Welcome at GVAC

The sporty and sociable club in the Kempen region

With more than 700 members, GVAC (Groot Veldhovense Atletiek Club) is one of the larger clubs in the Kempen region. At GVAC, young and old, from 6 years old to 80+, participate in sports! The club has many expert trainers and supervisors. The club has a reputation to uphold, both in terms of sports and organization. From a sporting perspective, the club has produced many athletes who can rival the Fine Fleur in the field of athletics. Our club regularly organizes various track competitions such as the Circuit 14, Athletic Champs (pupil competition), and junior/senior competition races. For runners, GVAC organizes the Veldhoven 10 Miles and the Witven cross annually.

GVAC makes use of the Kempencampus. This beautiful sports complex is used extensively by athletes of all disciplines and at all levels: the students of Sondervick College, all GVAC athletes, but event organizers also make extensive use of the facilities, such as during the last “Samenloop voor Hoop”, the fundraising project for cancer patients and their loved ones!

If you are interested in joining us for a workout, please come visit GVAC! We offer a suitable sport for everyone, such as recreational running, competitive athletics, various walking groups, and much more! Take a quick look at our website for all information about our club and the opportunities we offer you.

We try to handle personal information with the utmost care. However, should you see any information or photos on this website that bother you, please let us know via info@gvac.nl.

The board can also be reached at: bestuur@gvac.nl.

The photo of the board above is no longer correct. We will post a photo of the current board here shortly: Marco van Oosterhout, Hannah van Duivenbode, Martin Hoogendorp, Patrick van de Vijver, and Dries Swart.

Confidential Counsellors

Ans Saalberg (ans.saalberg@gvac.nl) and Joris Korbeeck (joris.korbeeck@gvac.nl).

First Aid at GVAC

GVAC has its own team of First Aid providers, the GVAC First Aid Team. They provide First Aid whenever possible at the competitions and events organized by GVAC. As GVAC, we are very proud that we have been able to ensure safe and responsible activities in this way for years. Every year, CPR training is provided for this team to ensure their knowledge remains up to date.

Members who wish to sign up for the official First Aid course can register. Members who already hold a First Aid diploma can also join us.

The training costs are covered by GVAC.

You can register for this course or request more information by sending an email to ehbo@gvac.nl. The coordinator will answer all your questions.

Contact & directions

General contact and information: info@gvac.nl.
Contact and information for the board: bestuur@gvac.nl
De Binnenbaan (canteen) phone: 06 – 35 63 69 83

Location

Sports park at “De Kempencampus”
Knegselseweg 40
5504 NC
Veldhoven

GPS coordinates: 52.18958N, 5.29524E
The GVAC Athletics track is located on the southwest side of Veldhoven at the Kempencampus.

By car: (approach Veldhoven via the N2, so NOT via the A2!)

Den Bosch and Tilburg: Coming from the direction of Den Bosch and Tilburg, continue following the N2 (Eindhoven Ring Road) towards “Veldhoven”. At exit 32; Veldhoven Zuid and MMC (Maxima Medisch Centrum), leave the motorway. At the bottom of the exit ramp at the traffic lights, head towards Veldhoven. After approximately two kilometers, turn right at the second roundabout. At the next roundabout, go straight ahead; just before the Fix-it store, turn left into Nieuwstraat. At the roundabout, turn right. You will then already see the Kempencampus. Continue along the road to the left.

Antwerp:Coming from the direction of Antwerp, continue following the N2 (Eindhoven Ring Road) towards “Veldhoven”; leave the motorway at exit 32: Veldhoven Zuid and MMC (Maxima Medical Center). At the bottom of the exit ramp at the traffic lights, head towards Veldhoven. After approximately two kilometers, turn right at the second roundabout. At the next roundabout, go straight ahead; just before the Fix-it store, turn left into Nieuwstraat. At the roundabout, turn right. You will then already see the Kempencampus. Continue along the road to the left.

From Venlo/Maastricht: Coming from the direction of Venlo or Maastricht, leave the A2 at Leenderheide and take the N2 (Eindhoven Ring Road) towards Veldhoven at exit 32: Veldhoven Zuid and MMC (Maxima Medical Center). At the bottom of the exit, at the traffic lights, head towards Veldhoven. After approximately two kilometers, turn right at the second roundabout. At the next roundabout, go straight ahead; just before the Fix-it store, turn left into Nieuwstraat. At the roundabout, turn right. You will then see the Kempencampus. Continue along the road to the left.

Other information

The GVAC website falls under the responsibility of the GVAC board and is compiled with the greatest possible care. GVAC strives for the accuracy, currency, and completeness of all information on this site. GVAC does not guarantee that the content of the website is accurate or complete. GVAC’s liability for the information provided or the consequences of its use is excluded. This also applies to the consequences of this website being inaccessible, for whatever reason. GVAC accepts no liability whatsoever for the content of websites that are not maintained by it and to which reference is made or which refer to the GVAC website.

Club organisation documents

Vision document

Changes

GVAC reserves the right to change the information offered on or via this website, including the text of this Disclaimer, at any time without further notice. It is recommended to periodically check whether the information offered on or via this website, including the text of this Disclaimer, has been changed.

* Copyrights

All works and information on the GVAC website, as well as the website itself, are subject to the provisions of copyright law. A user may view the works and information on the screen and print them if desired. Any disclosure or reproduction, such as (but not limited to): distributing, transmitting, incorporating into another work, network or website, temporary or permanent reproduction, translating or editing, or otherwise reusing, whether commercial or not, is not permitted WITHOUT the permission of the original creator.

Sports medical examination

Although it is not mandatory, we advise our members to undergo regular medical examinations, for example by their general practitioner or a sports medical examination agency.

Registrations:

GVAC is affiliated with the Dutch Athletics Federation (KNAU) under number 14322.

GVAC is registered with the Chamber of Commerce under number 40 23 5367.

Insurance

A collective accident insurance policy has been taken out by the KNAU. The insurance is valid for ALL MEMBERS of GVAC up to and including the age of 84 for accidents occurring during: A: competitions, training sessions, meetings, etc. B: traveling directly from home to the locations where the activities take place and back home, provided this is done within the time required. The insurance premium is included in the membership fee.

Based on this accident insurance, a payout may be made in the event of death and permanent disability, as well as a contribution towards medical expenses up to a certain maximum. Vanbreda Risk & Benefits has a helpdesk available via knau@vanbredanl.com. Damage reports can also be submitted via this address. No rights can be derived from the information on the website; in all cases, the policy text is binding.

Personal information and photos

We try to handle personal information with the utmost care. However, should you see information or photos on this website that bother you, please let us know via info@gvac.nl.

Website

The website is maintained by John de Lange and Fleur Koeling.
For changes/additions: website@gvac.nl

Photos: Peter Kramer (Kramer Fotografie), unless otherwise stated.