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Founded | 1886 |
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League | Dutch Championship |
Based in | Gouda |
Arena | Zwembad Het groenhovenbad |
Colors | |
Championships | Women: 3 European Cups 9 Dutch Leagues 11 Dutch Cups Men: 6 Dutch Leagues 3 Dutch Cups |
Website | http://www.gzcdonk.nl/ |
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