SARRIÀ DE TER, Spain — The UE Sarrià girls’ under-14 handball team has made history by becoming the first female squad from the club and the Girona region to qualify for the Catalonian Top 6 league finals and the national sector phase of the Spanish Championship.
This milestone achievement represents a significant step forward for the club’s growing women’s program and places Sarrià de Ter on the map of Catalonia’s grassroots handball scene.
The Catalonian Infantil Femenina Top 6 finals will be hosted at UE Sarrià’s pavilion the weekend of April 25-26, 2026, marking the first time the club has hosted such a prestigious youth competition.
As the local team, UE Sarrià will play two matches during the final phase. Their first game is scheduled for Saturday, April 25 at 11:30 local time. The second match will accept place on Sunday, April 26, with the timing dependent on results — either the championship final at 1:00 p.m. Or the third-place match at 11:15 a.m.
The club has arranged for food and beverage service throughout the competition to create a festive, family-friendly atmosphere in the pavilion. UE Sarrià is inviting citizens, fans, and sports enthusiasts to fill the stands and support the players who are having an exceptional season.
This qualification marks the first time a women’s team from the Girona comarques has reached this level of competition in Catalonian handball. The achievement highlights the development of UE Sarrià’s women’s project and its growing impact on regional sports.
The Top 6 competition brings together the best teams from across Catalonia in the Infantil Femenina category for a weekend of high-level matches. Hosting the event provides UE Sarrià with an opportunity to showcase their facilities and community support for youth sports.
For the players and coaching staff, reaching this stage represents the culmination of a season of hard work and development. The opportunity to compete against Catalonia’s elite youth teams on their home court adds special significance to the achievement.
As the team prepares for the upcoming matches, the club emphasizes the importance of community support in creating a positive environment for young athletes. The invitation to fill the pavilion reflects UE Sarrià’s commitment to fostering enthusiasm for handball at the grassroots level.
The historic qualification serves as inspiration for other girls’ teams in the region and demonstrates the potential for continued growth in women’s handball participation throughout Catalonia.
With the Top 6 finals approaching, UE Sarrià looks forward to hosting the competition and showcasing the talent developed through their women’s program. The matches will provide valuable experience for the young players as they continue their athletic development.
The club’s achievement contributes to the broader landscape of Spanish women’s handball, where increased participation and success at youth levels help build a stronger foundation for future national team contenders.
As fans and families prepare to attend the matches at UE Sarrià’s pavilion, the focus remains on celebrating this historic moment for the club and the Girona region while supporting the team’s performance in the competition.
UE Sarrià’s girls’ under-14 team will aim to craft the most of their home-court advantage as they compete in the Catalonian Top 6 finals this weekend, representing not just their club but the growing presence of women’s handball in northeastern Spain.
