The Hilversum Rugby Festival takes place on Easter Sunday and is one of the best rugby festivals in Europe. The event attracts teams aged from U7s through to U19s with many clubs returning on a yearly basis. You can choose from several holiday resorts such as Center Parcs or Walibi World or you can stay in Amsterdam.
Day One:
You will arrive at your accommodation and settle in. Feel free to enjoy the facilities at the holiday park as the evening is yours to do as you wish.
Day Two:
As a free day we can arrange a friendly fixture for your team, or alternatively we can arrange an excursion to Walibi Theme Park or Amsterdam City Centre.
Day Three:
You will attend the Hilversum Rugby Festival and play against teams from all over Europe. Following your matches, a presentation will take place before you return to your accommodation to enjoy your final night on tour.
Day Four:
Time to pack up and head home, we hope you have a good time!
The Hilversum Rugby Festival is now in it's 14th year and you can expect over 70 teams to attend from all over Europe. The club has eight full-size pitches plus mini pitches along with an excellent club house, marquees with bars and food outlets. This rugby festival has a unique fun atmosphere along with excellent rugby. Whilst most of the teams who enter come from Holland, England, Scotland, Wales, teams also enter from Denmark, Lithuania, South Africa, Ukraine, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, South Africa, Sri Lanka and so many other countries.
Friendly Matches: On Easter Saturday, we can arrange for your team to play a friendly match against a local team.
Expected Teams: 70+
Participating Countries:
United Kingdom
Holland
Belgium
France
Denmark
Ireland
Age Groups (boys):
15-a-side for teams aged under 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 & 19’s
12-a-side for teams aged under 11 & 12’s
9-a-side for teams aged under 9 & 10’s
7-a-side for teams aged under 7 & 8’s
The tournament starts at 10.00 and ends around 16.30 and is played under IRB rules.
