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Sports clubs struggling: Too few volunteers and rising regulations. 'We are not a business'

Sports clubs struggling: Too few volunteers and rising regulations. 'We are not a business'

Dutch sports clubs are facing a critical shortage of volunteers alongside increasing regulatory burdens from the government and sports associations. Clubs are calling for more official support to help manage these administrative pressures and sustain their community operations.

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