What better way to choose a sport than by trying them all out? That must be the idea behind the activities fair held on Wednesday at sports and culture centre X. View our photo report for the highlights.
The skaters of board sport association DROP had built their own track. (Photo: Thijs van Reeuwijk)
On Wednesday, it was time for the sports and cultural clubs to show the new students what they’ve got. And it wasn’t just about watching: at the activity market, everyone could try out the sports for themselves.
For many clubs, this is an opportunity to recruit new members. Sorin Ciuntu, upcoming board member of freerunning club Kong, says that this is their goal: ‘We are trying to recruit as many members as possible today.’ Anyone who wants to is welcome. “Many interested people are somewhat athletic, but even if you’re not, this is a good way to become more flexible.”
The Delft Fencing Club is also popular at the market, says member Edwin Tay. “Normally, a lot of people just watch, but this year many more want to try the sport.” There is even more interest than the club can handle: “We can’t take on too many members, because X doesn’t want to grow.” Still, he enjoys being at the OWee: “Our goal for today is to have a good time and show students what fencing is all about. There’s a lot of mystery surrounding it, but it’s a fun sport to try.”
The atmosphere is also the most important thing for jazz club Groover. Together with choir and orchestra Krashna Musika and dance club Blue Suede Shoes, they are located a little off to the side, in the cultural section of X. Still, board member Troy Gils doesn’t mind: “People know where to find us in the end, and it’s always fun here, with all the music.”
In a popular spot is T.S.V. Wyvern (“We’re a bit of a ‘nerdy’, ‘geeky’ association”, says chairperson Desirée Trommelen). They have a giant Jenga game in the middle of the foyer, with a board next to it keeping track of the top scores. The club members made the first attempt of the day, but have since been overtaken by another team.
In addition to the associations’ activities, there are various stages with live music and short workshops from X’s course offerings to give students an even more complete picture of what the university has to offer. But does that make the choice any easier?
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