EHF Announces New Committees

The EHF has announced today new Committees for the period January 2020 - December 2021. Some changes have been made to the structure of the Committees to reflect the current and proposed work of the EHF. The President, Marijke Fleuren said "I would like to sincerely...

Report from the Final EHF Board meeting of the decade!

The Executive Board met in Brussels, Belgium for the last meeting of 2019, indeed the last meeting of this decade. The President, Marijke Fleuren welcomed everybody and especially the new members for their first meeting in the EHF Office in Brussels. The President...

Wagener Stadium confirmed as the venue for the EHL Men and Women Final*

AH&BC Amsterdam's Wagener Stadium confirmed as the venue for historic EHL Men and Women’s FINAL8 - EHL FINAL8 confirmed for Wagener Stadium, Amsterdam from April 9-13, 2020 - First-ever joint EHL Men and Women’s event - Match schedule confirmed The new era of the...

FIH announces the match schedule for Tokyo

On the occasion of a press briefing in Tokyo involving Tayyab Ikram, FIH Executive Board Member and IOC Olympic Solidarity Commission Member, Koji Murofushi, Tokyo 2020 Sports Director, Shihori Oikawa, Japan Women’s hockey national team player and Seren Tanaka, Japan...

Final Executive Board meeting of 2019

The EHF Executive Board meets for the final time in 2019 in Brussels today and tomorrow (13th and 14th December) The agenda is as follows: Discuss the EHF's Strategic Plan 2020-2026  Receive reports from:  Education...

2020 EuroHockey Junior Invitationals – UPDATED

Men’s Junior Invitational I Teams: Pool A: GER, SCO, RUS, IRL Pool B: ENG, FRA, POL, AUT Venue:          Glasgow (SCO) Dates:           9-15 August 2020 NED and ESP withdrew Men’s Junior Invitational II-A Teams: One Pool: ITA, CZE, POR, GIB Venue: Lousada (POR) Dates:...

#FridayFocus – Annual Euro ParaHockey Forum

On Thursday 12th December we will have a celebration of 2019 and all that has happened across the EHF Member Associations in relation to ParaHockey ID. It is a wonderful time for coaches and administrators to network, share knowledge, experiences and review the year...

The European Hockey Federation – Gender Balance

The European Hockey Federation (EHF) has read with interest the article from Nancy Gillen - Inside the Games on the current situation in relation to gender equality in many Sports Governing bodies.  Speaking today to the EHF's President Marijke Fleuren, the EHF would...

Viktoria Us 1951 – 2019: Rest In Peace

The EHF is deeply saddened to report the recent passing of Viktoria Us, EHF Order of Merit (2008) and former Secretary-General of the Ukraine Hockey Federation (1993-2016). Viktoria was instrumental in the rebirth of hockey in Ukraine especially after the fall of the...

A rugby stadium, an Englishwoman and dreaming big

How England Hockey’s Sue Catton was pivotal in supporting a number of record-breaking achievements for Hockey Ireland. “I remember the moment well” mused Inez Cooper, Chairperson of the Local Organising Committee for the Irish women’s Olympic Qualifier and who had the...

#FridayFocus UDP 13 at EHL KO 16, Barcelona

Truly a day for featuring our umpires and their progress our second #FridayFocus today comes from UDP Group 13. Mentor Mirjam Wessel reports: The KO16 in Barcelona marked the second time that UDP group 13 came together with the goal of developing our understanding of...

#FridayFocus – U4E Exchange weekends 2019

This year's U4E Exchange weekends got off to a great start in France, organised by Gregory Maya-Perez and Yolande Lanzas. Mentees : Zoe Hall (ENG) / Iva MARIC (SLO) / Keith Calleja (MLT) / Stefan Her (NED) / Kamaal Khan (ITA) / Marius Cuadrat-Posada (SPA) / Luke Rees...

SWinG Mentorship Programme Launched

Mentees from across Europe came together last week to launch their journeys that will change the status quo Last weekend saw the first gathering of the candidates selected to participate in the SWinG mentorship programme over the next two years. The SWinG project is...

#MondayMotivation – The EHF and KNHB launches Twinning 2020/21

Fantastic news on this November Monday! The EHF, KNHB and Dutch clubs have teamed up together again to deliver a Twinning programme in the lead up to the 2021 EuroHockey Championships that will be held in Amsterdam. One of the pillars of the EHF is Sharing Knowledge,...

#FridayFocus – Selection for TCP and C4E

Today's #FridayFocus is all about coaches! The EHF has today announced the selection of coaches from around Europea for the Top Coaches Programme and Coaches 4 Europe Selection for 2020 and 2021 On making the announcement Inez Cooper, Chair of the EHF Education...

Erasmus+ Good Governance Transnational Meeting: 3

Erasmus+ Good Governance Transnational Meeting: 3 DATE: 20.09.2019 & 21.09.2019 LOCATION: Czech Republic ATTENDANCE: Czech Hockey Federation, Sumy Regional Federation of Ukraine, KNHB, EHF The 3rd meeting of the Good Governance Project was held in the Czech...

Erasmus+ Good Governance Transnational Meetings

Erasmus+ Good Governance Transnational Meeting: 2 DATE: 21.05.2019 & 22.05.2019 LOCATION: Netherlands ATTENDANCE: Czech Hockey Federation, Sumy Regional Federation of Ukraine, KNHB, EHF   The 2nd meeting of the Good Governance Project allowed for a whole host...

Erasmus+ Good Governance Transnational Meeting: 4

Erasmus+ Good Governance Transnational Meeting: 4 DATE: 11.10.2019 & 12.10.2019 LOCATION: Ukraine The 4th meeting of the Good Governance Project was held in Ukraine to provide insight into the actions that Sumy Regional Hockey Federation clubs and members wanted....

Note: New FIH indoor rules and regulations

Please note: The FIH has changed some indoor rules per 1 October 2019 which EHF will follow for its 2020 EuroHockey indoor events. Click here for FIH Indoor Rules The FIH has also updated its Indoor Regulations which can be found on the FIH website. Some changes, but...

We are hiring an Administration Manager

We are hiring an Administration Manager The European Hockey Federation (EHF) is the governing body for all hockey, Indoor and Outdoor in Europe, representing 42 Member Associations. This position is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic administrator to use their...

#FridayFocus – C4E discusses Individual Tactical Principles

#FridayFocus - Once again it's Friday and we are focused on our Education and Development programmes and the brilliant work of the C4E (Coaches for Europe).  The second seminar of 2019 for C4E took place in August in Amstelveen, The Netherlands. Thanks to the hosts...

#MondayMotivation – Europe claims 10 Olympic slots

It's MondayMotivation time! As we all drive, cycle, walk, train home from a Monday of work, let's have a look at the most incredible couple of weekends, where our hockey heroes were front stage to try and make it to Tokyo.  Europe claimed 8 Olympic berths in addition...

#FridayFocus 2019 EHF Club of the Year

Club hockey is the cornerstone of hockey in Europe and we in the EHF acknowledge the work of our clubs every year. The EHF Club of the Year is not about the Club that has won the most titles, but more about the clubs who grow and promote hockey in their community We...

We need you! A chance to shape our future top coaches

Did you know that the EHF’s Coaching Programmes (Supporting National Growth, Coaches for Europe and Top Coaches Programmes) are led by top coach educators? Dedicated, professional coaches from all over Europe have given their time to ensure the highest standards of...

#FridayFocus – UDP Group 12….. let’s get practical

As usual, our #FridayFocus is all about development and education! The UDP Group 12 had already met at the recent Belfius EuroHockey Championship in Antwerp in August. However, all members of the Group 12 attended their 2nd practical weekend in Brussels 27th-29th...

#MondayMotivation – Latvia hockey teams travel to Lithuania

Our #MondayMotivation is all about the hockey family and how when a bunch of young people found themselves in a new country away from friends and family and it was hockey that bound them together!  Speaking to Floris Kant from The Netherlands about their recent trip...

Europe can claim 6 Olympic slots this week!

In the first qualification process of its kind, the next two weekends (October 25-27 & November 1-3) will see some fascinating hockey matches taking place as 14 men’s and 14 women’s teams do battle for a place at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. The seven winning...

#EquallyAmazing enters its next phase – Delivery

In 2017 the EHF took time to look at our self; our strengths, our weaknesses, our opportunities and our threats. The overall outcome was that we are an equal gender sport on the field of play and indeed have been for more than 100 years. But what about off the field,...

FINAL8 path to glory laid out for EHL Men and Women

EHL FINAL8 draw; October 18 2019 The match-ups for next Easter 2020’s Euro Hockey League FINAL8 carnival have been laid out with 16 club teams set for battle for the EHL Men and Women’s titles. Friday afternoon saw Simon Mason present the announcement in the company...

#FridayFocus – UDP Group 11 graduates!

#FridayFocus, as we continue our FridayFocus series, we are delighted to announce that after 3 years of hard work UDP Group 11 has graduated at the EHL 4-6 October 2019. Group 11: Sandra Adell (ESP), Kevin Roberts (WAL), Michael Dutrieux (BEL), Anne Van Den Bosh...

#FridayFocus -EHF Coaching Programmes C4E & TCP Nominations

Today our #FridayFocus is all about Coaches! The EHF is delighted to share with you the new EHF Coach Education Programme booklet for 2020.  This is for Coaching Nominations for either ‘Coaches 4 Europe’ or the ‘Top Coaches Programme’ Only the responsible person/s...

UDP Group 14 is announced

4th October 2019, Brussels: Following the selection process by the EHF Education Committee Umpires Working Group, we are delighted to announce that a total of 6 participants have been chosen to take part in the Umpire Development Programme (UDP) 2020 to 2022, Group...

EHF announces changes to Regulations

3rd October 2019, Brussels: The Regulations Working group has discussed various changes and the Competitions Committees and Executive Board have approved the following changes which are now covered in the various Regulations. The withdrawal deadline for outdoor club...

Venues for EuroHockey Indoor Junior Championships 2021 are announced

The 2021 EuroHockey Indoor Junior Championships will take place on the following dates at the venues stated. Participating nations have qualified for each division based on their final ranking from the 2019 competition. NOTE For the Indoor Junior Championship...

EHL introduces new Event Pass for KO16 games in Barcelona 

The EHL will broadcast 12 EHL KO16 games this weekend as the new era of the world's best club hockey competition gets underway on Friday at the Pau Negre Stadium in Barcelona. Each of the knock-out games will be shown via the European Hockey Federation's online...

September 2019 Executive Board Bulletin

September 2019 Executive Board Bulletin Sofia, Bulgaria – September 20/21 The Executive Board met in Sofia, Bulgaria for their first meeting with the new Board members recently elected at the General Assembly. On the day before the meeting, the President, Marijke...

#FridayFocus EHF Judges for Europe Training weekend 2019

Brussels, 20th September 2091: Our #FridayFocus today highlights the work of educating our Judges for Europe. With over 30 events each year, and requiring over 100 judges, the education of those judges is paramount to the successful running of an event! Twenty...

EHF Executive Board meets in Sofia, Bulgaria, 20th and 21st September

19th September 2019, Brussels: The 3rd EHF Executive Board meeting of 2019 will take place in Sofia, Bulgaria.  The Agenda items are as follows:  As it's the first Board meeting since the General Assembly in August - the Executive Board members will introduce...

Hockey Ireland announces the venue for the women’s Olympic Qualifier

Hockey Ireland formally launches Women's Olympic Qualifier, announcing Big Stadium Hockey partner and broadcast information. At the formal venue announcement this morning in Energia Park, Donnybrook, Hockey Ireland detailed plans of the roll-out carpet to be used for...

EHF Competitions Committee Outdoor Meeting

17th September 2019, Brussels: The EHF Competitions Committee Outdoor met last weekend in Amsterdam for its second meeting of 2019.  Ahead of the meeting, the Regulations Working Group met earlier last week via webinar and its suggestions and recommendations were...

#MondayMotivation – Malta has a female EHF qualified judge!

"From a small seed, a mighty trunk may grow." as Aeschylus once said and so it is also the case for Malta hockey which is growing, seed by seed, step by step!  Congratulations to Justine Pace Gasan on becoming Malta's first official female table judge! During Malta's...

EHF Athletes Committee Announced

European Hockey Federation is pleased to announce the results of the EHF Athletes Committee elections. Voting for the 2 female members took place over this summer at EuroHockey Junior and Senior Championship events (the electorate comprised 87 national teams across 12...

#FridayFocus – Umpire Manager refresher course

Our #FridayFocus today comes from our Umpire Manager refresher course which took place during the Belfius EuroHockey Championships. Umpire Managers from across Europe were welcomed to Antwerp by EHF President Marijke Fleuren for the weekend of 16-18 August. They...

The FIH announces the Officials for Tokyo!

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) today revealed the list of Officials appointed for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 hockey tournaments. The EHF would like to congratulate all those European's who made the list, you are #EquallyAmazing!  In accordance with the...

2020 EuroHockey Indoor Championships – UPDATED

The 2020 EuroHockey Indoor Championships (Women and Men) will take place on the following dates at the venues stated. Participating nations have qualified for each division based on their final ranking from the 2018 competition. Men’s Indoor Championship – Berlin...

FIH Hockey Olympic qualifiers: matches, dates and venues confirmed

The FIH Hockey Olympic qualifiers have been determined by a draw held today at the headquarters of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) in Lausanne as follows: Men: 25/26 October: Spain – France, Valencia 26/27 October: The Netherlands – Pakistan, Amsterdam 26/27...

#FridayFocus – The EHF’s top coaches programme (TCP)

Top coaches, top mentors and a top environment in Antwerp this August as the European Hockey Championships hosted TCP Seminar 2 of 2019. On the doorstep of the EHC 2019, 20 coaches with 5 mentors from across all regions of the European Hockey Family absorbed...

The EHF and RSI announce an exciting 2-year partnership

The EHF welcomes the agreement to partner with Recreational Systems International to advance the strategic objectives of the EHF to continue to develop hockey in Europe. RSI’s extensive portfolio of innovative and sustainable solutions was a key reason for the EHF to...

#MondayMotivation – Polish hockey project gets underway

Our Monday Motivation piece today comes from Polish Hockey and coincides with the beginning of the school year as they launch a number of great hockey projects! Recognising the importance of the support of schools in the structure of youth hockey in Poland, which is...

2019 EuroHockey Championships

Following the completion of the 2019 EuroHockey Championships (Men and Women), the final ranking, promotion and relegation positions are confirmed as follows: Men’s Championship, Antwerp (BEL), 16-25 August 2019 Final Ranking Belgium - European Champions Spain...

Spain shoot their way to first Euro medal in 16 years

Belfius EuroHocekey Championships Women’s Bronze Match: Spain 1 (M Tost) England 1 (H Martin), Spain win shoot-out 3-2 Spain won their first European medal since 2003 as they fought back from a goal deficit to beat England in a shoot-out, ending the English run of...

Belgium secure place at top table with 3-1 win over Belarus

Belfius EuroHockey Championships Pool C: Belgium 3 (S Vanden Borre, B Nelen, J Boon) Belarus 1 (S Bahushevich) Belgium landed their second win of the week to finish in sixth place at the Belfius EuroHockey Championships, confirming Russia and Belarus will be the two...

EHF welcomes Julia Müller and Jérôme Truyens into the Hall of Fame

Saturday, 24/August, Belfius EuroHockey Championships, Antwerp 2019 During the men’s final at the Belfius EuroHockey Championships in Antwerp, the European Hockey Federation presented on the pitch the two latest inductees to its prestigious Hall of Fame. Julia Müller...

Brilliant Belgium win their first ever European Championship crown

Belfius EuroHockey Championship Final: Belgium 5 (J-J Dohmen, F van Aubel, T Boon, M Stockbroekx, A Hendrickx) Spain 0 Belgium produced an awesome performance to win their first ever Belfius EuroHockey Championships title as the World Cup winners added another major...

Four-star Dutch ease their way to European bronze medal

Belfius Eurohockey Championships Bronze match: Germany 0 Netherlands 4 (B Kellerman, M Pruijser, J Hertzberger, M van der Weerden) The Netherlands medaled for the eighth successive European Championships as they showed too much for Germany in the bronze medal match in...

Wales sweep to 4-0 win to relegate Ireland and Scotland

Men’s Belfius EuroHockey Championships Men’s Pool C: Ireland 0 Wales 4 (G Furlong 2, D Hutchinson, B Francis) Wales produced a spectacular win over Ireland – their first against the Green Machine since 2006 – to retain their place in the top tier of European hockey,...

England ease to safety as Scotland left with nervous wait

Belfius EuroHockey Championships Pool C: England 3 (S Ward 2, A Jackson) Scotland 0 England eased to safety with three first half goals against Scotland giving them the result they needed in Pool C of the men’s Belfius EuroHockey Championships. Sam Ward fired home...

Lorenz’s final minute corner wins final spot for Germany

Belfius EuroHockey Championships Women’s semi-final: Spain 2 (M Lopez, M Segu) Germany 3 (C Pieper, H Gablac, N Lorenz) Nike Lorenz’s last minute corner goal kept alive Germany’s chances of winning a third women’s EuroHockey Championships title as they beat Spain 3-2....

Netherlands’ magic eight sees them eliminate England

Belfius EuroHockey Championships Women’s semi-final: England 0 Netherlands 8 (L Welten 2, C van Maasakker 2, L Leurink 2, X de Waard, M Keetels) The Netherlands produced the biggest semi-final win in the women’s EuroHockey Championships as they smashed England with a...

#FridayFocus – Youth Leadership Festival – The chaos must go on

It wouldn't be Friday if we didn't bring you a #FridayFocus story and what better than celebrating the EHF Youth Leadership Festival. During four days, 44 young leaders from all over Europe have gathered to improve their leadership skills and knowledge about other...

Leonardas Caikauskas and Sally Munday are honoured by the EHF

During the 31st European Hockey Federation General Assembly on Friday, August 16, Leonardas Čaikauskas and Sally Munday were honoured for their contributions to European hockey. Recently retired Executive Board Member Leonardas Čaikauskas was appointed as a Member of...

Five-star Russia get big Pool C win over Belarus

Belfius EuroHockey Championships Women’s Pool C: Russia 5 (B Sadovaia 2, K Koroleva, K Shimilina) Belarus 0 Russia landed a big blow over their eastern European rivals Belarus to give themselves a fighting chance of staying in the top tier on Sunday morning. Their...

England’s early double earns crucial win over Ireland

Belfius EuroHockey Championships Men’s Pool C: England 2 (Z Wallace, P Roper) Ireland 1 (M Robson) England prevailed 2-1 against Ireland to make a big move toward survival at the Belfius EuroHockey Championships in Antwerp, putting Ireland under huge pressure in Pool...

Petchame powers Spain to semi-final spot with composed win over Belgium

Belfius EuroHockey Championships Women’s Pool A: Belgium 0 Spain 1 (C Petchame) Carlota Petchame’s single goal saw Spain earn a richly deserved 1-0 win over hosts Belgium to reach the semi-final of the women’s Belfius EuroHockey Championships. It capped a controlled...

Dutch delight as they notch first win and earn semi-final spot

Belfius EuroHockey Championships Women’s Pool A: Netherlands 14 (C van Maasakker 2, K Jonker 2, E de Goede 2, L Welten 2, M Veen 2, L Stam, M Keetels, M van Geffen, F Matla) Russia 0 The Netherlands comfortably got the win they needed to cruise into the semi-finals...

Germany advance after drama-filled draw with Ireland

Belfius EuroHockey Championship Women’s Pool B: Ireland 1 (S Hawkshaw) Germany 1 (P Maertens) Germany got the point they needed to claim second place from women’s Pool B, denying Ireland a first ever semi spot following another dramatic battle. All the goals came in...

2020 Indoor Appointments are announced

The EHF is pleased to announce the Indoor Appointments for 2020 via the Appointments Web System on the EHF site. Over the weekend we caught up with some of our Technical Delegates (all incidentally are former International players)  who will lead the teams of...

Martin rescues late winner for England over Belarus for semi-final spot

Belfius EuroHockey Championship Pool B: England 4 (L Owsley, I Petter, L Unsworth, H Martin) Belarus 3 (K Syddykava, N Syrayezhka, N Shtsin) Hannah Martin snatched a dramatic late winning goal for England in a heart-stopper to ensure they advance to the semi-finals of...

Pool A winners Belgium hit Wales for six

Belfius EuroHockey Championships Men’s Pool A: Belgium 6 (C Charlier 2, A Hendrickx, T Boon, N de Kerpel, T Briels) Wales 0 Belgium powered to a fine win over Wales at the Belfius EuroHockey Championships, topping Pool A and going into the semi-final to play Germany....

Netherlands confirm top spot with 6-0 win over Scotland

Belfius EuroHockey Championships Men’s Pool B: Netherlands 6 (T Brinkman 2, M van der Weerden, B Bakker, J Janssen, M Pruijser) Scotland 0 The Netherlands topped Pool B with a 4-0 win over Scotland to advance to the semi-finals with a perfect record while the Scots...

Hockey Family celebration at the Cronos Euro ParaHockey 2019

The 2nd day of EPHC 2019 took place under the sun at the Royal Victory club. In each pool, every team played against their 3 opponents to determine tomorrow’s opponent for the finals matches taking place at the Belfius EuroHockey Championships main venue. But the...

Early double puts Germany in pole position for semi-final place

Belfius EuroHockey Championships Men’s Pool B: Ireland 0 Germany 5 (N Wellen, T Grambusch, M Hellwig, F Fuchs, L Windfeder) Germany copper-fastened a guaranteed semi-final place as they saw off Ireland as two early goals meant they were always in control of this Pool...

Versavel on the double as Belgium move top of women’s Pool A

Belfius EuroHockey Championships Women’s Pool A: Belgium 4 (L Versavel 2, A-S Weyns, S Vanden Borre) Russia 1 (B Sadovaia) Belgium moved to the top of Pool A on goal difference after two rounds of matches as first quarter blitz put them in great shape for their 4-1...

Spain Lock down important point against the Netherlands in Pool A

Belfius EuroHockey Championship Women’s Pool A: Spain 1 (B Garcia) Netherlands 1 (C van Maasakker) Reigning champions the Netherlands were held to a second successive 1-1 draw as Spain rode their luck but held on for a famous win which keeps them top of the Pool A...

Upton quartet sets Ireland up for big showdown with Germany in Pool B

Belfius EuroHockey Championship Women’s Pool B Ireland 11 (R Upton 4, A O’Flanagan 2, N Evans 2, B Barr, D Duke, Z Wilson) Belarus 0 Ireland ran up a huge win over Belarus to get their drive for a semi-final place back in gear as their penalty corner routine worked...

EUROPEAN HOCKEY FEDERATION LAUNCHES GENDER BALANCE CHARTER

Promoting fairness and justice within the sport, the Equally Amazing Charter seeks to ensure that everyone at every level gets access to the same opportunities Hockey continues to be a ground-breaking sport when it comes to equality, with the European Hockey...

Brilliant Brinkman goal wins classic Dutch-German contest

Belfius EuroHockey Championships Men’s Pool B Germany 2 (T Herzbruch, L Windfeder) Netherlands 3 (M Pruijser, B Bakker, T Brinkman) Thierry Brinkman finished off an outstanding team move to score the vital goal in a thrilling 3-2 victory for the Netherlands over...