Alcmaria Victrix is a Dutch omnisport club based in Alkmaar. The club has football, baseball and softball departments. The name is derived from the city crest "Wapen van Alkmaar", Alcmaria Victrix as in Alkmaar as victor. History One of the oldest football clubs in the country, the football club was founded 1 January 1898. In the early years of professional football in the Netherlands, Alcmaria Victrix were a competitive side, having played at the top flight of football in the Netherlands, as well as competing in the KNVB Cup. Currently the football team compete on an amateur level. No longer the top club in Alkmaar, the side was eventually surpassed by Alkmaar '54 who later merged to become AZ Alkmaar. References External links Alcmaria Victrix - Official website 1898 establishments in the Netherlands Association football clubs established in 1898 Football clubs in the Netherlands Football clubs in Alkmaar Multi-sport clubs in the Netherlands