Description
What is Korfball?
Korfball is a Dutch sport that combines the most exciting aspects of basketball, handball and netball into one!
It’s a mixed gender team sport – each team has 4 women and 4 men playing together on the court.
Most people join Korfball as beginners, so it’s worth having a go, especially if you want to try something new!
What do we do?
There are plenty of opportunities throughout the year to pick up the game and improve your skills, both in training and in matches.
We have four training sessions every week:
TUESDAY 7am-8am
WEDNESDAY 7am-8am (BUCS teams-only training session)
FRIDAY 6pm-7pm
SUNDAY 8pm-9pm
Competitively, in the 2024/25 year, we have our 1st team playing in the South West Korfball League 1 and our 2nd team playing in the South West Korfball League 2 which will mean games most weekends for all competitive members. We plan to enter our 1st and 2nd teams to compete in BUCS, the national student competition. We also have a 3rd team who play in friendly matches throughout the year.
Aside from the competitive scene, we run inclusive training sessions for the whole club. We are also passionate about our social section, where we host socials every Wednesday. Highlights of this include Pub Golf, Cops and Robbers and The Traitors. We have a family system too to pair new members with returners to help welcome them. Our formals are some of the most enjoyable nights of the year and a great chance to celebrate the end of term and have fun.
Memberships:
This year we will have two different types of memberships:
Social membership- £40
This allows access to training sessions and social events
Competitive membership- £65
This allows access to training sessions, social events and competitive events
Competitive members are required to pay £52.50 in TB1 for their membership and supplement this with a payment of £12.50 in TB2 if they remain on a team once retrials have taken place. Similarly, those who purchased social memberships in TB1 and join a team in TB2 will also be required to buy the £12.50 competitive upgrade in TB2.
Members will also have to purchase an SEH access pass in order to access the sports hall facilities (£25 at the start of the academic year paid through the SU website) which will automatically be added to your cart when you purchase a membership.
Members should also be aware of Bristol SU’s Activity Hardship Fund – a way in which you can receive aid when paying membership fees.
We understand that financial circumstances can vary, and we want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to be a part of our community. To support those who may be facing financial pressures, we are introducing a membership payment instalment plan. This option is designed to make it easier for individuals experiencing financial difficulty to manage their membership fee.
Please note that this instalment plan is intended primarily for members who are currently facing financial challenges. If you believe you could benefit from this arrangement, please email od22613@bristol.ac.uk to discuss the details and how we can best accommodate your needs.
So why should you join?
Korfball is one of the most welcoming and friendly societies at Bristol Uni. No matter your skill level, we’re open to everyone, so why not come along and give it a go – we promise we won’t disappoint!
We will be in stall 267 in the sports tent at the Welcome Fair on 13/09/2024 so come and find us and have a chat with some of the committee (and look out for a Korf demo at 2pm on the day too!)
If you have any questions about memberships, the GIAGs, or anything Bristol Uni Korfball related then please message us on either Instagram (@bristolunikorf) or email (bristolunikorf2023@gmail.com).
Give it a Go!
Come to Korfball Give it a go!
Whether you are a korfball pro or have never heard of it, everyone is welcome to come along to our sessions!
We will practice shooting, teach the rules and play some matches, as well as meet some really cool people. We are a super friendly club and our main aim is to have fun!
We are running 2 Give it a Go sessions in September:
- Sunday 15th September 2024
- Friday 20th September 2024
These will run in the main sports hall on the 2nd floor of the UoB Indoor Sports Centre, (Tyndall Avenue, Bristol, BS8 1TP).
Tickets for these GIAG sessions are available to book in our events section now!
Wear whatever you feel comfortable exercising in and don't forget to bring water.
Look out for our committee who will be wearing maroon committee t-shirts and will all be happy to help with anything you need!
More information will be posted on our Instagram (@bristolunikorf) so please check it out and follow for more updates or email us on bristolunikorf2023@gmail.com.
Sending you all Korf love and hope to see you soon! <3
University of Bristol Korfball Club is committed to providing a friendly and safe environment for all our members and will actively stand against bullying or harassment.
To read our full Equality and Inclusion Policy open here for details.
We are also hugely indebted to the Alumni Foundation and the magnificent work they do. The funds of the Alumni Foundation have helped with many activities that have benefited current students and the University at large. The Committee has a "policy" of distributing small grants throughout the University so that the generosity of alumni can be spread as widely as possible. To date over £1.25m has been distributed. The Alumni Foundation is completely reliant upon the generosity of its donors in order to undertake its work.
Terms and conditions
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Membership Fee Inclusions
Prior to signing up to a Club or Society speak to the Committee to find out what your membership includes and if there are any further expenses throughout the year.
Service Standards
All Club or Society members can expect to receive:
- The opportunity to attend regular meetings, events, activities, trips and socials as arranged.
- The opportunity to stand for a committee position or vote in their elections (Bristol students only).
- For Sports Club – to attend regular training sessions and have the opportunity to be selected for the teams.
Code of Conduct
When joining a club or society you are agreeing to abide by the constitution, general rules, regulations and policies of University of Bristol Students’ Union and also the Club or Society Code of Conduct which sets out the level of behaviour & discipline expected of all Club & Society members.
Refund Policy
Any customer who pays for a membership subscription to a Bristol SU Society, Sports Club, Student Media and initiatives has a 14 day cooling off period from the time and date of purchase during which they have the right to cancel the subscription and receive a full refund. If you do decide to cancel within the 14 days, Bristol SU will refund your payment within a further 30 days of the cancellation. To request a refund please email: bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk
Data sharing (Sports Club members only)
Please be aware that Bristol SU may share data relating to the members of its sports clubs with the Centre for Sport, Exercise and Health (a department of the University). This information may be used for the purposes of communicating direct with these members and/or to cross-reference against SEH's Sports Pass membership records.
As part of Bristol SU's membership of British Universities & Colleges Sports (BUCS) Bristol SU may have to share data on to its sports clubs members so BUCS can, from time to time, communicate with these members.
Data sharing (Societies members only)
If you're joining one of the societies listed below please be aware that your name and email address will be shared with Bristol Hub for the purpose of keeping you up to date with their activities through their email “The Week”:
AIESEC Bristol, AMICUS Bristol, Anti-Slavery Society, Bristol Feminists, Bristol Friends of MSF, Bristol Marrow, Bristol Social Enterprise Society, Bristol Student Action for Refugees, Bristol University Amnesty International, Conservation Group, Bristol University Oxfam Group, Bristol University Sustainability Team, Bristol Volunteers for Development Abroad, Engineers Without Borders, Howard League for Penal Reform Student Society, International Affairs Society, Medsin Bristol, Model United Nations, and Vegetarian and Vegan Society.
For more information on Bristol Hub visit: http://www.bristolhub.org.
If you do not want your details shared with the Hub please email: bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk.
These terms shall be governed by English law and are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. Nothing in these terms shall exclude liability for fraudulent misrepresentation.
