AGE GROUPS Boy’s 11-a-side U19, U17, U15, U14, U13, U12 Boy’s 7-a-side U11, U 9

Girl’s 11-a-side U17 and U15 Ladies 11-a-side Open Age

 

TYPICAL HAARLEM CUP ITINERARY

 

Day one - Monday: Your tour begins, bright and early, with a morning pick up by private executive coach and then onwards to Dover for the crossing into France. You’ll head up to Holland arriving at your hotel around 5.00 p.m. local time. Check into your hotel. In the evening 2 coaches per team will attend the tournament registration at the Promo Village to collect any last minute changes and ask any questions you may have.

Day two – Tuesday: 1st Day of Tournament. 1st Phase. Your matches will be played either in the morning or the afternoon giving you the remainder of the day free to explore the area.
The Tournament Opening Ceremony is at 8.00 p.m. and will take place in the R.C.H. stadium and Promo Village. More than 5.000 spectators will be present at this great show.

A flag parade, Olympic style, with all participating nations and representatives of the teams will be one of the highlights of tonight. The teams, dressed in their club uniforms, will walk into the stadium and a prominent guest will officially open the tournament. A musical performance will complete a fantastic show and will make this evening an unforgettable happening for all participants, team leaders, parents and spectators.

Day three - Wednesday: 2nd Day of Tournament. 1st Phase. Group matches will conclude today with the top teams going into the Championship phase and the remainder playing for their ‘place’ in the tournament.

Day four – Thursday: The second phase starts today. When your teams play is dependant upon where you finished in your groups. The Penalty Kick competition starts this evening at the Promo Village. Each team can enter 5 players – who can take the pressure!

Day five – Friday: More 2nd Phase tournament matches.

The Coca - Cola Dance Party will be held tonight from 7:30 p.m. till 11.30 p.m. The majority of the Haarlem Cup participants will be present tonight. Each year the Beach Party is one of the highlights of the Haarlem Cup soccer event. Be prepared for a fantastic party with popular DJ's and VJ's. During the party competitions are held and special Coca-Cola Dance Party items are given away.

Day six – Saturday: Tournament final at 12.00 hrs – Have you qualified! All finals are played at the RCH grounds in Heemstede. Barbecue Party at 6.00 p.m. The barbecue Farewell party is held on Saturday evening, right after the last final at about 6.00 p.m. and is regarded as the official closing of the Regio Haarlem Cup tournament. More than 2.500 participants are expected to be present at this great party. Penalty Kick finals at 20.00 hrs.

Day seven – Sunday: Departure day! You will leave in time to catch the late afternoon ferry; expect to arrive home at around 8.30 p.m. HAVE YOU BROUGHT THE HAARLEM CUP WITH YOU!

Participating in the Regio Haarlem Cup is more than just playing in a great soccer tournament.

Every night there are different events taking place specially organized for the tournament participants.

The Haarlem Cup Promo Village is located on the R.C.H. complex and all participants are welcome there all week. In the Promo village you will find the Regio Haarlem Cup restaurant, tournament information and registration tent, a great terrace, a children playground, the souvenir shop, a music stage, the Haarlem Cup Pub etc. Every evening there will be music.