Målilla GOIF: An association with history and future

Målilla GOIF is a sports association that has existed since 1929, when it was formed through a merger of Målilla IF and Målilla SK. The association is based in Målilla, a town in Hultsfred municipality in Småland. Målilla GOIF has activities in several different sports, but is perhaps best known for its success in bandy.

Bandy is a sport similar to ice hockey, but played on a larger field with a ball instead of a puck. Bandy requires both skill and fitness, and is a popular winter sport in Sweden. Målilla GOIF has a men's team that plays in Division 1 Södra, the second highest league in the country. The team has also participated in the Swedish Cup and qualified for the Allsvenskan several times.

Målilla GOIF's home field for bandy is called Venhagsvallen, and is beautifully situated by Lake Venhagen. Venhagsvallen became artificially frozen in 1994, which meant that the bandy season could be extended and that training could become more regular. Venhagsvallen has also hosted several major events, such as SM finals for ladies and youth, international matches and the veteran WC.

In addition to bandy, Målilla GOIF also has teams and sections for soccer, indoor bandy, gymnastics and boules. The association has approximately 600 members, many of whom are children and young people. Målilla GOIF invests in offering fun and developing sports for all ages and levels, as well as promoting community and health among its members.

Målilla GOIF is an association with ancestry and traditions, but also with visions and ambitions for the future. The association wants to continue to develop its operations and its facilities, as well as to contribute to the vibrancy and attractiveness of the area. If you want to know more about Målilla GOIF or become part of the association, you can visit their website www.svenskalag.se/mgoif or follow them on Facebook.