Draft:Islington Handball Club
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Islington Handball Club (IHC), also known as the "Rats", is an English handball team based in Islington, London.[1] The club was founded in 2012 and has men's, women's and youth teams.[2] In 2023, IHC's senior men's team entered the Premier League (South), England Handball Association's (EHA) top male competition.[3][4]
| Islington Handball Club | |||
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| Islington HC Logo | |||
| Full name | Islington Handball Club | ||
| Nickname(s) | The Rats | ||
| Founded | 2012 | ||
| Arena | London Metropolitan University, Sports and Science Centre | ||
| President | Alexandra Văideanu | ||
| League |  Premier Handball League | ||
| Club colours | |||
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| Website Official site | |||
History
IHC was founded in 2012 after an influx of interest in the sport due to the 2012 London Olympics. Initially, the team had three teams (one of each for men's, women's, and youth). The teams competed in EHA's regional leagues.[2]
In 2017, the men's team reached the English Cup final and secured promotion to the top English Handball competition, the Premier League. The club failed to take up due to administrative mistakes, and was demoted to third division.[2]
In 2023, the men's top team won the Regional South East (South) competition, leading to playoff competitions against other regional winners and an eventual promotion to the Premier League.[5][6]
Teams
IHC currently fields four teams in EHA competitions:[4]
- Three men's teams:
- Team 1, competing in the EHA Premier League (South).[7]
- Team 2, competing in the EHA Regional League South 1. The team acts as a development base for potential Team 1 players.[8]
- Team 3, competing in the EHA Regional League South 2 (East). The team is open to players of any skill-level.[9]
- One women's team, competing in the EHA Regional League South.[10]
- A youth team, aiming to introduce children under 18 to the game.[11]
References
- ^ "Handball in Islington". findyour.islington.gov.uk. 2023-05-18. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
- ^ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "About Us". islington-handball. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
- ^ "Match Centre Page". England Handball. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
- ^ 4.0 4.1 "Islington Handball Club back in top flight". Times Series. 2023-10-16. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
- ^ Pearce, John (2023-05-12). "Teams prepare for play-off matches to decide promotion and relegation fate". England Handball. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
- ^ Pearce, John (2023-10-10). "Tense contests and great goals as handball returns". England Handball. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
- ^ "Men's Team 1". islington-handball. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
- ^ "Men's Team 2". islington-handball. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
- ^ "Men's Team 3". islington-handball. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
- ^ "Women's Team". islington-handball. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
- ^ "Youth Team". islington-handball. Retrieved 2023-10-25.