World Masters Hockey European Championships 2025

World Masters Hockey European Championships 2025 – Nottingham Delivers a Tournament to Remember

The World Masters Hockey European Championships 2025 came to a spectacular close in Nottingham after 10 days of competition, nearly 200 matches, and plenty of goals, with England, the Netherlands, Germany, and Australia all among the medal winners. From the opening whistle to the dramatic finals day, the tournament showcased the very best of Masters Hockey: skill, camaraderie, passion, and unforgettable moments.

A Roaring Start – 28 Games on Day One

The Championships opened with a remarkable 28 matches played across multiple age groups. The Women’s 55s saw tight encounters as the Netherlands edged Spain 1–0 and France defeated Scotland 3–2 in a thriller, while England narrowly fell 0–1 to Germany. In the Women’s 60s, wins for Scotland, Ireland, England, and Wales highlighted the competitive depth.

The men’s competitions came alive with the Netherlands beating Germany 3–0 in the 55s, while England triumphed 2–1 over Ireland. In the 60s, England ran out 4–1 winners against Wales, while the Netherlands and France also secured points. The day also featured emphatic results in the Spirit of Masters category, none bigger than England B’s 12–0 rout of LX Men’s 60s.

High Scores and Big Headlines – Days Two & Three

Day Two brought 21 matches, including one of the main tournament’s biggest scorelines: England beating Belgium 10–0 in the Women’s 55s. Scotland overpowered Spain 5–0 in the same division, while England 65s demolished Belgium 15–1 in the Women’s 65s, the tournament’s largest win. In Spirit competitions, Southern Cross dominated Scottish Thistles 8–0 in the Men’s 60s.

Day Three kept the momentum high with another 21 fixtures. Germany’s Women’s 55s put nine past Belgium, while the Netherlands matched the nine-goal tally in the Men’s 55s with a 9–0 win over Belgium. England’s Men’s 60s beat France 6–0, Ireland shocked Germany 2–1, and Scotland enjoyed a 5–1 success over Australian Spirit in the Women’s 55s.

Mid-Tournament Heat and Drama – Day Five

A scorching hot Day Five saw 19 games and some of the most intense contests yet. In the Spirit Masters, Australian Spirit Women’s 60s beat LX 1–0, while Alliance Purple saw off Alliance Blue 2–0. England defeated LX 2–0 in the Men’s 60s Spirit, before Germany beat Scottish Thistles 5–1 and Southern Cross earned a 6–0 win against England LX White.

In the Women’s 55s, Wales overpowered Australian Spirit 5–1, Spain saw off Belgium 2–0, and Scotland stunned the Netherlands 2–0. England beat Alliance 6–0, while Germany were ruthless in a 7–0 win over Southern Cross. The Netherlands men beat Wales 2–0 in the 55s, while England overcame Scotland 3–1. Spain edged France 1–0, with Germany and Belgium drawing 2–2. The Men’s 60s brought drama too, with Scotland beating Wales 3–2, England winning a top-table clash with the Netherlands 2–1, and Germany finishing strong with a 2–0 victory over France.

Finals Day – Glory and Shootout Drama

The final day in Nottingham featured 20 matches and multiple gold-medal clashes.

In the Men’s Over 55s, the Netherlands defeated England 3–1 in a shootout after a 1–1 draw, while Germany claimed bronze 3–2 over Spain. The Spirit Men’s 55s title went to England, beating Southern Cross 2–0, with Scottish Thistles taking bronze over Ireland.

The Women’s Over 55s crowned England champions after a 1–0 win against Germany, while Scotland beat the Netherlands 2–1 for bronze.

In the Men’s Over 60s, England again triumphed 3–1 against the Netherlands in the final, with Ireland beating Germany 3–0 for bronze. The Women’s Over 60s produced another nail-biting penalty finish: 1–1 at full time before England edged the Netherlands 2–1 in the shootout. Ireland secured bronze with a 1–0 shootout victory after a 0–0 draw against Scotland. In the Women’s Spirit 60s, Alliance Purple beat Australian Spirit 2–0 in a shootout after a goalless final; LX claimed bronze 1–0 over Alliance Blue.

The Women’s Over 65s saw England win gold with a commanding 3–0 win against the Netherlands, while Scotland beat Wales to seal bronze. The Spirit Masters 65s and 70s were dominated by Australia: Australian Spirit 70s beat LX 70s 4–1 in the over-70 final, while Australian Spirit 65s edged Alliance Purple 1–0. LX defeated Southern Cross 3–2 for bronze in the 65s.

Top Goal Scorers of the Championships

• Men O55s: Carsten Eimer (Germany) – 11
• Men Spirit O55s: Colin Colgate (England) – 13
• Women O55s: Annemieke Fokke (France) – 8
• Men O60s: David Knott (England) – 5
• Men Spirit O60s: Alan Dalley (England) – 9
• Women O60s: Sharon Holton (England) – 4
• Women Spirit O60s: Claire Turner (Alliance Purple) – 4
• Women O65s: Susan Crake (England) – 10
• Women Spirit O65s: Diane Fraser (Australia) – 6
• Women Spirit O70s: Jill Sheehan (Australia) – 7

A Tournament to Treasure

From record-breaking scorelines to nail-biting shootouts, Nottingham delivered a festival of hockey that will live long in the memories of players, volunteers, and fans. England finished with multiple golds across men’s and women’s divisions, while the Netherlands, Germany, Scotland, Ireland, and Australia all claimed medals to underline the global depth of Masters hockey.

With over a week of high-quality competition, packed crowds, and a joyful closing ceremony, the European Championships 2025 confirmed Nottingham’s status as a world-class sporting stage — and celebrated the spirit and skill of Masters hockey at its very best.