Hello hockey player.
I don’t know who you are or where you are from, but I know for sure what unites us – this is the love of hockey. And this fact makes us almost already familiar.

 

I’ll tell you a short story about the creation of the Tartu 3vs3 Hockey CUP, which takes place in Estonia, in the beautiful and tourist city of Tartu.

My name is Martin Terna, I am 30 years old, I am the main organizer of the tournament. In the past I was a professional hockey player. Currently I work as a children’s hockey coach, organizer of children’s camps and tournaments for amateur hockey players. My father Oleg Särki helps me organize the tournament. He is 73 years old and is the owner and founder of the Kajakas children’s hockey club, which has existed since 1980 in Tartu.

 

Photo taken in 1986.

Photo from the second tournament 04.05.2024.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At the beginning of 2024, I came up with the idea of creating a one-day tournament where amateur players with the same level of hockey skill will participate. And in April and May 2024, we managed to hold four tournaments. In total, 20 teams – about 210 players – took part in the tournaments.

Our goal for 2025 is to hold 4 tournaments, with 8 teams participating in each tournament, with a total of about 350 players. I repeat, our main goal is to gather 8 teams with the same level of hockey skill.

Why did we decide to organize short hockey tournaments?:

      • Short hockey is gaining popularity all over the world due to its dynamism – a large number of scoring situations, the involvement of all players on the court, a large number of shots on goal.

      • Short hockey makes it possible to hold a tournament for a large number of players in one day.

      • Many players at the end of the hockey season want to try their hand at short hockey..

    Venue of the tournaments.

        • Tournaments take place in Estonia, in the city of Tartu. The city of Tartu has been chosen as the European Capital of Culture in 2024.

        • Population 93 thousand people.

        • A large number of hotels for every taste.

        • Tartu is a beautiful and cozy tourist city in which you will be interested in spending 1 – 2 days.

       

      A few facts about the ASTRI ARENA ice hockey rink.

          • ASTRI ARENA is located in the middle of wonderful shopping center LŌUNAKESKUS and it’s surrounded by cafes, restaurants and boutiques. Playing ice hockey in our arena is convenient and comfortable. And it’s even more comfortable for hockey spectators – they feel warm and cozy.

          • There is free parking everywhere around the shopping center.

          • There is also a hotel SOFIA in LŌUNAKESKUS.

          • If you come to our tournament, you will definitely have spectators and fans who will create a great tournament atmosphere. On weekends there are always people in LŌUNAKESKUS who want to watch hockey.

          • Before the tournament, after or during a break from the games, you will have the opportunity to eat in different places and enjoy different foods. There are about 15 cafes and restaurants in LŌUNAKESKUS.

          • If your family comes with you to the tournament, they will definitely not be bored. LŌUNAKESKUS has a large number of shops and entertainment places, such as a cinema, games room and amusement park.

          • A free bus that will take your loved ones from LŌUNAKESKUS to the center of Tartu and back while you play your favorite game.

         

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