“The overall experience was very good, the players were well taken care of. I highly recommend London ladies cup!”
HOCKEY TOUR
WELCOME TO
THE NETHERLANDS
Join us for a 5-day field hockey tour in Schiedam, The Netherlands. This trip is custom-tailored for your team, aiming for growth in the sport and an enriching Dutch cultural experience.
Your team’s accommodation will be at a 4-star hotel in Schiedam, conveniently located within walking distance from top-notch field hockey facilities. It’s all about blending comfort with practicality.
When it comes to the sport, your team will play friendly matches against opponents that mirror the essence of Dutch hockey. Beyond the matches, our top-level hockey coaches are on hand to deliver sessions that will refine and enhance your team’s skills and strategies.
But this tour isn’t solely about hockey. We’ve added a touch of local exploration with a relaxing boat tour of the lively city of Rotterdam. It’s a great opportunity for team bonding and experiencing the scenic beauty of the Netherlands.
Our commitment is unwavering: to provide quality in everything we do for your team. We take pride in ensuring that every detail, big or small, meets the highest standards.
If you have any suggestions or need changes, just let us know. We’re dedicated to making this trip seamless and memorable for your team.
Thank you for thinking of joining us. We’re eager to offer you the best of Schiedam and Dutch hockey!
Thank you in advance!
ABOUT
Holland Elite Sports Agency
Lifelong experiences combined with topsport
Holland Elite Sports Agency is a Sports & Travel agency based in The Netherlands, specializing in organizing elite-level tournaments, tours, clinics, and training camps for academy teams across different sports. We cater to what top teams expect, ensuring a good level of opposition, quality organization, and lifetime experiences.
Playing quality games against teams from various countries, with different playing styles, mentalities, and physiques, is essential for individual and team development. We aim to make players better, aligning with the ultimate goal of an academy, and our multifaceted offerings of tournaments, tours, clinics, and training camps facilitate this growth.
Our shareholders have impressive backgrounds in different sports. Current Dutch women’s national field hockey team Coach Raoul Ehren (and former head coach HC Den Bosch), former Indian women’s national field hockey coach Sjoerd Marijne (4th in 2021 Olympics), and FIFA Match Agent Jeroen Gösgens, who has organized sports events at the highest level for over 15 years.
We know firsthand what top teams want, and your team can expect the same quality treatment every top team deserves. Through our diverse range of offerings, including specialized tours and focused training camps, we aim to provide a comprehensive and professional experience at affordable prices, ensuring a valuable and enriching experience for your team.
Tour Highlights
FRIENDLY MATCHES
vs HOCKEY ACADEMIES
COACHING SESSIONS
with PROFESSIONAL
COACHES
VISIT PRO MATCHES
Hoofdklasse Matches
SIGHTSEEING
Zaandam& Rotterdam
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival & training session
- Arrival: after meeting with your tour manager on Schiphol airport/Rotterdam train station, you will be transferred to your 4* hotel In Schiedam. Located closely to the city of Rotterdam and on walking distance from the renowned hockey facilities of HC Schiedam, this is the ideal starting point of your tour.
- Training session: In the late-afternoon/evening, a training session under the lead of own coaches at HC Schiedam is scheduled to help you acclimatize to the new environment.
Day 2 – (Pro) Training session & Friendly Match
- (Pro) training session: you will either experience a pro hockey session given by a (former) pro hockey coach/international, or you will enjoy a training session lead by own coaches. This will be organized at the facilities of HC Schiedam.
- Friendly Match: in the late afternoon or evening a friendly match will be scheduled to give you the opportunity to compete against a local Dutch opponent. This will either be hosted at HC Schiedam or at another nearby hockey club.
Day 3 – Sightseeing Zaandam & Watch Hoofdklasse match
- Sightseeing: visit a typical Dutch site located in Zaandam where you will see lots of well-preserved historic windmills, traditional wooden houses, and beautiful landscapes. It is an open air museum showing Dutch heritage at its finest.
- Pro match visit: depending on availability, match tickets for a pro Dutch hockey match will be arranged for the team to enjoy a pro match from up close in the evening.
Day 4 – Pro Training session & Friendly match
- (Pro) training session: you will either experience a pro hockey session given by a (former) pro hockey coach/international, or you will enjoy a training session lead by own coaches. This will be organized at the facilities of HC Schiedam.
- Friendly match: in the late afternoon or evening a friendly match will be scheduled to give you the opportunity to compete against a local Dutch opponent. This will either be hosted at HC Schiedam or at another nearby hockey club
Day 5 – Sightseeing Rotterdam & Departure
- Sightseeing: after check-out at the hotel, you will be transferred to the city centre of Rotterdam for the Spido boat tour, to explore Rotterdam from the water.
- Departure: As soon as the tour is finished, your team will be brought to the station/airport for your departure back home. We will make sure you get there on time and we’ll wave you goodbye and hope you to see you again in the future!
This is an example tour which we executed for our customers. We can add or remove elements according to your team’s requirements. All itineraries are subject to availability.
Prices
Prices for a 5-day tour through The Netherlands
starts from 500,- euro.
Exact pricing depends on number of participants, type of accommodation (hotel ***/****),
stay in single, twin or triple rooms and time of the year traveling.
U15G Head Coach - Breiðablik
“A very well-organized tournament at a very high level. Everyone was very friendly, and people helped out wherever they could. It offered the perfect conditions to compete at a high level. It was great fun! Thanks for that!”
U15G Head Coach - FC Bayern München
“Overall, we had a fantastic experience and thoroughly enjoyed the tournament. The girls are still talking about it! The atmosphere was welcoming, the competition was well-balanced, and our players came away with many positive memories. We would definitely recommend the event to other youth teams from our club. Thank you to everyone involved for creating such an enjoyable experience for the players, coaches, and families.“
SV Blankenese U14 Girls coach
“This tournament being the first time for Lurgan ladies U 14s didn’t disappoint. Both parents and players really enjoyed the whole experience including the Dutch ladies final being an added bonus. I feel our players and coaches gained valuable experience during this tournament.“
Lurgan ladies HC U14 Girls coach
“An outstanding organization of two intense days of hockey in a fantastic environment, creating a fabulous atmosphere shared by supporters and players — an unforgettable experience for everyone.“
Royal Orée U12 Girls Manager
“The experience of a life time for not just the players, but the coaching staff and parents. EVERYONE had an amazing time.“
East Grinstead HC U12 Girls Coach
“This was one of the best experiences for all of our players they loved it and have said it is the best trip of their lives. “
Brooklands Hockey Club U14 Girls Coach/Manager
“The Holland Indoor Tour was an incredible experience for our children to play some top Dutch teams. Holland Elite facilitated the overall experience with fantastic expertise, providing exactly the hockey we asked for and providing so much personal care that meant we could totally focus on the hockey. We couldn’t recommend their overall approach anymore- they combine professionalism and personal care with a deep understanding of how to expertly facilitate a performance sport tour. “
Hockey Mentors Founder/Director of Hockey
“We love the facilities – it’s a really nice place and a well-organised cup. Everything has worked out great, the team is enjoying the moment, and it’s fair to say the tournament has exceeded our expectations.”
U16G Head Coach - Jitex BK
“The staff and organization of Holland Elite have been excellent. It’s a great opportunity to face both international and local teams in pre-season, giving the girls a bit of pressure but in a really positive and enjoyable environment where they can showcase themselves.”
U16G Head Coach - Chelsea FC
Teams that travelled with us
BOOKING INFORMATION
How does it work (booking process)
Step 1
Like what you see and wish to contact us? Great! Please do so via below contact information button. We will get back to you asap to determine important details of your preferred tour such as number of persons, travelling dates etc. Following we will send you a quote which is already specified to your preferences.
Step 2
As soon as all details of the tour have been discussed and you have accepted our quote, we will send you a contractual agreement containing all inclusions of the tour. This agreement needs to be signed by you in order to confirm the tour.
Step 3
As soon as we’ve received the signed agreement back, we can gladly tell you the tour has been booked! Our finance department will now send you the deposit invoice.
Step 4
Once you’ve received the invoice, 25% of invoice amount (down payment) needs to be paid within 8 days of invoice date. 75% of invoice amount needs to be paid 8 weeks before departure.
Step 5
After we have received your down payment, we will start the organizing process. This means our Operations department will contact you to gather the necessary information and make the first arrangements for your team.