ASV Atletics is a

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based in

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in the

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of Overijssel. It was established in 1986. It has ±260 members. AV Atletics is affiliated to the Netherlands Athletics Federation.

History

Since 1984, there is an organised group of runners in the community of

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. In the beginning of 1985, this group decided to found AV Atletics.

Accommodation

Since November, 1997 AV Atletics is situated at their current location, in the middle of a

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called De Groene Mal in the north of Nijverdal.

Events

Each year, on the last Saturday in October, the ''Diepe Hel Holterbergloop'' (Diepe Hel Holterberg Run) is held by AV Atletics. The ''Diepe Hel Holterbergloop'' is one of the most beautiful and most exciting running events in

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. In 2010 and 2011, AV Atletics is organizing the Dutch Cross Country Championships. 1986 establishments in the Netherlands Sports clubs established in 1986 Sports clubs in Hellendoorn {{athletics-stub