Amsterdamsche Hockey & Bandy Club
Amsterdamsche Hockey & Bandy Club (founded 28 January 1892) is the oldest field hockey club of the Netherlands, based in Amsterdam. AH&BC is also the largest field hockey club in the city (2111 members).
The team is a powerhouse of both domestic and international hockey. Both its men's and women's teams are annual contenders for the Dutch titles. The men's team won its maiden European Cup in 2005.
Originally, the club was also playing bandy, as is still reflected in the club's name.
Honours
Men
2005
- Cup Winners' Cup
1999, 2003
Women
1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1992
- Cup Winners' Cup
1998, 1999, 2001, 2005, 2006
Notable players
- Pol Amat
- Santi Freixa
- Helen van der Ben
- Carina Benninga
- Truid Blaisse-Terwindt
- Jacques Brinkman
- Marten Eikelboom
- Paul van Esseveldt
- Marjolein Eijsvogel
- Floris Evers
- Pierre Hermans
- Taco van den Honert
- Jacob van der Hoeven
- Timme Hoyng
- Bart Looije
- Jesse Mahieu
- Tycho van Meer
- Maartje Scheepstra
- Lisette Sevens
- Clarinda Sinnige
- Taeke Taekema
- Carole Thate
- Klaas Veering
- Sander van der Weide
- Bas Nieuwe Weme
- Valentin Verga
- Cecilia Rognoni
External links
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