The EHF Board has has gathered in  in Brussels, Belgium for it's second meeting of 2014. The 2 day meeting will focus on: A report from the Co-Ordination Meeting, including Indoor and Outdoor An update from the Disciplinary Commissioner following the recent EuroHockey...

Scotland Senior Women will welcome Spain to the Glasgow National Hockey Centre this week for the final international series on home soil before the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games begin next month. Taking place from 26-29 June, the Scots will play three senior...

SV Arminen defended both the womens and mens titles at the Austrian Raiffeisen Final Four 2014. In front of a packed Hockeystadion in Vienna the Arminen-Men had no problems with HC Wien in the semifinal, winning 5:2 and going to the final against NAVAX AHTC, who in...

  On 7th June 2014, it was the dedicated Olympic Day in Lithuania! What a great chance to show hockey off to new players, new parents, new supporters and have some fun! Have a look at some of the images from the day, arranged by EHF Executive Board Member and...

The Boards of EHL and EHF announce a new format for the 8th EHL Season. They are committed to continuing to develop EHL as the best Club competition in the World! This season there will only be one Round 1, featuring four groups of three Clubs playing in Barcelona in...

In conjunction with Belgian Hockey we are looking for creative volunteers for the online communication at the Fintro EuroHockey Junior Championships 2014 (Waterloo, Belgium). Together with a team of four motivated reporters you'll be responsible for the communication...

Some of the country’s top sports stars teamed up with the next generation of champions to try the world class facilities at Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre – the latest London 2012 venue to launch in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park today. Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis...

Slagelse HK has won the Danish championships in both men and the womens tournaments 2013/2014. The men's team came home after winning the Eurohockey challenge III in Bratislava with a good mood. They won the last game against Gentofte 6-0 and this result put them 4...

For the first time in the history of the Croatian Hockey Championships, HAHK Mladost has won both titles, Men and Women, in both competitions, Indoor and Outdoor Croatian Championships!!! After long 14 years of waiting, women’s team has won the Outdoor Championship...

The Nomination period for Outdoor 2015 is now officially open. It will remain open for six weeks, ending on FRIDAY July 25, 2014. All nominations are submitted by the National Associations through our Automated Web System (AWS), which can be accessed by clicking on...

Australia powered to a sensational 6-1 victory over host nation the Netherlands in the men's final of the Rabobank Hockey World Cup 2014 in The Hague, Netherlands. Drag-flicking defender Chris Ciriello scored a hat-trick to help the Kookaburras retain the title that...

In Europe we have seen these group of women play some glorious hockey for their clubs, but when they combine as team under the Dutch flag, on their own soil they put together performances that will be remembered by all of us for many many years to come. Under the...

After 46 games and 17 days of hockey, the Final Women and Men will be contested by the hosts The Netherlands and Australia. On semi-final day yesterday, England played Netherlands and Argentina played Australia. Result Men's Semi-final 1: England v Netherlands 0-1...

With Finals Day well underway at the Masters Hockey World Cup in HC Rotterdam, it's a good moment to reflect on the rather unique and important event that is Masters Hockey. A flavour of the day ahead! 09:00 - FINAL - MO50 - Germany v England 11:00 - FINAL - WO45 -...

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) is delighted to announce that Johan Wakkie, the Executive Director of the Koninklijke Nederlandse Hockey Bond (KNHB), has been awarded one of the sport's highest honours - the Order of Merit. Mr Wakkie - who has been Director...

It was the match that many people thought might be the final, but this World Cup is providing surprises every step of the way. What was not a surprise was the quality of the Netherlands side that took to the field for the second women's semi-final. What was more...

  The International Hockey Federation (FIH) is pleased to announce the names of two women and two men successfully elected to the FIH Athletes’ Committee during the Rabobank Hockey World Cup 2014. Whilst the FIH Athletes’ Committee has existed for some time, this...

It is final the day of pool play and the USA have gone undefeated rounding out their matches with a 4-2 win over South Africa. Their fate in the semi-finals will be decided tonight as Argentina play China (17:30 CET), while England has found their first win, 3-1, over...

The European Hockey Federation and England Hockey took the perfect opportunity of the gathered press at the Rabobank Hockey World Cup to update the world’s media on plans for the EuroHockey Championships in 2105 The EHF President, Marijke Fleuren said that 'Following...

It is the last day for pool A action at the Rabobank Hockey World Cup 2014 and the pool toppers have already been decided. Australia downed India 4-0 to perfect for five games while only conceding one goal and holding a +18 goal margin. Spain edged Malaysia in a...

A day of sunshine and showers at Loughborough University saw the conclusion of the European Club Championship Trophy hosted by Leicester Ladies HC. HC Victorya Smolevechi v Royal Antwerp HC The side from Belarus conceded 20 goals in their 3 pool matches and, after an...

At the final day of the EuroHockey Club Champions Trophy in Cagliari saw Whitchurch of Wales play AHTC of Austria in a tight first half AHTC took an early lead through Kyndl however the first half was very even with both teams squandering chances. The second half...

Sunday 8th June was a very important day at all the Tournaments as ultimately the results it will determine the rankings of the A and B Pools and the classification games tomorrow, who will be promoted or perhaps earn the points to get their country the prized golden...

EuroHockey Club Trophy, Women,Loughborough The Russian Champions proved their pedigree with a marginal win over Loreto to claim the first Final slot. Heavy showers dogged the day and forced some stoppages. But play did go on and the hosts Leicester made the final,...

In a big day where points matter, the USA came out firing with a two-goal game from Kathleen Sharkey. Unites States commanded there way to a 4-1 win over Germany, while China edged South Africa, 4-3, with a late goal from Wang Mengyu. England put Argentina to the test...

As more than 70 teams are starting to assemble for the Masters and Grand Masters happening alongside the Rabobank Hockey World Cup in The Hague from 5-13 June, it is good to Teams from 21 nations are represented in men's and women's competitions at different age...

15 women's games today and much to play for at the 2nd day of the EuroHockey Club Trophy and Challenges. EuroHockey Club Trophy, Women, Loughborough CSP Izmaylovo v HC Metrostroy The clash of the Russian sides saw an eventual win for free-scoring Izmaylovo but, in a...

It's Day 7 here in The Hague, Netherlands at the Rabobank Hockey World Cup. The first match up for today in Pool A saw Belgium put out a spirited Spain team. Tanguy Cosyns buried two penalty corners for Belgium while Spain fought until the end under the leadership of...

EuroHockey Club Trophy, Men, Cagliari Day 2 of the Eurohockey Club Champions Trophy saw another beautiful sunny day in Cagliari with temperatures tipping 29 degrees. The first match of the day saw HC Bra of Italy play ATA Sport of Azerbaijan, this was a very close...

The links for the EuroHockey Clubs are: MEN EuroHockey Club Trophy, Cagliari EuroHockey Club Challenge, Rakovnik EuroHockey Club Challenge II, Slagelse EuroHockey Club Challenge III, Bratislava EuroHockey Club Challenge IV, Kordin WOMEN EuroHockey Club Trophy,...

In the first game of the day a second half hat trick from Gonzalo Peillat gave Argentina a 3-1 victory over New Zealand in a game that was notable for the high standard of defence and possessive play. The result leaves Argentina joint top of the pool with the...

EuroHockey Club Champions Trophy, Women, Loughborough HC Victorya Smolevichi v CSP Izmaylovo The first match of the day at Loughborough University, temporary home of Leicester Ladies HC saw the side from Belarus take on the Moscow-based CSP Izmaylovo. In a one-sided...

Day one at EuroHockey Club Trophy, Men, Cagliari Day 1 of the Eurohockey Club Champions Trophy began with a contest between the current Irish and Italian club champions. Monkstown started very brightly despite the blistering heat and took and through a well taken goal...

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Yesterday was the 5th Day of the Rabobank Hockey World Cup 2014 in The Hague, Netherlands and the opening game saw Australia edge Belgium in a scrappy 3-2 affair. Anna Flanagan scored her fifth of the tournament on a penalty corner to now lead all women's scorers....

Its all our Officials will be thinking about and dreaming about tonight! EuroHockey Club TMS..... We are delighted to be Beta testing at 4 of our 10 Tournaments this weekend the new system of Tournament and Match Management. Why is that good news,  you may ask?????  2...

The women's Trophy is also a battle for points to try and earn places in the top stream EuroHockey Club Champions Cup (EHCCC), where the best 8 women's teams compete for the Trophy and with €5,000 for the winner and €2,000 for the runner up, the stakes are high! The...

As if this weekend with the continuing awesome hockey in The Hague wasn't enough to whet your appetite, the EHF is hosting no less that 10 EuroHockey club events this weekend... That's 10 venues, 10 hosts, 76 clubs from 28 countries all over Europe are preparing for...

The EHF and KNHB are delighted to announce that the 2017 EuroHockey Championships, Women and Men will be held at the Wagener Stadium, Amsterdam, The Netherlands ,  19-27 August 2017. Following an extensive process which began in November 2013 when EHF Member...

Day four at the Rabobank Hockey World Cup has got underway with Die Danas claiming the first victory after a 3-1 win over South Africa. China bounced out England 3-0, while USA and Argentina entertained a packed crowd to a 2-2 tie. WOMEN Pool B South Africa v Germany...

Day three of the Rabobank Hockey World Cup in The Hague Netherlands opened with Pool A's Australia and Spain. The Kookaburras got three goals in the opening half over Spain to earn their second-straight victory. England earned their first three points thanks to a late...

Marijke Fleuren, President of the EHF was named today a Knight in the Order of Orange-Nassau. Marijke received  her insignia from Minister Edith Schippers of Health, Welfare and Sport during a special ceremony in The Hague today. In addition to her enormous voluntary...

Men Pool B Germany v South Africa 4-0 The Netherlands v Argentina 3-1 New Zealand v Korea 2-1 Women Pool B England v USA 1-2 Germany v China 1-1 Argentina v South Africa 4-1 Headline: Netherlands men in Oranje heaven on day two of the Rabobank Hockey World Cup The...

Day one of the Rabobank Hockey World Cup 2014 saw New Zealand, Australia and Netherlands each earn three points in Pool A. All three games were close encounters with the exception of the Netherlands, who triumphed 6-1 over Japan to wrap up the last game of the day....

It was an exciting moment for the 24 men’s and women’s teams competing at the Rabobank Hockey World Cup 2014 as the 16-day event officially began after the Opening Ceremony, 30 May, at the World Forum Theatre in The Hague. His Majesty King Willem-Alexander was a part...

As Belgium (Women and Men), England (Women and Men), Germany (Women and Men), Spain (Men) and of course The Netherlands, hosts of the RaboBank Hockey World Cup 2014 settle down for their final nights sleep ahead of the much anticipated Tournament, there is little more...

With just 24 hours until the first match of the 2014 Rabobank Hockey World Cup gets underway, the sense of excitement among players, organisers and spectators is palpable. We meet two players who know just what it feels like to win the coveted trophy. Jamie Dwyer was...

The Lithuanian NOC today presented to R. David Balbirnie, European Hockey Federation Member of Honour the "Merit of Olimpism" medal in recognition of his commitment to promoting hockey throughout Europe and in particular for his services to Lithuanian hockey during...

It has already been a steep climb for the 24 teams that qualified for this year’s Rabobank Hockey World Cup. There will be no easy matches as the world’s best will be immediately thrown into vigorous rounds of pool-play matches. The qualification that follows will be...

The Sultan of Perak, Sultan Azlan Shah, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 86, Malaysia’s state-run BERNAMA news agency reported. Sultan Azlan Shah, who reigned over the Malay state of Perak for three decades, was an avid fan of field hockey and was known for the...

Reaching a landmark in hockey caps is always a special moment. The first 50, 100, 150 caps are all special, but at this year's Rabobank Hockey World Cup 2014, there are some players who have represented their country a phenomenal number of times. The time, dedication...

Olympic Qualification is at stake for second edition of four-round Hockey World League The ultimate dream of Olympic Qualification can come true for any nation participating  in the Hockey World League (HWL) . HWL is ready for its second edition, beginning with Round...

Not only will the Rabobank Hockey World Cup feature some of the best hockey has to offer on the turf in The Hague but the beach at Scheveningen will also be the backdrop for the World Beach Hockey Festival. Across five Beach Hockey pitches, a stadium for 2000...

How do you get kids interested in hockey? Great promotional video from KPH RACA Bratislava leads the way in getting new young players involved in hockey! Pretty nice way to show off your city too... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZKmi8fY8no        

The 2015 EuroHockey Indoor Club Championships (Women and Men) will take place on the following dates at the venues stated. Participating clubs have qualified for each division based on their final ranking from the 2014 competition. Men’s Cup – Mulheim an der Ruhr...

Spotted receiving congratulations today from the DHC President Klaus Grossmann is one of the top European umpires Christian Blasch, Germany on his 150th international game and indeed on his 39th birthday! Well done Christian and good luck in the Ergo Masters 2014 this...

The EHF Indoor Competitions Committee met in EHF Office in Brussels, BEL on Saturday, May 10, 2014. The meeting was chaired by Walter Kapounek (Chair) and attended by Casper Guldbrandsen (Secretary), Scott Baird (SCO), Stefan Chavdarov (BUL), Alberto De Frutos (ESP),...

In early April the FIH announced the candidates for the first-ever FIH Athletes’ Committee elections set to take place during this year’s Rabobank Hockey World Cup in the Hague, Netherlands. Over five days, athletes will have the opportunity to elect two women and two...

With 10 days to go and the deadline of 30th May, the final date the Nations can send their team list to the FIH, some familiar and extraordinary European faces may be missing.... The changing face of communications has meant that possibly for the first time ever in...

Ahead of the 2014 Rabobank World Cup, which runs from 31 May – 15 June, England Men’s Head Coach Bobby Crutchley has named his squad of 18 athletes to travel out to The Hague in the Netherlands. All of England’s matches will be shown live on Sky; the first game will...

Management of busy, hectic schedules and trying to fit in your hockey commitments is a challenge our international athletes face every day. Hockey Wales, as the National Governing Body, is on hand to provide support and assistance to these players as much as possible...

A closer look at six of the 21 candidates that are up for nomination for the FIH Athletes’ Committee elections In early April the FIH announced the candidates for the first-ever FIH Athletes’ Committee elections set to take place during this year’s Rabobank Hockey...

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has announced the addition of a regulation around player stick length, beginning with the Rabobank Hockey World Cup 31st May to 15th June. The regulation, limiting the maximum stick length to 105cms, will be applied as a...

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The coach of the Dutch national Women's team , Max Caldas , announced his selection that he will play at the Rabobank Hockey World Cup 2014 in The Hague ( 31 May-15 June 2014). The final three that didn't make the cut are re : Merel de Blaey (H.C. ’s-Hertogenbosch),...

With just 23 days to go England Women’s Head Coach Jason Lee has named his squad of 18 athletes to travel out to The Hague in the Netherlands for the Rabobank Hockey World Cup, taking place from 31 May-15 June 2014. All of England’s matches will be shown live on Sky;...

Gianni Rossi, EHF Board member was very pleased to be available to assist with the meeting of the President of the FIH, Leandro Negre and the President of the Italian Olympic Committee, Giovanni Malago today in Rome. The focus of the meeting was to improve the...

Last weekend in Hamburg HTHC hosted the German Finals for both women and men. The new German Women's Champion is  Rot-Weiss Köln. The team, coached by  Mark Lonnes won last Sunday at HUHC against the hosts with final score of  10:9 after  a penalty shoot-out! In the...

After the final whistle went and the USA celebrated in Glasgow with and Korea the podium winners in Kuantan, the analysis will start and the statisticians and teams will look at the benefit of these World Ranking Tournaments to the teams. As it is a World Ranking...