Groene Appeltjes (Green Apples)
With Reggeborgh Foundation, we are committed to supporting talented athletes who dream of success at national or international level. Ambitious young adult athletes and para-athletes who are motivated to develop further, both as athletes and as people. We call the athletes we support in pursuing their goals our “Groene Appeltjes”.
Personal drive
During the introductory meeting, we not only look at sporting goals, but also pay attention to motivation and personal stories. The motivations and experiences of athletes can be a source of inspiration for others. Not only because of the successes they achieve, but also because of their perseverance and resilience. In addition, we believe it is important that the Groene Appeltjes are aware of the world around them. For example, they are committed to the charities of the Reggeborgh Foundation and organise clinics at primary schools and sports clubs. In this way, they pass on their life experiences to the next generation of athletes.
Our Groene Appels
Daan Stam
Daan Stam from Dordrecht caught the snowboarding bug at a young age. He was only four when he first tried snowboarding during a winter sports holiday. A few years later, his talent was spotted by a snowboarding instructor. ‘It means a lot to me that Reggeborgh Foundation is now supporting me. It was my last hope, and thanks to them, I can now continue snowboarding,’ says Daan.
Pierluigi Bomberg
Pierluigi Bomberg has been training intensively as a para-athlete at Papendal for three years now. Athletics brought light back into his life after he lost his left lower leg in an industrial accident at the age of 19. ‘After a very dark period in my life, I had found something I could put my energy into again. Being able to run on an athletics track became a ray of hope for me.’
Leon Visser
He is a talented short track speed skater and hopes to take the final step towards joining the Dutch short track speed skating team next season. Leon Visser is supported in his ambition by Reggeborgh Foundation. The short track speed skater has been included in the Foundation's Groene Appeltjes programme.
Zara Temmink
The 20-year-old sprinter from Doetinchem, Zara Temmink, has a visual impairment and competes in the T13 class, with the 100 metres as her speciality. Reggeborgh Foundation is happy to support her on her way to future successes, including the 2028 Games in Los Angeles.
Kiki Hendriks
Para-athlete Kiki Hendriks supported by Reggeborgh Foundation. Hendriks (24) competes in two events: the 100 metres and the long jump.
Evi Falkena
Young talent Evi Falkena receives support from Reggeborgh Foundation. Nineteen-year-old Evi Falkena from Dronten is an up-and-coming talent in Dutch athletics and has recently become a participant in Reggeborgh Foundation's Groene Appeltjes programme.
Dion Eijssen
Dion Eijssen joins Reggeborgh Foundation: young talent with big ambitions 21-year-old middle-distance runner Dion Eijssen has a clear dream: to reach the top in the 800 metres. With his talent, perseverance and fresh perspective on the sport, he fits perfectly into the Reggeborgh Foundation's Groene Appeltjes programme.
Xian Aanstoot
Paracyclist Xian Aanstoot (19) from Holten has been accepted into Reggeborgh Foundation's Groene Appeltjes programme. Thanks to this support, he can invest in better equipment and focus fully on his development. ‘I am grateful for the support; it means a lot to me,’ says Xian, who lives with OPBL, a condition that limits the function of his left arm to 60%.
Wies Bekhuis
Beach volleyball player Wies Bekhuis (23) has been accepted into Reggeborgh Foundation's Groene Appeltjes programme. With this support, she can focus fully on her dream: qualifying for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
Noa Rabou
Noa Rabou joins the Groene Appeltjes programme of Reggeborgh Foundation. The 20-year-old alpine skier from Brabant is making great strides in a sport that rarely feels Dutch. What started with a school competition on a brush track grew into an international top-level sporting career.
Joris Otten
Whitewater canoeist Joris Otten of the Groene Appeltjes made history in 2024 by becoming the first Dutch C1 canoeist to participate in the Olympic Games. The 27-year-old athlete from Helmond decided five years ago to devote himself entirely to his sport: whitewater canoeing.
Loes Kempe
Loes Kempe is a middle-distance runner with the Groene Appeltjes. Loes has been involved in athletics for more than ten years and trains at the Altis athletics club, where top athlete Femke Bol is also a member. Kempe showed her great talent in Belgium in 2024 by achieving the World Championship qualifying standard.
Max Swabedissen
The talented athlete Max Swabedissen from Rijssen is also joining our Groene Appeltjes. Max specialises in the 800 and 1500 metres. His big dream is to compete in the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
Aniek Mars
Reggeborgh Foundation supports triathlete Aniek Mars from Raalte. Mars, who won the Dutch championship in the under-23 age category in 2024, receives support for her participation in European Cup competitions, among other things.
Maarten ter Hofte
We also support 20-year-old wheelchair tennis player Maarten ter Hofte from Goor, who will be making his debut at the Paralympic Games in Paris this summer. Maarten is a true source of inspiration for many, and we are extremely proud that he is our first para-athlete in the Groene Appeltjes programme.
Jelle Snippe
Born in Enschede, Jelle Snippe weighs 113 kilos, making him a lightweight among heavyweight judokas. We have been following him for a number of years and have always stayed in touch. That is why we are very proud that he is our first Groene Appel.
We support our Groen Appels in various ways. In addition to contributing to training camps, competitions, or equipment, we offer the opportunity to share our knowledge and experience through top athletes and professionals associated with our Reggeborgh sports family.
We are proud to present our Groene Appels Jelle Snippe (judoka), Maarten ter Hofte (wheelchair tennis player), Aniek Mars (triathlete) Max Swabedissen (athlete), Loes Kempe (middle-distance runner), Joris Otten (whitewater canoeist), Noa Rabou (alpine skier), Wies Bekhuis (beach volleyball player), Xian Aanstoot (paracyclist), Dion Eijssen (athlete), Evi Falkena (long-distance runner), Kiki Hendriks (para-athlete), Zara Temmink (para-athlete) Leon Visser (short tracker), Pierluigi Bomberg (para-athlete) and Daan Stam (snowboardcrosser)
Daan Stam
Daan turned out to be really talented. ‘I've done other sports too, but I've always felt more passionate about snowboarding.’ Daan Stam quickly found his niche in cross, where four to six competitors race against each other.
Pierluigi Bomberg
Pierluigi Bomberg had a successful summer. First, the para-athlete broke the Dutch record in the 100 metres at a competition in Leverkusen, where he set his personal best at 11.44. He also signed a sponsorship contract with Reggeborgh Foundation, which will include him in its Groene Appeltjes programme.
Double success for Pierluigi Bomberg: Para-athlete sets Dutch record and signs contract with Reggeborgh Foundation
Leon Visser
Leon Visser is the first short track speed skater to appear on the Groene Appeltjes programme. Born in Utrecht, he has been living on his own in Heerenveen for several months. ‘I used to play football, do judo and skate. At one point, I had three different training sessions in one evening and had to make a choice. I chose long-track speed skating,’ says 19-year-old Visser.
Short track talent Leon Visser receives support from Reggeborgh FoundationZara Temmink
Reggeborgh Foundation welcomes para-athlete Zara Temmink as a new Green Apple. The 20-year-old sprint star from Doetinchem has a visual impairment and competes in the T13 class, specialising in the 100 metres. Reggeborgh Foundation is happy to support her on her way to future successes, including the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
Reggeborgh Foundation welcomes para-athlete Zara Temmink
Kiki Hendriks
Kiki Hendriks was included in the Green Apples programme. There was an immediate click. "I am happy with the financial support, which makes it easier for me to fund my sport. But I am especially proud of the whole picture. We had the Reggeborgh Foundation BBQ the other day and it feels like one warm family.
Para-athlete Kiki Hendriks supported by Reggeborgh FoundationEvi Falkena
Evi Falkena can count on support from Reggeborgh Foundation. The Dronten-based athlete will be included in the Foundation's Green Apples programme. "I am very happy about it. It helps me move forward, allowing me to expand my training programme to include altitude training," says the Dutch under-20 champion in the cross and 5,000 metres. Through a chance meeting with Reggeborgh Foundation at Papendal,
Cross champion Evi Falkena receives support from Reggeborgh Foundation
Dion Eijssen
Dion Eijssen joins Reggeborgh Foundation: young talent with big ambitions 21-year-old middledistance runner Dion Eijssen has a clear dream: to reach the top in the 800 metres. With his talent, perseverance and fresh perspective on the sport, he fits perfectly within Reggeborgh Foundation's Green Apples programme.
Reggeborgh Foundation welcomes Dion to the Groene Appeltjes programmeXian Aanstoot
Paracyclist Xian Aanstoot (19) from Holten has been included in Reggeborgh Foundation's Green Apples programme. Thanks to the support, he can invest in better equipment and fully focus on his development. "I am grateful for the support; it means a lot to me," says Xian, who lives with the disability OPBL, which means his left arm only functions 60 procent.
Paracyclist Xian is the new “Groene Appel” of Reggeborgh Foundation
Wies Bekhuis
Beach volleyball star Wies Bekhuis (23) has been included in Reggeborgh Foundation's Green Apples programme. With the support, she can fully focus on her dream: qualification for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. After narrowly missing out on Paris, she recently achieved a handsome fourth place at an Elite 16 tournament in Brazil with her new partner Emi van Driel.
Beach volleyball player Wies receives support from Reggeborgh FoundationNoa Rabou
Noa Rabou joins Reggeborgh Foundation's Green Apples. The 20-year-old alpine skier from Brabant is pushing hard in a sport that rarely feels Dutch. What started with a school competition on a brush court grew into a top international sports career.
Alpine skier Noa Rabou joins Reggeborgh Foundation's Groene Appel programme
Joris Otten
We welcome whitewater canoeist Joris Otten to the Green Apples. The 27-year-old athlete from Helmond decided five years ago to go all out for his sport: whitewater canoeing. He traded his Journalism studies for a life in the southern French town of Pau, where he trains daily on wild water. With success: in 2024, he made history as the first Dutch C1 sailor to compete in the Olympics.
Reggeborgh Foundation supports canoeist Joris Otten
Loes Kempe
We welcome talented Loes Kempe as a middle-distance runner to the Green Apples. Loes has now been in athletics for ten years and trains at athletics club Altis, where top athlete Femke Bol is also a member. That Kempe is a great talent, she showed in Belgium by reaching the World Cup limit. The fact that Loes is surrounded by expert trainers, who guide her well, gives us a lot of confidence in the route she is taking.
Middle-distance runner Loes Kempe gets support from Reggeborgh Foundation
Max Swabedissen
We already know Max from his time at AV Rijssen and have watched him grow every year. He joined David Hutten's AV Rijssen Talent team and then made the move to the Dutch selection. Since 5.5 years, Max has been training at Papendal under the guidance of Honere Hoedt. To help Max realise his dream, we provide financial support for his training and competition programme and support his foundation 'Mission Max'.
Reggeborgh Foundation welcomes athlete Max SwabedissenAniek Mars
From a young age, it was noticeable that Aniek was athletically inclined. She liked to clamber on top of everything. Nevertheless, she chose competitive swimming, but also took part in running races with her sister. Through a youth clinic at Triade Zwolle, Aniek came into contact with triathlon five years ago. To her surprise, she immediately competed well at an NK and has since become Dutch Champion in the under-23 age category. Currently, Aniek trains full-time at the Nationaal Triathlon Trainingscentrum in Sittard. Her goal is clear; in 2028 she wants to be at the start of the Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
Triathlete Aniek Mars supported by Reggeborgh Foundation
Maarten ter Hofte
We are also supporting 20-year-old wheelchair tennis player Maarten ter Hofte from Goor, who will make his debut at the Paralympic Games in Paris this summer. Maarten has Spina Bifida, better known as the congenital defect 'spina bifida', which means his lower legs have less muscle strength. As a 7-year-old boy, he did not envisage wheelchair tennis ever becoming his sport. Playing football was his passion, but when his legs could no longer carry him, the football boots were exchanged for a tennis racket.
Wheelchair tennis player Maarten new Reggeborgh Foundation 'Green Apple'Jelle Snippe
Enschede-born Jelle Snippe, at 113 kilos, is a lightweight among Judoka heavyweights. We have been following him for several years and the contact has always remained. That is why we are very proud that he is our first Green Apple. In 2023, Jelle made a big jump to the world top with a Grand Slam victory in Turkey and bronze European Championship medal in Baku. And it is now final: Jelle has also secured his Olympic ticket. This summer, he will make his debut at the Olympic Games in Paris. "A dream come true," are his words. On 2 and 3 August, the time has come; he will give everything to achieve his victory.
Reggeborgh Foundation supports judoka Jelle Snippe