The IKF Council will decide during the upcoming weekend on the host for the 2012 IKF U23 World Championship. Barcelona and Moscow have both submitted their files.

Under the expert guidance of international korfball missionary Daniel de Rudder, korfball in Southern Africa has taken another step forward.

In September, along with fellow Belgian Dirk van Heertum, and with financial and logistical support from the Flemish Government, Daniel paid another visit to Africa, where korfball continues to grow.

The latest visit comprised IKF introductory referee and coaching courses in Zomba, Malawi, as well as level one and two referee and coaching courses in Pretoria, South Africa, the latter provided in conjunction with the South Africa Korfball Federation (SAKF) during its academy for national U16 and U19 teams.

The International Korfball Federation is very sad to announce the untimely and fully unexpected death of Mr Frank de Boer, who passed away on Sunday evening 25 October 2009 in Antwerp (BEL) after a very tragic bike accident. He was underway by bike from the clubhouse of his club, Meeuwen K.V., to his home. He was only 58 years of age.