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TASTER SESSION 1
Never played korfball? Join us for a taster session! Friday 10th October (0th week), 7:00pm - 8:30pm
TASTER SESSION 2
All are welcome, especially if you’ve never played before! Friday 17th October (1st week), 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location
We train at Iffley Road Sports Centre. Enter via the main entrance, then turn left and follow the signs to Acer Hall.
What to Bring
Wear comfortable sports clothes and trainers. We provide all the equipment you need.
Established over 30 years ago, the Oxford University Korfball Club holds the distinction of being the oldest university korfball club in the UK and the oldest overall in Oxfordshire.
Our club embraces a diverse membership, from freshers to staff and community members, and is fully inclusive across all genders.
We pride ourselves on being a friendly and sociable club, while also maintaining a competitive spirit.
We compete in weekly Oxfordshire league matches, inter-university BUCS tournaments, and the annual Varsity matches against Cambridge.
Most of our players have never played Korfball before coming to Oxford.
We are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment for beginners, so even if you’re hesitant to go to your first session, we encourage you to come along and give it a try!
Korfball is the Dutch cousin of basketball and netball.
It’s a mixed-gender sport which is all about tactics and teamwork, and less about how tall you are!
Movement with the ball is less limited than netball and although you can shoot from anywhere on the pitch, importantly, players cannot shoot if closely marked.
The team must therefore work together to create space in order to score.
Teams consist of eight people and switch between attackers and defenders every two goals: players need to be confident in both positions.
Korfball is inclusive to everyone, regardless of experience, and we welcome enquiries from those with a disability regarding the accessibility of Korfball.
Watch the video below to learn more about the sport!
Gallery
Check out some photos of our teams in action.
President
Secretary
Treasurer
Social Secretary
Tournaments Secretary
Transport Secretary
1st Team Captain
Welfare Officer
Kit Secretary / Welfare Officer
IT Secretary
Alumni Secretary
Oxford University Korfball Club (OUKoC) is committed to creating a welcoming and accessible atmosphere that encourages players of any ability or background to join a university-level sport.
The club continues to boost the status of korfball, and although most of its new players have never heard of the sport, OUKoC’s warm and supportive environment quickly turns them into seasoned veterans.
The club presently boasts three players with international experience, and has supported many more in top-league teams.
Two teams currently compete in the local league, inter-university BUCS competitions and the annual Varsity matches against Cambridge.
Here are some ways in which your donation can make a difference:
• £10 covers a travel subsidy to a player for a tournament
• £20 covers the cost of refereeing a league match
• £40 pays for a brand-new international-grade korfball
• £80 allows one of OUKoC’s players to become a Level 1 Qualified Coach
• £150 registers a team with the English Korfball Association for another year
• £400 buys a shot clock
• £1000 buys a new korfball post
Thank you for supporting Oxford University Korfball Club!
Donors in the US can give tax-effectively via Americans For Oxford (AFO).
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