International Federation of Broomball Associations
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Broomball
Broomball is a recreational ice game originating in Canada and played around the world. It is played in a hockey rink, either indoors or outdoors, depending on climate and location. Broomball is popular in the Canadian province of Manitoba, where Glenella is the Broomball Capital of the World...
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Based in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
, the IFBA is responsible for promoting the sport globally, organising the biennial World Broomball Championships
World Broomball Championships
The World Broomball Championships are organized every even-numbered year by the IFBA.The first World Championships were held in Victoria, British Columbia in 1991, and were attended by over 800 athletes and 44 teams . The most recent event, held in Vancouver, British Columbia, was the eight...
. It also administers the sport's official rulebook and coaching and officiating programs.
Executive committee
The day-to-day operations of the IFBA are run by the Executive Committee, a body of individuals elected by the sport's global representatives.The current Executive Committee is:
- President/CEO: Rick Przybysz (Canada)
- Vice-President (Operations): Marc Desparois (Canada)
- Vice-President (Technical): Conrad Morneau (Canada)
- General Secretary: Pat Cunningham (United States of America)
- Referee-in-Chief: Dave MacFeely (Canada)
Additionally there is a Board of Governors which meets on a timely basis. The Board of Governors is made up of representatives from each officially recognised member country of the IFBA.
Countries recognised by IFBA
The following countries have broomball programs recognised by IFBA, though they may not necessarily be members of the international body.Americas
- CanadaCanadaCanada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
- Canadian Broomball Federation - United States of America - USA BroomballUSA BroomballUSA Broomball is the official United States governing body recognized by the International Federation of Broomball Associations . The organization is responsible for sanctioning tournaments and leagues, training and certifying officials, and recognizing broomball governing bodies for individual...
Europe
- AustriaAustriaAustria , officially the Republic of Austria , is a landlocked country of roughly 8.4 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the...
- FinlandFinlandFinland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
- FranceFranceThe French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
- GermanyGermanyGermany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
- ItalyItalyItaly , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
- Comitato Italiano Broomball - RussiaRussiaRussia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
- SloveniaSloveniaSlovenia , officially the Republic of Slovenia , is a country in Central and Southeastern Europe touching the Alps and bordering the Mediterranean. Slovenia borders Italy to the west, Croatia to the south and east, Hungary to the northeast, and Austria to the north, and also has a small portion of...
- Association of Slovenian Broomball - SwedenSwedenSweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
- SwitzerlandSwitzerlandSwitzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
- Association Suisse de Broomball - United KingdomUnited KingdomThe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
Expansion countries
In addition there are a number of countries that the IFBA is looking to take the game to, including:- BelgiumBelgiumBelgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
- ChinaChinaChinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
- GreenlandGreenlandGreenland is an autonomous country within the Kingdom of Denmark, located between the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans, east of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. Though physiographically a part of the continent of North America, Greenland has been politically and culturally associated with Europe for...
- IcelandIcelandIceland , described as the Republic of Iceland, is a Nordic and European island country in the North Atlantic Ocean, on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Iceland also refers to the main island of the country, which contains almost all the population and almost all the land area. The country has a population...
- NetherlandsNetherlandsThe Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
- New ZealandNew ZealandNew Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
- NorwayNorwayNorway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
- South KoreaSouth KoreaThe Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
World championships
The IFBA is responsible for delivering the World Broomball Championships (also referred to by its former name, the Challenge Cup, held biennially (every two years) in various host cities. As the vast majority of broomball players and teams are based in North AmericaNorth America
North America is a continent wholly within the Northern Hemisphere and almost wholly within the Western Hemisphere. It is also considered a northern subcontinent of the Americas...
, most of the championships to date have been held in North American cities. However the 1998 version was held in Bolzano, Italy, and the 2010 version was held in Innsbruck
Innsbruck
- Main sights :- Buildings :*Golden Roof*Kaiserliche Hofburg *Hofkirche with the cenotaph of Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor*Altes Landhaus...
and Telfs
Telfs
Telfs is an Austrian market town in the district of Innsbruck-Land and is located 27 km west of Innsbruck. It is the third largest location of Tyrol and received its status in 1908. Telfs possesses an own district court. In the last years Telfs has frequently been increasing in the number of...
, Austria
Austria
Austria , officially the Republic of Austria , is a landlocked country of roughly 8.4 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the...
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The 2006 World Championships saw teams enter from Canada, United States, Italy, Japan, and Australia. Previously teams representing Finland, Sweden, Germany, and Switzerland have also taken part.
List of world champions
The first World Championships (then known as the Challenge Cup) were held in Victoria, British ColumbiaVictoria, British Columbia
Victoria is the capital city of British Columbia, Canada and is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island off Canada's Pacific coast. The city has a population of about 78,000 within the metropolitan area of Greater Victoria, which has a population of 360,063, the 15th most populous Canadian...
in 1991, and were attended by over 800 athletes and 44 teams http://www.internationalbroomball.com/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=2. The most recent event, held in Vancouver, British Columbia, was the eight edition of the championships.
| Year | Host City | Men's Champion | Women's Champion | Mixed (Coed) Champion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 |  VictoriaVictoria, British Columbia Victoria is the capital city of British Columbia, Canada and is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island off Canada's Pacific coast. The city has a population of about 78,000 within the metropolitan area of Greater Victoria, which has a population of 360,063, the 15th most populous Canadian... |
Embrun Plumbing |
Not Contested | Unknown |
| 1996 | Victoria Victoria, British Columbia Victoria is the capital city of British Columbia, Canada and is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island off Canada's Pacific coast. The city has a population of about 78,000 within the metropolitan area of Greater Victoria, which has a population of 360,063, the 15th most populous Canadian... |
Ottawa |
Not Contested | Unknown |
| 1998 |  Bolzano |
Montreal |
Not Contested | Unknown |
| 2000 | Victoria Victoria, British Columbia Victoria is the capital city of British Columbia, Canada and is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island off Canada's Pacific coast. The city has a population of about 78,000 within the metropolitan area of Greater Victoria, which has a population of 360,063, the 15th most populous Canadian... |
Ottawa Nationals |
Not Contested | Edmonton Extreme |
| 2002 |  MinneapolisMinneapolis, Minnesota Minneapolis , nicknamed "City of Lakes" and the "Mill City," is the county seat of Hennepin County, the largest city in the U.S. state of Minnesota, and the 48th largest in the United States... |
USA Red |
Not Contested | Cabano |
| 2004 | Corner Brook Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador Corner Brook is a city located on the west coast of the island of Newfoundland in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.... |
Ottawa Nationals |
Durham Angels |
Briquetal |
| 2006 | Blaine Blaine, Minnesota As of the census of 2000, there were 44,942 people, 15,898 households, and 12,177 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,330 people per square mile . There are 16,169 housing units at an average density of 477.6 per square mile... |
Le Frost (WC) St Paul Barons (CC) Colorado Crusaders (NAC) |
Minnesota Selects (WC) Australia Dingoes (CC) |
East Ontario Wildcats (WC) Manitoba Rebels (CC) |
| 2008 | Vancouver Vancouver Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,... |
Le Frost (WC) |
McMillan Sand and Gravel (WC) |
Eastern Ontario Wildcats (WC) |
| 2010 |  InnsbruckInnsbruck - Main sights :- Buildings :*Golden Roof*Kaiserliche Hofburg *Hofkirche with the cenotaph of Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor*Altes Landhaus... |
Le Frost (WC) Ottawa Icemen (CC) |
Italy Girls (WC) Lapierre Sport / Olymel Cornwall (CC) |
Canada - New Brunswick (WC) Broomball Club Belluno Mixed (CC) |
| 2012 | Ottawa Ottawa Ottawa is the capital of Canada, the second largest city in the Province of Ontario, and the fourth largest city in the country. The city is located on the south bank of the Ottawa River in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario... |
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| 2014 |  Tomakomai |
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Key: WC = World Cup Division (top division); CC = Challenge Cup Division (second division); NAC = North American Cup (third division)
External references
- IFBA official website (accessed 28 December 2006)
- Ontario Broomball - previous world champions (accessed 28 December 2006)
- 2006 World Broomball Championships official website (accessed 28 December 2006)