Holland Easter Classic

Regarded as the largest international Easter tournament in Europe, over 200 teams from 12 countries are again expected to participate in the event in its 16th year.

Location

Haarlem (about 15 minutes west of Amsterdam).

Dates

Categories

Boys U9-U17s.

Travel

Coach travel with several ferry options. Flights also available into Amsterdam.

Where to stay

Hotels in Noordwijk aan zee on the Dutch coast or self-catering cottages at one of our selected Center Parcs resorts.

Sample Itinery

•Day 1 Arrive into Amsterdam Schiphol international airport. Meet with STI representative for bus transfer to your accommodations in Noordwijk, (about 40 minutes by bus) or other town in the Dutch regions. Check in, orientation and free time. Use of training facility if requested. Dinner.

•Day 2 Breakfast. Morning pitch time for your own training sessions. Lunch. Afternoon at leisure in the region for local sightseeing and shopping. Evening friendly match against local Dutch club. Post match hospitality.

•Day 3 Breakfast. Full day excursion to Amsterdam, crossing some of the spectacular dams on the journey. You will enjoy the chance to see the sights of the city from a boat along the famous canals. Plus, a visit to the Ajax training ground before a guided tour of the spectacular Amsterdam Arena stadium, for guided tour. Return to accommodation for dinner.

•Day 4 Breakfast. Morning pitch time for your own training. Lunch. Afternoon guest coaching session with KNVB qualified Dutch staff. Evening friendly match against local Dutch club with post match hospitality.

•Day 5 Breakfast. Early morning transfer along the coast to Haarlem for the opening of the Easter Classic tournament. Matches throughout the day. Return to Noordwijk for evening dinner at your hotel. Evening tournament disco.

•Day 6 Breakfast. Continuation of tournament. Afternoon finals and presentations. Return to Noordwijk for dinner.

•Day 7 Breakfast. Return transfer to Amsterdam Schiphol airport and depart for return flight to USA.