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Holland Heineken House Finds a Home in Richmond During the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games
October 2009
Amsterdam - Throughout the Olympic Games the Holland Heineken House, hosted by the NOC*NSF (Dutch Olympic Committee), has been the traditional ‘home away from home’ for the Dutch sporting world. Having first opened its doors in Barcelona 1992, during the XXI Olympic Winter Games, Holland Heineken House Vancouver 2010 will be situated at the Minoru Arena in Richmond. For the 10th time the Holland Heineken House will be open to all Dutch athletes, their families, friends and supporters, sponsors, VIP’s and media representatives during the Olympics. In the past, the Holland Heineken House has been widely regarded as the ‘hottest place in town’ during Olympic competition.
The Holland Heineken House is the official home of the Dutch Olympic Committee NOC*NSF and is facilitated by Heineken. The 5,000 square meters of the Minoru Arena consists of two ice hockey rinks, which will be removed especially for this occasion. Minoru Arena is only a 5-minute walk from the Richmond-Brighouse Canada Line Station and a short walk from the Richmond Olympic Oval, where Dutch speed skaters will compete.
Medal Ceremony Hall
The highlight of the Holland Heineken House experience is the main hall, which can host about 4,000 people every night, and features celebratory medal ceremonies for successful Dutch athletes as well as nightly performances by renowned Dutch artists and DJ’s. The uniquely close relationship that Dutch sport fans have with their heroes - coupled with their penchant for the national colour of orange - makes for a vibrant and unforgettable atmosphere during celebrations and performances. More than 100,000 people visited the Holland Heineken House during Winter Games in Turin and 95,000 at the Beijing Olympics. At the last Summer Games, supporters were able to celebrate a total of 16 medals for the Dutch Olympic Team.
Epic Centre of the Dutch sporting world
Further features of the Holland Heineken House include a Lodge Restaurant and several food outlets, a Dutch Consulate information desk, ATP travel and ticketing desk, a special athletes’ room, VIP facilities for members of the Dutch royal family and government, a business lounge for partners and suppliers of NOC*NSF as well as facilities for Dutch media. The organization expects more than 50,000 visitors during the Olympic Winter Games in Richmond.
Sports fans can follow the progress of their heroes live on dozens of large screens throughout the Holland Heineken House, sharing in the achievements and emotions that are part and parcel of the Olympic experience. Should you be unable to obtain a ticket for your favorite event, there is no better way to enjoy the action than in the company of fellow fans.
Opening hours
Open daily from 9 a.m. until 2 a.m., the Holland Heineken House is an ideal place to catch up on the latest Olympic news or to simply relax with something to eat or drink. Everyone is welcome, including international guests, and most especially all those with a Dutch Passport.
The refreshments offer a range from fast food and healthy snacks to the best of modern cuisine with a Dutch and Canadian flare. Food is combined - of course - with a fresh and cold Heineken draught beer. Table reservations for lunch and dinner at the Lodge Restaurant (capacity 150) can now be made by sending an e-mail to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Nearly 300 people &ndash including more than 170 volunteer crew members - will be hard at work every day to ensure that visitors to the Holland Heineken House enjoy an unforgettable experience.
Holland Heineken House Address:
Minoru Arenas (MA)
7551 Minoru Gate
Richmond, B.C. V6Y 1R8
