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XPR Hockey Academy · Summer Edition · July 2027

Field Hockey Tour to the Netherlands and Belgium 2027

XPR Hockey Academy Summer Edition 2027 is a field hockey tour and camp of more than 20 days through the Netherlands, also known as Holland, and Belgium in July 2027. The stay is split into two high-performance training blocks, at AMVJ in Amstelveen, next to Amsterdam, and at a sports centre by the Sonian Forest in Brussels, with weekend sightseeing in Paris, Parc Astérix, Brussels, Bruges and Ghent. It includes flights, transfers, full-board accommodation, a training kit, travel assistance and staff looking after the athletes 24 hours a day.

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Where we will be

When
July 2027, more than 20 days in Europe
Where we train
AMVJ in Amstelveen, the Netherlands, and ADEPS Forêt de Soignes Sport in Brussels, Belgium
Accommodation
Hotel Ibis Budget Amstelveen and the ADEPS centre by the Sonian Forest
Coaches
Pedro Ibarra, Rochi Broccoli, Laurien Leurink and Robbert van de Peppel
Meals
First-class full board
Organised by
XPR Sports Experience
Aerial view of the ADEPS pitches by the Sonian Forest

Where we will be

Two high-performance training blocks, one in the Netherlands and one in Belgium, with sightseeing at weekends. All flights and transfers are included.

  • Amstelveen, Netherlands
  • Brussels, Belgium

Training and accommodation

  • Entrance of Hotel Ibis Budget Amstelveen

    Netherlands

    Amstelveen, Netherlands

    Training block at AMVJ, a historic hockey club in Amstelveen, near Amsterdam. XPR already trained there in the 2025 edition.

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    Where we stay

    Hotel Ibis Budget Amstelveen

    Three-star hotel in a quiet area close to Amsterdam.

    • Free Wi-Fi and air conditioning
    • Buffet breakfast
    • 24-hour reception
    • Parking and minimarket
    • Rooms for 2, 3, 4 and 5 people

    How we train

    • Double high-performance training sessions at AMVJ
  • Aerial view of the ADEPS pitches by the Sonian Forest

    Belgium

    Brussels, Belgium

    Training block at a sports centre with accommodation, surrounded by nature, by the Sonian Forest and 15 minutes from Brussels. It is the planned centre for 2027.

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    Where we stay

    ADEPS Forêt de Soignes Sport

    Sports centre and accommodation in one place, by the Sonian Forest.

    • 2 hockey pitches certified FIH Global
    • Indoor and outdoor courts
    • High-performance gym
    • Indoor athletics track

    How we train

    • High-performance training without leaving the centre
    • Hockey pitch at ADEPS Forêt de Soignes Sport
    • ADEPS Forêt de Soignes Sport building

Sightseeing

At weekends we explore France and Belgium. Trips and experiences can be added depending on the group's interests and are subject to change.

  • Eiffel Tower between Paris buildings

    Paris

    France

  • Roller coaster at Parc Astérix

    Parc Astérix

    France

  • Grand Place in Brussels

    Brussels

    Belgium

  • Canal and old houses in Bruges

    Bruges

    Belgium

  • Ghent old town by the river

    Ghent

    Belgium

Staff and coaches

Double training sessions with hockey legends from Argentina and the Netherlands, together with the XPR staff.

  • Pedro Ibarra, coach and XPR partner

    Pedro Ibarra

    Coach and XPR partner

    Extensive experience in managing international programmes. He designs and supervises every aspect of the programme so that everything runs efficiently and safely.

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    • Olympic gold medal with Los Leones, Argentina, at Rio 2016
    • Long-time captain of Los Leones
    • Played at 3 Olympic Games
  • Rochi Broccoli, coach

    Rochi Broccoli

    Coach

    FIH-certified coach with experience as a player and coordinator in Belgium.

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    • Silver medal at the 2010 Youth Olympic Games
    • Player and coordinator in the Belgian Division d'Honneur
  • Laurien Leurink playing hockey

    Laurien Leurink

    Coaching staff

    Played for the Netherlands national team.

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    • Olympic gold and silver medallist
    • Two-time world champion
  • Robbert van de Peppel playing hockey

    Robbert van de Peppel

    Coaching staff

    Former Netherlands international.

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    • Played for and coached many Dutch teams

What the tour includes

    • Flights and transfers
    • First-class full-board accommodation
    • Double training sessions with hockey legends
    • Training kit
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    • Travel assistance
    • Qualified staff for personal care and supervision around the clock
    • Weekend sightseeing
  • Food

    • First-class full board
    • Buffet breakfast at the Amstelveen hotel

Who organises the tour

XPR Hockey Experience is the hockey programme of XPR Sports Experience, a team based in Córdoba, Argentina, that creates local and international sports experiences.

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The summer academy in Europe already ran in 2025, training at AMVJ in Amstelveen. According to XPR, more than 200 young athletes have already taken part in an XPR experience.

Before the trip, the XPR Hockey Camp on 11, 12 and 13 December 2026 at the XPR Sports Center in Córdoba works as preparation for the tour, for athletes aged 10 to 19.

Frequently asked questions about the hockey tour to Belgium and the Netherlands

What is XPR Hockey Academy Summer Edition 2027?

It is XPR Sports Experience's hockey tour to Belgium and the Netherlands in July 2027: more than 20 days with two high-performance training blocks and sightseeing at weekends.

When is it and how long does it last?

It takes place in July 2027 and lasts more than 20 days in Europe.

Where do we train?

In the Netherlands, at AMVJ, a historic hockey club in Amstelveen where XPR already trained in 2025. In Belgium, at ADEPS Forêt de Soignes Sport, 15 minutes from Brussels, with 2 pitches certified FIH Global. The Belgian centre is the planned one.

Where do the athletes stay?

In the Netherlands, at Hotel Ibis Budget Amstelveen, in rooms for 2 to 5 people. In Belgium, at the ADEPS sports centre itself, by the Sonian Forest.

Who are the coaches?

Pedro Ibarra, Olympic champion with Los Leones at Rio 2016 and XPR partner, designs and supervises the programme. He is joined by Rochi Broccoli, an FIH-certified coach, Laurien Leurink, Olympic and world champion with the Netherlands, and Robbert van de Peppel, a former Netherlands international.

Which places do we visit?

Paris and Parc Astérix in France, and Brussels, Bruges and Ghent in Belgium. Trips can be added depending on the group's interests and are subject to change.

What does the tour include?

Flights and transfers, first-class full-board accommodation, double training sessions, a training kit, travel assistance, sightseeing and staff looking after the athletes 24 hours a day.

Is there any preparation before the trip?

Yes. The XPR Hockey Camp on 11, 12 and 13 December 2026 at the XPR Sports Center in Córdoba, for athletes aged 10 to 19, is the lead-up to the 2027 tour: 3 days of double training sessions with 2 nights in a 4-star hotel and all meals.

Is the Netherlands the same as Holland?

Yes. Holland is the name many people use for the whole country, officially the Netherlands. The training block takes place at AMVJ in Amstelveen, a town right next to Amsterdam.

Is this a field hockey camp or a tour?

Both: it is a field hockey camp in Europe, with double training sessions at clubs and high-performance centres, and also a tour with flights, accommodation and sightseeing in Paris, Brussels, Bruges and Ghent.

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Canal and old houses in Bruges

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