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Drenthe Cup

18 - 19 May 2024
, Meppel
Here's to the next 30 years!
International youth football tournament in the Netherlands: Drenthe Cup
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Participating countries: 
Denmark France Germany Netherlands Scotland

If you've had some 100 teams taking part in your tournament every year for 30 years, then you know you're doing something right. The experienced organisers of the Drenthe Cup know exactly how to keep the ball rolling. The kick-off and the final whistle take place in the delightful centre of Meppel; the opening ceremony at the Kerkplein (the church square) and the prize-giving at the Wheem. Between these two celebratory moments, an exciting international competition is played out across 11 neat grass pitches at the fantastic Ezinge sports park. That's the secret of Meppel - here's to the next 30 years!

Age Categories: 
U12, U13, U15, U17, U19
Organiser: 
MSC Meppel, MVV Alcides
Teams: 
108
First edition: 
1988
Friday
Afternoon /
Arrival: check-in with welcome address and information from our on-site employees at the beautiful Ezinge sports park in Meppel. You will be informed in person about your stay and the tournament.
Evening /
Opening ceremony at the atmospheric “Kerkplein” in the centre of Meppel. It’s a spectacle not to be missed.
Saturday
Daytime /
Start of the match programme. The tournament will be held across 12 pitches in Ezinge sports park. The matches will be officiated by referees from the KNVB.
Evening /
Free time. See tourist information for some great tips.
Sunday
Daytime /
Continuation of the match programme. Qualification matches and finals.
Afternoon /
UEFA Respect ceremony: every participant receives a medal on the podium.
Evening /
Festive prize-giving ceremony at the venues with a meal for groups staying in sporthalls. (For other enthusiasts against a surcharge)
Monday
Morning /
Departure.

The Drenthe Cup is organised by Stichting Inter Jeugd Voetbal Meppel in collaboration with the football clubs, MSC,, MVV Alcides and the referee association of the Meppel region.

The tournament will be played at the Ezinge sports park in the southern part of Meppel. This is home to MSC and MVV Alcides clubs, and has 11 pitches and 2 lovely club houses with a canteen.

Legend
  • Bungalow
  • School/Sportshall
  • Youth accommodation
Meppel

The Drenthe Cup is held at a large sports venue less than 1.5 kilometres from the centre of Meppel. Meppel (33,000 inhabitants) is a colourful provincial town in the rural north of the Netherlands. From drinks on the terrace in the town centre’s breathtaking 15th-century church square to a cruise to neighbouring Giethoorn, Meppel is definitely worth a visit.

Giethoorn

Giethoorn, 10 kilometres to the north-east of Meppel, is a unique spot in the Netherlands, thanks to its many bridges, canals and the 'punters' (typical Giethoorn boats). This is exactly why Giethoorn is also known as the 'Venice of the North'. The best way to see Giethoorn is to take a boat tour.

Bad Hesselingen Swimming Pool

Bad Hesselingen is a large, covered, tropical pool paradise close to the centre of Meppel. There is a range of attractions, such as 5 slides, one of which is 50 metres long, jet streams and a wild water river. There is also a pool bar and a small restaurant.

Sporthalls Drenthe Cup
School/Sportshall

Two modern sports halls are available for the participants of the Drenthe Cup. Both accommodations are located in a green area within walking distance of the sports park and the lively, characteristic center of Meppel. During the stay, the halls are divided into compartments by means of soundproof screens. 3-4 teams stay in each compartment. The meals are served at the sports park, except on Sundays when everyone is welcome at the BBQ in the old center of Meppel.

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Summercamp Heino
Youth accommodation

Do not expect a lot of luxury, but Summer Camp Heino is certainly one of the most pleasant group accommodations in the Netherlands. The accommodation is fully equipped for the youth and is situated on a terrain of 16 hectares with a forest, water, and large playing and sports fields. The pretty center of the Hanseatic city of Zwolle is 15 kilometers away.

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EuroParcs De IJssel Eilanden
Bungalow

EuroParcs is a provider of holiday resorts in the higher segment. EuroParcs resorts offer attractive parks in beautiful rural locations. The park De Ijssel Eilanden is rated by the guests with and 7.9/10.
  
The brand new EuroParcs Resort De Ijssel Eilanden is located directly on the shore of the former Zuiderzee, a few kilometers from the Hanseatic city of Kampen (Zwolle region). In the ancient city center on the IJssel river, you can feel the rich history of this beautiful Hanseatic city. Walibi, the largest amusement park in the Netherlands, is 20 minutes by car.

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Prices mentioned are 'from' prices and are subject to availability. All information in this pricelist is based on the prices and taxes that are known on 1 July each year. Euro-Sportring reserves the right to change prices if costs and/or taxes increase in the intervening period. No rights can be derived from these prices. In addition to the cost of participation per person, an administration fee of € 190 / £175 per team will be charged.