Julie Prosser (Chairperson)
Julie started her korfball career in 2007 and that same year, won best newcomer. That is not the only reason why we remember her first year. She is also the first (and only!) person to have had an initiation challenge! Her favourite match warm up is when dance music is pumping loudly. Once on court though, Julie is a threat under the post, waiting to score those sneaky drop off shots.

Ian Russell (Secretary)
Ian joined City after having tasted the WKA’s free session and in the same year received the ‘Best Newcomer’ award. His karate black belt just wasn’t enough, he had to try something more extreme! Good humoured and light on his feet, Ian plays with a smile on his face and a trophy on his head? Perhaps just on nights out…

Aidan Dickson (Treasurer)

Aidan has been on the sideline some of last year… apparently jumping off a mountain bike may lead to braking your arm! If it’s any consolation, when he returned Aidan was drafted by the first team for national tournaments and heavy drinking sessions.

Max Lloyd (Social Sec)

Max, Maximus or Maxwell won ‘Best Male Chief 2007/8′ and has now a full time cameo role for the first team. Max gives 110% for everything he does, whether it be shouting at his team-mates, throwing a massive party, hiking or skiing down a mountain. Just don’t mention skiing into turn styles…

Ramzi Barbir
On the court Ramzi has the lethal combination of an excellent shot and a quiet demeanour which allows him to creep up on you when you least expect it. As the league winning captain of 2007 he demonstrated his ability to lead a team to success. On the dance-floor he revels in being the centre of the circle whilst the rest of us shout: Ramzi Ramzi Ramzi Ramzi!

Susan Belfourd
Susan has held the title of Best Female Player since she joined the club and rightly so. She is also the top female goal scorer in ELK league history. As well as being a 1st player Susan is also an International Player representing Wales. Off court Susan likes all sports and in particular is the first female I have ever met who likes Match of the Day!

Kate Brewer
Having played for Bristol City Kate joined at the start of the 2006/7 season and has had a fantastic season playing for the 2nd team and was voted Best Second Team Female Player 2006/7. However, Kate chose life over korfball and went travelling to Thailand for a few months last year. She came back to Cardiff City at the end of 2007/8.

Amanda Collins

Amanda joined CCKC in 2008 and at nearly 6-ft tall she wasn’t difficult to miss!
She’s been assigned to two things at the club:
the mighty Fury team and to collect all the shots under the post!

Elaine Dunlop
With a baptism of fire from new starter straight into the first team in a matter of weeks Elaine demonstrated star potential early on. On the Korfball pitch she is a deadly defender and excellent in collect. It’s been a fast learning curve for Elaine but she has more than stepped up to the mark, earning her place in the strong Cyclones team and becoming a fixture on the socials circuit as well.

Zoe Gabica
Zoe started playing korfball 2004/5 season, she went from having never played korfball to winning a host of trophies from Best Newcomer to Most Improved. Off the pitch she organises a fabulous hen night with military precision (as Kat can attest) and is also known for her limbo dancing prowess. Entertaining and always fabulously dressed Zoe is great to have around even if she is permanently late for every social event.

Chris Gubby

Chris is an ex-basketballer, a refugee from Dragons and has never looked back at these (at least we hope!). Chris is a goal scoring star - as long as it is indoors. He narrowly lost Sexiest Male in the club due to the newly introduced rule that you cannot vote for yourself!

Kenny Harrison
Kenny’s been playing korfball on & off for the past 10 years, which would make him one of the elder statesmen of the club! True to his past form, he’s been able to put away some of those monster long shots he can produce, which actually won him the Long Shot Competition at our Cardiff Tournament. Some say he has been practicing in the garden, others say he started playing when he was 1, all we know is he’s called Kenny…

Matthew ‘The Hurf’ Hurford
Matt has proved to be an impressive player last year with his skills on the pitch reaching new heights and racking up the goals all season. On a night out he is always up for a few shots at the bar and on the annual skiing trip he is our French interpreter – although sometimes we end up with one too many drinks??? His most used quote “my agent does a nipple count” and he is The HURF, grrrrrr…

Ceri Jones

Ceri started his Korfball career in 2002 playing for Cardiff Uni. Over the years he has developed into a key player for the 1st team and Wales. It is a pleasure to have the current Welsh Captain playing for CCKC. Tall, athletic and armed with a long shot Ceri has all the assets of a good korfballer.

Ian O’Sullivan
Welsh Korfball Chair, Retired Lothario and Resident Doctor – there are many words that can be used to describe Ian but none quite do him justice. He is our most enthusiastic SingStar participant, a stickler for the rules and always hosts a good party. On the pitch he is a team player and high goal scorer who leads by example and off the pitch he always has some good advice often shouted at the top of his lungs.

Elaine Potter
Fancy dress queen Elaine is the first port of call for a free pint and any free cakes you would like. As one of our shorter player in the club she is deceptively sharp on the court beating the majority of her opponents to any running in shot or collect – whatever their height. Over the last year she has developed into an excellent Korfball player playing to a consistently high standard.

Kate Saunders
Formerly a rare sight on the court, 2007/8 has seen many appearances from Kate. Playing for the Canetoads in 2007/8 Kate’s korfball has got better and better. Apart from some nice goals it’s been her work in collect which has been impressive, Kate won Most Improved Player 2007/8. Kate is Recruitment Officer for 2008/9 so contact her if you want to try korfball.

Holly Sisley

Holly has many talents on and off the court. On court she has one of the finest long shots in the club, dropping them in from around the half way line is no issue! Off the court Holly has a talent at fancy dress winning ‘Best dressed’ alien at Sandy’s ‘Out of Space party’.

Kat Trelawny
Breaking many a male heart in Welsh Korfball, Kat Smith became Mrs Trelawny in 2008 but we are hoping that that ball and chain won’t be too heavy to stop her legendary goal celebrations. After first joining Korfball in 2004, Kat quickly developed to an excellent international standard player whose ability on the court demonstrates that height isn’t always an advantage.

Stuart Wood
Stu joined CCKC as a beginner few seasons ago and has not looked back.
Stu went from winning the ‘Comedy Player’ award in 2006/7 (thanks to his Robo-Stu moves) to ‘Pin up of the Year’ in 2007 and 2008!
A very welcome addition to the club!

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BLASTS FROM THE PAST
Below are players who have now left the club…

Sandy Booth
Sandy learnt the art of Korfball at Manchester Uni and has been playing at CCKC since moving back to Cardiff. 2nd Team Top Female Scorer 2006/7 season has been helped by her consistent finishing from her deadly running shots. Not just content with developing her korfball skills Sandy is working very hard at her welsh over the last year and it’s nice to hear it being used at the club! Llongyfarchiadiau! Cadwch lan y gwaith caled!

Pete Christensen
Basketballer Pete is a regular but sometimes korfball is second to basketball (awww!). He has played korfball previously for Cardiff Uni and rumours have it that he taught Ceri when he first started. He has a monster long shot but his speciality has got to be his round the back passes which seems to throw everyone including his own team! A very welcome addition to the Cardiff City.

Cat ‘Midge’ Crimmins
Where the hell do you start with a write up about Midge! Well here goes! Midge started playing Korfball at Bedford Uni, moving to Cardiff she was a founding member of CCKC and has held two positions within the club as Social Sec and our Ex Chair. On court she had created a reputation not to be messed with and has had an excellent season playing the 1st Team. Recently Midge seems to have taken her reputation to the bar and may I warn you ‘you cannot compete with the girl from the Ystrad!’

Petr Fabik

Slovakian Superstar Pete is sadly leaving us after a year of much respected play and partying.
From the onset he was a valued asset to the first team.
We will miss his subtle way of losing defenders -
fools even the best and scores long and short.

Lee O’Sullivan

Former Welsh Squad member, Dragons captain, TA recruit and habitant of Wales, Lee has swapped wet muddy Wales for a life down under and who can blame him?! Lee was a valued player at Cardiff City, being super sub to all our teams. He enjoyed a good run around and bossing his team mates… mind you, with his TA skills we all listened to him!

Vicki Padfield
Joined us at the start of the 2006/7 season and has seen some real development as a second team player. Finally and long over due she is now scoring goals! Hurray! Vicki is off backpacking later this year but we hope she will be back towards the end of the season next year to carry on her korf career.

Angela Rehal
As a new recruit Angela had a slightly nervous start to her Korfball career. Being an optician she has a real keen eye for the ball (sorry eye had to!) and the potential to be a great asset to the club. Hopefully with more week day matches booked for next season we will see Angela playing more often.

Terry Matthews
When it comes to Korfball in Cardiff and Wales Terry’s involvement and credentials would take up a whole website on its own so here’s a little run down! Founding member of CCKC, former CCKC Coach, CCKC 1st and 2nd player, Cardiff Uni Coach, Founding member of WKA, WKA Chair, BKA Certificate of Merit 2006, 16 caps for Wales as Coach – Co Coach. More importantly Terry has been playing Korfball since 1996 which puts him into the category of old school!

Elen Williams
Elen started playing for CCKC nearly two years ago. She always seems to be the most shocked person when she scores a goal but has seen massive improvement playing for the 2nd team. Elen has also been the kind host of infamous 2nd Team social evening which involves the meanest Chilli you have ever tasted! All she needs to do learn how to cook the rice!