Commonwealth Korfball Championships

The first Commonwealth Korfball Championships[1] were held in Croydon from 14 to 16 July 2006.

This was a tournament recognised by the International Korfball Federation, and hosted by the British Korfball Association, at the Whitgift School, Croydon.

Participants came from Australia, England, Scotland, South Africa and Wales. Additionally teams from Ireland and North America (USA and Canada) were invited to take part, to help the development of korfball in these countries.

The tournament was by way of a round-robin championships, with England the eventual winners.

1st Commonwealth and friends Championship
Team Pts P W D L GF GA
 England 12660013025
 South Africa 964118951
 Ireland 964118256
 Wales 562135378
 Australia 562134579
North America 261054188
 Scotland 060063093
1st Commonwealth Championship
Team Pts P W D L GF GA
 England 844009216
 South Africa 643015631
 Wales 341123257
 Australia 341122559
 Scotland 040042062
Friday 14 July
Wales  10 - 13 Ireland
South Africa  17 - 4 North America
Australia  10 - 5 Scotland
England  13 - 4 Ireland
North America 6 - 10 Australia
Wales  6 - 30 England
Scotland  4 - 18 South Africa
Saturday 15 July
Scotland  9 - 12 North America
South Africa  16 - 16 Ireland
Wales  8 - 8 Australia
England  25 - 5 North America
Scotland  1 - 19 Ireland
Wales  9 - 11 South Africa
England  24 - 2 Australia
Sunday 16 July
Wales  11 - 8 North America
Ireland  14 - 10 Australia
England  13 - 5 South Africa
Scotland  8 - 9 Wales
Ireland  16 - 6 North America
England  25 - 3 Scotland
Australia  5 - 22 South Africa

References

  1. "'Korf' squad hope to net success". BBC News. 14 July 2006.
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