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Canadian Juvenile Broomball Championships 1999

Canadian Senior Broomball Championships 1999

Rockey Mountain Broomball

Broomball Association of South Australia - Autumn 1999

USA Broomball Association

Australian Broomball Championships 1999

The Australian Broomball Championships have been won and run. The surprise package this year was the performance of the NSW team, making the final in both the men's and mixed divisions. The tournament played over the Easter weekend in Townsville, North Queensland was a success in many aspects. Although the ice was weT and the ice surface relatively small, it was the same for all teams and the broomball did not suffer as a result. The home town advantage of North Queensland was nullified when they lost in the semi finals to NSW. The much reduced complaints on the refereeing despite the same referee's as last year) and the tournament was played in much better spirits, all clubs are to be commended. The championships were attended by teams from Queensland, ACT, SA, and NSW. It was nice to see a Women's match played, and both the men's and the mixed finals were very close. And the winners are:

Women's Division	Mixed Division	Men's Division
ACT - 1 defeated 0 - Qld/NSW	NSW - 3 defeated 2 - ACT MVP – Steve Pilchowski Best & Fairest – Tracy Martin Best Goalie – Adrian Barrie	ACT - 5 defeated 3 - NSW MVP – Robert Luco Best & Fairest – Saxon Hooper Best Goalie – Peter Frisken

11 April 1999

International WoMen'sport Festival

The International WoMen'sport Festival - Broomball Tournament was the first ever all female broomball tournament held in Australia. It was run on Sunday the 28th March starting at midnight and running straight through until 8:45 am. Four teams competed, two from Sydney, and two from Canberra. The play off for third was won by Canberra Blue over Sydney Blue by 1 goal to nil. The grand final was won by Canberra Gold over Sydney Maroon by 2 goals to 1 in Sudden Death Overtime. It was very tough on the girls who had to play games continuously throughout the wee hours of Sunday morning.


FINAL


ACT GOLD 2 defeated NSW Maroon 1



INDIVIDUAL AWARDS


Joint Goals/Assists Award Winners
Tracy Ivin (NSW MAROON)
Chris Jeacle-Banks (ACT GOLD)
Joint Most Valuable Player Winners
Kerry Baxter (NSW MAROON)
Chrissy Giovas (NSW BLUE)
Best Defensive Player Winner
Ginny Lear (ACT BLUE)
11 April 1999

Swedish National Championships

Swedish National Championships

BASA - 1998/9 Summer Season Finals

North American Broomball Championships

Canadian Western Championships

Challenge Cup III - Italy Bolzano 1998

CBF Executive

BASA Winter 1998 Premiers

USBA Presidency

ACT take out 1998 Australian Broomball Championships

The ACT Broomball Association again took out both the Men's and Mixed divisions titles in this years Australian Broomball Championships. Runners up were Townsville (Queensland) in the Men's and NSW with their first ever appearance in the finals, in the mixed division. The nationals held this year in Adelaide featured teams from Australian Capital Territory (2 M, 2Mx), New South Wales (1 Mx), Queensland (2M 2Mx), South Australia (2M, 1Mx) and is the largest ever tournament held in Australia.
28 June 98

Minor Round Results in Both Divisions are shown below.

MEN'S DIVISION
Team	Won	Lost	Drawn	For	Against	Points	Diff	%
ACT Men's 1	4	0	1	19	5	9	14	380.00
Townsville Men's	3	1	1	17	5	7	12	340.00
SA Men's 1	3	1	1	10	4	7	6	250.00
SA Men's 2	2	2	1	11	11	5	0	100.00
ACT Men's 2	1	4	0	5	18	2	-13	27.78
Gold Coast Men's	0	5	0	7	26	0	-19	26.92

MIXED DIVISION
Team	Won	Lost	Drawn	For	Against	Points	Diff	%
NSW Mixed	5	0	0	24	6	10	18	400.00
ACT Mixed 1	4	1	0	24	4	8	20	600.00
SA Mixed	3	2	0	18	7	6	11	257.14
ACT Mixed 2	1	3	1	5	13	3	-8	38.46
Gold Coast Mixed 1	1	4	0	4	21	2	-17	19.05
Gold Coast Mixed 2	0	4	1	5	29	1	-24	17.24

Quebec win 1998 Canadian National Championships

Quebec took both the Men's and Women's Gold medals at the Canadian National Championships this year. In the Women's, the "Les Huskies" beat Ontario 2-1. The Men's victorious team was Elite L'Assomption (well done Gaby and Henri and Denis and the rest of the guys). For the province of Quebec this victory completed a sweep in the Canadian Championships. In the Junior Championships, Quebec also won the Boy's and Girl's category (College Stanislas won both) It's the first time ever that a province has won all the four titles.
8 Apr 98

Hackers take out South Australian State Titles

The Hackers, coached by Mike Petrovs took out the South Australian titles after a controlled display of broomball. They played a good solid brand of broomball and did not give the Slashers a look in. Always in control of the match, the Hackers piled on three goals to the Slashers nil. The Slashers hampered by too many players when all returned for the finals, with sloppy line changes and team work costing the Slashers dearly.
8 Apr 98

Bi-Annual Age South Australian Tournament

Our Bi-Annual Age based tournament was another success. with the players graded into teams based upon their age. Four teams <25's, 25 - 30's, 30 - 35's, >35's competed for the title. The finals came down to the 30 - 35 versus the >35's. The >35's being the defending champions stacked up against a younger quicker (average age 30) side (average age of the >35 ...39). The game was very tight with the Fossils (>35's) running out the eventual winners with a 3 to 1 victory. At least experience still counts for something, but it's getting harder every year.
8 Apr 98

28th Annual Gold Broom Tournament

The 28th Annual Gold Broom Tournament was held in Saskatoon on January 30, 31 & Feb 1/98. We had 16 men's teams & 8 Ladies teams competing for over $ 5,000 in prize money. This year, competing teams came from Saskatchewan, Alberta, Manitoba & Minnesota. In previous years, we have also had teams from BC, NWT, Quebec & Ontario. Next year's tournament is scheduled for January 29,30 & 31/99. The tournament was duly won in the Men's Division by the Minnesota team, Hansen Sports by 2 goals to 1 over the Regina SS Bruins. In the Women's Division the Stoon Cheers Flyers with 3 goals held out the Edmonton All Stars with 2 goals.
10 Feb 98

CBF & USBA

What CBF Executive was recently seen sporting a USBA Shirt. Is this the start of a new era in co-operation between the two associations? Photographic evidence available. All offers considered.

2003 Canada Winter Games

The 2003 Canadian Winter Games, an annual Winter Event that features many winter sports with elite athletes, will again feature broomball.
10 Feb 98

2002 Winter Olympics

It's distinctly possible that Broomball will be raising it's profile at the Next Winter Olympics, to be held in Utah in 2002. We will not be a demonstration sport, but we may well be an exhibition sport. Stay tuned.
10 Feb 98

Junior Olympics

The Junior Olympics being held in the USA next Summer (Northern Hemisphere) will include a Broomball Tournament. Contact the USBA for further information.
10 Feb 98

1st World Winter Master Athlete Games - Cancelled

The 1st World Winter Master Athlete Games which was to be run JAN. 23 - FEB. 1, 1998. Has been cancelled due to lack of entrants/players. Very disappointing, considering I was one of the entrants! Match fee's are being refunded.
17 Dec 97

BASA Spring 1997 Grand Final

The Grand Final was fought out between the top two sides. The Raiders who were undefeated this season, drawing only one game. And the Hackers, a consistent team, with it's share of win's losses, and the only team to take it to the Raiders, drawing against them early in the season.

The FINAL: It was a fast paced game, with the Raiders taking the initiative in the First Half scoring 2 goals, to nil. The Hackers could not contain the way the Raiders moved the ball around, and were lucky to be only two down at half time. The second was a different story. The Hackers manned up much more effectively and equalised mid way through the second half. A goal in the last two minutes put the Hackers ahead, and they managed to hold out until full time. Well Done HACKERS !!
1 Oct 97

1st World Winter Master Athlete Games

The 1st World Winter Master Athlete Games which will be run JAN. 23 - FEB. 1, 1998 (see below). Full registration details are available from the site. Individual registration for the team sports is available, so if you want to attend in the Broomball category, you can register, and be placed on a team. See you there !!

1997 BASA Autumn Broomball Championships

Captained and coached by Warren Einarson, the Destroyers finally blew the hoodoo out the window, by defeating the Bruisers captained Ben Ziesing and coached by Rod Nancarrow it a quiet final. The Destroyers took an early lead and were never headed. Having fought close matches with the Destroyers throughout the season, the bruisers failed to find form in the finals.

1997 Australian Broomball Championships

June 7 - 8 1997 - Surfers Paradise, Queensland
Men's: ACT Men #1 Defeated North Queensland Men
Mixed: ACT Mixed #1 Defeated North Queensland Mixed
Attending Teams: ACT Men #1 & #2, North Queensland Men, Gold Coast Men, South Australian Men, ACT Mixed #1 & #2, North Queensland Mixed, New South Wales Mixed, Gold Coast Mixed.

D-Gel Release new stick

D-Gel are about to release their new broom (currently undergoing final testing). The stick, adds some improvements over their current broom, such as the chamfered shaft (the top foot or do), a spooned head on one side and the regular D-Gel style on the other and a electric blue colour.

1997 US National Broomball Championships

Checking : Hansen Sports (Edina, Minnesota) 5 v 1 Tony Jaros (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Non Checking : Budweiser (Duluth) 2 v 1 Benning MFG (Blaine,Minnesota).

15th Annual Colorado Springs Broomball Tournament

The Make-A-Wish Foundation will be the benefactor of the 15th Annual Tournament. It will be held Saturday and Sunday, April 26 + 27, 1997. What is so special about this year's tournament is the exhibition game. The Colorado College Hockey Team (NCAA semi-finals) will play the Denver University Hockey Team (NCAA round one). The tournament will be held at the Honnen Ice Arena at Colorado College.

Broomball Masters Tournament

A broomball tournament in Ottawa will be run early 1998, which will be 1st World Master Athlete Games which will be run JAN. 23 - FEB. 1, 1998. Featuring sports from many disciplines such as Alpine Skiing, Badminton, Basketball, Biathlon, Bowling, Broomball, Cross-Country Skiing, Curling, Mixed Curling, Darts, Diving, Figure Skating, Handball, Ice Hockey, Indoor Archery, Indoor Athletics, Indoor Shooting, Indoor Soccer, Indoor Tennis, Judo, Racquetball, Ringette, Snooker / Billiards, Speed Skating Long Track, Speed Skating Short Track, Squash, Swimming, Table Tennis, Team Handball, Triathlon, Volleyball, Water Polo, Weight lifting, Wheelchair Basketball, Sledge Hockey. Full registration details are available from the site.

BASA Winter 1997 Season !

The Mt Thebarton Ice arena will be opening shortly, and broomball will recommence from March 25th 1997 a newsletter will be issued to all members shortly with teams and a match schedule.

Whispers

What internationally famous sports footwear company is looking at manufacturing Broomball shoes. Just Do it. What Broomball equipment manufacturer is redesigning their stick. Men only. What broomball equipment manufacturer has a coming out ball. Think green.

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 1 - 2000

Following discussions at the International meeting at the Challenge Cup 2 in November 1996, it was agreed that there would be a true World Championship. The tournament will be held in the year 2000. The location is as yet undecided but should be decided sometime around March this year (1997). Current interested parties in hosting the tournament are USA and Canada (New Brunswick & Victoria). More when I know.

BASA Championships Summer 1996/7

A Grade - Slashers 4 - 2 Destroyers
B Grade - Hackers 3 - 1 Vipers

Challenge Cup III - Italy 1998

Following the successful Challenge Cup 2 tournament, organisers have announced the Challenge cup 3, to be run in Italy, November 1998. Details can be gleaned from Rick Przybysz

Forest Ice Equipment

Forest Ice unveiled their new range of equipment at the Challenge Cup II. Initial offerings of new sticks in both senior and junior guise and gloves. Equipment coming in the pipeline promises new balls, shoes (based on Acton molds), aluminium stick. Also available at the tournament were pins, caps, beanies, and t-shirts.

Challenge Cup II Results

Men's World Cup - Ontario 1 - 0 Atlantic
Women's World Cup - Edmonton 1 - 2 BC Rep
Mixed World Cup - Saskatchewan 1 - 5 Edmonton

Men's International Cup - NWT 2 - 1 Saskatchewan
Mixed International Cup - USA 3 - 0 Moose Jaw


For a complete listing of results, check out Jerry Selinger's World Challenge Cup II results.

BASA Championships - Winter 1996

July 2nd, 1996 - Broomball Association of South Australia

A Grade - Destroyers 5 - 2 Maulers
B Grade - Vipers 1 - 0 Adelaide Uni Raiders

1996 - Australian Broomball Championships

June 8 - 9, 1996 - Australian Broomball Championships

Men's - ACT Men #1 4 - 2 North Queensland Men
Mixed - ACT Mixed #1 5 - 2 North Queensland Mixed