Gender equity survey shows positive results

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Results from a worldwide survey of korfballers indicate the sport has the potential to play an important role in improving gender equity.

Carried out by Honorary Member of the International Korfball Federation and former chair of Korfball Australia Mr Roy Kirkby, the research attracted responses from 240 korfball people in 25 countries.

A majority of boys, girls, men and women had observed changes in gender relationships while playing korfball, becoming more accepting of the other gender’s point of view, more co-operative in joint gender activities, more accepting of the other gender in a leadership role, and promoting the involvement of the other gender.

A strong majority of respondents felt the influence of korfball on particular groups was somewhat positive or very positive.

Commenting on the survey findings, Roy Kirkby said: “Most Dutch respondents felt that there was no gender issue and that both genders were treated as one, with equality and equity in playing roles and arrangements. They felt that respect was an important outcome of playing together and there was greater ease in interaction and communications. From other cultures a number felt that people coming from single sex sports were happier and developed greater respect and understanding of the opposite gender in korfball. They appreciate being without the negative social issues of the single sex sports culture they had often experienced.”

One survey respondent from The Netherlands summarised her experience of gender relations in korfball:

“I am respected by men on the field, and those players also respect me off the field. I feel comfortable in the presence of men and korfball made me more outspoken to other men because it is natural. I don’t feel like I am any less than a man, off or on the field. I have witnessed several friendships and even love between the different players. Men and women view each other as equals and accept each others’ roles in the team. The team I play in has been mostly together from a young age and we, women and men, are good friends off the field. You participate easier with the other gender because you have been experiencing that in a high pressure environment.”

Roy Kirkby intends to continue working to further emphasise korfball’s potential to enhance gender equity and relationships.

For the full report on the survey; GenderRelationsSurveyReport 2016

Copa Internacional de Korfball maintains momentum for Dominican Republic

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National teams from Costa Rica, Colombia and The Netherlands will compete with the host in the Copa Internacional de Korfball in the Dominican Republic from 16 to 19 June.

Jointly organised by the Dominican Republic Ministry of Sports and national korfball body Asokodina, the event will take place in the Olimpic Center in Santo Domingo. As the Dominican Republic U23 team looks ahead to the IKF U23 WKC, this tournament will form a crucial part of its preparation programme.

Leading up to the tournament, The Netherlands team will assist in the host’s training, participating in various clinics and promotional activities. Asokodina’s promotion plan within schools is progressing positively, with generous support from the sports ministry, as evidenced by excellent results achieved in recent international korfball events, including the IKF U23 PAKC 2015, where the Dominican Republic won first place U19 KWC 2016, where they finished fourth. Asokodina is well on the way to achieving its local objective of presenting korfball to the country’s young people as a fresh opportunity to participate in sport, and aspire to international competition.

More info: www.facebook.com/Asokodina

Cartel torneo Internacional Junio 2016

Sri Lanka; 1st National Korfball Championship

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Korfball Sri Lanka has organised its first National Korfball Championship on 1 May 2016, at Sirimavo Bandaranaike Play Ground (Sri Bodhi Ground) in Gampaha.

The following four clubs participated at this historical event.

  • Gasarc Korfball Club ; Gampaha
  • National Youth Crops ; Katunayake
  • United Kofball Club ; Kurana ,Negombo
  • Wellassa Korfball Club ; Bibile

Wellassa Korfball Club (see picture) is the first national korfball champion in Sri Lanka. United Korfball Club is ranked number two.

Ms Asha Nisma of Wellassa Korfball Club became the best female player and Mr Ridma Rajapaksha of GASARC becoming the best male player.

IKF U23 WKC match rules and match schedule published

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Today, 21 April 2016, the IKF published the IKF U23 World Korfball Championship (IKF U23 WKC) match rules and match schedule; Link to match rules and match schedule.

The first match starts 9 July 1030 AM (GMT + 2); Hungary against China.

U23WKCshedule

Complete schedule and rules here: www.ikf.org/event/ikf-u23-world-korfball-championship

IOC Recognizes Importance of The World Games

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LAUSANNE (19/4/2016) The International World Games Association (IWGA) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) agreed on a new Memorandum of Understanding on Tuesday. IOC President Dr. Thomas Bach and President José Perurena of the IWGA signed this important agreement about mutual support during the SportAccord Convention in Lausanne. This document supersedes the previous Memorandum of Understanding dated 27 October 2000.

The MoU underlines the closer cooperation between the IOC and the IWGA which was set out in Recommendation 6.1 of Olympic Agenda 2020. This states “…the IOC and the International World Games Association (IWGA) to closely cooperate regarding the sports programme composition and their respective evaluations.” The new agreement confirms that “the IOC recognises the importance of The World Games as a multi-sport event and the IWGA is committed to develop its activities in the Olympic spirit and in conformity with the Olympic Charter.”

The MoU explains the principles of how this overall cooperation can be further developed. One of these principles is that the IWGA accepts that only events that are not on the programme of the Olympic Games can be included in the programme of The World Games (TWG). The IWGA shall also ensure that only sports whose International Federations are recognised by the IOC or are already members of the IWGA will be included in the official sports programme of TWG.
The IOC agrees to grant patronage to Organising Committees of The World Games and to provide technical assistance. This means for example that the IOC and the IWGA shall explore possibilities of closer cooperation on their respective communication, promotion and marketing programmes. Furthermore, the IOC will provide its expertise and help to promote IWGA’s activities within the Olympic Movement and encourages the NOCs to support and assist their national multi-sport delegations taking part in TWG.

Part of the agreement signed on Tuesday is the assurance: “The IWGA shall continue to develop a close working relationship with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) to facilitate education and testing programs, and doping controls conducted at The World Games according to the World Anti-Doping Code.”

IWGA President José Perurena said after the signing ceremony: “This Memorandum of Understanding tremendously enhances the status of The World Games. Working in cooperation with the IOC is essential for us to raise the level of competition and organization of our Games. I want to thank IOC President Dr. Thomas Bach for his enormous support and for working with on this document. It proves that we are a real part of the Olympic movement and a member of the Olympic family.”

International Korfball Federation appoints Tilbert La Haye as CEO

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The International Korfball Federation has appointed Mr Tilbert La Haye as its CEO. Mr La Haye (39) is from Delft (Netherlands) and will start leading the IKF’s operations from June 1, 2016. The appointment follows approval of the IKF growth strategy by the organization’s General Meeting last November, and the subsequently started recruitment process for the IKF’s first CEO.

Mr La Haye has degrees in Physical Education and Organization and Management. He has worked as a sports teacher, professional korfball coach, and as project manager for major elite and grass roots sports events in the Netherlands, Spain, and Colombia. He joins the IKF from the City of The Hague, where he has been employed as a Senior Consultant in the Department of Sports.

IKF President Jan Fransoo: “We are very pleased with Tilbert La Haye joining our organization. He will have a key responsibility in enhancing the professionalism in the support processes in our office to increase the quality of service to the IKF volunteers and the national korfball associations, and ensuring the realization of our strategic initiatives. These include the rapid growth of korfball4 with a major event or event series on the beach or on hard court, and the initiation of a management development program for our national organizations. His enthusiasm, energy, and experience will be a major driving force for the growth of korfball”.

Tilbert La Haye: “In the last 10 years I have been involved in different levels of korfball development and performance. Everywhere I came, from Asia to South America and Europe, I was surprised by the enormous passion that people have for korfball. This passion and the great potential I see in korfball to grow, are the main reasons I take on this challenge. A great honor! I specially look forward to work together with all 67 national federations of the IKF to help to develop korfball to a stronger and more professional sport with the Olympic Games as a final destination.”

 

 

 

IKF Exco and IKF committee members awarded

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IKF Executive Committee member Mr Frank Buvens received Saturday 26 March 2016 the honorary membership of the Royal Belgium Korfball Federation (KBKB). Frank Buvens served the KBKB for many years as Director Topkorfball. Last Saturday he stepped down as KBKB Exco member.

IKF IT committee and IKF Jury member Mr Pierre Coppens received the KBKB honorary membership as well for his dedicated long lasting service for competitions in the KBKB. Pierre Coppens stepped down as well as KBKB exco member. Besides this title as KBKB honorary Member Pierre Coppens hold the IKF Badge of Honor.

Buvens Coppens Ruts 2016 KBKB

From right to left; Mrs Danielle Ruts, KBKB President, Mr Frank Buvens, Mr Pierre Coppens

Further received Mr Daniel de Rudder a Life TIme Award from the KBKB for his long lasting excellent career in korfball. The General Meeting of the KBKB gave Daniel a standing ovation to show her appreciation. Daniel de Rudder holds the IKF Badge of Honor as well.
Daniel de Rudder 2016 KBKB

Mr Alex Elewaut received a KBKB distinction as well 26 March 2016 for his distinghuised long lasting service to korfball. Mrs Danielle Ruts handed him the distinction as KBKB Badge of honor. The KBKB General Meeting gave Alex a well deserved big hand of applause.

Alex Elewaut 2016 KBKB

The IKF congratulates Frank Buvens, Pierre Coppens, Daniel de Rudder and Alex Elewaut with their distinctions by the KBKB.

 

1st IKF U15 European Korfball Championship (IKF U15 EKC 2016)

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The 1st IKF U15 European Korfball Championship takes place from 10 – 13 August 2016 in Dunakeszi, Hungary.

Maximum 12 national U15 teams compete to become the first Under 15 European Korfball Champion. See under “Events” as well.

IKF EKC 2016 1st round match schedules published

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Today the IKF European Korfball Championship (IKF EKC) first round  matches schedules are published.

From Friday 3 til Sunday 5 June 2016 in 2 locations we have IKF EKC 1st round events.

We play in

  • Saint Etienne, France, the IKF EKC 1st round west with 6 participants. The match schedule: click here
  • Nitra, Slovakia, the IKF EKC 1st round east with 7 participants.  The match schedule: click here

From both events the numbers 1 and 2 qualify for the IKF EKC from 22 – 30 October 2016 in the Netherlands.

IKF International Referees 2016

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The IKF Referees Committee have appointed the international korfball referees 2016. As yet the committee has not decided on the various levels. They will do that in the next few weeks. We publish the list today and add the levels when decided.

The list of men and women for the international korfball events are:

2016
Marks Megan AUS
Rosie Luke AUS
Meeus Kris BEL
Van Grimberge Tina BEL
Van der Beken Vincent BEL
Vangoidsenhoven Thierry BEL
Wensma Miguel BEL
Navarro Javier CAT
Garcia Adrià CAT
Filip Lukáš CZE
Fridřich Ondrej CZE
Lukas Pazourek CZE
Woods Dean ENG
Sieber Alexander ENG
Schwarze Martin GER
Berkel Georg GER
Anus Sandra GER
LEE Wing-hung (Ivan) HKG
TSANG Chi-Hon (Ben) HKG
Boldizsár Végh HUN
Elekes Tamás HUN
Paspulkar Rajesh IND
Dutta Deepak IND
Kumar P. Santosh IND
Dahiya Pardeep IND
Luttik Marcel NED
van Meerten Henry NED
van der Lucht Marco NED
Buis Ronald NED
Jaszczuk Bartosz POL
Osiński Piotr POL
Alves Jorge POR
Faria Carlos POR
Campilho Joao POR
de Almeida Mario POR
Theÿse Christie RSA
Velimir Čučaković SRB
Busik Peter SVK
Kotlář Ľuboš SVK
HUANG  Dan-Lin (Alice) TPE
CHIU Jon Chiang TPE
CHEN Chih-Wei (Jack) TPE
Akar Murat TUR
Akbulut Uğurtan TUR
Jones Steve WAL
Brian Muringa Fungai ZIM
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