Konstanz (Roman name Constantia), the Port town on Boden Lake (Germany) was
the "Meeting point" for the 11th Georg Holek Cup, Veteran Tournament that as the part of EVRA European Series, attracted the teams from Czech Republic, Sweden, Ukraine and Germany to take part.
Wonderful late summer day enabled all to enjoy this traditional event at the
"Schänzle Stadium" near the river Rhine. The organisers Rugby Club Konstanz, with Eion Power, Club President, Sabine Fendrich, Sportive organiser and numerous Club members made the Veteran event to be remembered.
After "hard and competitive" games two teams reached the Final: Moravian Eagles (Czech Republic) and Skäne Old Boys (Sweden). "Fitter" players of Moravian Selection "won" the Georg Holek Trophy to remain in Zlin until the next year, where the 12th edition (on June 19th - 21st 2014)will be organised in occasion of 70th anniversary of Rugby Club Zlin.
At the Farewell Party in Stephans Haus the awarding ceremony took place. Each of the teams got worthy Tournament souvenir. In the name of EVRA the Secretary Marko Protega presented official shirt of European Veteran Rugby Association to Stephan Grumbdt,the founder of RC Konstanz, thanking in the same time for the readiness to support veteran activities in Europe.
The Oldest Player of the Tournament 74 years old Slavek Petras (Old Boys Praha) has been awarded with EVRA official tie.
"See you next year in Zlin" were the Goodbye words after the Party finished
late in the night.
Take some impressions about the Tournament - click on Photo Gallery Konstanz
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