Floorball Tournament for Children’s Homes
On Saturday, May 24, 2025, the BIOS Sports Hall in Kladno transformed into a place filled with emotion, friendship, and team spirit. A unique floorball tournament for children from children’s homes took place, with a mission that went far beyond competition. The goal was to boost the children’s confidence, provide motivation, and give them a day full of joy, new experiences, and inspiration.
The idea for the entire event originated from ESA logistika, which reached out to its long-standing partners – the non-profit organization Chance 4 Children and the floorball club Tatran Střešovice. These partners then invited Kanonýři Kladno to join the project. This collaborative effort across sectors gave rise to something truly special – a day that brought not only floorball but also connection and encouragement to children in need.
Seven teams of children from various children’s homes took part in the tournament. Each team was joined by a player and a goalkeeper from the A-teams of the cooperating clubs, offering the children real-life role models and inspiration. “Supporting sports and providing experiences to those who might not otherwise have access to them means true value for us – and, most importantly, it makes sense,” said Jindřich Karas, Marketing Manager at ESA logistika.
In addition to the matches, the children enjoyed a rich accompanying program – a photo booth, autographs from sports personalities, delicious refreshments, commemorative diplomas, medals, team T-shirts, and unique tournament merchandise. The entire event was marked by a friendly atmosphere, laughter, and fair play.
Shared Values, Shared Future
Jakub Menhart, General Manager of Tatran Střešovice, added: “We see the tournament as a great opportunity to show children that sport can be a path to positive values – cooperation, motivation, perseverance, and team spirit.”
Tadeáš Chroust, Head Youth Coach of Kanonýři Kladno, stated: “Not all children have the same starting conditions. That’s why we see our support for this kind of project as absolutely essential.”
Chance 4 Children extended a heartfelt thank you to all partners, volunteers, and friends of the event, and confirmed that this tournament is only the beginning – a follow-up event is already planned for next year.
This day proved that when people with good intentions come together, they can create something truly meaningful. Because every child matters.