The Easter Open (West) Football Tournament
Tournament Overview
The Netherlands is renowned as a famous footballing nation and year after year proves to be a popular choice for football teams wanting to embark on a European tour. The Dutch love hosting teams from the UK and always go out of their way to be incredibly hospitable.
The tournament is based in Leiden, between the cities of The Hague and Amsterdam, allowing for a range of activities and sporting excursions during your free time.
Your group will be based Center Parcs De Eemhof , one a wide sandy beach. De Eemhof combines nature and sports with easy access to Haarlem and Amsterdam, as well as Zuid-Kennemerland National Park.
Fri 18th – Mon 21st April 2025
Packages from
£549pp
Price based on:
Based on a 4 day, 3 night coach/ferry tour for 48 passengers travelling 18th – 21st April 2025. Subject to availability.
Coach and driver for 4 days/3 nights from and to your club
Ferry travel via Dover/Calais
Comfort Cottages at Centre Parc Het Meerdal
8 x 6 Berth Comfort Cottages (Self-Catered) based on 48 people
Event / Venue transfers
Tournament entry for 1 team
Travel insurance
Currency exchange guarantee
24-hour support on tour
Represent your club and country
Team entry fee included in price
Boys and girls teams aged U7 to U19 welcome
Friendly matches can be arranged
Post tournament awards presentation
Option to travel by coach or flight
European Age Groups
U8 to U19 Boys & U15 Girls teams.
Please speak with us to confirm which age group you will enter, as European age groups differ to English age groups.
What to Expect
Day 1:
Morning: Depart your club by coach and drive to Dover for the ferry crossing.
Afternoon: Travel through France, Belgium, and Holland, arriving at your holiday park in the afternoon.
Evening: Enjoy dinner in your accommodation or at a restaurant and relax before the tournament.
Day 2:
Morning: Travel to the sports complex for your first round of matches versus European opposition.
Afternoon: Group stages continue
Evening: Relax at the holiday park.
Day 3:
Morning: Back to the sports ground for your second round of matches.
Afternoon: The tournament knock out rounds continue.
Evening: Tournament finals before returning to the holiday park.
Day 4:
Morning: You will board the coach at 10am for your journey home.
Afternoon: Before getting to Calais, why not stop at a Belgian chocolate factory for some treats?
Evening: Return home to your club.
You’re in safe hands!
We work within the rules set out by the applicable sporting governing bodies to ensure we get things just right. What’s more, you can rest easy knowing that our ABTOT bond, ATOL license and ABTA membership mean your money is well protected.
What’s included in your package
- 4 Days’ coach hire
- Return ferry crossings (Dover-Calais)
- 3 Nights’ self-catered accommodation at Center Parcs De Huttenheugte
- Tournament Entry
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Accommodation
Center Parcs De Eemhof
Center Parcs De Eemhof
Center Parcs De Eemhof
Center Parcs De Eemhof
Center Parcs De Eemhof
Center Parcs De Eemhof
Center Parcs De Eemhof
Center Parcs De Eemhof
Slingerweg 1, 3896 LD Zeewolde, Netherlands 5* Center Parcs De Eemhof is 45-minutes East of Amsterdam in the biggest forest in Western Europe.
- Self-catered Cottage accommodation sleeping 4 to 8 people
- Twin bedrooms, lounge/diner, kitchen with fridge/freezer, microwave and hob, bathroom and WC
- Private patio area with garden furniture
- Subtropical Swimming Paradise
- Village with shops, bars and restaurants
- Fantastic activities onsite
We’ve got you covered!
For your financial security, you must have insurance when travelling with us, whether it be your own or the insurance we provide through Aviva. We highly recommend our insurance because it’s tailored specifically for sports groups and offers cover for Covid related cancellation and curtailment.
Things to do in the Netherlands
With this tournament being based in Sassenheim, you are just a 40 minute drive from Amsterdam, the Netherlands’ capital city. There you’ll find many well-known tourist highlights and attractions.
The Netherlands highlights
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- Day trip into Amsterdam
- Leiden Canal Cruise
- Hortus Botanicus Leiden
- AZ Alkmaar Training Session
- Johan Cruijff Arena Tour
Honden strand Beach
City canal cruise
“Our football tour to Holland has become a bi-annual event for our team! The hospitality of the Dutch makes the trip truly memorable for our team!”
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Don’t fancy a tournament but want to get away as a team? We’ve got you covered! From friendly fixtures to exciting excursions, we’ll offer an unforgettable experience for the whole team.
FAQ’S
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What time of year can we go on tour?
April and May are the best times of the year due to the availability for fixtures, although we can arrange tours from late August to early June.
Unfortunately, we cannot arrange tours from Mid-June to mid-August as we cannot guarantee fixtures for you.
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What is the deposit schedule?
The deposit schedule will depend on your specific tour arrangements, but usually involves a per person deposit, followed by your final balance. For flight tours, we will also ask for the cost of the flights at the time of booking. Please discuss with your tour consultant.
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Why should our club book with Sports Tours?
We are one of the leading specialist Sports Tour Operators in the United Kingdom and Europe and have been organising tours for over 31 years. We have a real passion for sport, and this combined with a philosophy based on the commitment to provide the very best sports tours and festivals, both at home in the UK and overseas.
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Are your tours financially protected?
Absolutely! Sports Tours LTD is a fully bonded member of ABTA, the Association of British Travel Agents so you can be sure that the finances for your trip are in safe hands. By booking a package trip with Sports Tours your trip is automatically bonded by ABTA and protected by the ABTA Financial Protection Scheme.
