Netherlands women

The Netherlands Women's Team has been selected from different club teams in the Netherlands and for many of the players this is the first year they have played together. For some, Worlds will be their first international tournament.

In true Dutch tradition, they have been building themselves up on a diet of cheese sandwiches and hagelslag (chocolate sprinkles). Half of the team are vegetarians so they may get tired towards the end of the week…but they always carry an emergency lettuce leaf for that late-game energy boost.

Their approach to Worlds is founded on the knowledge that the team is stronger than any one individual. The Dutch women are an inclusive team where every member is valued and respected and they hope to demonstrate their commitment to each other at the championship.

Whilst the team has yet to win it's first major championship, notable individual achievements to date include

• Junior Harskamp Gymnast of the Year – 1985 – Marjolein Reidsma

• C-bis Cup Runner-Up – 2000 – Maaike Langeveld

• Achievement of Vomiting a Recognisable Meal out of her Nose, Skunks Ultimate – 1994 – Rebecca Humphries

• Unbelievably Nice Person - 2001, 2002 and 2004 – Jeltsje Hettinga (we don't talk about 2003)

When the Netherlands Has the Disc:

Marjolein – is currently being groomed as the new Nicolette Verheem of Dutch Ultimate, unfortunately dress sense like hers can’t be taught, it's instinct!

Gitta – also known as 50Guilder – is the resident homeboy of the team.

Nan – younger than her age may suggest, has the scariest face on field. If you look her in the eye, your catching hands may turn to stone.

Kate – is without doubt the best dancer on the team and can hypnotise you with her hips.

Joke – this woman is no joke!!

Team Colours
Orange  and Black

Roster
15 players

Captains
Marjolein Reisdma
Jeltsje Hettinga