Football. Fun. Friendship. End the school year with a bag at the Halsbury Sport Festival in the Netherlands.
Sport Challenge Series in the Netherlands
Welcome to the inaugural Halsbury Sport Challenge Series in the Netherlands – a fun, inclusive football festival that will challenge your teams both on and off the pitch.
The beautiful game is never more fun than when played in the Netherlands on top-quality 4g pitches. Hosted in Utrecht (just south of Amsterdam), this two-day tournament will see schools from the UK and overseas mix it up with some local Dutch teams for a football festival that will last long in your students’ memories.
On the pitch, you'll round off your season against new and varied opposition. Off the pitch (when they’re not forging new friendships and taking part in our off-pitch football challenges), your team can enjoy a range of cultural and sightseeing activities in nearby Amsterdam. Or why not add a day on and include some top tier training at Feyenoord?
However you use your time, the Halsbury Sport Challenge Series in the Netherlands is the perfect way to round off your year.
Sport Challenge Series in the Netherlands
From
£579PP
4 days, 3 nights
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Suggested Itinerary
The Sport Challenge Series will take place on 15th and 16th July 2025.
Day 1
Morning
Meet coach and depart for the Netherlands
Afternoon
Arrive at the accommodation
Evening
Evening meal at the accommodation
Day 2
Morning
Enjoy some sightseeing in Amsterdam, including a canal cruise
Afternoon
Sport Challenge Series event day one - matches as per tournament schedule
Evening
Sport Challenge Series event continues
Evening meal at festival venue
Day 3
Morning
Rotterdam canal cruise
Afternoon
Afternoon at the beach
Evening
Sport Challenge Series event continues
Closing party
Day 4
Morning
Check out of accommodation
Afternoon
Depart for return travel to the UK
Evening
Arrive back in the UK
- 3 nights' half-board accommodation in Rotterdam
- Executive coach hire throughout
- Return Channel crossings between Dover and Calais or Dover and Dunkirk
- Sport Challenge Series entry
- Halsbury Skills Zone
- Free staff place ratio 1:10
- Detailed information pack
- Travel and medical insurance
- Itinerary planning service
- VAT
Accommodation
a&o Rotterdam City
Right in the heart of Rotterdam, this hostel is ideal for your school trip to the Netherlands' second-largest city. WiFi is available throughout the property and guestrooms all benefit from private bathroom facilities. There is a 24-hour reception, as well as meeting rooms that can be booked for evening activities.
Meininger Amsterdam City West
The Meininger Amsterdam City West is located in Sloterdijk, part of the Westpoort area of Amsterdam. From the nearby Sloterdijk train station, it's just one stop to Central Station and all of Amsterdam's main attractions, and 10 minutes to Schiphol Airport. The hotel boasts fantastic facilities including a 24-hour reception, a lounge, a games zone and free WiFi throughout. Students will stay in shared rooms and dormitory-style rooms with teachers in singles or twins. All guestrooms have private bathroom facilities. And a healthy buffet breakfast will ensure your group are ready for a day spent exploring the Dutch capital!
Excursions
Rijksmuseum
With close to one million exhibits, Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum is the largest museum of art and history in the Netherlands. It
Van Gogh Museum
Holding the world's largest collection of works by Vincent van Gogh, this museum charts the development of van Gogh's artistic
Space Expo
Space Expo, the visitor centre of the European Space Agency, is Europe’s first permanent space exhibition. Since it opened in
Walibi World
Walibi World guarantees a day full of exciting moments for everyone. Do you like adventuring or just sensation? You will
A'DAM Lookout
A’DAM LOOKOUT is an observation deck with an unrivalled panoramic view of Amsterdam. You’ll see the city’s historical centre, its pulsating port, the unique Dutch polder landscape and you’ll spot the famous canals which belong to the UNESCO world heritage list.
Feyenoord Stadium Tour
Enjoy a tour of Feyenoord's stadium - De Kuip! Described as the 'finest stadium in the Netherlands', De Kuip may have a relatively small capacity, but the atmosphere is unrivalled in Dutch football.
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).
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