Öxabäcks IF facts for kids

Öxabäcks IF is a sports club from Öxabäck, a town in Sweden. It was started way back in 1931. This club is famous for its women's soccer team, which began in 1966. This made them one of the first organized women's soccer teams in Sweden!

Öxabäcks IF: A Club with History

This club has a long history in Swedish sports. It started in 1931 and has been a home for athletes ever since. Öxabäcks IF has had different sports sections over the years.

The Amazing Women's Soccer Team

The women's soccer team at Öxabäcks IF is super important. They were pioneers, meaning they were among the very first to have an organized women's soccer team in Sweden. This happened in 1966, which was a big step for women's sports.

How the Team's Name Changed

For a while, in 1991, the team was called "Öxabäck/Marks IF". This was to show their connection with the wider Mark Municipality area. But after some years, they went back to their original name, Öxabäcks IF.

Winning Championships and Cups

The women's soccer team was incredibly successful! They won the Swedish national championship many times:

• 1972 (this win was unofficial)
• 1973
• 1975
• 1978
• 1983
• 1987
• 1988

They also won the Swedish Cup several times. This is another big competition in soccer. They lifted the cup in:

• 1985
• 1986
• 1987
• 1988
• 1989
• 1991

Moving Down a League

After many years of success, the team faced a challenge. In the 1998 season, they were moved down from Damallsvenskan. This is the top women's soccer league in Sweden.

The Floorball Section

Besides soccer, Öxabäcks IF also had a floorball section. Floorball is a fast-paced team sport played indoors with sticks and a ball.

Merging with Other Clubs

In 1999, the floorball section joined forces with two other clubs: Örby IF and Berghems IF. Together, they created a new team called Team Tygriket 99. Later, this team changed its name to IBK Tygriket 99. This merger helped create a stronger floorball club in the area.