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.
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
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
Double training sessions with hockey legends from Argentina and the Netherlands, together with the XPR staff.
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
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
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.
How do I ask about price, places and ages?
Message us on WhatsApp or leave us a message in the form on this page and we will send you the full proposal.