IHF/EHF 2011 Men's Challenge Trophy
Seems that the IOHA official website forgot to report the news:
Ireland will host one of the two groups stages of the Challenge Trophy 2011.
Here some extract from the EHF website.
The IHF/EHF Challenge Trophy is played in two tournaments, which will take place from 04 to 06 November 2011 and will be carried out in Ireland (Limerick) and in Malta.
Groups
http://www.eurohandball.com/article/014025/IHF%2fEHF+2011+Men/'s+Challenge+Trophy
Ireland will host one of the two groups stages of the Challenge Trophy 2011.
Here some extract from the EHF website.
The IHF/EHF Challenge Trophy is played in two tournaments, which will take place from 04 to 06 November 2011 and will be carried out in Ireland (Limerick) and in Malta.
Groups
A draw based on the seeding of teams took place and divided the teams to the two venues.
Group 1 in Ireland
- Georgia
- Faroe Islands
- England
- Ireland
Group 2 in Malta
- Moldova
- Azerbaijan
- Scotland
- Malta
The winners of the two events will go through to a final match, which will be played in the Pionir Arena, Belgrade (SRB), on Thursday 19 January 2012 within the framework of the EHF EURO 2012.
Age limit
Per the decision of the EHF Executive Committee there is an age limit: only players that are 23 years old or younger (born 1988 or later) are eligible to participate.
Referees and coaching course
On the occasion of the two IHF/EHF 2011 Men's Challenge Trophy tournaments, a referee course and a coaching course will be organised at both venues.
