Uppsala City IBK facts for kids
| Full name | Uppsala City innebandyklubb |
|---|---|
| Short name | UCIBK |
| Arena | Fyrishov |
Uppsala City IBK was a floorball club located in Uppsala, Sweden. Floorball is a popular indoor team sport similar to ice hockey, but played without skates and on a smaller court. This club was active and well-known, especially during the 1990s, for its competitive teams.
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About Uppsala City IBK
Uppsala City IBK, which stands for Uppsala City Innebandyklubb, was a significant club in Swedish floorball. They played their home games at Fyrishov, a large sports arena in Uppsala. The club aimed to develop talented floorball players and compete at high levels.
Men's Team in the Top League
During the 1990s, the men's team of Uppsala City IBK played in Sweden's highest floorball division. This was a major achievement, showing they were among the best teams in the country. Competing in the top division meant facing very strong opponents.
Women's Team Success
The women's team also made a name for themselves in the 1990s. They took over the spot of another club, Storvreta IBK, in the Swedish league system. This allowed them to compete at a high level.
Playoff Performance in 1997
The women's team had a notable performance during the 1996–1997 season. They reached the Swedish championship playoffs, which are exciting knockout games to decide the champion. In their semifinal series against Högdalens IBF, they won the very first game. Even though they did not win the entire semifinal series, winning a game in the playoffs against a strong team was a great accomplishment for the club.
