School Pro Training Football Tour to AZ Alkmaar

AZ Alkmaar offers a unique opportunity for UK students passionate about football to train with one of the Netherlands' top clubs.

With a reputation for nurturing young talent, AZ Alkmaar provides world-class coaching, cutting-edge facilities and exposure to a competitive international environment. Training at AZ Alkmaar not only enhances technical skills but also fosters a deeper understanding of football's tactical nuances.

Students can immerse themselves in a professional, high-performance setting, gaining invaluable experience that sets them apart in the world of football. Don't miss the chance to train at a club that has produced elite level players and is known for its commitment to developing future stars. Take your game to the next level with AZ Alkmaar.

Suggested Itinerary

Day 1

Morning

Meet coach at school

Drive to Dover and take ferry to Calais

Afternoon

Drive from Calais to the Netherlands

Check in to accommodation on arrival

Evening

Evening meal at accommodation

Day 2

Morning

Breakfast

Meet club liaison for welcome brief

1st pro-training session

Afternoon

2nd pro-training session

Friendly fixture against local opposition

Evening

Evening meal at accommodation

Day 3

Morning

Breakfast

Spend an unforgettable day at De Efteling theme park

Afternoon

Continue visit to De Efteling theme park

Evening

Evening meal at accommodation

Day 4

Morning

Breakfast and check out of accommodation

Afternoon

Take the ferry from Calais to Dover

Continue journey back to school

Evening

Arrive back at school

3 nights' half-board accommodation
Executive coach
Return Channel ferry crossings
Arrangement of 1 friendly fixture per team against local opposition (based on a maximum of 2 teams)
x2 professional training sessions with AZ Alkmaar coaches
Free staff place ratio 1:8
Detailed information pack
Itinerary planning service
Access to Vamoos - our easy-to-use travel app
Motorway tolls and taxes
VAT at current rates to tour operators

Accommodation

De Rijper Eilanden

This lovely hotel is just on the edge of the beautiful, traditional village of De Rijp, just 30 minutes' drive from Amsterdam. Every room at this hotel is wheelchair accessible and all rooms benefit from en-suite bathroom facilities. A buffet breakfast is provided every morning and WiFi is available throughout the property.

Excursions

De Efteling Theme Park

Welcome to a world full of adventure, excitement and romance, where you will find one surprise after another.

Supporting you every step of the way

Creating your perfect sports tour

Your quote will be put together by an experienced Tour Adviser who’ll be an expert in school sports tours and will know the destination really well too. They’ll work with you to create a tour to suit your group’s needs and meet your tour objectives.

Launching your tour to parents and students

The next step is to get your tour approved and then get students signed up to it. Our ‘Trip Launch Pack’ will help you with this step. Here you’ll find loads of resources (all free to download) designed to make your life easier at this crucial point in the planning process.

After you’ve booked

Once you’ve booked, your dedicated Itinerary Coordinator will start working on the finer details. They’ll make sure your itinerary makes the most of your time and they’ll take on most of the admin tasks for your tour (making the whole process a lot less stressful for you).

Support while you’re away

While you’re out on tour, we’ll be at the end of the phone 24 hours a day to provide support should you need it. We’ll also send you a final info pack before you go and you’ll be able to access all your tour documents via the free Vamoos app.

After your trip

When you return from your sports tour, we’ll ask you to complete a detailed feedback survey, which helps us continue to improve the service we offer. And we can start planning your next tour too, so you can give parents plenty of time to pay for it (and so it’s less stressful for you).