How to become a member of F.A.S.T. Wageningen

Perhaps you looked at our website, saw our social media or heard about us from people you know. If you are thinking of becoming a member of F.A.S.T. Wageningen, there are probably some questions that you have. We will try to answer some of them preemptively below. If you still have questions after reading those answers, you can always contact us personally through our e-mail account: “membership@fastwageningen.nl”. Ask any question that you still have, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Contact information for any remaining questions is “membership@fastwageningen.nl”
We will try to get back to you as soon as possible.

Can I become a member without a swimsuit, bike or running shoes?

The short answer is yes. Of course you can still become a member. While you are still collecting your sports gear, you can already start training with the things you have. You don’t have to go to all our trainings, so if you don’t have a bike yet, you don’t have to go. If you still want to join a training for a sport for which you don’t have the right equipment, you can contact us, and we will try to figure out a solution.

Next to physical trainings, we also have trainings of the mind. These are part public, like in these posts for example. However, as a member of F.A.S.T. Wageningen you will gain access to exclusive insights given by our members, trainers, or other people with expertise. Through physical meetings, we will talk about training, how to prepare for competitions, what to eat and more.

You can also join without participating in any of our trainings, if you just want to come to our social events. We aim to have an active and social association, and for this we try to organise frequent social events. These events can have many forms, and of course as a member you are encouraged to propose events that are to your liking.

What do I need to become a member?

As described above, there aren’t many things you need to become a member. But, since we are a student sports association, we do only consider those with ties to Wageningen University and Research (WUR), or any other university in the Netherlands, for membership. Before joining us, you will need to acquire sports rights at SCB De Bongerd. With these rights, you cannot only join us but also participate in all that SCB De Bongerd has to offer, from fitness to pilates, there is truly a lot to choose from.

If you are not a student, phd student or staff member at the WUR, you can still contact us and we will try to find a solution for you to join us.

Can I join a training/event before becoming a member?

We understand that you might not want to commit to a full membership without getting to know our association further. If you want, you can join us at one of our trainings or social events to see what we are like in person. While we welcome any new people that want to join us, it is not possible to join our activities indefinitely without becoming a member. If you still have any questions about this, or want to join any of our activities, feel free to contact us.