Västanfors IF facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Västanfors IF |
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| City | Fagersta, Sweden |
| League | Allsvenskan |
| Founded | 1916 |
| Home arena | Västanfors IP |
Västanfors IF is a sports club from Fagersta, a town in Sweden. People often call the club Västanfläkt, which means "the Western Wind". The club was started way back in 1916.
The main sports played by Västanfors IF are bandy and soccer. They used to play floorball too. The team's colors are red and white.
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Bandy Team Highlights
Västanfors IF is well-known for its bandy team. Bandy is a winter sport played on ice, similar to ice hockey but with a ball instead of a puck.
League Play
The club played in Allsvenskan, which is the second-highest bandy league in Sweden. They were in this league from 2007 until 2012. After that, they moved down to Division 1.
Championship Win
Västanfors IF has played in Sweden's top bandy league for 32 seasons. Their biggest achievement was winning the Swedish national championship in 1954. This means they were the best bandy team in Sweden that year!
Floorball Success
Besides bandy and soccer, Västanfors IF also had a successful floorball team in the 1980s. Floorball is a type of indoor hockey.
The women's floorball team was very strong. They won the Swedish national championship twice, in 1983 and 1985. They also earned a silver medal in 1984, showing they were one of the top teams in the country.
Honours
Bandy Achievements
- Swedish Champions:
- Winners (1): 1954
