Amsterdamsche Hockey & Bandy Club
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Amsterdamsche Hockey & Bandy Club (founded 28 January 1892) is the oldest professional field hockey club of the Netherlands, based in Amstelveen. AH&BC is also the largest field hockey club in the city (2286 members).
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Full name | Amsterdamsche Hockey & Bandy Club | ||
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Short name | AH&BC | ||
Founded | 18 January 1892; 132 years ago (1892-01-18) | ||
Home ground | Wagener Stadium, Amstelveen (Capacity 7,600) | ||
League | Men's Hoofdklasse Women's Hoofdklasse | ||
2021–22 | Men: 3rd Women: 3rd | ||
Website | Club website | ||
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The team is a powerhouse of both domestic and international hockey. Both its men's and women's teams are annual contenders for the Dutch titles. The men's team won its maiden European Cup in 2005.
Originally, the club was also playing bandy, as is still reflected in the club's name.