On Thursday, December 4th, you will have the chance to showcase your skills to American coaches! It will be an exciting day filled with training sessions, clinics, and matches. American college coaches are coming to the Netherlands specifically for the Slamstox Field Hockey Showcase to scout and meet new players for their teams.

Check out the aftermovie of the 2024 Showcase here!

Besides showcasing yourself to American coaches, it’s also an incredibly fun and educational event where you can focus on your future and connect with other girls who share the same dream: playing field hockey and studying in the United States. What can you expect at the Showcase?

• Educational drills
• Training sessions led by (former) student-athletes and experienced trainers/coaches
• Exciting matches
• Additional match footage for your field hockey video
• A healthy lunch
• Speed-dating sessions with coaches
• Networking with girls who share the same dream

Coaches from the following universities have confirmed attendance:

Below, you’ll find the schedule of the Showcase:

Morning | session 1 | Group 1
Start time: 8.30AM

Kick-off Group 1
Practice Group 1
Break
Full-field 11v11 game – Group 1
Break (food provided)
Speed dates – Group 1

Afternoon | session 2 | Group 2
Start time: 1.00PM

Kick-off Group 2
Practice Group 2
Break
Full-field 11v11 game – Group 2
Break (food provided)
Speed dates – Group 2

Registered participants will receive a detailed schedule with their group, times and locations in the days leading up the the event.

Location

The 2025 Field Hockey Showcase is held at the hockey fields and clubhouse of Hockey Club Oranje Rood.

Charles Roelslaan 7a
5644 HX Eindhoven
info@hcoranje-rood.nl

Parking

Parking or drop-off/pick-up is possible at one of the following two locations:

• P&R, Aalsterweg 316, 5644 RL Eindhoven (paid parking, covered)
• “P4”, Charles Roelslaan 15, 5644 HX Eindhoven

Hotel options

• ⁠Pullman Hotel location Eindhoven
  High-quality option located about a 15-minute drive from Oranje Rood (in the city center).
• Bastion Hotel⁠ location Eindhoven
  Budget-friendly option right across the street from Oranje Rood hockey club.
• Van der Valk Hotel location Best
  High-quality option located about a 20-minute drive from Oranje Rood Hockey Club.

Participation fee
The participation fee for non-Slamstox student-athletes is €275. Slamstox student-athletes receive a discount and pay €50.

Good to know

• If you register as a non-Slamstox student-athlete but later decide to become a Slamstox student-athlete, the difference in cost will of course be refunded.
• If you are already working with another similar organization, you are required to contact the Showcase organizers before registering. They will discuss the available options with you.

Questions about the event?
Feel free to contact Field Hockey Manager Marle.

Marle
Phone: +31 6 19538732
Email: marle@slamstox.com