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The ISBHF family hopes that everyone in the ball hockey community is well. We are excited to bring some exciting news, with Finland set to host its first ISBHF sanctioned international event in its history. Along with the Junior and Masters events scheduled for 2021, the ISBHF and Finnish Ball Hockey Federation (SBHL) will also offer elite club teams from around the world to play against each other and experience a location like never before – close to the Arctic Circle. The city of Ylitornio and its Ainiovaara Arena (host of Finnish National Championships) with brand new multisport flooring, will welcome club teams at the Arctic Circle Cup on August 25-28, 2021. ‘The ISBHF is working hard with its nations to build an impressive schedule of events in 2021. We want to make history together with our Finnish Family by holding an international event by the Arctic Circle – the first ISBHF event in this part of the world ever,’ ISBHF President George Gortsos commented. Ainiovaara Arena will host ISBHF club teams in 2021 Johannes Pukema, SBHL President, looks forward to the event: ‘This is huge for Finnish ball hockey. We are proud to be organizing this event together with Poropojat. I […]

Finland to host 2021 Arctic Circle Cup for ISBHF Club Teams

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By Mark Staffieri During a distinguished decade that has seen Elysia Desmier establish herself as a mainstay on Canada’s national women’s ball hockey team, a quintet of appearances at the IBSHF World Championships represents a precious pinnacle. Enjoying a podium finish in each appearance, the most recent may have been the most satisfying. Following a bronze medal at the 2017 edition of the Worlds, an unexpected result, compounded by the fact that the proud Canadian roster suffered its first-ever loss to the United States in tournament history, the subsequent two years were predicated on redemption. In pure storybook fashion, a riveting rematch took place on the grandest stage in ISBHF play. With Kosice, Slovakia, serving as the backdrop, the gold medal game at the 2019 Worlds consisted of Canadian and their American opponents renewing rivalries, bringing a thrilling decade of the female game to a thrilling denouement. “2017 felt like unfinished business. The loss in the semifinals didn’t sit right with me. The game was in our hands and for whatever reason it just slipped away. I knew this year’s world championships were gold or bust. We were not settling for anything less. This group of women put their all […]

Five podium finishes in distinguished decade for Elysia Desmier

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Dear ISBHF Ball Hockey Family, The ISBHF hopes that all of you remain safe and healthy during these difficult times. We appreciate your understanding and support in what has not been an easy decision regarding our 2020 events. In co-operation with National Federations and Local Organising Committees, the ISBHF Board of Directors has unanimously approved that, should the global health situation allow, all upcoming ISBHF events will be postponed by one year. The calendar of the upcoming ISBHF events will be as follows: 2021* Men’s & Women’s Masters World ChampionshipsJune 16-20 – České Budějovice, Czech Republic U20 & U18 Junior World ChampionshipsJune 22-27 – Visp & Raron, Switzerland U16 Boys & U20 Girls Junior World ChampionshipsJuly 1-4 – Žilina, Slovakia * the age eligibility regulations for 2021 events will remain the same as regulated for 2020 events. 2022 Men’s & Women’s World ChampionshipsJune 2022 (dates TBC) – Brandon, MB, Canada On behalf of the ISBHF, we would like to thank everyone for their patience and support as we navigate the ball hockey family through this period of uncertainty. We look forward to welcoming all players, families, spectators and staff to these wonderful nations as they host the best ball hockey players in the world and provide an […]