Top Oss Cup Oss, Netherlands - 14 untill 15 May 2010 (Ascension) (nl)

Participants of the Top Oss Cup can count on an extensive sport programme at each of the tournament sport complexes. Apart from a programme of at least 3 matches per day, each location will organise various activities for their guest teams on both tournament days. On Thursday evening the tournament kicks off with the opening ceremony in the stadium. This is always a spectacular event with a parade of teams, national anthems and live performances. On Friday morning the preliminairy matches then begin at all locations. For the free moments sport games and activities are organised. Friday evening is an evening for water-lovers. Everyone is invited to the large indoor swimming centre in Oss, which is a short walk from the stadium and schools, and that evening, exclusive for Top Oss participants. For the non-swimmers there is the popular, mini disco at the clubhouse. The remaining group matches are played on Saturday morning and the classification matches and finals in the afternoon at each location. The prize-giving ceremony takes place in the evening, again in the stadium of Top Oss. The ceremony is decorated with various dance and show elements, a surprise each year. The Top Oss Cup weekend comes to an end with the popular farewell evening at the clubhouse of organiser SV Top.

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. The accommodation we offer has been selected with care and must comply to a number of conditions such as are they within easy reach of the sports park, do they provide value for money, are they suitable for sports groups, are they safe and are the management flexible. For more information about the available accommodation please see the pdf pricelist which can be found on this website.

Oss is an important provincial town of 65,000 people, in a slightly hilly, woodland setting, around 10 miles east of Den Bosch, the capital city of the province of Noord-Brabant. Oss is a modern city with an attractive centre, and the pedestrian zone makes it very nice for shopping. Oss also has a number of good entertainment options.

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).

Swimming-centre Golfbad Oss Golfbad Oss, 13 miles from Vught, 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. Entrance price; approx. € 5,- per person. For more information: www.golfbad.nl .