Handball preparation tournaments in Bebra: Teams fight for victory!
Handball preparation tournaments in Bebra: Teams fight for victory!
in Bebra, where handball has a special attraction among sports fans, the weekend is all about handball. The HSG Waldhessen invites you to carry out its popular preparation tournaments for the third time and the anticipation is noticeable. These events offer the participating teams the opportunity to put their shape to the test before the official championship round of the 2024/25 season begins.
The tournaments are not only a sporty highlight, but also an opportunity to mobilize the local community and offer the spectators exciting handball. On Saturday from 12 p.m., the Bebra large sports hall will become the scene for the male teams, followed by the women who will show their skills on Sunday from 11 a.m.
insights into the men's tournament
In the men's first tournament round, six teams compete against each other in two groups. The HSG Waldhessen, which plays as hosts and representatives of district league A, can be found in Group A. Here you can expect challenges from the TG Rotenburg, which has relegated from the Landesliga, and the Kassel district league team TG Wehlheiden. In Group B the defending champion, SV Kaufungen 07, competes against the district league teams HSG Grossenlüder/Hainzell II and VfL Wanfried II.
The opening game between TG Wehlheiden and HSG Waldhessen begins at 12 p.m., with a climax in the early afternoon: The derby between the host Waldhessen and the TG Rotenburg is scheduled for 2:40 p.m. The tournament format provides for a playing time of 25 minutes, and the final round starts at 4.30 p.m. before the final forms the crowning glory at 6.50 p.m.
Tim Stückradt, a game designer of the HSG Waldhessen, emphasizes the importance of this tournament: "It is one of the largest in the region and always very well organized. We are happy to play in front of a native audience." However, he warns that no team wants to risk serious injuries because they are preparatory games.
The women's tournament and its stars
The first kick -off takes place at 11 a.m. with the excited Schwälmer district derby between TSV Eintracht Böddiger and the FSG Körle/Guxhagen. The hosts from HSG Waldhessen will intervene in the tournament from 12.20 p.m. The final is scheduled for 5:50 p.m. and will certainly offer the audience an exciting conclusion.
Franziska Schlosser, captain and important player of the HSG Waldhessen, expresses her anticipation: "The whole team is looking forward to this home tournament. We have sparked a lot of interest, but unfortunately we could not accept all registrations." Despite the limited participation, your team is looking forward to a good performance, especially with returnee Mia Hedrich and Celina Werner, who will strengthen the team.
The tournament director Dieter Schweitzer shows himself optimistic and hopes for numerous spectators: "The field of participants is strongly occupied and we look forward to any support. It is provided for food and drinks so that the viewers can concentrate entirely on sport." The handball tournament in Bebra promises to become a real highlight in the regional sports calendar, and handball enthusiasts will definitely get their money's worth.