Last Sunday, November 27, Club Brugge Foundation organized the Basecamp Run. During a unique experience run around and across the Club Brugge training complex, all participants had the unique opportunity to discover all zones of the Belfius Basecamp in Westkapelle.
EXCEPTIONAL 1891-METER COURSE
During a mapped out 1891-meter trail, fans could discover some special places of the state-of-the-art training complex that are otherwise inaccessible while walking or running.
The route took participants past the A-team dressing room, the administration offices, the hotel rooms, the press room, the fitness hall, the coaches' offices, the indoor hall and, of course, the various practice fields.
In addition, a lot of entertainment was provided along the course. In the Board Room, the last 3 champions' cups were displayed, in the indoor hall the running speed was measured, in the fitness hall a DJ was waiting for the runners, outside the slope had to be overcome, ...
"IMPRESSED BY THE PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT WHERE OUR PLAYER TRAINS DAILY"
Between 11 am and 2 pm, no fewer than 557 Club fans and sympathizers stopped by to discover Club Brugge's training complex, including 58-year-old Club fan Luc from Zuienkerke: "As a long-time supporter, I certainly didn't want to miss this unique opportunity to come and visit our Club's training complex. I am really impressed by the professional environment where our players can train daily. You feel that this wonderful practice complex breathes soccer. This can only lead to even more sporting successes!"
A separate extended tour was also offered in an accessible way for the less mobile fan and wheelchair user.
5,000 EUROS FOR CLUB BRUGGE FOUNDATION
All proceeds from this event benefited Club Brugge Foundation's socio-sports projects. Head of Foundation Peter Gheysen looks back with satisfaction: "Despite the weather conditions, all participants were impressed by the Basecamp. The event raised a nice 5,000 Euros for the benefit of the Club Brugge Foundation projects. To hear the exclusively positive reactions of the participants, we can only be satisfied."