Festive celebration of sports champions in Tytsjerksteradiel

Grutsk 

Alderman Doeke Fokkema honored the champions and expressed his appreciation to all athletes: "These top performances show what is possible when talent, determination, and support from parents, clubs, and trainers come together. As a municipality, we are very proud of all of you!" 

Fokkema also emphasized the importance of a strong community life.
"Our association promotes sports and exercise in the municipality. We are grateful to all the volunteers who contribute to this." 

Sports champions 

Athletes and sports teams who won a Frisian, national, or international title in 2025 could register to be honored. All kinds of sports were represented during the ceremony, from BMX riding to combined driving and from speed skating to gymnastics. 

The following athletes were honored: 

Individual athletes

• Antje Ypma – Frisian champion in long track speed skating
• Doutsen Leijenaar – Dutch athletics champion in the under-16 category
• Steven Rouwé – Dutch BMX champion
• Tsjerk de Jong – Dutch champion in pair driving
• Björn Bruining – Frisian champion and District champion in gymnastics – combined events
• Djurre Kroontje – District cyclocross champion
• Fardau Jonker - Frisian gymnastics champion – balance beam event
• Jari van der Vliet - Frisian champion in beginner gymnastics
• Judith Hansma - Frisian gymnastics champion – vault event
• Naud Looijenga - Dutch champion in individual mini-trampoline and air track jumping
• Bella Egbertsen - Dutch champion and District champion in rhythmic gymnastics
• Ylse Wijkhuizen – District champion in rhythmic gymnastics
• Marit Rienks – District champion in rhythmic gymnastics
• Ilse van der Vliet – District champion in rhythmic gymnastics
• Elin Stam – District champion in rhythmic gymnastics
• Elsa Rijpstra - Dutch Champion Survival Run MSR and LSR, European Champion OCR Short Course and Standard Course, European Champion Spartan Beast, World Champion OCR Standard Course

Groups and teams 

• B16 Modestoduns - North Netherlands Show Dance Champions
  Samantha Warris, Dinthe de Boer, Talitha Prins, Silke van Kammen, Yinte Sygrid Boonstra, Elise Bloem, Nynke Janna de Vries, Neeltje Bosma, Anna Having, Karlijn - Jante de Jong, Naomi Wijngaarden, Sannah Poelstra, Yolanthe Dijkman
• Jazz dance group HSV Hurdegaryp - Frisian jazz dance champion
  Fayen de Klein, Charlie Kerkhoven, Lieke Gosliga, Fiene Trommel, Ilse-Mare Douwes, Ilse van der Veen, Saar Wierstra, Emma Glazema
• Benjamin's group DFS Burgum – Dutch rhythmic gymnastics champions
  Marin van der Pruik, Bella Egbertsen, Violetta Naboka, Varia Slaston, and Hannah Uildriks
• Pre-junior group DFS Burgum – Dutch rhythmic gymnastics champions
  Bella Egbertsen, Mila Ros, Ilse van der Vliet, and Nina van der Vliet
• Senior team B DFS Burgum – Frisian champion group jumping
  Nynke Overal, Esther Bentveld, Tom van den Bremer, Stefano Tienstra, Jacob Schaap, Janet Luchtenburg, Kimberley Hoexum, and Danielle Brouwer
• Senior team C DFS Burgum – Dutch champions in group jumping events pegasus and trampoline
  Jacob, Stefano, Danielle, Janet, Nynke, Esther, Kimberley, and Anouk
• Youth B DFS Burgum – Dutch champions in group jumping – Airtrack
  Maike Wijnsma, Bella Egbertsen, Jinthe Jonker, Mariska Fokkens, Ninthe van der Wal, Fenna Hamstra, and Fay Meindertsma
• DFS Burgum Senior Group – District Champions in Rhythmic Gymnastics
  Elin Stam, Irene de Haan, Djessie de Boer, and Marit Rienks
• Junior trio DFS Burgum – Dutch champions in rhythmic gymnastics trio
  , Ninavan der Vliet, Anna Bosgra, and Ylse Wijkhuizen