IISHF Under 19 European Championships: All the Buzz going into Ternitz!

BiSHA TEAM GB UNDER 19s HEAD TO AUSTRIA!

If you’re a hockey fan, the IISHF Under 19 European Championships in Ternitz, Austria are absolutely worth following. This year’s tournament is set for Thursday 28 August to Sunday 31 August 2025, and let me tell you, there’s some real energy building in the air!

Where’s the Action?

The games are being played at Eishalle Ternitz. Imagine a rink that’s 40 by 20 metres, perfect for some fast skating and slick handling. With teams coming in from Austria, Germany, Great Britain, and Switzerland, there’s going to be plenty of national pride and rivalry to bring out the best.

Who’s Playing?

We’ve got some serious contenders this year:

·Austria

·Germany

·Great Britain

·Switzerland

Honestly, every team can surprise you—there’s nothing like youth tournaments for unpredictable drama, as we came to see in the Ice Hockey Under 18s Hlinka Gretzky Cup earlier on this month.

Game Schedule: Mark Your Calendars!

 If you’re planning to catch some games (or just want bragging rights on social media), here are a few fixtures you can’t miss:

Friday 29^th August:

·0800 – Germany v Great Britain

·1215 – Switzerland v Great Britain

·1615 – Great Britain v Austria

Saturday 30^th August:

·0930 – Great Britain v Germany

·1345 – Great Britain v Switzerland

·1700 – Austria v Great Britain

Sunday 31^st August:

·Playoff time! Who’ll get to the final? Stay Tuned….

Monday 1^st September:

·The Big Showdown for the championship, 6:15 PM. Be sure to tune in!

Who Can Play? 

There are some rules to keep it fair—and only true U19 players get on the rink. To play, every athlete must show a proper passport or national ID and be officially listed for their team. No shortcuts here! Age-wise, if you’re a boy born in 2007 or a girl born in 2006 (oldest), you’re eligible. The youngest players who can play are those born in 2012.

Fair Play—No Cheating Allowed

 Here’s the deal: if a team puts an ineligible player on the rink, the authorities don’t mess around. The team gets hit with a fine, loses the game, and the non-offending squad gets two points plus five extra goals for their tally! That’s a pretty strong incentive to keep it honest.

What makes this tournament so great?

 It’s more than just hockey. These players are building friendships, learning about teamwork, and maybe even scouting for the next big step into professional sports. And for everyone in Ternitz, this event brings the whole community together.

Final Thoughts

 So be sure to tune in and show your support to your young GB stars , the IISHF Under 19 European Championships are THE place to be this August. So grab your jersey, follow along, and get ready for some unforgettable moments—because at the end of the day, youth sport is where the pathway for legends begin!