Are you ready to be a part of something EXTRAORDINARY? The NFL Academy (Loughborough, UK) in collaboration with the AFBN / BAFL, is opening its doors for a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
PLEASE REMIND YOURSELF: EVERYONE NEEDS A PASSPORT TO ENTER THE UNITED KINGDOM, SO WHEN YOU DON'T HAVE ONE, APPLY FOR ONE TOMORROW!
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WHEN: September 19th - 21st
š DEPARTURE: Amsterdam (Dutch Players) Ghent (Belgium Players)
š FOR WHOM? U20 players across the Benelux (17,18,19,20 years old on 31st of December 2025)
š„ Here's why you can't afford to miss out:
- Three trainingcamps with experienced coaches from both the Dutch Lions and the Belgium League: 31st August @ Ghent Gators 13.00-16.00 and 6th/13th September 17.30-19.30 @ Rotterdam Trojans
- ALL-INCLUSIVE: For just 200 euros, you get a round trip, hotel stay, 2 days of practice/scrimmage, and 3 meals. Everything you need for an unforgettable weekend is covered!
- COMPETE AGAINST THE BEST: Test your skills against the top talents at the NFL Academy.
- ONLY 50 SPOTS AVAILABLE: It's a first-come, first-served opportunity, and trust us, these spots will fill up FAST. *when you don't get selected, the 200 euro deposit will be refunded within 2 days after the 15th of September 2025.
- ACTION-PACKED WEEKEND: Practice on Saturday, and go head-to-head in a scrimmage on Sunday.
How to secure a spot? Fill in this form and make the payment. September 12th is the cutoff date, so be quick!
Pay the entrĆ©e fee (200 euro) with this link before you click submitĀ on this form:Ā
Please fill in your full name in the description of the payment.
Important note: To ensure a balanced team, be aware that we need to have all field positions covered. Act fast to secure your preferred position!
*when you don't get selected, the 200 euro deposit will be refunded within 2 days after theĀ 15th of September 2025.
This event brings together the NFL Academy, AFBN/BAFL ā a unique opportunity for football enthusiasts to unite.
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QUESTIONS? Reach out to Coach Fred Armstrong (
hc.f.armstrong@afbn.nl) for all the info you need. He's here to help you make the most of this incredibleĀ opportunity.
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Program (due to little changes during the trip):
19/09/25:
19.15 Hrs: Bus ready to depart in Amsterdam.
19.30 Hrs: Departure from De Ruijterkade 153, 1011 AB Amsterdam
20.30 Hrs: Pick up spot - Metro Vijfsluizen,Ā 3117 ZZ SchiedamĀ
22.30 Hrs: Pick up Spot: Kortrijksesteenweg 831, 9000 Gent, Belgiƫ
20/09/25
01.05 Hrs: Arrival in Calais, for passport control and immigration checks
02.30 Hrs: Boat to Dover
03.00 Hrs: (Local time, Arrival in Dover). Continue to Loughborough.
07.00 Hrs: Arrival at the Link Hotel.
21/09/25
12.45 Hrs: Ready for departure.
13.00 Hrs: Departure from Loughborough return, via Dover-Duinkerke
16.00 Hrs: Check-In at Dover
20.00 Hrs: Boat to Duinkerke
23.00 Hrs: (Local time) arrival in Duinkerke
01.00 Hrs: Drop off spot: Kortrijksesteenweg 831, 9000 Gent, België
03.00 Hrs: Drop off spot:Ā
Metro Vijfsluizen,Ā 3117 ZZ SchiedamĀ
04.00 Hrs: ArrivalĀ
De Ruijterkade 153, 1011 AB Amsterdam
LocationNFL Academy
Loughborough
The Link Hotel, Ashby Rd
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An e-mail with rest of the details will be sent to you when you are selected*