Why The Netherlands Is The Ultimate School Sports Tour Destination

Last updated: Nov 21st, 2024

Player kicking the ball

With over half of the Dutch population playing sports weekly, it’s easy to say the Netherlands have a keen interest in sports. This is reflected in the government and various institutions giving sports a key pillar in their culture. They have a strong infrastructure, resources and opportunities in place to focus on youth development and nurture talent from a young age. This also includes competing with teams from across the world, making it the ultimate sports tour destination.

 

Sports in the Netherlands

If you’re travelling to the Netherlands to play football or hockey, your team will experience a sports tour like no other! Overseas tournaments against local clubs, training sessions on new pitches and meeting different people can help boost your teams’ skills and confidence for when they’re back playing on UK pitches.

Football Sports Tours

Football is the most popular sport in the Netherlands with over 1.2 million players, and it’s becoming more popular among women and girls. Visiting the Netherlands on a football sports tour can give your team a chance to play tournaments abroad that aren’t too far away from home. Your team will take part in a professional training session at the AZ Alkmaar stadium to increase their technical skills and get them ready for the next fixture.

Legs of young players warming up on a grass football pitch

Rugby Sports Tours

A trip to the Netherlands for a pre- or post-season rugby tournament could be a great addition to further your team’s training. A strong grassroots development programme means that there are over 100 clubs over the country, giving your team a wide variety of oppositions and skills. Your school sports team will have the opportunity to develop new tactics and network with others. With the tours taking place close to Amsterdam, there is a close concentration of clubs to play against, so it’s time to practice passing, catching and tackling to get ready for the pitch!

A rugby player in the foreground runs past 3 opposing rugby players in the background on a green pitch on a sunny day

Experience the Netherlands

After a day of training and competing, it’s time to explore the Netherlands! During your team’s downtime, they can get involved in a range of excursions, tailored for you and your team. For example, a day trip to the Netherlands capital city, Amsterdam. Amsterdam has a wide range of history, artistic heritage and culture for your team to soak in. From the picturesque canals to the unique townhouses and the plentiful museums, there is always something new to experience. However, if team’s looking for a more exhilarating excursion, why not visit Walibi World or Duinrell theme park where your team can enjoy a wide variety of wild rides and waterslides.  No matter how your team chooses to spend their ‘day off’, we can create an itinerary that’s right for them.  

Parc Bagatelle Theme Park

Choosing the Netherlands for your next school sports tour can benefit your team is a variety of ways, such as travelling without parents, learning new skills on the pitch and absorbing a new culture. Our tailored tours mean all the fixtures and excursions of your choice are taken care of, leaving you to enjoy coaching and supporting your team in a country that is the ultimate school sports tour destination!  

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