Saturday the 27th of June at the center of our city the fourth edition of the Season Kick-Off took place. Just like previous editions there where more than 1,500 attendees, many moments of goosebumps and did the hearts of the fans beat faster.The now traditional and playful ‘first training’ is a unique event worldwide. Nowhere in the world are so impressively the city, the club and its culture brought together.
The Season Kick-Off is included in the cultural heritage of the Bossche cult club. Pride, solidarity and anchoring in society Bossche are staying central and making FC Den Bosch more than just a football club.From the historical Zuidwal Fortress, where the city was defended for decades against the enemy will be supporters and residents at 11.00 ready to welcome the players. For the occasion the canons will roar again and salute the players.
From Zuidwal then pulls the procession to St. John’s Cathedral where the players selected during a special celebration will be blessed. This short prayer service by FC Den Bosch supporter priest Van Beurden, along with Patrick Kuijs, chaplain of St. John and seasonticket holder of FC Den Bosch. Also there will be another tradition from Den Bosch, rto burn a candle to wish strength and power for al who need it.
After the blessing pronounced on the players, coaches and supporters. Tey proceeded to the Parade for a symbolic training.