| Batouwe | ||
|---|---|---|
| Leagues | Promotiedivisie (Men) WBL (Women) | |
| Founded | 1975 | |
| Arena | De Schaapskooi | |
| Capacity | 650 | |
| Location | Bemmel, Netherlands | |
| Website | www | |
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