DeutschThe German Fistball National team defeated Austria 3:1 to win a 9th European Champion title in front of 800 spectators at the Fistball Stadium in Bozen, Italy.
All the results here
Austria will defend the title
The women’s team from Austria won the last European Championship in the Czech Republic back in 2013. This weekend they want to defend their title in Bolzano, Italy.
“Last year we just came up short against Germany in a breathtaking World Championship final. This time we want to finish on top of the podium again. Switzerland, Germany and Austria will be the main contenders for the Gold Medal in Italy this time,” says Team Captain Karin Azesberger.
All about the EC in Bozen/Bolzano here
Karl Weiss elected as a new Director of AIMS
Karl Weiss, President of the International Fistball Association was elected as new Director of the Board of AIMS (Alliance of Independent Recognized Members of Sport)
President: Stephan Fox
Vice-President: Panagiotis Theodoropoulos (Ju-Jitsu)
General Secretary: Dr Gergard Zimmermann (Minigolf)
Directors: Julie Gabriel (Savate), Mike Haslam (Dragonboat), Karl Weiss (Fistball), Robert Keller (Powerlifting), Michal Buchel (Sambo)
AIMS hold its Working Group meeting and conference from the 11th – 13th August in Bangkok, with an agenda packed with meetings and presentations and the elections of the new board.
The IOC, IWGA, FISU, OCA and many more came to made presentations and all Sport Federations had the chance to demonstrate their sport to delegates from universities, the Department of Physical Education and other interested parties.
More impressions from Bangkok
Karl Weiss thanked Thailand’s Tourism and Sports Minister H.E. Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul for her help to launch a Fistball Association in Thailand.
“Thank you for your strong support Stephan Fox” – Karl Weiss and Stephan Fox, President of AIMS
South Africa announce national squad
The Fistball Association of South Africa would like to announce its national squad “the Mighty Galjoens” for the World Men’s Championships in Argentina in November 2015.
After a gruelling selection process over the past few months, the squad comprises seven of South Africa’s tried and tested fistballers, including (Back row l-r) Mzodidi Tutuka (ChickenDust FC), Justin Patrick (Kaapse Fisters FC), Rory Liedeman (Kaapse Fisters FC). Front row; Andrew Reid (North Beach Knuckledusters FC), Leif Petersen (C) (Goldfister FC) and Anthony Muteti (Goldfister FC). Inset is Nabeel Petersen (Goldfister FC).
These players come from South Africa’s longest established clubs, most of whom regularly feature in the top three teams nationally.
Team Captain, Leif Petersen on leading the Mighty Galjoens into the World Championships:
“The IFA Men’s World Championships have been a lofty goal for some time in the eyes of the Fistball Association of South Africa. I am privileged to lead such a well honed sporting unit selected from the best of South Africa’s fistballers. The squad greatly looks forward the opportunity to demonstrate to the world South Africa’s potential to be a future fistball powerhouse. The league has put in the hard yards over the course of the last 12 months, and its fantastic to see how we have grown together as a sporting unit. Our squad the “Mighty Galjoens” are named after the South African national fish, which is famed for its fighting qualities – we cant wait to demonstrate these attributes on the international stage”.
The Fistball Association of South Africa is currently running various fundraising events and seeking sponsors for the Mighty Galjoens campaign. A crowdfunding video to support their efforts will be released in the coming week. If you are interested in helping their cause, please contact us via email (fistballsa@gmail.com) or via their Facebook page
Fistball Federation of Australia announces National Team for 2015 Men’s 15th Fistball World Championships in Argentina
The Fistball Federation of Australia (FiFA) is pleased to announce the official selection of the ten-man Australian national fistball team that will be competing this November at the 2015 Men’s 15th Fistball World Championships in Córdoba, Argentina. This will be Australia’s first-ever appearance at the Fistball World Championships. Read the full Story here
Bonjour à l’ASSOCIATION IVOIRIENNE DE FISTBALL
We welcome the Fistball Association of the Republic of Ivory Coast to the worldwide Fistball Family
Here some pictures from the first fistball practice
16th U21 European Championship – Germany wins the title
The Host for the U18 World Championship 2016 is fixed
During the U18 European Championship the contract for the U18 World Championship has been signed.
The organizer TV 03 Eibach will hold the games in Nürnberg GER. The DFBL is very happy to have an experience host and they will support the club in every possible way so that the World Championship in Germany will be a great success.
One of the next steps is that as much teams as possible will register for the games. If help is needed or if there are special requests the host club and the DFBL will do the best to find a solution.
Picture from left to right: Jürgen Albrecht (IFA), Dr. Andreas Schröder (TV Eibach 03 Nürnberg), Ulrich Meiners (DFBL).
The new European U18 Champions
Congratulations to the new U18 European Champions
Girls: Austria
Boys: Germany
See all the pics and results here
Fistball Federation of Australia appoints National Head Coach
Fistball Federation of Australia appoints National Head Coach for upcoming 2015 Men’s Fistball World Championships in Argentina.
The Fistball Federation of Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of Laurence Young as National Head Coach of the Australian National Fistball Team for their inaugural World Championship campaign in Cordoba, Argentina.
With an impressive history of leadership and coaching roles within various Australian sporting organisations, Laurence was chosen by the FiFA Board to take charge of the inexperienced Australian National Fistball Team, as they begin the journey towards their inaugural appearance at the Fistball World Championships. Drawing upon his Physical Education teaching background, in conjunction with several years of fistball experience both domestically and internationally, he is expected to have a significant impact on the development of fistball skills, fitness and strategy.
An integral playing member of the Westside Wombats in the Melbourne-based F-League since 2013, Laurence Young also acted as an official FiFA Ambassador while at the Obersee Masters in Jona, Switzerland in 2014, involving himself in advanced training sessions while also playing in and observing various high-level fistball tournaments. The knowledge gained during this visit has Laurence excited about the goals and challenges associated with coaching the Australian Fistball National Team.
On the main focus for the remaining months leading into the World Championships:
“With the official team now selected, we can now turn our focus on using the short time ahead of us to increase our training load and continue on what has already been an overwhelming improvement in our skill levels and teamwork over the last few months”
On pushing the Australian team to not just be making up the numbers in Cordoba:
“Even though it is our first World Championships, we have several players in the current team with international fistball experience gained from the 2014 Asian Fistball Championships, and as a whole we have dramatically improved our fistball skills over the last 12 months. In addition, by selecting a full squad for the tournament, we believe have added a good mix of skilful players that all add to the overall team dynamic, and we expect to push other nations in an international arena. We want to raise a few eyebrows, in a good way.”
On the source of recent improvements:
“The main focus at trainings have been on improving the consistency and effectiveness of the basic skills, and using that improvement to play better as a team to turn defence into strong attacking movements, while also develop specific tactics to improve overall performance.”
On the aims of the Australian national fistball team:
“If we continue to develop our skills through our dedication to training, I personally believe we will be capable of challenging the newer fistball nations, while competing hard against the more experienced nations. We have already formed strong rivalries with South Africa, Pakistan and India, and we look forward to giving them our best fist on the international stage. In particular, we would take some real enjoyment out of handing South Africa a demoralising, yet sportsmanlike, defeat, so we will continue to train hard to ensure that happens if the opportunity arises in November.”
The Australian Fistball Team is currently running various fundraising events and seeking major sponsor for their team. If you are interested in helping their cause, please contact the Fistball Federation of Australia via email or via their Facebook page.