No deadline yet, but sometime after the WCQ would be solid.
The World Handball Club Championship (WCHC) is the international club handball's championship tournament, intended to pit the best clubs against each other. After the initial editions of success in the its first eleven editions, the domestic handball scene has seen long years of international absence. Quebec and Shingoryeo, after discussions made with several nations over the previous half-year, have decided to revive the domestic competitions in handball, where the revived World Club Handball Championships (WCHC) were introduced under a new format. Barring the dissolution of the nation and its handball governing body, the WCHC Trophy will be based in Quebec City, Quebec and Shingoryeo.
As with past submissions, each nation will be allocated four entries to the WCHC under the domestic league system, provided they have qualified under sporting merit. One puppet per user will be allowed, after being declared by the master nation. Multiassociational leagues will be allocated up to eight entries, with a single nation allowed up to five entries.
The champion of the World Club Handball Championship (WCHC) will be given an automatic qualification slot for the next cycle's WCHC. Should they fail to qualify, extra spot will be awarded to them.
Samplestan (XYZ) qualifiers
master nation of Sampleland (ZYX)
WCHC: 1093 Sampleton, Sampleville Tigers, Sampleville HC, Samplestein Victory
At this point in time, I am still figuring out how much demand we could possibly generate from domestic handball, so figuring out an exact format can be trickier than expected. With this in mind, I will suggest following formats:
- If 24 or less (16~24) teams are entered, there will be a 16-team group stage. There will be qualification tournaments or play-offs for the teams to make the group stage. After the final 16 teams are determined, they will be divided into 4 groups of 4 teams, where they will play on a home-and-away group stage. Top 2 teams on each group will then qualify for the Quarterfinals and onward.
- If 32 or less (25-32) teams are entered, there will be a 24-team group stage. There will be qualification tournaments or play-offs for the teams to make the group stage. After the final 24 teams are determined, they will be divided into 4 groups of 6 teams, where they will play on a home-and-away group stage. 4 highest finishing teams on each group will then qualify for the Last 16 and onward.
- If 32 or more (32+) teams are entered, there will be a 32-team group stage. There will be qualification tournaments or play-offs for the teams to make the group stage. After the final 32 teams are determined, they will be divided into 8 groups of 4 teams, where they will play on a home-and-away group stage. Top 2 teams on each group will then qualify for the Last 16 and onward.
The playoffs, beginning from Last 16 or Quarterfinals, will be single elimination. In the round of 16 and the quarterfinals, the teams will play a home-and away series, while the Final Four will be played on single-match basis under a neutral venue.
Final Four Bids from a participating nation will be considered for the World Club Handball Championships. It is strongly recommended that the bids use the following form underneath:
Samplandia (TLA) venue bids
WCHC Final Four: Samplopolis Arena, Samplopolis
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A site bid should include the arena name, the location, seating capacity, and a short description. Pictures are recommended but not a must. All bids will be considered, with the most qualitative bid being selected for the final four, though any site bid that does not meet the qualitative standard will be rejected.
If there is no bid that's considered suitable for the final four, the default site for the WCHC Final Four will be Silver Box, Montreal, Quebec and Shingoryeo.
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