Amsterdam Cup (Amsterdam, Holland)
Tournament/youths
Location:  Amsterdam, Holland
Dates:  5/28/2012 - 6/4/2012
Deadline for registration:  Sunday, April 15, 2012
Priced from:  $1650 (USD)

Profile: The year 2012 marks the 13th annual Amsterdam Cup. This year a total of 160 to 200 teams from 6 different countries will be accepted to participate. The tournament is open to all teams that are members of their F.I.F.A. affiliated national associations and is held at 2 different sports facilities in Amsterdam with a total of 20 soccer fields. It is only a 5 minutes drive from the sports facilities to the city centre of Amsterdam. All matches are played on both Saturday June 2nd and Sunday June 3rd. BOYS ONLY U-10/18

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, May 29th, 2012 to breakfast on Monday, June 4th, 2012.
  • All tournament , coaching and match fees.
  • Coaching clinic with KNVB certified coaches
  • 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.
Itinerary

DayDescription
1Monday, May 28, 2012
Depart home for Amsterdam, Holland
2Tuesday, May 29, 2012
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, May 30, 2012
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, May 31, 2012
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, June 01, 2012
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, June 02, 2012
Tournament begins: 1st round matches, with a disco party to end the day’s activities. Teams are guaranteed a minimum of 6 games.
7Sunday, June 03, 2012
Tournament 2nd round matches begin, with finals played in the afternoon. Award ceremonies in the evening.
8Monday, June 04, 2012
Breakfast and depart Amsterdam for return trip home..

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