Tours

Team Tours

The Hockey Department organises Field Hockey Tours to a wide range of destinations throughout Europe and beyond.
We are known for our extensive network in the International Hockey Community with a broad experience
in organising hockey events. Therefore we have outstanding relationships with many Hockey Clubs in the world.
That's why we are able to create your best international field hockey experience.

Individual Tours

We organise international field hockey Tours for Individual players and coaches in Europe and South Africa.
Ask one of our team members for more information, or email: info@thehockeydepartment.com. Soon there
will be more information available on our website about our next Individual Tour.

Key Factors

We are able to offer tailor made Field Hockey Tours, with the following key factors:

• Hockey opponents; selection of teams that match your level of play for the best competition
• Professional Coaching Clinics with fully experienced high performance coaches
• Training facilities; access to excellent training facilities
• Team building wishes & the visit of cultural sites
• Healthy dinners

Destinations

Popular destinations in Europe include “hockey loving” countries like The Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, The UK, Spain, Italy and Portugal.
Outside Europe we have a broad network for Field Hockey Tours in Australia, Argentina and South Africa.

Information

For a tailor made proposal, contact us at: info@thehockeydepartment.com
Or contact one of our ambassadors:

Ambassadors

Austin Smith - South Africa

Within The Hockey Department Austin develops and promotes European and South African Field Hockey Tours.
Austin got his first cap in 2004 in the South African National Team and has since then played at the Olympic Games of 2008 and 2012, the World Cups of 2010 and 2014 and many other hockey tournaments.
Nowadays Austin competes for the Dutch Club HC Den Bosch as captain and drag flick specialist, in the highest hockey division in The Netherlands.

Austin can be reached at
austin@thehockeydepartment.com
Gijs Hardeman - All African countries

Gijs is our representative in Africa and together with The Hockey Department organises Field Hockey Trips from and to Africa.
He drove in 2010 with the Orange Trophy to the World Cup Soccer in South Africa. This impressive journey of 22.000 kilometres was the start of a long term relationship with the continent.

For the KNHB he spent six months in Zambia, from where he founded the Hockey Dreams Foundation. Nowadays they can be found in Zambia, Malawi, Uganda, Zimbabwe and South Africa.

Gijs can be reached at
africa@thehockeydepartment.com

Holland

Holland all year

For your field hockey tours, visiting Holland is a must: Field hockey is ingrained in the Dutch sporting culture, the second sport of the country. Hockey facilities are outstanding throughout the country and the standard of play is high. In The Netherlands you can find every level of hockey, the social aspect of hockey is important and a team dinner with the opponents after a match is very common. So get ready for your field hockey trip to one of the best field hockey countries of the world.
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Holland, Belgium & Germany Field Hockey Tour

Europe all year

If you would like to visit several countries and experience different cultures, without spending too much time travelling, then Holland, Belgium and Germany makes a perfect combination. These countries offer many hockey facilities that can put teams out to match any level. While staying in Maastricht, Antwerp or Cologne you are assured of a warm welcome at every club and there are plenty of sightseeing options when not on the hockey pitch.
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Holland & Spain Field Hockey Tour

Europe all year

An excellent possibility to experience a different country culture and field hockey culture, as every country has its own way of playing. Especially in the Barcelona area there are many field hockey clubs with great facilities for excellent training sessions. Here we will find the right opponents for your team that match your level of play, because of our great field hockey network. Apart from hockey, Spain has a lot more to offer; great food, sun, nice beaches and beautiful culture. Which makes your tour a unique experience and a possibility to bond with your team. With many flight connections between Holland & Spain it makes a perfect combination to add to your Tour Itinerary.
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