A few weeks ago the IFF has invited stakeholders worldwide to provide feedback on its latest strategy draft. A bold and important move we want to support. Why digitalization and professionalism are essential, what a pan-european Champions League could bring and why we should, quit the Olympic dream. At least for now.
So far the IFF had been publicly silent about impacts by COVID-19 on the coming Men's WFC in Finland. Now Secretary General John Liljelund spoke to the Floorballmag about the situation. "Presently the approach is to play in December and to make more evaluations during the autumn to see what is possible", he says.
The IFF considers to change several constants of the game. The playing time shall be reduced to 3 x 15 minutes, the squad to 15 players. This might help with some things but could also cause some damage. A compromise would be the best solution.
It might not be rocket science, but sometimes it's close to that. Picking the right floorball stick can become a demanding challenge. Luckily you gut us to show you the way.
At the World Floorball Championships in Riga success is a question of money, too. Many smaller federations try to save their budgets with crowdfunding. But they fail. So how to do it right?
Altogether 33 hours of competition will be streamed from the coming Men's World Floorball Championships on the IOC's new Olympic Channel. But what does that platform really mean for sports and floorball in particular?
Open air events always sound like a cool idea. But on the past weekend Czech Republic's and Germany's top competitions experienced how weather can ruin a floorball game, with and without a roof.
Red, blue, green or maybe pink? If you're choosing a new color design for your club, you should definitely read this article. 10 golden rules to become not only a beautiful team, but a successful one, too.
Alexander Nede did score some of the most spectacular zorro goals in floorball history. Anyways, this wonder goal seems to stand above all of them. Nede's Helsingborg played Jönköping and the master of all tricks showed some magic in full speed and from an impossible angle.
One game and the work of a lifetime is ruined. So much time and pain and sweat. For what? For nothing. Your dreams demolished and destroyed. Now, before you make a mistake, please read this article. It might come in handy.
In the finnish Salibandyliiga an attentive ref applied a floorball rule many don't even know. You actually don't need a floorball cage to score a goal. It's about the marked gap, which is just being covered by the cage.
The rule of reflection is key to a fast transition game. When your opponent spreads over the whole field the rink might become your best teammate. This is how.
Are you looking for some great sports book to read on your next away game trip? Rather something historical or something funny? Well, here you go. We sat down and prepared a selection of the finest sports literature for floorball players. Have a nice read!
Many floorball clubs have already discovered the potential of merchandising for their budget and identity. Others act pretty dozy. But don't worry, we'll wake you up.
To many goalies a floorball mask is a window into their sole. Roman Vitek helps to open this window. An interview with one of the finest airbrush artists in the business.
