Duke's Trophy Schijndel, Netherlands - 29 untill 30 May 2010 (June) (nl)

SV Avanti '31, celebrated last year the 25th edition of the Duke's Trophy. With their experience they knows all the ins and outs of a nice programme. The organiser offers a weekend with a good mix of matches together with enough time to undertake other activities on the sportpark or in the area. The teamleaders are welcomed by the organisers and the town's councillor for Sport at their own reception on Friday evening in the clubhouse. The preliminary matches are interupted at Saturday for the welcome ceremony on the main pitch. In the evening the swimmers can use surplus energy during the Duke's Trophy disco-swim in the indoor pool at the sportpark. In the meantime the non-swimmers are welcome in the clubhouse to enjoy an evening of music. Sunday morning will be filled with the last preliminaries and in the afternoon the classification matches. The finals will then take place on the main pitch and all spectators can stay seated for the team leaders match and prize giving ceremony.

As well as participation at the tournament, Euro-Sportring also arranges the accommodation for the participants. Participants can usually choose between school accommodation, group accommodation (youth accommodation and bungalows) and hotels. Accommodations have been selected with care and must comply to a number of conditions such are they are within easy reach of the sports park, value for money, suitable for sports groups, safety provisions and a flexible management. For more information check out the pdf pricelist (or arrangement brochure) which can be found on this website.

Schijndel, with 23,000 inhabitants, is a small provincial town in a rural setting, 6 miles or so south of the lively city of 's Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch) and 12 miles north of Eindhoven. More info: www.schijndel.nl

Den Bosch: Den Bosch, also known as 's Hertogenbosch, is the capital of the southern Dutch province 'Noord Brabant'. The pretty city centre is dominated by historic facades and especially by the very attractive market square. Apart from the culture, Den Bosch is great for shopping or fun nights out, Brabant style. The medieval market square is particularly renowned for its very special, friendly atmosphere and where there is always something to do. 'Don't miss the local speciality: the "Bossche Bol" (a large chocolate puff pastry filled with fresh cream).

Fun park de Efteling in Kaatsheuvel is 20 miles from Schijndel. The Efteling is the most famous theme and pleasure park of the Netherlands where many fairy-tales come to life. Opening times; 10-18.00hrs. Special entrance fee for Euro-Sportring participants: € 17,50 (group rate) Please let the tournament organisers know, on arrival if you wish to take advantage of this arrangement. For more information: www.efteling.com Note: only suitable as a full day excursion.

Swimming-centre Golfbad Oss Golfbad Oss, 13 miles from Schijndel, is a large indoor swimming and wave-pool complex in the centre of Oss. It has 3 various slides/chutes of 60-100 meters and the 'kamikaze slide'. There is also a poolside bar and a small restaurant Open: Friday 10.00-20.00 hrs, Saturday and Sunday 10.00-17.00 hrs. For more information: www.golfbad.nl

Safari parc Beekse Bergen in Hilvarenbeek near Tilburg (25 km from Schijndel). On safari in the Beekse Bergen: you'll come eye to eye with monkeys, flamingos, bears, lions and many more animals. The safari options are by bus, boat or on foot. The Beekse Bergen is one of Europe's largest safari parks. Open daily from 10.00 hours - 17.00 hours. Individual prices 2007: adults € 15,95, children under 12 € 14,50. Group prices (over 20 persons): € 11,95 p.p.