What is the Easter Lions Cup?
The Easter Lions Cup is an annual international youth hockey tournament that is in its 22nd year of running. It is being held between 04/04-06/04 2025 in the city of Most in the Czech Republic as part of the Czech open tournament series. In the past, youth ice hockey teams from 28 countries and 4 continents have attended including Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, England, Hungary, Austria, Belarus, Slovakia, Ukraine, Latvia, Germany, Slovenia, Netherlands, Poland, UAE, USA, Canada as well as Czech teams.
Why now?
The players in the U11 age range have shown promising talent, achieving consistently strong results in their league fixtures as well as celebrating several recent wins in tournaments across the UK. We believe that an International competition would be an appropriate next step for their development as young athletes and feel confident that they will rise to the challenge.
Tell me more about the junior ice hockey players.
The coaching team took great consideration when selecting players for the tournament, reflecting on the core values and ambitions of the club. These young athletes display strong technical ability, stamina and an overall consistent performance, as well as showing solid commitment, discipline, tenacity and great team player qualities. Several of the children have played for the club since the age of 5.
Why are you fundraising?
Ice hockey is an expensive sport to play and there is a huge of lack funding available in the UK to support the huge number of young players wanting to be involved in the game. Training and club fees are high, kit is expensive and travel costs are considerable. Parents commit a great deal of time and money to support their children in their vocation. We would not be in the position we are today- with a strong, committed team, if it weren’t for the dedicated parents doing all they can to help their children.
To make this trip possible we are seeking sponsorship for the players. In many instances parents have already stretched themselves financially to get their children to the high level they are currently playing. A trip of this scale is not in their budget and their children would not be able to attend.
What costs are involved?
We plan to take approximately 20 children to the tournament. The estimated cost for each player to participate is £550. This covers tournament fees, flights, transfers, meals and accommodation. Any sponsorship money received will be split evenly among all the players and go directly towards their costs.
Thank you
If you are able to support the team in any way we would be extremely grateful. Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions, thank you.