World Fistball Championships Coming to Roxbury Township, New Jersey in 2018

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World Fistball Championships Coming to Roxbury Township, New Jersey in 2018

Roxbury Township, NJ the United States Fistball Association (USFA) and the Roxbury Township Council have agreed to partner together to host the 2018 U18 Fistball World Championships. The tournament will take place from July 11th to 15th at Horseshoe Lake

This past summer, the International Fistball Association, based in Linz, Austria awarded the United States to become the host country for the 2018 Men’s & Women’s U18 Fistball World Championships. The expectation is for our local players to participate in this 4 day event, competing against the best young men's and woman's teams from 8 to 10 countries . This should bring over 600 players, coaches, and fans to Roxbury Township. Countries participating should be from Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and others.

Fistball has a long history in Roxbury Township, having been played since 1938 at the Swim and Sport Club. Fistball dates back to the mid-sixteenth century with modern day roots being played mostly in Europe starting in the 1870s.

The International Fistball Association was formed to unify the many Fistball sport clubs. Around the world. Currently, 65 countries representing every continent participate in organized Fistball.

The United States Fistball Association have been represented in both men’s, and women’s international competitions all over the world.

This Fistball event will be the second time Roxbury and the USFA has teamed together. In the summer of 2015, Roxbury Township and the USFA hosted the historic Pan American Fistball games played at the Swim and Sport Club.

Caption: Horseshoe Lake will play home to the 2018 U-18 Fistball World Championship (Courtesy of the USFA)

"Hosting the World Fistball Championships at Horseshoe Lake will be a great opportunity for local people to come out and see what a great sport Fistball is. Fistball is one of the few sports that can be played anywhere and with very little cost or experience. Our clinic and tryout process is designed to welcome any athlete from any sport." - Bob Feid USFA President

“Roxbury Township was very excited to host the Pan American Fistball Games in 2016. We are even more excited to have the opportunity to share our community with the players and fans attending the U18 2018 World Championships. Our fantastic Township facilities will showcase the interest we have in supporting sports and will allow our residents and neighboring communities to participate in a world event”.

-Mark Crowley, Mayor, Township of Roxbury

Caption: Roxbury Township Manager John Shepherd, United States Fistball Association President Bob Feid, United States Fistball Association Northeast Director Werner Adam, Roxbury Township Councilman Fred Hall, Roxbury Township Recreation Director Keith Knudsen (Courtesy of the USFA & Roxbury Township)

“Roxbury Township, NJ is excited to be selected as the first United States community to host the u18 World Fistball Championship. Roxbury plans to be a gracious host as participants and spectators will be able to enjoy our many local recreational opportunities. We have many local restaurants and hotels to accommodate this event. Our international visitors might want to explore New York City, which is a short train ride away from the Roxbury train station”.
-John M. Shepherd, Township Manager, Roxbury Township.

"Roxbury is very excited about being selected as the host site for the 2018 U18 World Championships. We believe this tournament will offer our township and the surrounding communities with a high level of exposure to this exciting sport and provide them with a better understanding and appreciation for Fistball. This will then translate into a desire to learn more about the sport and participate”.
-Fred Hall, Councilman Roxbury Township

Interested media outlets, corporate sponsors and questions about the 2018 Men’s & Women’s Under-18 World Championship can be forwarded to Mr. Bob Feid, President, United States Fistball Association at b.feid@usfistball.com. Please support this local special event.

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Team Photo Caption: The 2017 Men’s & Women’s Under-18 United States Fistball Teams. Left to right Ryan Baumbusch, Dylan Pizzi, Ryan Lampmann, Shane Mahlstadt, Anish Sood, Matt Byrnes, Thomas Jankowski.

Emma Dollase, Kate Tagliareni, Jazmyn Hall, Alexandra Berdej, Kelli Vogel, Bayleigh Takacs, Lexi Levinson, Kumali Schoen, Christine Connelly (Courtesy of the USFA)