Floorball Philippines continues to develop — 31.07.2012

Floorball Philippines have been busy in the last couple of months conducting Floorball demonstrations, participating in a Floorball coaching course in Singapore, distributing new equipment to schools and launching a new website. Also in July, the University of Philippines Floorball League began its third season. 

ICA Sports Club plays Floorball 
On 26th July 2012, Floorball Philippines (FP), represented by Ralph Ramos and Ryan Elizaga, visited the Immaculate Conception Academy (ICA), an exclusive Catholic school for girls located in Greenhills, San Juan City. FP conducted a Floorball demonstration introducing the sport to its Sports club class, facilitated by Ms. Amanda Isada, PE instructor at ICA. The high school students learned basic floorball skills such as proper stick handling and stance, ball dribbling, shooting, and passing. After the drills, the girls were challenged to a mini Floorball tournament where they applied all the skills they learned during the session. Floorball was received with enthusiasm by the students and FP is looking forward to Floorball being included in the school’s Sports Club program soon.

FP participated in the SFA/SSC  Floorball Coaching Course 
Floorball Philippines participated in the Floorball Coaching Course (Level 1) organized by the Singapore Floorball Association, in partnership with the Singapore Sports Council. The Level 1 coaching course was held at the Valhall Floorball Academy in Singapore in July.   

The course provided a lot of theoretical and practical information in teaching and coaching Floorball, which are very easy to understand for beginner level players. Common problems and issues in Floorball coaching (i.e., handling youth teams, incorrect handling of stick, etc.) were also addressed and explained. The coaching course opened up a great opportunity to develop the sport in the Philippines in the correct way, with a good foundation for the development of local Floorball players.

400 Sticks and Balls sent by IFF to the Philippines 
The International Floorball Federation (IFF) continues to support Floorball development in the Philippines by sending 400 sticks and 1000 balls last month. 

Floorball Philippines, in cooperation with the IFF, continues to spread Floorball to the different regions in the country by launching its long-term project that will introduce the sport to key schools and institutions in the country. The project aims to include Floorball in the Physical education, co-curricular club, or after-school programs of at least 100 schools nationwide. Among the recepients of the Floorball equipment are: Ateneo de Manila High School, Colegio San Agustin, and Davao City. 

UP Floorball League opens Season 3
The University of the Philippines Floorball League (UPFL) officially began its third season on July 14, 2012 at its home - UP College of Human Kinetics Gym. Participants met the much-anticipated event with the expected enthusiasm and undaunting fighting spirit as anticipation of intense games and exciting days were in the hype again. The Floorball League, a ten-week stretch of matches organized by the UP Floorball Club, added 2 new teams this season and also started to have official referees for all matches. This will improve the level of play and the quality of matches. For match updates, you may visit: www.upfloorball.tk

Floorball Philippines’ official web address
FP finally has its own official domain! The FP website can now be accessed through this web address:  www.floorball.org.ph .