European U-13 & U-16 Boys’ Joudrs International Cup held in Prague

The second edition of the Joudrs International Cup – the only international tournament for U-13 and U-16 boys in Europe – took place in Prague, Czech Republic.  The two competitions were played simultaneously with a total of 16 teams participating.

The first edition took place in 2015 when Danish and Croatian youth players traveled to Prague to improve their softball skills.  A softball clinic – led by Great Britain Men’s Team player and Danish Women’s National Team Head Coach Kevin Stockford – was attended by nearly 50 boys and a few girls and concluded with a two-day tournament.

The 2016 edition expanded on this and included players from Denmark, Croatia, Czech Republic, and Israel. Stockford was assisted by long-time Czech national team player Patrik Kolkusto who help the players with their hitting. Following the clinic, the two-day tournament was held.

The U-13 tournament consisted of five Czech teams and one team each from Denmark, Croatia, and Sweden.

The final standings were:

1. Joudrs Praha Orange (CZE)
2. Snails Kunovice (CZE)
3. Pigs Trhové Sviny (CZE)
4. Spectrum Praha (CZE)
5. Junoirs on the run (DEN)
6. Softball club Span (CRO)
7. Karlskoga Bats (SWE)
8. Joudrs Praha Navy (CZE)

The U-16 tournament consisted of five Czech teams, and one team each from Denmark, Israel and Sweden.

The final standings were:

1. Hladoví Hroši Sezimovo Ústí (CZE)
2. Snails Kunovice (CZE)
3. Spectrum Praha (CZE)
4. Joudrs Praha Orange (CZE)
5. Israel (ISR)
6. Joudrs Praha Grey (CZE)
7. Karlskoga Bats (SWE)
8. Juniors on the run (DEN)

The Joudrs International Cup was supported by Prague City Hall, as well as by the European Softball Federation.