Tournament Information Special Trophy
Tournament Information – Special Olympics Handball Trophy
Purpose of the Tournament
The purpose of the Special Olympics Handball Trophy, just like Partille World Cup as a whole, is to bring together young people from different nations and cultures, with handball serving as a common platform.
The tournament is built on friendship, enjoyment of the game, and inclusion. To create a safe and balanced tournament experience, we encourage clubs and teams without an elite-level focus to participate, as significant differences in playing ability may affect the overall experience for participating teams.
Tournament Dates
5–8 July 2027
Eligibility
The Special Olympics Handball Trophy is open to teams affiliated with the Special Olympics programme or an equivalent national organisation.
All participants must have an intellectual disability or a diagnosis of autism.
We welcome: Mixed teams.
Players must be between 12 and 29 years of age.
The recommended age range is 16–21 years, as this is primarily a youth tournament.
The recommended squad size is up to 16 participants, including team officials.
Number of Teams
The Special Olympics Handball Trophy has a limited number of available places. Teams are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, provided that registration has been completed and the registration fee has been paid.
Once the tournament reaches full capacity, a waiting list will be established.
A maximum of one team per club may participate.
Registration Deadline
The registration deadline is 1 April 2027.
Please note that the tournament may reach full capacity before the registration deadline. In such cases, a waiting list will be established.
School Accommodation
Teams booking school accommodation will stay together in schools located near the playing venues.
School accommodation includes:
Accommodation in classrooms.
Three meals per day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
Mattress and bed linen.
Access to hosts and staff 24 hours a day.
School accommodation provides a safe and social environment where teams can stay together throughout the tournament.
We strongly recommend that participants and team officials do not leave valuables unattended at the schools.
Special Dietary Requirements
Special dietary requirements can be accommodated upon advance request. Further information on how to submit dietary requests will be provided during the registration process.
Vegetarian options are always available.
Meals containing nuts are not served.
Transportation in Gothenburg
Teams booking accommodation through the tournament will receive free access to public transportation in Gothenburg during the tournament week.
Matches will be played at Kviberg and Heden, and all playing venues can be reached by public transportation.
Check-in and Administration
All teams must complete their check-in online before arriving at the tournament.
Information regarding check-in, team details, and administration will be managed through Partille World Cup's digital systems.
More detailed information will be sent to registered teams ahead of the tournament.
Insurance
The responsible team leader must ensure that all participants have appropriate insurance coverage during the tournament.
Each participant is responsible for their own personal insurance coverage outside the playing field.
Partille World Cup does not provide any collective insurance covering injuries, illness, or loss of personal belongings.