Holland Easter Classic (Haarlem, Holland)
 TOURNAMENT
Location:  Haarlem, Holland
Dates:  3/29/2010 - 4/5/2010
Deadline for registration:  2/15/2010
Priced from:  $1600 (USD)

Profile: The Holland Easter Classic is regarded as Europe's biggest international Easter soccer tournament. The tournament is an initiative of Expersport together with soccer clubs from Haarlem and surroundings and will be played on 25 grass soccer pitches. The fields are spread over different locations in and around the medieval town of Haarlem, located only 15 minutes west of Amsterdam. While in Holland: Choices include a visit the City of Amsterdam. The excursion includes a canal boat tour around the old city center and free time in the Holland's Capital for shopping and additional sightseeing as well as a visit to the Amsterdam Arena, home of world soccer power Ajax. Or, the cheese factories and Windmills at Zaanse Schans.

Amenities:
  • All airfare
  • Admission fees to Canal Cruise and Amsterdam Arena
  • Transportation cost including airport pick up, tolls and taxes
  • School room accommodation and half board (2 meals-a-day) from dinner on Tue, March 22nd, 2005 to breakfast on Monday, March 28th, 2005.
  • All tournament , coaching and match fees.
  • Two (2) coaching clinics with KNVB certified coaches
  • Two (2) friendly games vs local opponents.
  • Supplemental health insurance for all athletes.
  • Half day sightseeing tour of Amsterdam.
DayDescription
1Monday, March 29, 2010
Depart home for Amsterdam, Holland
2Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Arrive Amsterdam, transfer by private motor coach to Haarlem for check-in to accommodations. Explore the medieval city of Haarlem in the afternoon. Dinner will be provided at your accommodations.
3Wednesday, March 31, 2010
After breakfast your team will be picked up and transferred to the nearby soccer fields for the 1st of 2 coaching clinics with KNVB (Royal Dutch Soccer Federation) coaches. The afternoon program will include friendly game # 1 vs a local team. Post match reception and evening at leisure.
4Thursday, April 01, 2010
After breakfast, prepare for final coaching clinic with KNVB coaches, followed by afternoon visit to the Amsterdam Arena, home of world soccer power Ajax. Evening friendly game # 2 vs a local opponent. Post match reception and evening at leisure.
5Friday, April 02, 2010
Today program involves a half day tour of Amsterdam which includes a guided canal boat tour around the old city center, free time for shopping. Tournament check-in in the evening followed by the coaches meeting.
6Saturday, April 03, 2010
Tournament begins: 1st round matches, with a disco party to end the day’s activities. Teams are guaranteed a minimum of 6 games.
7Sunday, April 04, 2010
Tournament 2nd round matches begin, with finals played in the afternoon. Award ceremonies in the evening.
8Monday, April 05, 2010
Depart Amsterdam for return trip home..