The Executive Committee of the IKF has decided to launch a new competition format for the club competitions in Europe. The format entails a series of events eventually culminating in a Final 4 event for the four strongest European clubs, and Challenger and Satellite Finals for lower-ranked clubs.
In the initial setup, two clubs can take part from the strongest 7 national leagues in Europe (Belgium, Catalonia, Czech Republic, England, Germany, Netherlands, and Portugal), and 1 club from the other national leagues in Europe. Eventual quota for participation are determined based on a coefficient system that the IKF will present later this Spring.
The new competition will be branded as the IKF Europe Korfball Champions League (KCL). It is the joint successor of the IKF Europa Cup and the IKF Europa Shield. The IKF Europa Cup has existed for almost 60 years and was open to the champions of all European leagues. The IKF Europa Shield, that has existed for about 20 years was open to the vice-champions of a selected set of European leagues.
The new format will allow for more matches between clubs of similar strength, doing justice to the growing club competitions in Europe. The KCL will consist of three successive qualification rounds, with stronger clubs entering in later phases of the competition, and three Final4 competitions: The Korfball Champions League Finals, The KCL Challenger Finals, and the KCL Satellite Finals.
The Exco believes this will offer more playing opportunities for club teams across Europe at similar levels of strength. Another feature of the concept is that all rounds of the competition will be played in a weekend format. Events with 8 teams will play shorter matches similar to the current Europa Shield format, while the events with four teams will play two full length matches per team (semifinal and final) in a weekend.
The various IKF Committees and Working Groups are currently working out details for the setup, and the event will launch in the Fall of 2022, with the first KCL Round 1 competitions being played. The first KCL finals will be played in the Spring of 2023.
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The IKF is happy to announce the hosts and dates of the 2022 edition of the IKF Europa Cup (First Round and Final Round) and the IKF Europa Shield.
IKF Europa Cup 2022
The IKF Europa Cup traditionally features exiting matches between the club champions of the European national korfball leagues. The IKF Europa Cup First Round normally takes place in September, but due to the Covid-19 pandemic this year’s edition will be held from 7-9 January 2022 in Kielczow, Poland. The host will be Polish Korfball Association. Eight National champions will compete for one spot in the IKF Europa Cup 2022 Final Round.
The IKF Europa Cup Final Round will be played from 10-12 February in Papendrecht, The Netherlands. The Royal Dutch Korfball Association will host this event. The top-7 countries of last Europa Cup Final Round in Hungary (2019) have their champion directly qualified for this event and will be joined later by the winner of the ECup First Round.
In the case there is no appointed champion due to the cancellation of the league, the National Federation can nominate a participant for this event based on sportive and objective criteria as defined by the National Federation.
IKF Europa Shield 2022
The runners-up of the biggest competitions* in Europe have been invited to compete in the IKF Europa Shield 2022. The Czech Korfball Association will welcome the participants to the city of Prostějov from 28-30 January.
* Teams from the two highest ranked countries (NED and BEL at present) are ineligible
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The IKF Europa Cup 2020 that took place in Budapest, Hungary, from 9 to 11 January 2020 has its new champion: the Duth team of KV Fortuna. During this 3-day event, national korfball champions from eight European countries have been competing for the “Alfons Janssens” trophy. Spectacular and intense games took place during these 3 days, with some unforgettable matches such as the semifi-final between the Portuguese NC Benfica and the Belgian Kon. Kwik, today’s Bronze medal game NC Benfica – SG Pegasus, as well as the game for 5th place which faced the Hungarian 1908 SZAC Budapest vs Trojans KC from England.
A great event organised by the Hungarian Korfball Association and lots of local volunteers and professionals that brilliantly helped to host all the fans and supporters that attended the event. Thank you very much to all them!
The final IKF #ECUP2020 RANKING and results are as follows:
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Final day of competition at the the IKF Europa Cup 2020 that is taking place in Budapest, Hungary, from 9 to 11 January 2020. During this 3-day event, national korfball champions from eight European countries have been competing for the “Alfons Janssens” trophy. The last three editions were won by the Dutch TOP/SolarCompleet. Who will be the new champion: the Belgian Kon. Kwik KC or the Duth KV Fortuna? And the always spectacular and intense Bronze medal it’s going to be a “must-watch” game between the German SG Pegasus and the Portuguese NC Benfica !
Second day of competition at the the IKF Europa Cup 2020 that is taking place in Budapest, Hungary, from 9 to 11 January 2020. During this 3-day event, national korfball champions from eight European countries are competing for the “Alfons Janssens” trophy. The last three editions were won by the Dutch TOP/SolarCompleet. Who will be the new champion? Discover it here!
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From 9 to 11 January 2020 the IKF Europa Cup 2020 is taking place in Budapest, Hungary. During this 3-day event, national korfball champions from eight European countries are competing for the “Alfons Janssens” trophy. The last three editions were won by the Dutch TOP/SolarCompleet. Who will be the new champion? Discover it here!
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From 9 to 11 January the IKF Europa Cup 2020 will take place in Budapest, Hungary. During this 3-day event, national korfball champions from eight European countries will be competing for the “Alfons Janssens” trophy. The last three editions were won by the Dutch TOP/SolarCompleet. Who will be the 2020 new champion? Follow and discover it in here and watch all games and results live on www.worldkorfball.sport!
PARTICIPANTS: POOL A: KV Fortuna (NED), NC Benfica (POR), KCC Sokol České Budějovice (CZE) and KC Barcelona (CAT). POOL B: Kon. Kwik KC (BEL), Trojans KC (ENG), SG Pegasus Rommerscheid 1991 e.V. (GER) and 1908 SZAC Budapest (HUN).
All games can be watched live through IKF Youtube live streaming channel with all the statistics, results, scorers and rankings on ► www.worldkorfball.sport. More info & tournament rules can be found on ► www.korfball.sport/?p=20069
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Final scores at the IKF Europa Cup 2020 1st Round that took place from 13 to 15 September 2019 in the French city of Saint-Étienne.
GROUP PHASE FINAL RANKING POOLS: Pool A 1st place: KCC Sokol České Budějovice (CZE) – 9 points 2nd place: KC Barcelona (CAT) – 6 points 3rd place: FJEP Bonson (FRA) – 3 points 4th place: Cardiff City & Met Korfball (WAL) – 0 points
Pool B 1st place: KS Sokół Serock (POL) – 9 points 2nd place: Marmara University Sport Club (TUR) – 6 points 3rd place: KK SPU Nitra (SVK) – 3 points 4th place: Edinburgh Mavericks (SCO) – 0 points
After the Group Phase results and final pool rankings, these were the final games and results played on Day 3 (Sunday, 15/9):
Day 3 – Sunday
Match Number
Match Name
Time
Home Team
Away Team
Result
13
Semi Final 1
08:15
KCC Sokol České Budějovice
Marmara University Sport Club
12-10
14
Semi Final 2
09:20
KC Barcelona
KS Sokół Serock
14-12
15
For 7th-8th place
10:25
Cardiff City & Met Korfball
Edinburgh Mavericks
12-10
16
For 5th-6th place
11:30
FJEP Bonson
KK SPU Nitra
9-10
17
For 3rd-4th place
12:35
Marmara University Sport Club
KS Sokół Serock
15-17
18
Final
13:40
KCC Sokol České Budějovice
KC Barcelona
22-15
14:45
CLOSING CEREMONY
KCC Sokol České Budějovice (CZE) and Korfbal Club Barcelona (CAT) were the winners of the semi-final matches. These two best teams of this event qualify for the IKF Europa Cup Final Round that will take place in Budapest, Hungary, from 9 to 11 January 2020. They will join the six countries that already secured their spot for their national champions during the 2019 IKF Europa Cup edition. More info ► www.korfball.sport/?p=20069
IKF EUROPA CUP 2020 1st ROUND Final Ranking:
1st place: KCC Sokol České Budějovice (CZE) – Qualified for the IKF ECUP 2020 Final Round 2nd place: KC Barcelona (CAT) – Qualified for the IKF ECUP 2020 Final Round 3rd place: KS Sokół Serock (POL) – 1st reserve team for the IKF ECUP 2020 Final Round 4th place: Marmara University Sport Club (TUR) 5th place: KK SPU Nitra (SVK) 6th place: FJEP Bonson (FRA) 7th place: Cardiff City & Met Korfball (WAL) 8th place: Edinburgh Mavericks (SCO)
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From 13 to 15 September 2019 the Korfball ‘Champions League’ for European club teams will start in France. Eight national champions will compete in the city of Saint-Étienne in the 1st Round of the IKF Europa Cup 2020.
The two best teams of this event will qualify for the IKF Europa Cup Final Round that will take place in Budapest, Hungary, from 9 to 11 January 2020. They will join the six countries that already secured their spot for their national champions during the 2019 IKF Europa Cup edition.
IKF Europa Cup 2020 1st Round – PARTICIPANTS: Pool A
KCC Sokol České Budějovice (CZE)
KC Barcelona (CAT)
Cardiff City & Met Korfball (WAL)
FJEP Bonson (FRA)
Pool B
Marmara University Sport Club (TUR)
KS Sokół Serock (POL)
KK SPU Nitra (SVK)
Edinburgh Mavericks (SCO)
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The 53rd IKF Europa Cup 2019 has its champion: TOP/SolarCompleet (NED), after beating in today’s final the Belgian Boeckenberg KC by 31-16. During this 3-day event, national champions from eight European countries have been competing for the “Alfons Janssens” trophy in the Belgian city of Kortrijk. The English Trojans KC ended in third position in the Bronze medal game against SG Pegasus fromGermany. A great tournament with exciting and tight matches in an spectacular arena. Thanks to all organizers, volunteers, supporters, officials and teams for an unforgettable tournament. You can rewatch and enjoy all games again on our channels!
IKF ECUP 2019 Final games
Saturday, 12 January 2019:
Day 3 Final reviews
Brno – Marmara 21-11 (16-5)
Two teams whose national federations will need to participate in the first round with the reigning champions competed for the places 7/8 on the final day.
With an additional two minutes per quarter higher scores were possible. And that was exactly what happend on the Czech side in the first half. Good focus in combination with less pressure by defenders made that the match was played long before the final whistle.
It was an occasion for some reserve players to show their skills.
Two teams that had hoped for more struggled for the fifth place. But especially in Q1 the battle was situated on the defending side with a low score as a result (2-3)
Szac for a short period of time dominated and created a small advance. Time for Benfica to raise the level and to have it all square at half time.
Same scenario in the second half. Much enthusiasm, no success. This game had to be decided by a golden goal. And so it did!
After many minutes it was Joana Faria that scored the winning goal.
It has been a while since we had a clash between the traditional champion teams from England and Germany like it was always the case in the early days of the Europa Cup outdoor.
The English played one of the best tournaments and also now they were master of the game. Pegasus attacks were too transparant and the few shots, even from close by, did not find their way into the korf.
It must be said that at that time the scoring percentage of Trojans was extremely high. With 5 ahead at half time, Germans would still have hope.
Same scenario in the second half, Trojans clearly the better team and Germans trying to reverse the setting.
As a conclusion we may state that this is a well earned bronze for Trojans and that Pegasus earns respect for the efforts that were made to give a strong opponent a hard time.
The question was how long the Belgian champion would be able to keep the margin as close as possible. And, it must be said, in the first quarter this went quite well until dominance in rebound from the Dutch and uncontrolled personal defence on the other side resulted in 9-4
In a pure mathematical perspective the second quarter saw nearly a winner with an accurate Top in the beginning and a better scoring Boeckenberg towards the end.
What is always a problem when playing Dutch teams, is difference in length giving attacks oceans of time to prepare shots and to give confidence to shooters. Boeckenberg did what was possible but was insufficient to create surprises (21-12 after Q3)
Match over and moments for other players to have a taste of topkorfball.
Congratulations to the KBKB for a perfect tournament. A better final would have been a beautiful present but Top was too outstanding.
Live again this great tournament and review all moments on www.worldkorfball.org (live streaming games, live statistics, play-by-play, rankings, top scorers,…), and 24/7 on IKF social media profiles and via the hashtags #ECUP2019 and #korfball:
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