Karl Ettinger The strong showing of seven teams from Germany at the 33rd International Schmelz Youth Handball Tournament in Vienna left its mark on the final day, Sunday, August 30. Two of the four final matches held at the Wiener Stadthalle B were won by German squads. In the first final at 9 a.m., the girls from … Read more
The second day of the 33rd International Schmelz Tournament hosted by WAT Fünfhaus concluded on Saturday, August 29, with the first two final matches in the youngest age category, the 2014 birth year, for both girls and boys. In the girls’ division, the team from TJ Sokol Kobylisy II proved to be in a class … Read more
German Ambassador Vito Cecere was impressed and thrilled, remarking, “You do not experience something like this very often.” The high-ranking diplomat attended the official opening of the 33rd International Schmelz Youth Tournament, hosted by WAT Fünfhaus, as one of the guests of honor on Friday evening. A diplomatic trio was present, as representatives from the … Read more
The first day of the 33rd International Schmelz Tournament kicks off this Friday, August 28, with preliminary matches starting at 9:00 a.m. To help everyone cool down, there is a new treat available for players and spectators alike. An ice cream truck located right across from the ticket booth at the University Center on the … Read more
WAT Fünfhaus, the organizer of the Schmelz tournament, has been especially proud of this fact since 1993. Every year, numerous volunteers ensure that Austria’s largest youth handball tournament can take place. This year, at the 33rd edition of the tournament, more than 100 volunteers are working to guarantee the smoothest possible operation. WAT Fünfhaus and … Read more
We now have a short video guide available on social media. It is especially helpful for international teams staying at the GRG 23 school during the 33rd International Schmelz Youth Handball Tournament. The video shows them how to take the U6 subway line to Westbahnhof and continue with the E3 tram to the tournament headquarters … Read more
The start of the 33rd International Schmelz Youth Tournament in Vienna’s 15th district is fast approaching. The WAT Fünfhaus organizing team is currently preparing all signs and information to ensure that the 55 participating girls’ and boys’ teams, both domestic and international, can find their way around the courts, the buffet, and the main organizing … Read more
The waiting time is finally over: The group divisions and the detailed schedule for this year’s 33rd International Schmelz Youth Tournament are now confirmed (see the dedicated button here on the homepage). For the first team of the host club, WAT Fünfhaus, the tournament begins for the 2012 boys’ age group on Friday, August 28, … Read more
Give credit where credit is due! For this year’s 33rd International Schmelz Youth Tournament hosted by WAT Fünfhaus, GRG 23 in Alterlaa is once again serving as the base for a large portion of the 20 girls’ and boys’ teams visiting from abroad and other Austrian provinces. This is because the Gymnasium (secondary school) at … Read more
Whoever makes it into one of the six final matches of the 33rd International Schmelz Tournament in less than two weeks will receive an award after the final, regardless of whether they win or lose. The trophies for the finalists in the girls and boys categories for the 2014, 2012, and 2010 age groups are … Read more