Elitserien facts for kids
Elitserien is a special name used for many top sports leagues in Sweden. The name "Elitserien" means "The Elite League" in Swedish. It's usually the highest level of competition for a sport in Sweden. Think of it like the major league for different sports!
Often, the league just below Elitserien is called Allsvenskan.
What is Elitserien?
In Sweden, many different sports have their own top league called Elitserien. This means that the best teams and athletes in that sport compete in the Elitserien. It's where you'll find the most exciting games and the most skilled players.
Sports with Elitserien Today
Many sports in Sweden currently use the name Elitserien for their top league. Here are some of them:
- Elitserien (badminton) - For badminton players.
- Elitserien (bandy) - For the sport of bandy, which is a bit like ice hockey but played with a ball.
- Elitserien (baseball) - For baseball teams.
- Elitserien (chess) - For the top chess players.
- Elitserien (men's curling) - For men's curling teams.
- Elitserien (women's curling) - For women's curling teams.
- Elitserien (orienteering) - For the sport of orienteering, which combines running and navigation.
- Elitserien (men's rugby union) - For men's rugby teams.
- Elitserien (women's rugby union) - For women's rugby teams.
- Elitserien (speedway) - For motorcycle speedway racing.
- Elitserien (tennis) - For tennis players.
- Elitserien (men's volleyball) - For men's volleyball teams.
- Elitserien (women's volleyball) - For women's volleyball teams.
Leagues That Changed Names
Over time, some sports leagues that were once called Elitserien have changed their names. This often happens to make the league name clearer or to give it a fresh identity. Here are some examples:
- Elitserien (1927–35) - This was the highest ice hockey league between 1927 and 1935.
- Swedish Hockey League - This is Sweden's top ice hockey league today. It was known as Elitserien from 1975 to 2013.
- Swedish Super League (men's floorball) - This is the top men's floorball league. It was called Elitserien from 1995 to 2007.
- Swedish Super League (women's floorball) - This is the top women's floorball league. It was known as Elitserien from 1997 to 2012.
- Elitserien (men's basketball) - This was the top men's basketball league from 1954 to 1992. It is now called Basketligan.
- Elitserien (women's basketball) - This was the top women's basketball league from 1957 to 2001. It is now called Basketligan dam.
- Elitserien (women's bandy) - This league also changed its name.
- Elitserien (men's table tennis) - The top men's table tennis league used to be Elitserien.
- Elitserien (women's table tennis) - The top women's table tennis league also used to be Elitserien.
- Handbollsligan - This men's handball league was called Elitserien between 1990 and 2016.
- Svensk handbollselit - This women's handball league was called Elitserien between 1989 and 2016.
