In Europe, top teams can easily cross country borders and compete against one another.  As our athletes move up the Olympic Pipeline they often lack the international experience that other countries can easily achieve.  The trip to Holland each year is designed to expose our young aspiring hockey players to some of the best hockey played in the world. The Dutch have an extensive club system and play a high level of hockey.   

The USA annually takes an U-16 and/or U-19 team to Holland.  We first extend invitations to the Olympic Development Select athletes, with remaining spots being filled by the Futures Elite. The tour is self-funded.

The teams depart from an East coast airport the week prior to Easter.  The teams, tour, train, and play test matches together for five days.  On Easter weekend the U-16 team travels South to Valkenswaard to compete in the H.O.D. U-16 Easter Tournament.  The U-19 continue play with select clubs and train at local Dutch Clubs.  Some years the U-19 team also participates in an U-19 Easter Tournament, depending on the competitions available that given year.

Stay tuned for additional Futures Elite International Tour Information!