[1] In 1954, Gross Flottbek, a hockey team from Hamburg, Germany, hosted the tournament for first time.
[1] The tournament's location rotates each year between Rouen (France), Gross Flottbek (Hamburg, Germany) and East Grinstead (Sussex, England).
[1] Each year, the Jacques Paloumé takes place over four days, Friday through Monday.
[1] Hockey is played during the day on Saturday with a party hosted in a different location in the evening.
[1] Hockey is also played during the day on Sunday; there is a gala dinner and presentations in the evening in a different location.