Euro-Sportring is a foundation that organises international sports tournaments, particularly for youth teams. The objective of the foundation is to promote international contacts between sports clubs and similar organisations through the medium of sport, in order to make a contribution to a better understanding between sportsmen of different nationalities and thereby to a united Europe.[1][2][3]

Tournaments

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The programme comprises football and handball[4] tournaments in 12 European countries. The tournaments are organised by local partners, mostly sports clubs that are supported by their municipality and the local sports association.[5][6][7]

Annually approximately 8,000 teams from over 30 countries take part in the tournaments. Registration for the tournaments is open to teams of amateur clubs and comparable organisations affiliated to an official governing sports body.

Organisation

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The head office is located in Baarn, Netherlands. The daily management operates under the supervision of the foundation's board.

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Current board
Name Since Function Domicile
Alfred Ludwig 2016 Chairman   Austria
Jim Stjerne Hansen 2014 Treasurer   Denmark
Priscilla Janssens 2020 Member   Netherlands
Willi Hink 2022 Member   Germany
Petr Fousek 2022 Member   Czech Republic

History

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The history of Euro-Sportring goes back to 1951, when the first sports exchange between Haarlem, Netherlands and Saarbrücken, Germany took place. In 1960, Euro-Sportring was registered in Amsterdam as a non-profit foundation. Originally, the sports programmes were held in Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark and Austria. Over the years, other European countries were gradually incorporated to the programme.

Development tournament programme:

Former Chairman
Name Domicile Term
Gerhard Aigner[10]   Switzerland 2010-2023
Hans Bangerter[11]   Switzerland 1995-2010
Jo van Marle   Netherlands 1985-1995
Emannuel Rose   Denmark 1971-1985
Hugo Barber   Austria 1960-1971

References

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  1. ^ Articles of Association 1960 - Article 2.1. Dutch Chamber of Commerce
  2. ^ "Mehr als 5000 ehrenamtliche Trainer und Betreuer" (PDF). Deutscher Fussball-Bund Aktion Ehrenamt. 2011-04-01. Retrieved 2014-06-25.
  3. ^ "Sporttoernooien brengen Europese jeugd samen". SportknowhowXL. 2011-10-06. Retrieved 2014-06-14.
  4. ^ "Euro-Sportring organiseert internationale handbaltoernooien". Brabant.handbal.nl. Retrieved 2014-03-10.
  5. ^ "RattenfÄnger Trophy". Spielgemeinschaft Hameln. Retrieved 2014-06-14.
  6. ^ "international toernooien voor iedereen". voetbalbelgie. 2011-11-24. Retrieved 2014-06-14.
  7. ^ "Girls Cup Maastricht". International Soccer Tournaments. Retrieved 2014-06-13.
  8. ^ "Die internationale Fußballwelt zu Gast in Wien" (in German). Österreichischer Fußball-Bund. 2011-11-29. Retrieved 2014-03-10.
  9. ^ "Die internationale Fußballwelt zu Gast in Wien | APA-Fotoservice | APA-Fotoservice" (in German). Apa-fotoservice.at. 2011-11-29. Retrieved 2014-03-10.
  10. ^ "Grassroots bloom for Easter". UEFA. 2003-04-18. Retrieved 2014-06-14.
  11. ^ "Grassroots bloom for Easter". UEFA. 2003-04-18. Retrieved 2014-06-14.
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