Image: Maja Hellgren, leader of IK 011. Photo: Pufferfish Content AB.
The background to the investment is, among other things, that the association has recruited children and families who have not previously participated in organized association sports. Getting rides to away games has proven to be a challenge. The step to participating in regular league play can be long for new members.
The association’s match play has been going on all autumn, is free of charge and does not require registration or special clothes and shoes. The relaxed arrangement has given rise to completely new team compositions.
– I think there are many advantages to this type of match. For some of the children, playing handball is completely new. It can be nerve-racking to come here and you don’t know the rules. Being able to bring your brother with you can be a great security. Even if it’s a few years apart, both get to play and they can play in the same team, says Maja Hellgren.
The trio of brothers Liam, Dennis and Leo have been present at most of the autumn’s matches.
– The best thing about handball is that it is fun and that you learn a new sport. Playing matches makes you fit, you gain strength and you run a lot. I think I will want to continue with handball, says Liam, the oldest of the brothers.
