Alumni of the University of Essex matchfunded £200
By
Jasmine Cotgrove
Colchester
Korfball originates from the Netherlands, the word 'Korf' is simply Dutch for basket. Korfball is similar to basketball, netball and handball, but with a unique defending rule which makes the sport equal as height is irrelevant.
Teams consist of eight players, four male and four female; two of each gender in each section. The court consists of two large squares joined along the centre line and in each square there is a 'Korf'. Korfball is the sport of the future, based on cooperation and gender equality.
Players can only be marked by an opposing player of the same gender, with all actively participating in attack and in defence. Once the section starts the game in attack, the other in defence, but players swap roles after every two goals.
Korfball: Friendship, Teamwork and Equality
Essex Blades Korfball Club was established 4 years ago in 2013. Since then we have progressed from just one team in the Norfolk league to two, and our first team has been moved up into the 2nd league, with our very own captain currently holding top scorer for our league! Our BUCS team have progressed to the Trophy competition, which is higher ranking than the Plate competition we competed in 2 years ago. All of our players show great potential, on and off court! We're in our 4th year now, and we have come a long way since Helen first founded the club. We want to keep up her amazing efforts to introduce Korfball to the University of Essex! Korfball is a fun, an equal opportunity sport, and we would like to introduce and involve as many people as possible to the sport. Our volunteering officer David Shonoiki (who joined the club this year) has organised many volunteering projects including ParkRun & Colchester Food Bank, and now he is our Derby Day 'One to Watch' and competes on our first team!
The money raised from this project will go towards funding the following costs, making Korfball more accessible, and allowing every member to progress in sport:
- £400 for a minimum of 20 hours of coaching from an external coach
- £60pp for a Level One Coaching Course (if we reach our higher target)
We have some fabulous rewards to thank everyone who donates, whatever the amount you might give. Check them out and see what's on offer for all your help :)
Twitter: @essexbladeskorf
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Essex-Blades-Korfball-Club-186925138125394/
Instagram: @essexbladeskorfball
Email: essexbladeskorfball@gmail.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxSu-5szo3yt08fVUv95xyA
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A huge thank you from the Blades! We will give you a shout out for being an amazing person and helping us grow! <3
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Thank you for backing the Essex Blades! - We appreciate all of our donations! And we will include you in a personal video to thank all of our sponsors!
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Thank you for all your help! - Come and try out one of our Monday Night Fitness sessions! We all motivate one another to push themselves to achieve, despite being a fitness night it's also a lot of fun!
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Estimated delivery: 1 April 2017
Thank youuuuuuu! Essex Blades Korfball Club will send you a personalised thank you letter from all of our members!
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Ačiū, Vielen Dank, Salamat Po, Благодаря! Come and watch us play one of our first games of the season! #backtheblades
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You are an amazing person, thank you for being you! Receive a Christmas card signed by the Essex Blades Korfball Club and some merchandise to say thank you!
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Estimated delivery: 1 December 2017
Amazing! You are the main donor to our project! Thank you so much for your donation! - We'd like to invite you and 7 friends to train & have a friendly match with us at the University of Essex!
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