What is Korfball?

Korfball is a great game. It's most outstanding characteristic is that it is mixed. It has to be mixed otherwise it just doesn't work. Male and Female players work together in the same same sections to try and score goals. Korfball really allows you to exploit your unique positive characteristics

The main aim of korfball is to score a goal. The goal is a moulded basket on top of a 3.5 metre post. You shoot the ball into the basket whenever you can. The overriding ethic in korfball is co-operation, so you cannot run with the ball, you cannot dribble and you cannot take the ball from your opponent.

The other major feature of korfball is that you can be stopped from scoring by the other team. It would be too easy otherwise! This is done through one on one marking and positioning rather than strength. If your opponent is close enough and actively trying to stop you, you cannot shoot.

What this means is that you have to co-operate with your team mates to get free and shoot. It creates a fast paced and dynamic game, where you have to be quick on your feet and quick with your thoughts.

Korfball in England

Korfball has been around from 108 years and in England for about 75. We have 70+ clubs around the country and about 5000 participants. There are local leagues for people wanting to play recreationally (this is where you will start). There are regional leagues for people wanting to play at the next level. At the top there is a National League of 10 teams from Nottingham to Norwich to Kent and International Squads playing in World Championships.

Is it all serious then?

Not at all. Korfball exists at all levels but what we want to do is bring you all the fun of being part of a local club. Korfball is being grown around the country as a great way to keep fit, to socialise and to enjoy the great game that it is. If you want to see how good you can get, we can accommodate you. Mostly we want you to just join in and have fun.