Saturday 8th December 2012 saw Exeter’s first local korfball match with Exeter City playing Exeter University in the South West Korfball League.
The league includes teams from Taunton, Bristol and Gloucester, but Saturday saw an all-Exeter line up. The clubs first and second teams came together at Wonford sports centre for two back to back matches. The second teams played first and the skill of the City team soon became apparent with a succession of almost answered goals and a lead of 8-1 at half time.
The Uni team fought back strongly to score several quick goals after the...
Made a New Years resolution to get fit this year? Want to meet new people in Exeter? Bored of basketball? Time to move on from netball? If so, why not try Korfball? It is a fast, skilled, mixed team sport with similarities to netball or basketball.
Each team consists of four male and four female players and is one of the only truly mixed sports. It is a great way to get fit and to meet people. Almost everyone is a 'beginner' to korfball initially as the game is not well known so you will be in good company.