EHF: Scottish Hockey Aspire tournament success supported by EuroHockey Solidarity Grant
Scotland’s first ever National Junior Aspire Tournament took place at Aberdeen’s Countesswells Sports Field with over 200 young players taking part in the event backed by EuroHockey Solidarity Funding. This event follows a series of regional Junior Aspire Tournaments around the country for pupils predominantly from state schools. This brand-new event in the Scottish Hockey calendar is […]
EHF: Three Hockey5s World Cup places up for grabs in Walcz
Walcz on Wednesday welcomes the women’s EuroHockey5s Championship with three places on the line for next year’s World Cup in Oman. A total of 10 teams will be in action at the championship, split into two pools of 5 teams in the initial round. Georgia, Poland, Switzerland, Türkiye, and Wales are placed in Pool A, […]
EHF: Update regulations June 2023
The EHF has made some changes to various regulations. Below is a summary of some of the changes. Transport: For Indoor and Outdoor club events (including EHL), the transport regulations have now been updated. The change means that the regulations are the same as for the Indoor and Outdoor (U21) Championship events. A host is […]
EHF: Astonishing Special Olympics World Games adds to Hockey ID’s rise
EuroHockey President Marijke Fleuren hailed the “astonishing” Special Olympics World Games as Hockey ID took another huge step forward this week. It was Hockey ID’s debut at the global event which culminated in the FIH and Special Olympics signing a partnership to celebrate the introduction of hockey as a sport at the World Games. Reflecting […]
EHF: National titles decided in Lithuania, Poland, Hungary, Austria, Switzerland and Italy
June’s club scene has seen another set of national outdoor titles decided; here’s a round-up from Lithuania, Poland, Hungary, Austria, Switzerland and Italy. Lithuania Šiaulių Ginstrektė – ŠSG won the Lithuanian women’s title for the 24th time in a row last weekend as they won their two final fixtures against Vilnioaus SM Sostinės Tauras (previously […]
EHF: EHF Executive Board Report, June 16th 2023
EHF Executive Board Report, June 16th, 2023 – Brussels President’s Welcome The President, Marijke Fleuren, warmly welcomed everyone to the second face-to-face Executive Board meeting of the year. Marijke mentioned that this is the last full Board meeting for Simon, Mika, and herself after 12 years! The President and Director General shared the moments from […]
EHF: Expert voices join together for All-In & Win project in Barcelona
The All-In & Win expert meeting in Barcelona – organised by the Federacio Catalana de Hockey – brought together a group of “really powerful” voices last week as the project develops momentum. All In & Win is a joint project between hockey and football with the objective to contribute to LGBT+ acceptance in sport, creating a safe and inclusive climate. It forms […]
EHF: Candidates announced for the 35th General Assembly
The following candidates are standing for election at the 35th General Assembly to be held on 17th / 18th August 2023 in Düsseldorf and Mönchengladbach, Germany. President 4-year term (candidates listed in alphabetical order) Peter Elders, The Netherlands – New Candidate Peter Elders CV Peter Elders NA letter Marcos Hofmann, Spain – New Candidate Marcos […]
EHF: Strong EuroHockey influence at key Youth and Sports Platform in Stockholm
A strong EuroHockey influence played its part at last week’s European Youth and Sports Platform 2023 in Stockholm. The platform is organised by ENGSO Youth who are playing an increasingly significant impact in engaging, connecting and empowering young people across Europe within the sport sector. Their mission is to give youth a real say in […]
EHF: History is made for our Hockey ID athletes
Starting on 18 June, for the very first time in the history of the Special Olympics, Hockey for those with Intellectual Disabilities, known as Hockey ID, will be played at the Special Olympics World Games 2023 in Berlin as a demonstration sport. The SO World Games which begin tomorrow, 17 June, and run till 25 […]
