Differences between Van Slag and Protos

There are two student volleyball associations in Utrecht: V.V. Van Slag and USV Protos. Each association has a different style of playing, and a different target group. If you choose your association, you want to be sure to choose the right one. Therefore we provide you with the table below, which lists the most important differences.

 

Van Slag

Protos
Size association 320 members 200 members
Composition teams Mixed (2 ladies minimum) Only male- and female teams,
no mixed opportunity
Men/women
ratio

40% men, 60% women
NB: Relatively more men in the A & B groups, whereas more women in group E, F &G.

 35% men, 65% women
Age Between 17 and 31 year,
most are between 19 en 25 years		 Between 17 and 30 years
Competition Internal Competition
All games are played in the Olympos building.		 NeVoBo competition
Games are played both in the Olympos building as well as in other places, traveling is required.
Clarification competition
  • Group A (highest level) till Group G (beginners)
  • Each group has 6 teams
  • Season: 7 rounds of 5 matches (35 total)
  • End round: two teams promote
  • End round: two teams degrade
  • Between 18 to 22 matches during the year
  • One 'round' (the season)
  • Between zero and four teams can promote and/or degrade
  • Opponents can be non-student teams
Skill level Group A (highest level) till Group G (beginners);
Group A comparable to NeVoBo first division;
Several first division players in group A;
Group G suitable for absolute beginners.		 1st division till the 5th class
Playing days Tuesday night between 18:00 and 23:00 Mainly Saturday
Trainings Optional as course at Olympos.
Extra fee: see website Olympos (Dutch)
Fairly all players in group A are joining the trainings.		 Included
Advantages Mixed, weekends off, inexpensive Very high level (division) possible
Clothing No obligatory clothes Obligatory red Protos-shirt & short
(costs EUR 35,- and 21,- respectively)
Membership Fee EUR 32,00 per season (1 year) EUR 170,- per season (1 year)
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