SC Veendam

History

The club was founded on September 4, 1894 and was therefore one of the oldest professionally run football clubs in the Netherlands. The first name of the association was " Look- Out", but was quickly renamed " Prinses Juliana Veendam ". But was always the simple name " Veendam " In use. With the beginning of the professionalization of Dutch football in 1954, also held professional football in Veendam feeder. According to different conceptions of the club in 1974 was divided. The Professional Division was given the designation "Sport Club Veendam ," the amateur division " Veendam 1894 ". From the " Sports Club Veendam " later went out of " BV Veendam " who carried the name until 30 June 2011. Both in the third highest (since 2010/11 top class ), as well as in the Eredivisie ( in 1954/55, 1986/87 and 1988/ 89), the top division in Dutch football, the club was represented in each of three seasons. The longest time for 51 years, the club played in the Eersten Divisie, the second division; until the current season 2012/2013 before it insolvent from the April 2, 2013 ceased the operation of gambling.

Stadium

The club wore their home games at aan de Langeleegte Gjaltema Stadium in Veendam from. The stadium was built in 1954 has a capacity of 6,500 seats and was completely renovated in 1998.

Jersey

• Away Kit: White shirt (with black V on the chest), White Pants, White neck