Organisation

Active on the borderline between the business sector and top-level sports, Rotterdam Topsport was not directly tied to the municipal organisation, but had to generate a substantial part of its income from sponsoring. Driven by the favourable political tide of the 1990s and the positive stimulus and encouragement of both the mayor and the city council, our foundation was able to prosper.

The end of 2010 will mark the 20th anniversary of Rotterdam Topsport. After several years of development, we have increasingly focused on our role as network organisation in a public-private partnership with the municipality of Rotterdam, the (inter)national world of sports, the business sector, the media, and the educational and scientific world, with the objective to improve Rotterdam's top-level sports climate. In the broadest sense of the word. From guiding talents to initiating the build of new locations, offering sport medical care and organising events.

The 1990s were used to sow. Now, we are clearly on the point of harvesting the fruits of our work. Rotterdam Topsport has grown into a mature organisation which promotes new developments. Whereas we were previously mainly participating and following, we are now involved in initiating and managing projects. We are essential participants; we think along and are part of the decision-making process. As a fully-fledged partner for top-level sports organisations in Rotterdam and the Netherlands, we are also active on a European and global level, which has earned us the recognition we deserve.