Korfball And Me

 

 

About Me:

I currently play korfball for Littleport Lions Team 2 in the CKA league, and have been playing korfball for three years.  I have lived in Cambridgeshire for five years, having moved from Scotland in 2002.

 

How I Got Started in Korfball:

I started playing korfball in summer 2004.  A friend of mine introduced me to the sport with Littleport Lions Korfball Club, who are based in the village where I work and currently live.  I began playing in the 4^th team, with several other new players.  The team gelled quickly and we were soon winning matches, including beating the Lions’ 3^rd team in our first season.

 

Main Achievements in Korfball:

I have played for Lions in the CKA league for three seasons, winning the 3^rd division title in 2006 with Lions 3, and was captain of the 4^th team for most of that season.  With Lions, I have also travelled across the country and to Europe to play tournaments, friendlies and BKA cup matches, including the Oxford outdoor tournament in 2006 which we won.  My biggest achievement in Korfball was playing for Scotland at the 2006 Commonwealth and Friends Tournament in London.

 

Coaching:

In 2006 I passed my Level 1 coaching exam and am currently a coaching assistant with Vikings Korfball Club, based in Ely.  I specialise in coaching beginners proper technique and basic playing style.  I have also passed the referee theory exam, am a qualified first aider, and am CRB checked.

 

Other Sports and Activities:

As well as Korfball, I enjoy playing football and badminton, and also watch many sports, both live and on TV.  In football, I sometimes train with Littleport Rovers, and am a keen fan of Kilmarnock football club, my home team.  I play badminton on a regular basis with workmates, and occasionally at Littleport Badminton Club.  On TV I like to watch a range of sports, including horse racing, football, rugby and baseball.  Other activities I enjoy include playing guitar, and I have taught people how to play guitar.