Korfball

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.

The Oxford University Korfball Club was established just over 30 years ago, making it the oldest university korfball club in the country and the oldest korfball club outright in Oxfordshire. The rounded nature of the sport means our club ranges from freshers to staff and community members, and is fully inclusive gender-wise. We're a friendly and sociable club, but a competitive one too. We play in the weekly Oxfordshire league matches, the inter-university BUCS tournaments and Varsity matches against Cambridge every year.

Most of our players had never played korfball before coming to Oxford; complete beginners are certainly always welcome. Come and give it a try!

Korfball runs an inter-college competition in Trinity Term. For more information on how to get involved at college level, please contact a member of the club or your college sports rep.