Eating out is a special affair and is not as common as in the United States. Most families continue to eat most meals in the home. The Netherland's national soccer team competed in the 1994 World Cup. Tennis, field hockey, swimming, sailing, ice-skating, wind surfing, basketball, badminton, and many other sports are also enjoyed. A few Dutch ride in competition, but most ride for their health and for transportation.
People ride to work, to go shopping, for fun, or just to get around town.
A visitor could easily tour the entire country on a bicycle. People participate in sports through clubs. Games are organized locally, regionally, or nationally depending on the level of the players. Each sport has a national association that oversees its organization. A ball must pass through a basket high above the players heads for points to be scored.