If anyone is looking to get fit and meet some new people, come along to play Korfball! We're having an open night for new members on 22nd September. We train at Springs Leisure Centre, Myrtle Springs School.

No previous experience needed, complete beginners welcome.

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hi there just to say that your link doesn't work.... might help drum up interest. :)

Thanks :) Should be fine now!

Bumpeddy bump. Training is on next week if anyone can't wait until 22nd!

Originally posted by claiireee
Bumpeddy bump. Training is on next week if anyone can't wait until 22nd!

what does all this involve then?

Erm, we just all turn up and have a practice. I've not been going that long. It's usually a warm up, practice shooting, tactics, then a mini match at the end. Then off to the pub for a drink!

Originally posted by Robbie_Lovin
what does all this involve then?

here are 8 players in a Korfball team, 4 men and 4 women. The 40m x 20m court is split into 2 halves and to start the game the team is split into 2 groups of 4 (2 male and 2 female) in each end of the court. One of the 2 groups of 4 sets out in the teams attack zone whilst the other in the defence zone, matched against the attack and defence of the opposing team. The groups switch ends and roles after 2 goals are scored require players to have both attacking and defending skills.

The key rules

No running with the ball

A key rule which ensures that there has to be co-operation between players, so you cannot have a 'superstar' running around doing all the work while the others watch on. Players have to create scoring chances through passing, running and team co-operation.
No physical contact

Just like basketball !!!

No shooting whilst 'defended'

This is very much the key to the whole game. In sports like basketball and netball (of which Korfball is often wrongly described as a 'cross between') you can just dump a tall player under the basket or net and just keep delivering the ball up to them.

Not so in Korfball.

Basically an attacker is considered to be 'defended' when an opponent of the same sex (more on that later) fulfills the following 3 criteria;

1. They are between the attacker and the basket.
2. They are within arms length of the attacker.
3. They are actively trying to block the ball.

So even if you are 7 feet tall you can only shoot in Korfball if you are 'free' of your defender, which means you have to run around and co-operate with your team to create scoring chances like the rest of us.

You cannot hinder a member of the opposite sex
This means that the women are competing against the women and the men against the men, all within a fast and flowing team environment. Both have to co-operate with each other in order to succeed.
How do you score

In Korfball a 'goal' is scored when the ball passes through the opponents rattan basket which is mounted on a 3.5m pole, itself mounted within the court as opposed to at the end of it. Good shooting skills are essential and top players will be shooting from as far away as 10 metres in a game. In Korfball you don't score points, a goal is a goal. On average a team would expect to score between 10 - 15 goals in a game but more is possible.

Thanks very much, you seem to know the score. So are you coming then?

Might've been up for it if it wan't on the opposite side of Sheffield.....

:( That's a shame. Training has started now if anyone wants to come along, we've had a few beginners so you won't feel silly if you don't know what you're doing (neither do I).

Bumpedy bump.

So when is training; day? time?

Thanks :thumbsup:

what is korfball!?

Training is on Thursday nights, 8:15-9:45pm, then often off for a drink afterwards. It's at Springs Leisure Centre, Myrtle Springs Scool, East Bank Road.

If anyone wants more details send an email to Nick (nick.howorth@mckesson.co.uk) our coach.

Korfball is a mixed team sport, with similarities to basketball and netball. The basic aim is to get away from your defender and score goals in a high wicker basket!

Claire.

and then there is also the Snakebite club who play at Handsworth Grange, also on a Thursday night.

The club is called Sheffield Trotters, currently unbeaten in league matches to date!

:thumbsup: Trotter's are training again - and after being promoted last season we need new players as we will be running a Division 1 team for experienced players and a local league team for newbies. There will be loads of fixtures so you will get a chance to play matches and we've just had an influx of new blood, so we have a full range of abilities training together. Coaching is excellent - so if you can catch and throw Al will teach you the rest. I joined last Feb. It had been years since I'd played netball, and I had played a bit of mixed basketball - just a social thing. So I was nervous as I went on my own. However, there was no need for nerves as everyone was really friendly and the training was good fun.

Sheffield Trotters - remember that name

Check us out at www.sheffieldtrotters.co.uk

You could be playing matches in the development team after 4 weeks of training.
With excellent coaching - Teams will be playing in the Yorkshire Korfball League and The Central England Korfball League.
Starting the first Tues in Sept.

We will be training at our new venue;
Waltheof Sports Centre,

Tues, 8-930pm. Beginners very, very welcome

Are people with Scouse Accents allowed to train?

i went along, and it was gd fun
it doesnt matter if you are a beginner
you should try it:)

Sheffield Trotters - remember that name

Check us out at www.sheffieldtrotters.co.uk

You could be playing matches in the development team after 4 weeks of training.
With excellent coaching - Teams will be playing in the Yorkshire Korfball League and The Central England Korfball League.
Starting the first Tues in Sept.

We will be training at our new venue;
Waltheof Sports Centre,

Tues, 8-930pm. Beginners very, very welcome

We are on the count down to the start of the season. Come and join us.

If you are curious about Trotters or korfball in general, check out this quick vid which shows some highlights (well, just goals really) of our final match of last season.

http://www.sheffieldtrotters.co.uk/trotters_pages/about_trotters.html

snort.

Update Update Update!!!

Sheffield Trotters have changed their training venue.

As of Sept 2007 we now train on Tuesdays, 8:30pm - 10:00pm at

Ecclesfield School
Chapeltown Road
Ecclesfield
Sheffield
S35 9WD


So... we'll see you there!

From 13th May 2008 onwards NEW PLACE AND TIME

King Edwards Lower school, Darwin Lane S10 5RG on Tuesday 13th May at 7:45pm till 9:15.
And each subsequent Tuesday....

We are training throught the summer so, if you'd like to try out Korfball and meet the teams before the new season starts -we'd love you to come along!

:D

Hey is it ok for a Newbie to come and join in?? i'll probably be pretty crap.... :-)

We are back at Ecclesfield School again now!

Training is on Tuesdays 8:30 - 10:00pm. The season is going great - Trotters 1st team are top of the league (the only team to have a +ive goal difference!)

Newbies all welcome - no experience necessary. We are a nice bunch so please feel very welcome. x

And we are back at King Edwards Lower School on Darwin lane for summer 2009

New season, new venue, new training time for Sheffield Trotters Korfball Club

We are training at Concord (directions below)
7.15 - 8.45 every Tuesday

http://www.concordsportscentre.co.uk/How_To_Find_Us/

We are looking for new players so if you are interested have a look at
http://www.sheffieldtrotters.co.uk for contact details.

:)

hey

ive never played before but would like to. ru still looking for players

mel

Hi,

We are Sheffield Snakebite KC and we are looking for new players this season. We are starting training for the season tomorrow (Monday 6th Sept) at Handsworth Grange School at 7.30pm so come along and give it a go! I know of a few other people coming along that are completely new to korfball so if you are as well then you wont be the only one!

More info about the club email snakebitekc@yahoo.com

Hope to see you there!

Ali
Snakebite KC, Chair

P.S. For info for anyone wanting to get involved in Korfball in Sheffield there are two (non uni) clubs. Snakebite & Trotters. Both are great clubs and we come together during the season to play matches, go to tournaments and for the end of year Yorkshire Korfball Awards. Both clubs are looking for new players to develop korfball in the area so if you are interested in playing I would suggest getting in touch with both of us and go along to a few sessions to see which you prefer! (Obviously come to Snakebite first though) ;)

I am unable to make training tonight. Can i come along next monday please?

Mel

Definately! We will be there every Monday from 7.30pm so come along whenever is good for you!

I'll be coming along to one of these!

Thanks for everyone that has been coming along to give Korfball a go!

Mel - come along any Monday 7.30 at Handsworth Grange School. Sorry wasn't able to PM you. Just ask for me and I'll show you the ropes and get you started!

See ya on monday!
Ali

Snakebite Korfball Club are still looking for new members to come along and give the sport a try. Email snakebitekc@yahoo.com for more details!

What's korfball? I'm kinda interested on this one.

Hi Keanne,

Korfball is a mixed sport and similar to korfball and basketball. It is good fun and all abilities and experience levels welcome. Have a look on you tube to get a feel for the game (it is probably easier than explaining it!). Come down and give it a go at Snakebite Korfball Club. We train at Handsworth Grange School Sports Centre every Monday night at 7.30. Or email snakebitekc@yahoo.com for more details!

Ali
Snakebite KC Chair

All Korfball players need to listen to 'Joy In Leeuwarden' by Half Man Half Biscuit on their latest album '90 Bisodol.'

Respect!

When does the season start?

Whos for

Korfball?

I bet you hear that little joke all the time?

Sheffield Trotters Korfball Club (sheffieldtrotters@hotmail.co.uk or club secretary nick.howorth@lineone.net)

trains at;

Tapton School Darwin La Sheffield, South Yorkshire S10 5RG
6.15 - 7.45 on Tues

We have some new starters training with us and novices are always welcome.