Jacques Levy Tournament, Lille, France. This has been confirmed for the dates shown below. Lille is an Open event and is the first foreign tour of the year. A popular event that we go to with a strong Thistles ethos to play good hockey and enjoy a great social. France will field two teams and all the home nations usually attend along with Germany and Holland. Lately teams have been a little younger and a little more competitive so whilst this is an Open event outwith the core ages of 60-75 will be included if space is available.
Run over three days it is recommended you travel on the Thursday and depart either tea-time Sunday or on the Monday. The event will start either early or at lunchtime on Friday depending on the number of teams. It is played as two leagues with playoffs on the Sunday usually finishing about 3.30. For social reasons the majority stay in the Mercure Hotel at Lille Airport though some stay in Lille town centre. You can reserve your room directly with the hotel via Christine +33 3 20 87 46 04 and indicate that you are players of the Jacques Levy Masters Hockey Tournament of the Luc Ronchin Hockey.
For travel Lille is an hour from Calais by car and can be reached by Eurostar direct from London and direct train from Charles De Gaulle, Paris airport. Be aware that new EU passport rules will apply.
Date: 14-16 March 2025. 10am Friday, all day Saturday, finish 3.30 Sunday.
Location: LUC Rochon Hockey Club, near Lille, France
Thistles Team: Open event ages from M60 upwards, underage possible. One team of mixed ages with the possibility of a second team.
Opposition: France, Holland, Germany, LX, Dragons and Shamrocks.
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