Under the inspiring leadership of our honorary member Ynze Politiek, the Club of 100 has been given new energy. The Club of 100 supports our club, especially through special projects, with a particular focus on youth.
Already a member? Then you can expect the payment request for this year soon.
Not yet a member and would like to give an extra contribution to our fantastic club and youth? Then sign up with Ynze via clubvan100@diokrugby.nl.
Members of the Club of 100 receive a place of honor on the coveted board in the clubhouse.
Support DIOK with your online purchases via SponsorKliks
Did you know that you can sponsor DIOK Leiden for free while shopping online?
Thanks to SponsorKliks, every purchase you make via the SponsorKliks platform automatically generates a small contribution for our club — at no extra cost to you.
How does it work?
- Go to www.sponsorkliks.com and search for DIOK Leiden.
- Click on your favorite webshop (for example, Bol.com, Coolblue, Booking.com, Albert Heijn, Thuisbezorgd.nl, etc.).
- Make your purchase as usual.
- The store automatically pays a commission to DIOK Leiden.
- You can also find more information on our DIOK website, just click the button at the top right of the homepage.
Tip: Make it easy for yourself by downloading the SponsorKliks app or saving a favorite link on your phone or laptop, so you won’t forget to order via SponsorKliks.
DIOK proudly joins the Taptoe Leidens Ontzet parade
Once again this year, RC DIOK took part in the traditional Taptoe parade celebrating Leidens Ontzet.
With a fantastic turnout of youth and senior members, the club shone in blue and yellow through the streets of Leiden. The atmosphere was great, and DIOK drew plenty of attention, especially with the spectacular giant rugby ball that stole the show.
A wonderful showcase for our club and for rugby in Leiden and the surrounding area.
Sports program for DIOK youth
Sports psychologists Sonali Garg and Petra Sauter from Tough Minds, a sports and performance psychology organization, will launch their Mental Skills Program at DIOK at the end of November.
This year, they will focus on CJC players, parents, trainers, and coaches.
The goal is to align the club’s vision on mental health with the development of mental skills, supporting both wellbeing and performance.
Main focus areas:
- Youth players: goal setting, self-confidence, leadership, emotion regulation
- Parents: 1–2 workshops on “How to best support your sporting child,” including practical tips like what to say after a game and how to communicate effectively with coaches
- Trainers and coaches: workshops on why and how to create a healthy performance climate, applying positive coaching principles, and understanding neurodiversity — including how to best support players with ADHD or other neurodiverse profiles on the field
More info: www.toughminds.nl
Second-Hand clothing fair at DIOK
The days are getting shorter, the temperatures are dropping... which can only mean one thing: time to dig out those thermals again. And often, you’ll find that everything’s just one size too small.
But hold off on shopping a bit — on Wednesday, November 19, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM, we’ll be hosting another fun second-hand sale in the clubhouse.
Come browse through all kinds of sporty finds and score something great for a small price.
All proceeds go directly to our youth department, so you’re supporting a good cause too.
Do you still have sports clothes that have become too small or tight?
Drop them off in the special collection containers in the canteen, so we can make someone else very happy with them.
New items are also available — like socks, shorts, ties, and of course our fantastic DIOK scarves. Perfect for the winter.
New website for DIOK
Behind the scenes, we’re working hard on an entirely new website for our club — with a fresh look and more features for sharing information. We hope to go live before the end of the year.
Monthly cleanup day – GBTM kicks off successfully
On Sunday, October 26, volunteers and parents of our GBTM youth kicked off the new monthly DIOK cleanup day. This season, DIOK has introduced a monthly cleanup in addition to the annual one — with great results. After just a few hours, the club and changing rooms were spotless again. Well done.
On Sunday, December 14, it’s CJC’s turn.
Current ID photo required for league matches
As a playing member, you can only participate in official league matches if, among other requirements, a clear, up-to-date ID photo is uploaded to the Rugby Union database.
You can upload a new photo yourself via the Rugby Nederland app:
Switch to our DIOK club account and select “View my membership” at the top of the menu.
Under “Edit profile,” you can upload a new photo that meets official ID photo requirements.
If that doesn’t work, send your new photo to Kasper and Karlijn from the membership administration via ledenadministratie@diokrugby.nl, clearly stating the member’s name.
South African Top coaches train at DIOK
During the autumn break, DIOK youth members enjoyed three days of training from five experienced coaches from South Africa: Anton Moolman, Bronson Weir, Zander Erasmus, Spha Sibisi and Donald Ngwenya. Around 100 players aged 10 to 17 participated in these special clinics.
In addition to youth sessions, the coaches held an exclusive workshop for DIOK trainers and senior players, sharing valuable insights and experiences.
This also further strengthened the ties between DIOK and the South African coaching team.
Our youth chairman, Stephan Ong, said:
“The training sessions were educational and inspiring. Our players learned a lot and really enjoyed working with coaches of this caliber.” A special thanks goes out to all volunteers who made this clinic possible — especially Bas Bogaards.
A detailed article about this event also appeared in the Leids Nieuwsblad on Thursday, October 30.
Rabo ClubSupport 2025: €770 for Our Youth Activities
We’re proud to announce that this year’s Rabo ClubSupport campaign has raised a fantastic €770 for our club. Thanks to all members, families, and supporters who voted for us, this amount will fund fun and meaningful activities for our youth.
At the festive award ceremony, our treasurer Edward van Lent received the cheque from Rabobank representatives.
He expressed his deep gratitude to both the organization and everyone who supports our club and contributed to the campaign.
On behalf of the entire club: thank you all for your support. Always Together, Stronger Together.

General Members Meeting – December 2025
The regular General Members Meeting will be held in mid-December, during which the 2024–2025 financial report will be presented. The exact date and time will be announced in the November Breakdown, and the agenda and documents will be sent out well in advance.
Local politics visits DIOK
On Monday, October 27, we welcomed the D66 party from the Leiden City Council to our clubhouse for their neighborhood meeting for De Mors. Alderman for Sports Wietse Veldman was also present.
It was an engaging evening where local residents, and we as a club, had the opportunity to ask questions and discuss topics that concern us.
The DIOK board was present and took the chance to address several club-related issues, including the tricky subject of paid parking at the complex.
We were pleased that our suggestion to reduce the parking rate after 5:30 PM to just a few cents per hour was received positively. The council members promised to pursue this, a great step forward.
There was also discussion about the future of our sports complex and the condition of the fields. All in all, it was a successful evening where DIOK made its voice heard loud and clear