and do not pay the fees, you will not be allowed to attend the pickups. PAYMENT Tikkie link (posted on the event page on the day). Otherwise, by bank transfer or in cash at the event (contact me ahead of time if either of these are the case). FEEDBACK If you have any questions or feedback about the group and pickups, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Join us for an evening of good vibes! Whether you’re a local or an expat, Mingle Mania is the perfect place to socialize and make friends or even to practice languages. 🤝🤼‍♂️💬🙋‍♂️🫂 👉 Join [https://chat.whatsapp.com/GopSuzuFKRBKeYVKQrX4pE](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GopSuzuFKRBKeYVKQrX4pE) The group has many regular members, we intend to do various type of events, the goal is to build a strong community for all sorts of activities. If you have an event idea that you would like to see happen, let us know. We generally have about 20 participants, the age is between 20 and 60 averaging somewhere around 30, language exchange is not strictly enforced, culture exchange happens naturally. **mingle** (verb, intransitive): to move among people and talk to them, especially at a social event. 📍 **What We Are:** * A diverse group of locals and expats * ...going out at least every Tuesday 😊 🆓 **Event Details:** * It is free to join and operated on a voluntary basis! * Please honor the bar by ordering at least one drink.

Register through play.vtag.nl Are you ready to fire up your volleyball muscles? Well, you're in the right place!
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Here's what to expect from VTAG's weekday session:
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• -(10-15) min: early arrival; get changed and ready to play
• 10-15 min: group welcome and warm up
• 1h and 35 min: games (5:1 rotation)
• 10 min: cool down and clean up
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The players are divided into groups/teams based on their individual skill level. If in doubt about your skill level, check the guide HERE. You are expected to have a solid volleyball foundation and knowledge of 5:1 rotation.
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Please Note:
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1. Dev will share a Tikkie link for €8/10 on our shared WhatsApp group, or you can pay by cash at the event.
2. If you can no longer make it, change your RSVP at least 48h prior to the event to help us prepare a skill appropriate training and teams for everyone.
3. We will play a 5-1 rotation. If you don't have a set position, we can help you determine the best fit for you.
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Looking forward to seeing you there! :)

Thierry Berger is bringing an exclusive Rustlang themed [Techy Cards](https://github.com/ThierryBerger/techycards) edition, come to play and go home with your playable booster! Date: Tuesday May 19th 19H30–21H30 Location: Bunk Hotel Utrecht Catharijnekade 9, Utrecht, NL

Every Tuesday, the group 024 Waalrunners go for a run at a distance of between 7km - 10km depending on the group. Everyone is welcome to join, you just need to turn up at 20:00 on Tuesday in front of Brouwerij De Hemel. There are different routes every time, and the group welcome all new people to join them. [https://www.facebook.com/024waalrunners-710731759317504](https://www.facebook.com/024waalrunners-710731759317504)

#### Level: Advanced or almost advanced *Longform Toolbox 1* Longform improv is where everything you’ve learned starts to breathe. Instead of short scenes or structured games, we begin to explore what happens when scenes are allowed to grow, connect, and evolve. One idea can spark a whole world. A single moment can ripple through multiple scenes. And suddenly, you’re not just improvising—you’re building something together. In **Longform Toolbox 1**, we take the tools you may already know and start applying them with more intention, clarity, and awareness. Instead of focusing on isolated scenes, we explore how scenes can breathe, connect, and evolve over time. You will work with tools like editing techniques, story in 3 acts, the role of the narrator or director, strong starts, characters with aspirations, finding the game, themes and callbacks, and exploring characters and their relationships. But more than just learning the tools, this course is about understanding *when* and *why* to use them. \- How do you make a strong start that gives direction without locking anything in? \- When is the right moment to edit—and when is it better to stay? \- How do you recognize the game of a scene and build on it together? \- And how can themes and callbacks emerge naturally\, instead of being forced? We’ll explore these questions through play, repetition, and reflection. You’ll learn to trust your instincts while also developing a sharper eye for structure, pacing, and group dynamics. Longform asks for a different kind of awareness. Not just of your own character, but of the whole piece that is unfolding. What is the story that wants to be told? What patterns are appearing? And how can you support them—on stage or from the sidelines? #### Who this course is for This course is intended for almost advanced improvisers who want to see if longform is something for them, or who want to gain more insights in narrative choices. You should have done at least four improv courses or similar. #### **Course details** Course start: Tue 19 May New location: Buurtcentrum Rosa, Actviteitenzaal 1, [Malakkastraat 6 Utrecht](https://share.google/ixy1GPi4lHSiMr9Ct) Schedule: Tueasdays 19:30-21:30 Nine sessions in total, consisting of eight lessons and a show. ##### **Dates** 19, 26 May 2026, 2, 9 , 16, 23, 30 June,7 July. Show date t.b.d. Price: €248 including 21 percent VAT Tickets : improv-utrecht.weticket.io #### **About the teacher** Rutger Pull specialises in short-form improv and Dutch Theatresports. He has a sharp eye for what a scene needs in order to work and excels at teaching players how to recognise and support that. His feedback style is positive, clear, and precise, helping players grow while staying playful and confident. Rutger began improvising during his university years in Enschede and has been performing for many years with Iets Anders in Utrecht. His classes combine structure, insight, and enjoyment, creating a focused yet relaxed learning environment.

Register / RSVP through our portal play.vtag.nl. Are you ready to fire up your volleyball muscles? Well, you're in the right place! Here's what to expect from VTAG's weekend session: * -(10-15) min: early arrival; get changed and ready to play * 10-15 min: group welcome and warm up * 45-50 min: volleyball drills * 1h and 50min: games (5:1 rotation) * 10 min: cool down and clean up In both - training and games - players are divided into groups/teams based on their individual skill level. If in doubt about your skill level, check [the guide HERE](https://grabagame.com/volleyball-skill-levels/). Beginners are welcome to join for the training part of the session (we are soon to launch a separate event for beginners!). Please Note: 1. We will share a Tikkie link for €10 on our shared [WhatsApp](https://bit.ly/VTAG_Weekend_Whatsapp) group, or you can pay by cash at the event. 2. If you can no longer make it, change your RSVP at least **48h prior** to the event to help us prepare a skill appropriate training and teams for everyone. 3. We will play a 5-1 rotation. If you don't have a set position, we can help you determine the best fit for you. Looking forward to seeing you there! :)

Come along, lovely queer hikers! 🌿✨ This time we’re serving an easy-going queer nature moment with a short loop through **Landgoed Heidestein** near Zeist. Think dreamy forest paths, shimmering fens, a peaceful forest pond, and heather fields - a lot of diversity for such a short walk :) We’re teaming up with **Cocktail (COC’s group for LGBTQIA+ refugees & asylum seekers)** for this event, so besides soaking up nature, we’re creating space for connection, sharing stories, and learning from each other’s journeys and experiences. Expect a vibe that’s part hike, part picknick, part wholesome community exchange. 🌈 Bring your snacks and blankets, as we’ll pause along the way for a relaxed picnic moment together. Because queer joy isn’t just about where we go, but who we walk with. 💖 **Practical info** 📏 **Distance:** 5 or 7 km (loop walk) 📍 **Start:** Bus stop Prinses Margrietlaan, Zeist (5km option) Driebergen-Zeist station (7km option) 🏁 **End:** Back at the starting point 🥾 **Level:** easy - chill pace 🤝 **Meeting point:** outside the train station **Driebergen-Zeist at 13:45** or bus stop **Prinses Margrietlaan (Zeist) at 14:20** ❗You’re welcome to join from another direction. If you come by car you can park at P+R Driebergen-Zeist. Please note: we published this hike with Cocktail simultaneously, which is also why we lowered the participant number from Hiking Queer NL's side. Pack your: 🍱 snacks 🚰 water 🧥 rain coat/umbrella ☀️ sun screen 🏳️‍🌈 anything else you might need ❌ If you signed up and cannot make it in the end, please cancel your RSVP attendance so we know how many people will show up and someone else can take your place instead. 💗 A voluntary donation helps us to keep the Meetup group up and running :) you can either pay via a Tikkie or in cash after we finish the hike. *Hiking Queers Netherlands & Cocktail (COC)*

Love volleyball but still feel unsure about your skills on the court? Or are you completely new to volleyball? This is the group for you! VTAG Volleyball Training for Beginners, Lower, and Intermediate Levels is a VTAG (Volleyball Train & Game) initiative designed specifically with volleyball beginners and lower and intermediate levels in mind. Our trainers will help you develop and improve your volleyball skills with a focus on foundations along with a solid understanding of positions and game rotations. **Here's what to expect from VTAG's beginner session:** * -(10-15) min: early arrival - get changed and ready to play * 10-15 min: group welcome and warm up * 1h 15min: training (defence, setting, attacking, 5-1 rotations etc.) * 20 min: practice game * 10 min: cool down and clean up **This group is for:** 1. Volleyball players who have a basic understanding of the game or have played recreationally (Level Recreational or B - check the guide [HERE](https://grabagame.com/volleyball-skill-levels/)). 2. Volleyball players who are restarting their journey after a long break or injury. 3. Players who don’t yet understand 5-1 or 6-2 rotations and have only played in high school rotations. **Who shouldn’t join?** 1. Complete beginners who have never played volleyball before. (Don’t worry. We’re working on it, and we hope to have a group for complete beginners soon!) **Please note:** 1. Dev will share a Tikkie link for €10 in our shared [WhatsApp](https://bit.ly/VTAG_Whatsapp_Beginner) group, or you can pay cash at the event. 2. If you can no longer make it, please update your RSVP at least 48 hours before the event to help us prepare a skill-appropriate training session and balanced teams for everyone. 3. We will play a 5-1 rotation. If you don’t have a set position yet, we’ll help you determine the best fit for you. See you there!

\# This meetup is around a third\-party organizer\, Focus Filmtheater\. You can either purchase your ticket online or right before the session\. **Seats are numbered**. # **Title**: The President’s Cake **Language**: Arabic **Subtitles**: English **Length**: 106 min **Director**: Hasan Hadi **More info**: https://www.focusarnhem.nl/agenda/english-subs-the-presidents-cake/ **Ticket link**: https://www.focusarnhem.nl/tickets/144299/ **Synopsis:** In poverty-stricken 1990s Iraq, young Lamia is selected to prepare a cake for the President’s birthday. Because basic ingredients are hard to find, Lamia goes on a journey in search of eggs, flour and sugar. It becomes a tender, tragicomic odyssey, offering a child-eye’s view of life under authoritarianism. Hasan Hadi’s affecting debut feature follows 9-year-old Lamia. She is tasked with bringing a cake to school for the President’s mandatory birthday celebration. Against a backdrop of crippling poverty and food shortages, she journeys from her marshland home to a nearby city in search of ingredients. Coming along with her are her grandmother Bibi, her best friend Saeed and her beloved pet rooster Hindi. Shot on location in Iraq with nonprofessional actors, this tender, tragicomic odyssey offers a poignant child’s-eye view of life under authoritarian rule. The film was inspired by Hasan Hadi’s childhood memories of 1990s Iraq under Saddam Hussein, and was awarded the Caméra d’Or at Cannes for best first feature. **How it works**: I will be at Focus around 18:30, where we can meet before the movie starts. You can message me to find us. Screening starts at 19:00. After the movie, we can have a drink together. Hope to see you soon!

**RSVPs open exactly one week before the date and time of a pick-up.** \***The level is mixed and often intermediate. If you are a beginner, please message me so we can check if the level is suitable. I can also direct you to other options to play.** Cost: €4.75 per person. Time: 18:00-19:00 (1 hour) Court: Indoor half-court Location: Het Marnix, Marnixplein 1, 1015 ZN Amsterdam Please bring your own basketball to warm-up. CANCELLATION **If you can no longer attend, please cancel your rsvp more than 24 hours before a pick-up, even if you are on the waitlist.** **If you need to cancel within 24 hours, please message me personally and I can try to find a replacement**. **You are responsible for the fee if you cancel within 24 hours of a pickup and there is no replacement.** WAITLIST If you are on the waitlist, please check your status 24 hours before a pickup to see if you have moved onto the attending list. NO SHOW If you do not cancel within 24 hours twice and do not pay the fees, you will not be allowed to attend the pickups. PAYMENT Tikkie link (posted on the event page on the day). Otherwise, by bank transfer or in cash at the event (contact me ahead of time if either of these are the case). FEEDBACK If you have any questions or feedback about the group and pickups, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

(english/german below) **Bitcoin Pizza Dag!** Op 22 mei 2010 betaalde programmeur Laszlo Hanyecz 10.000 BTC voor twee pizza's — de eerste gedocumenteerde aankoop met bitcoin. Hij plaatste een bericht op een forum waarin hij BTC aanbood voor pizza; een andere gebruiker ging akkoord, bestelde de pizza's en leverde ze af. Die transactie werd later bekend als "Bitcoin Pizza Day". Laszlo bewees dat Bitcoin als ruilmiddel gebruikt kan worden. **Sluit je bij ons aan voor pizza-avond bij De Pizzabakkers! (vanaf 18:00)** RSVP zo snel mogelijk; we moeten reserveren bij De Pizzabakkers en er is beperkte plek. Zorg dat je je geladen Lightning-wallet meeneemt! *** **English: Bitcoin Pizza Day!** On May 22, 2010, programmer Laszlo Hanyecz paid 10,000 BTC for two pizzas — the first documented purchase using bitcoin. He posted on a forum offering BTC for pizza; another user accepted, ordering pizzas and delivering them. That trade later became famous as "Bitcoin Pizza Day," Laszlo proved that Bitcoin can be used as a medium of exchange. **Join us for pizza diner at De Pizzabakkers! (from 18:00)** Please RSVP as quick as possible as we need to make a reservation at De Pizzabakkers and there is only limited space. Be sure to bring your loaded lighting wallet along with you! *** **Deutsch: Bitcoin Pizza Tag!** Am 22. Mai 2010 zahlte Programmierer Laszlo Hanyecz 10.000 BTC für zwei Pizzen — der erste dokumentierte Kauf mit Bitcoin. Er postete in einem Forum und bot BTC für Pizza an; ein anderer Nutzer akzeptierte, bestellte die Pizzen und lieferte sie aus. Dieser Tausch wurde später als "Bitcoin Pizza Day" bekannt. Laszlo bewies, dass Bitcoin als Tauschmittel verwendet werden kann. **Begleite uns zum Pizza-Abend bei De Pizzabakkers! (ab 18:00)** Bitte antworte so schnell wie möglich; wir müssen bei De Pizzabakkers reservieren und es gibt nur begrenzten Platz. Nimm unbedingt deine geladene Lightning-Wallet mit!