Women's Hoofdklasse Hockey
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The Women's Hoofdklasse Hockey is the women's top division of Field hockey in the Netherlands. The league ranks first in the European league ranking table.[1] The league was established in 1981 and before the league existed the champions of the several districts played in a championship pool to determine the national champion.
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Sport | Field hockey |
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Founded | 1981; 43 years ago (1981) |
First season | 1981–82 |
Administrator | KNHB |
No. of teams | 12 |
Country | Netherlands |
Confederation | EHF (Europe) |
Most recent champion(s) | Amsterdam (21st title) (2022–23) |
Most titles | Amsterdam Den Bosch (21 titles) |
TV partner(s) | NOS Ziggo Sport |
Level on pyramid | 1 |
Relegation to | Promotieklasse |
Domestic cup(s) | Gold Cup |
International cup(s) | Euro Hockey League |
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Amsterdam are the current champions, having won the 2022–23 season by defeating SCHC in the championship final.[2] Amsterdam and Den Bosch both won 21 titles.