Ameland Beach Rugby Festival

The Ameland Beach Rugby Festival is a sporty and energetic weekend by the sea. Every year, rugby teams from home and abroad gather on the beach of Ameland for a tournament that combines sport, atmosphere and beach fun. Playing with sand between your toes and the sea in the background makes this festival unique.

A fixture on the Ameland events calendar

In recent years, the Beach Rugby Festival has developed into a popular event among rugby players. Teams of different levels participate, creating an accessible and open atmosphere. The festival is all about playing sports together, having fun and enjoying the island.

Rugby on the beach

The matches are played on the beach, which makes the game dynamic and challenging. Beach rugby requires speed, cooperation and perseverance. Between matches, there is time to relax, cheer on the teams and enjoy the surroundings.

Sport, music and conviviality

The Beach Rugby Festival is more than just rugby. In addition to the matches, the weekend is all about fun. During the day, there is sport and beach, and in the evening, there is dinner together, music, and reminiscing about the day's matches. For many teams, the festival is a fixed moment to end or start the season together.