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Kempen Trophy

18 - 19 May 2024
, Lommel & Neerpelt
More than 30 years of history
International youth football tournament Lommel, Belgium: Kempen Trophy
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Participating countries: 
Belgium Denmark France Germany Netherlands

With a history going back over 30 years, the Kempen Trophy is a familiar name on the Euro-Sportring programme. The tournament takes place in the popular border region of the Netherlands, which alternates between forest, farmland and friendly villages, but is also home to fanatical footballers, for instance in Kattenbos/Lommel and Neerpelt. In these rural surroundings, an international tournament really grabs the attention of the public. Throw in beautiful sport parks with great facilities and you have the recipe for a brilliant football event.

Age Categories: 
U11, U12, U13, U15, U17, U19
Organiser: 
KFC Kattenbos Sport & FC Esperanza Pelt
Teams: 
100
First edition: 
1994
Friday
Afternoon /
Arrival: check-in with welcome address and information from our on-site employees. You will be informed in person about your stay and the tournament.
Evening /
Free time. See tourist information for some great tips.
Saturday
Morning /
Start of the match programme. The matches will be officiated by referees from the KBVB.
Evening /
Free time. See tourist information for some great tips.
Sunday
Daytime /
Continuation of the match programme. Qualification matches and finals followed by presentation ceremony at the sports parks.
Afternoon /
UEFA Respect ceremony: every participant receives a medal on the podium.
Evening /
Free time. See tourist information for some great tips.
Monday
Morning /
Departure.

The Kempen Trophy is organised by KFC Kattenbos Sport and FC Esperanza Pelt. The many volunteers of both clubs ensure the perfect organisation of this international youth football tournament.

The Kempen Trophy takes place at two locations around Lommel: in the Kattenbos district and in Neerpelt. The KFC Kattenbos Sport grounds are hidden in a forest and features four pitches (main pitch with grandstand) and a cosy clubhouse with a terrace. The FC Esperanza Pelt sports park in Neerpelt has five pitches with an impressive grandstand on the main pitch. Plus, a nice clubhouse with a large canteen.

Legend
  • Bungalow
  • Holiday resort
  • School/Sportshall
Lommel

Lommel (33,000 inhabitants) is nestled in rural surroundings near the border of the Netherlands and just 20 kilometres from Eindhoven. The city is surrounded by natural and recreational areas which are highly popular among tourists. A social atmosphere and entertainment can be found in the centre, near the impressive Church of Saint-Peter-in-Chains. The city has plenty of restaurants, hotels and shops to choose from. The tournament is held a few kilometres outside of the centre. 

 

Swimming pool - Lago Dommelslag

Need to burn a bit more energy after playing football? Then why not go for a swim at the swimming pool Lago Dommelslag in Overpelt? It’s only 10 kilometres from Hamont. Enjoy hours of fun in the wave pool, rushing down the slide and navigating the white-water course. The latter ride is like being swept down a mighty tropical river. Hold on tight, as you spin and swing around from left to right. A little tired after all that? Then why not go and chill out in the sauna, the hot tub or the steam room? After that, you’ll be all set to go again!

Schools Kempen Trophy
School/Sportshall

The Lommel Trophy offers  two school accommodations. Both accommodations are located in the popular natural area around Lommel only two kilometers from the friendly center. Most teams stay at the SBSO Helix school, which is located next to a public swimming pool and within walking distance of the 'Lommelse Sahara' recreational lake. The other accommodation is a furnished group accommodation for 6 to 7 teams with a common indoor area. Both accommodations offer a lot of outdoor space for sports and games.

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Oostappen Vakantiepark Blauwe Meer
Holiday resort

Sporty young guests will be challenged with some tough choices here: a swim in the brand new swimming paradise with its exhilarating slide and wide range of water attractions, kicking a ball on the football field, or visiting the beach at Blauwe Meer. And of course there’s also the international football for the cup! Although Vakantiepark Blauwe Meer, near Lommel, may not be the most luxurious of resorts, it more than makes up for that in the form of sheer holiday pleasure.

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Europarcs Zilverstrand
Bungalow

EuroParcs is a provider of high-end holiday resorts. EuroParcs resorts offer attractive parks with many amenities in beautiful rural locations. Park Zilverstrand in Mol is rated with an 8.1/10 by guests.    

The EuroParcs Resort Zilverstrand in Mol is located in Kempen, a popular region with woods and heathland in northern Belgium. The area around Mol is known for its various lakes and sandy beaches. One of these beaches is Zilverstrand. Besides the natural beauty in the area, the provincial town of Mol itself offers a cosy centre.

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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.