Junín Hosts Regional Under-19 Field Hockey Championship Starting Thursday
The Argentine Hockey Confederation has organized the Regional Club Championship for Under-19 teams in Junín, bringing together squads from across the Buenos Aires Province region. Play begins on Thursday, October 29, 2026, following the completion of the Under-14 division tournament.
Regional Structure and Club Placements
The Confederation divides the country into regional circuits—including Patagonia, Centro Cuyo, Noreste and Noroeste, and the Buenos Aires Regional—to manage national club competitions based on federation density. Association standings from the previous season determine tournament tiers. Club Social took the top spot in the Centro Association to enter the CRC “A” division, while Club Atlético 9 de Julio secured second place to compete in the CRC “B” division. Additional placements from the Centro Association send Bragado Club to division “D” and Huracán de Carlos Casares to division “E”.
Matchups and Tournament Schedule
Action in the CRC “B” division runs from Thursday through Sunday. Club Atlético 9 de Julio faces a schedule against seven opposing clubs in Junín. The tournament bracket features Los Miuras from Junín, CUDS and Universitario from Mar del Plata, Remo from Azul, Sirio Libanés from Pergamino, Racing from Chivilcoy, and Universitario from Bahía Blanca.
Frequently Asked Questions About the CRC Under-19 Tournament
How are teams selected for the Regional Club Championships?
Teams qualify based on their final standings from the previous year within their respective regional associations. The top-ranking clubs enter the higher championship divisions, while subsequent finishers place into divisions B through E.
Which clubs represent the Centro Association in this tournament?
Club Social competes in the CRC “A” division, Club Atlético 9 de Julio enters the CRC “B” division, Bragado Club plays in division “D”, and Huracán de Carlos Casares enters division “E”.
Where are the matches taking place and how long does the event run?
The competition is hosted in the city of Junín, with matches scheduled to run from Thursday, October 29, 2026, through Sunday.
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