Zhuldyzsha Ice Hockey Tournament among children and youth teams started in East Kazakhstan region

From February, 27 till March 3, 2023, Zhuldyzsha Ice Hockey Regional Tournament among children's and youth teams is taking place in Ust-Kamenogorsk city.

Zhuldyzsha Tournament traditionally gathers the strongest teams of the region to find the best ones who will participate in the republican competitions, where our young sportsmen consistently win prizes.

This year, 9 teams from Altai, Glubokoe, Zaisan and Ulan districts, Ridder and Ust-Kamenogorsk cities are taking part in the Regional Tournament.

The goal of the Tournament is to attract children and teenagers to systematic physical education and sports, to popularize ice hockey in East Kazakhstan region, to identify young promising hockey players to replenish specialized ice hockey sports schools.

The competition was launched by Deputy Head of Education Administration of East Kazakhstan region A.A. Akylbek “Physical education is the basis of physical activity throughout life,” Alima Akylbekovna emphasized and wished children interesting sports competitions and beautiful victories.

The games will be held for several days according to the rules of the IIHF (International Ice Hockey Federation) in subgroups according to the draw.

Divisions:

1) 2009-2010 (2011) (boys);

2) 2012-2013 (2014) (young people).

According to the results of the Tournament, the teams are awarded cups and diplomas, the players receive medals of the corresponding degrees.

The winners will defend the honor of our region at Zhuldyzsha Republican Tournament to be held in April in Astana city.