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It is wonderful to have the EuroHockey Club Challenge IV in Moravske Toplice this year. We know that the teams, officials and spectators will be treated to a splendid event both on and off the pitch.

We have an exciting programme of hockey over this Whit weekend. With the Finals of the Euro Hockey League in The Netherlands, the teams from all the divisions of the EuroHockey Club tournaments for men are trying to gain valuable ranking points and aspire to participate in the Euro Hockey League.

In addition for men we have the Club Challenge I in Milan, Challenge II in Zagreb, Challenge III, in Bratislava. Also for women we have the Club Champions Cup in Köln, Champions Trophy in Rakovnik and the Champions Challenge in Vienna. You can keep up to date with all the results on www.eurohockey.org and www.eurohockeyleague.eu

We all know that events like this do not just happen; they require a lot of hard workand dedication. I am only too well aware of the tremendous efforts that have been made by Hockeyclub Moravske Toplice, and their hard working team to ensure that everyone here has a wonderful time. On your behalf and that of the European Hockey Federation, I sincerely thank all those involved in the organising and hosting of this tournament and wish them and all participants here in Moravske Toplice, a successful but above all enjoyable contest.