Holland Cup • The Netherlands • April 7-8, 2012

3rd Edition
International youth soccer tournament: Holland Cup: "The World of international football". Dozens of nationalities and participants from all over the world come together for an international soccer event filled with football and entertainment. Together they make a journey into the world of international soccer and meet innumerable football friends from other cultures. The Holland Cup proves that football knows no borders and is a tournament of Olympic status, where to participate is as important as to win.

Next to the boys tournament, a new international tournament has been created specifically for girls teams at this year's international football tournament in Almere. The Holland Girls Cup will be tailored specifically for girls, but will form a part of the Holland Cup. This means that the girls teams will get the best of both worlds – big tournament atmosphere with the benefit of exclusive access to sports facilities, dressing rooms and accommodation for the Holland Girls Cup.

U19/18 boys born after January 1, 1993
U17/16 boys born after January 1, 1995
U16/15 boys born after January 1, 1996
U15/14 boys born after January 1, 1997
U14/13 boys born after January 1, 1998
U13/12 boys born after January 1, 1999
U12/11 boys born after January 1, 2000
U11/10 boys born after January 1, 2001 – 7v7
U10/9 boys born after January 1, 2002 – 7v7
U19/18 girls born after January 1, 1993
U17/16 girls born after January 1, 1995
U15/14 girls born after January 1, 1997
U13/12 girls born after January 1, 1999
U11/10 girls born after January 1, 2001 – 7v7
Women – open age

Remarks

Playing time 2 * 20 minutes per game for the U19G and B, U17B, U16B and women open. Other categories 2 * 15 minutes.
Dispensation will be granted to 2 players born the previous year are allowed
In 11 a-side: 5 substitutions are allowed per match (a substituted player may NOT re-enter the match)
In 7 a-side: unlimited substitutions
Due to different deadlines set by national soccer associations in various age-categories the tournament organizer has awarded the following dispensations:
- U19 - teams from Switzerland, Belgium and Luxemburg: all players born on/after 1-1-92; teams from Italy: 5 players born on/after 1-1-92; teams from USA: all players born on/after 8-1-92.
- All categories: teams from Denmark: 2 players born on/after 1-10 of the year before.
- G15: teams from USA and Poland: all players born on/after 08-08-96
- G13: teams from USA and Poland: all players born on/after 08-08-98
- G15/G13: teams from Denmark: 2 players born on/after 10.01 of the year before
- G17: teams from Denmark: 3 players born on/after 01.01.94

The Holland Cup akes place on 2 modern sports parks situated near the centre of Almere (max. 4 km distance). Each sports park has at least 5 pitches, (mostly grass but also artificial grass), a nice clubhouse with changing-rooms, showers and a large canteen with terrace. The Holland Girls Cup takes place on a modern sports parks situated near the centerf Almere (max. 4 km distance). ASC Waterwijk has a modern clubhouse with 5 pitches (4 grass and 1 artificial grass), a nice clubhouse with changing-rooms, showers and a large canteen with terrace.

Canal Cruise

A Canal Cruise through Amsterdam is the ideal way of discovering the real nature of the city. As you glide under the characteristic bridges, the city highlights pass by. There are a number of options, ranging from hourly trips to candlelight tours in the evening hours.

Amsterdam

Amsterdam is the colorful capital of the Netherlands. A cosmopolitan city which doesn't bore easily. The historic canals, picturesque (and often ancient) buildings, the many museums, shopping streets and alleys, markets galore, the amazing nightlife : Amsterdam is simply fascinating! It's this character of the city which makes it so unique and which is best felt during a walking tour or a boat trip along the canals. Most of the places of interest are within walking distance. Attractions include the historic canals, the flower market, the old merchant houses, the National Museum with Rembrandt masterpieces, the Van Gogh Museum, the Anne Frank House and Madame Tussaud's waxworks. The Leidseplein and Rembrandtplein squares are the perfect places to relax at one of the many pavement café's.

Amsterdam ArenA

The Amsterdam ArenA, home of AFC Ajax, is one of the largest multi-functional stadiums in Europe and is located in Amsterdam Southeast. It is the heart of a new district with a cinema multiplex, the Heineken Music Hall, the megastores, café's and restaurants. The Amsterdam ArenA is known for its remarkable and revolutionary technology with its sliding roof. This makes the ArenA not just a great football stadium, but also a perfect location for super large events and concerts. The Amsterdam ArenA has hosted many top artists and bands like David Bowie, Robbie Williams and the Rolling Stones. You can visit the Amsterdam ArenA and enjoy a tour full of impressions, things-worth-knowing and of course unforgettable highlights from AFC Ajax.

Walibi World

Attractions for young and old! Walibi World takes you to a world full of suspense, fun and companionship! No matter how young or how old you are, the more than 40 exiting attractions will guarantee an unforgettable experience. The park is situated in Bidinghuizen 30 miles from Almere. Tickets can be ordered through Euro-Sportring. Please for more information ask you Euro-Sportring contact erson.

Friday April 6
Arrival and pick up of information
Dinner and accommodation

Saturday April 7
Start of the tournament
Opening ceremony (boys tournament only)

Sunday April 8
Intermediaries and finals
Prize ceremony

Monday April 9
Departure

Tour 1301 KNVB Soccer Clinic and the Holland Cup

April 2 Departure
April 3 Arrival Amsterdam
April 4-5 KNVB Soccer Clinic
April 6 Transfer to Almere
April 7-8 Holland Cup tournament
April 9 Return flight
Per Person Between US$1600-US$1700, 8 days
Between CAD1800-CAD1900, 8 days

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