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Riverside Hallers Development was founded in Halle, Belgium, situated on the banks of the Senne River, which inspired the name "Riverside." Our brand is committed to athlete empowerment and development, drawing inspiration from traditional Americana.

We uphold core values such as discipline and effort, ensuring a professional environment for athletes to thrive and reach their full potential hence the motto:

“Cut Short on Shortcuts”

At Riverside Hallers Development We live by and wholeheartedly embrace the “no shortcut” philosophy in all aspects of athlete empowerment and development. We believe in the value of hard work, discipline, and effort to achieve success in sports and in life.

Yes, it is a lifestyle as well! Our commitment to this principle sets us apart as a brand dedicated to fostering the growth and advancement of all people who share this mindset. Whether on the field, court, track, or in urban settings, we advocate for the relentless pursuit of betterment without cutting corners or compromising values.

Join us in embracing the No Shortcut philosophy and unlock your full potential with Riverside Hallers Development, where passion meets perseverance.

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Riverside & Co aims to bring nostalgia and historically relevant events together through timeless, classic sportswear.

It stemmed from the richness of the local culture and a century old sports culture that has basketball as a common link.

Rowing & Swimming Club

(1935-1940)

The Rowing and Swimming Club of Halle (Halse Roei- en Zwemclub) was a pioneering sports organization that served as the cultural and athletic predecessor to modern basketball in the region.

Its history is a classic example of how local sports in Belgium were often interconnected, with one discipline providing the physical foundation for another

Vanden Eynden (rowing & swimming coach) believed that rowing alone made the muscles too stiff. To counteract this and improve the agility of his rowers, he introduced basketball as a complementary training exercise.

(1947-1949)

Hermes Hockey Club

Not to be confused with the Royal Hermes Hockey Club in Ronse, founded in 1928,

The one in Halle played Rink hockey on a court which made the transition to basketball much easier.

A basketball section was established within the Hermes Hockey Club by founders Jean Demiddeleer and Walther Rudolphe. Their "home court" was an open-air playground set up directly on the Leeuwenplein (now Oudstrijdersplein)

Sollenbeemd

(1949 - 1951 & 1978 - present)

Before evolving into the tennis and padel we recognize today, Sollenbeemd was previously the home of a basketball club that was affiliated with the handball club (kaasten).

The kaatsen section continued for a time, but like many traditional handball clubs in Flanders, it eventually struggled as modern sports like football and basketball took over the youth interest.

The 1951 "Rijsel" (Lille) incident caused a breaking point. The club organized a joint trip to Lille, France, for both its kaatsers and its basketball players to compete in international friendly matches but a massive cultural clash occurred during this trip. The disagreement was so sharp that the basketball department split off entirely upon their return.

Tigers B.C.

(1952 - present)

Everything came fullcircle in late 1951 when former members of the original Rowing and Swimming Club (like Robert Cardijn) joined forces with the disillusioned Sollenbeemd players such as Tadeuz Tomaszewski and Roger Walther. By February 1952, they officially applied for new statutes under the name B.B.C The Tigers Hal.

It has since become the city's most enduring basketball institution and has once gone up to a national division equivalent to the current TDM2. The club is now working to get back to its glory days with a 3rd Provincial Championship win in the 2025-26 season.

Since 2023

Riverside Hallers Development

We're bringing the riverside culture together, not only through sports but through the rich history that the territory holds.

Although it was once home to beautiful competitive sports such as rowing and swimming, Halle is the gateway to the Pajottenland, a region where the air has special properties which allows for a unique beer brewing process. Belgium being the world capital of beer, it is only right that we make it a statement as well.

This phenomenon has only been observed between the Zenne (not to be confused with the seine in France) and the Dender.

Thanks to this strong heritage, the name Riverside resonates even more.