As the Euro Hockey League (EHL) reaches its pinnacle with the final phase set to unfold in the Netherlands this Easter, the spotlight shifts to the EHCO Trophy for the second edition of this premier youth hockey tournament.
Hosted by the European Hockey Clubs Organisation (EHCO), it will feature 16 top European U19 teams in both the men’s and women’s categories, showcasing the best emerging talent in European hockey.
The competition, designed to provide a platform for outstanding youth teams that excelled in their national championships, has become a prestigious event in its own right.
This year, the tournament marks a significant leap forward, expanding from eight teams in the previous edition to 16 for the 2024 edition.
The tournament will unfold at the Amsterdamsche Hockey & Bandy Club.
Women’s Category:
Group A:
Real Sociedad Tenis de Santander (Spain)
Amsterdamsche AH&BC (Netherlands)
Laren Mixed Hockey Club (Netherlands)
Royal Herakles (Belgium)
Group B:
RC Polo de Barcelona (Spain)
SV Kampong (Netherlands)
Raffelberg HC (Germany)
Royal Oree (Belgium)
Men’s Category:
Group A:
Club Egara (Spain)
Repton Hockey Club (England)
Royal Oree (Belgium)
Pinoke (Netherlands)
Group B:
RC Polo de Barcelona (Spain)
Waterloo Ducks (Belgium)
Victoria HC (Netherlands)
Zehlendorfer Wespen (Germany)
The European Hockey Clubs Organisation (EHCO) is dedicated to promoting and developing hockey at the club level across Europe.
The EHCO Trophy is a testament to their commitment to providing a platform for talented youth teams to compete at the highest level.