About Us - Korfball?!
Korfball is a court based ball sport, with similar skills to both Basketball and Netball, played indoor or outdoor; it is the World's only true mixed team sport. It is one of the fastest growing sports in the UK and especially amongst universities!
The court is split into two halves, each team will have two of each sex in each half. There are no "positions" in Korfball as after every 2 goals have been scored (2-0, 3-1, 5-1 etc) the ends swap over, so attack becomes defence and vice versa. Goals are scored by getting the ball to pass through a Korf (dutch for basket) which is free standing (no backboard) and stands 3.5m high. This post is inset on the pitch which allows players to play the ball behind it.
The two boys and two girls in defence will mark up like for like against the oppositions division who are attacking. Shots taken whilst being defended result in a foul given to the defence.
To defend an opponent, you must be:
1) between them and the Korf.
2) be within arms length.
3) be defending the ball.
Therefore the idea of attacking is to keep away from your defender!Players are not allowed to run with the ball, punch it or kick it. Doing so will result in a foul to the opposition.
In Korfball, physical contact must be controlled. The rules are designed so that whilst individual skill is important, solo play is not allowed. So the emphasis is on team play and co-operation within your division.
"It is not the team with the best individuals who win, but the individuals with the best team."
At Cardiff University, Korfball is so much more than this! Aside from being one of the only clubs to have ever won BUCS, the Korfball society gives its members the opportunity to compete against International athletes. If you’ve never touched a Korfball in your life before, don’t let this put you off... Over 90% of our new members each year are new to the sport. In addition, Korfball is a great way to stay fit (or get fit after several months of summer indulgences!)
And this is not all the club offers. Korfball offers a unique social scene as girls and guys train together, play together and party together. Almost all training sessions end in a pint and food at the social club. There are also very original and entertaining socials throughout the year. As if all this isn’t enough, the club also runs an annual tour to the Netherlands, the birthplace of our sport.
So if you want to keep fit, compete for your University (and potentially for Wales), have a fantastic social life, go to the Netherlands... give Korfball a try.
The court is split into two halves, each team will have two of each sex in each half. There are no "positions" in Korfball as after every 2 goals have been scored (2-0, 3-1, 5-1 etc) the ends swap over, so attack becomes defence and vice versa. Goals are scored by getting the ball to pass through a Korf (dutch for basket) which is free standing (no backboard) and stands 3.5m high. This post is inset on the pitch which allows players to play the ball behind it.
The two boys and two girls in defence will mark up like for like against the oppositions division who are attacking. Shots taken whilst being defended result in a foul given to the defence.
To defend an opponent, you must be:
1) between them and the Korf.
2) be within arms length.
3) be defending the ball.
Therefore the idea of attacking is to keep away from your defender!Players are not allowed to run with the ball, punch it or kick it. Doing so will result in a foul to the opposition.
In Korfball, physical contact must be controlled. The rules are designed so that whilst individual skill is important, solo play is not allowed. So the emphasis is on team play and co-operation within your division.
"It is not the team with the best individuals who win, but the individuals with the best team."
At Cardiff University, Korfball is so much more than this! Aside from being one of the only clubs to have ever won BUCS, the Korfball society gives its members the opportunity to compete against International athletes. If you’ve never touched a Korfball in your life before, don’t let this put you off... Over 90% of our new members each year are new to the sport. In addition, Korfball is a great way to stay fit (or get fit after several months of summer indulgences!)
And this is not all the club offers. Korfball offers a unique social scene as girls and guys train together, play together and party together. Almost all training sessions end in a pint and food at the social club. There are also very original and entertaining socials throughout the year. As if all this isn’t enough, the club also runs an annual tour to the Netherlands, the birthplace of our sport.
So if you want to keep fit, compete for your University (and potentially for Wales), have a fantastic social life, go to the Netherlands... give Korfball a try.
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