If you are playing korfball or hosting a korfball event in the United States, please contact Carl Yerger at cryerger@gmail.com with information and we will promote it on this blog!
Korfball Demonstration in Statesville, NC with Japanese player, Alex Wilkerson
USKF board member Carl Yerger and Japanese national team member Alex Wilkerson met in Statesville, North Carolina to conduct a korfball training and demonstration session at a local park. It was exciting to learn about the new developments in Japanese korfball, including the establishment of five new local teams and international tournament participation. Thanks for a great visit, Alex!
Korfball Experience at Davidson College
Students from Davidson College participated in an "Experience Korfball" event as a dorm activity this fall. Around 20 students attended, all of which have never played korfball before. Special thanks goes to Megan Mavity and Dan Whitney for their help in organizing the afternoon of korfball. This was also the first time we were able to test the new pole system developed by Rebecca Shields. Set-up and take-down was a breeze and the poles held up when a few players ran close to them. Thanks to all who attended. We hope to plan a similar session in the spring, possibly in the form of an afternoon tournament.
Carl Yerger visits korfball group in Tokyo, Japan
On a recent visit to Japan, board member Carl Yerger visited the Tokyo korfball group. While there he participated in a training session and learned about Japanese korfball. Thanks Tobi (Yoshimitsu Tobisa) from the JKF for helping to coordinate this visit. Hopefully you can come and visit us in the USA in the future!
Second International Tournament at Hamilton College - covered by National Public Radio
Board member Louis Boguchwal hosted the second International Korfball Tournament at Hamilton College in Clinton, New York. on April 9, 2011. The entire USKF gathered, among other notable korfers such as British coaches Steve Barker and Martin Jones. The weekend matches and workshops. Budding Hamilton players learned from the knowledgeable coaches and USKF. The event was covered by National Public Radio's "Only a Game." The show aired on April 23, 2011. The podcast of the show can be found at http://onlyagame.wbur.org/2011/04/23/korfball. The USKF would like to thank reporter Doug Tribou for the wonderful piece he put together!
FamilKorf Weekend - Family Weekend Korfball Workshops at Hamilton!
USKF Board member Carl Yerger flew in to Hamilton college over Halloween Weekend, October 30-31. This was family weekend at Hamilton and for one weekend only - HamilKorf became FamilKorf! Students and their families were introduced to korfball. That's right, students, siblings, and parents tried the korf! This will be covered in the 2012 Bicentennial issue of the Hamilton Alumni Magazine.
The Korf Ball - Late Nite at Hamilton College, September 3!
Korfers and korfettes at Hamilton College partook in the Korf Ball! 'Twas a night of high society dining and merriment. Players received complimentary monocles for playing, and had the opportunity to win other formal prizes: a parasol, tiara, opera glasses, formal gloves, pocket watch, formal cane, and pipe.
That night we saw 60 people korf it up over the course of the 4 hour athletic gala. There was never a moment with fewer than 35 people! It was hall of booming banter with korfball going on in one half of the room and dancing with dj and lights in the other half. It was the first Late Nite event of the year at Hamilton and the excitement is high for korfball. HamilKorf looks forward to reinvigorating AmeriKorf!
That night we saw 60 people korf it up over the course of the 4 hour athletic gala. There was never a moment with fewer than 35 people! It was hall of booming banter with korfball going on in one half of the room and dancing with dj and lights in the other half. It was the first Late Nite event of the year at Hamilton and the excitement is high for korfball. HamilKorf looks forward to reinvigorating AmeriKorf!
Carl Yerger visits Holland and Ronald Buis
Board member Carl Yerger visited former Team USA coach, Korfbal League referee and supporter of US Korfball, Ronald Buis in August. While there, they discussed ways to reinvigorate US Korfball as well as plans for a team to visit Holland in Summer 2011.
