Nienke van der Werf: Club of 100 Insights

Support Young Badminton Talent

Help Nienke make her badminton dream come true


How is Nienke?

  • 12 years old badminton talent
  • Member U15 selection Badminton Netherlands
  • Plays competition Dwlop dkc
  • Active in national and international tournaments
  • Shares her journey via her badminton blog: https://www.nienkevanderwerf.nl

What is the Club of 100?

A community of 100 supporters the each €100 (per time) contribute to the development of a young badminton talent.

Your contribution of €100 helps with:

  • 🏸 Tournament costs (registrations and travel)
  • 👟 Training materials and sportswear
  • 🚗 Travel expenses to national training and competitions
  • 🏸 Shuttles
  • 💻 Blog platform and content creation

What do you get as a member?

✅ As a member of the Club of 100 you will receive:

Visibility:

  • Mention on website in the “Club of 100” supporters section
  • Optional: your company logo (if applicable)
  • Regular shoutouts and tags on Instagram

Exclusive Updates:

  • Instagram stories of (international) tournaments
  • Tournament reports and behind-the-scenes stories
  • Updates on selection training and performance

Personal Connection:

  • Personal Christmas card with annual overview
  • Instagram mentions personal milestones and successes

Sense of community:

  • Part of a community that supports young talent
  • Direct impact on the development of a top athlete
  • Making a dream possible together

Why Now?

U15 selection is one crucial moment in the development of a badminton career:

  • More intensive training and higher frequency
  • More (inter)national tournaments
  • More professional guidance and materials needed
  • Basis for further development towards senior level

Investing in young talent is investing in the future of sport.


As a company or self-employed person you can:

  • Often deduct your €100 contribution as sponsorship/marketing
  • Your name/logo on the blog will gain online visibility
  • Positive association with youth sports and community support
  • Become part of an inspiring story

Are you also participating in the Club of 100?

Great that you want to become part of this club! We make it as easy as possible for you:

  • Step 1: Just let my father know you’re there. A short email to Raymond van der Werf is enough.
  • Step 2: Transfer your contribution of €100 via the QR code below (nice and quick!) or via a manual transfer.

Bank details

Account number: NL79 RABO 0143 0389 07
T.n.v.: Raymond van der Werf
Description: Club of 100 – [Jouw Naam of Bedrijf]


Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is this one-time or annual?
A: The contribution is for one year (season). Afterwards you will receive an evaluation and you can extend if desired.

Q: Can I give more than €100?
A: Absolutely! Any additional support is more than welcome. At €250+ you get extra visibility as a “Main Member”.

Q: What if I can’t spare €100?
A: Any amount helps! We also have a “Club of 200” variant for €50 each time.

Q: Is this tax deductible?
A: This is a personal sponsorship contribution, not an ANBI donation. Companies can often book it as marketing/sponsorship – check with your accountant.

Q: Can I quit?
A: Yes, after the season you can decide not to renew. No mandatory multi-year contracts.

Q: What happens if 100 members don’t come?
A: Every contribution helps, even if we don’t reach the full 100. We are transparent about what comes in and what it is used for.


The Power of Together

1 sponsor of €10,000 finding is difficult
100 supporters of €100 together we are strong! 💪


Thank you for supporting me! 🏸

James Whitfield

James Whitfield is Archysport's racket sports and golf specialist, bringing a global perspective to tennis, badminton, and golf coverage. Based between London and Singapore, James has covered Grand Slam tournaments, BWF World Tour events, and major golf championships on five continents. His reporting combines on-the-ground access with deep knowledge of the technical and strategic elements that separate elite athletes from the rest of the field. James is fluent in English, French, and Mandarin, giving him unique access to athletes across the global tennis and badminton circuits.

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