MKX
MKX is the youth korfball programme of Milton Keynes.
Using CRB-cleared, qualified coaches, MKX runs a range of coaching schemes to further the reach and quality of korfball in Milton Keynes.
Last year, we worked in nearly 30 schools, providing curriculum sessions and after-school clubs, as well as club training sessions for recreation and to prepare children for competition.
Two of our players- Cameron and Chelsie- were named in the latest Under 16 England squad, which is a fantastic achievement for them and we are extremely proud of them. We also look forward to many of our young players achieving great things- Milton Keynes is a very exciting place for youth korfball at the moment!
Join MKX
MKX is looking for new young players, all are welcome, whether to train for fun or to work towards competing in local or national tournaments.
We now run a combined training session on Thursdays from 5-7pm at Courtside, MK College, Bletchley Campus. The cost is £4pw and the first two weeks are free. This session is for children in the 8-13 age group and the 14-18 age group. Running our sessions like this allows us to work with the groups separately when appropriate and also to bring them together where the exercise permits, to work together or against each other, giving everyone the benefits of a larger, more vibrant session.
MKX has qualified, CRB-cleared coaches with coaching experience at adult and junior levels and who play for local teams.
Contact Darren on 07949411502 or email youth@mkkorfball for more information and to book a space.
What is korfball?
Korfball is an exciting sport played within a rectangular field of play, indoors most of the year, with a shorter outdoor season in the summer. Teams of four male players and four female players try to shoot a ball into a korf (basket), which is on a pole 3.5m high (higher than basketball or netball) with no backboard.
Teams of eight players divide into two sections – two male, two female in each section. Playing area consists of two large squares joined along the centre line, each square with a ‘korf’ set in one third from the back line. One section starts the game in attack and stays in one half of the pitch, and the other in defence in the other half. Sections swap roles after two goals have been scored – the attackers become defenders and vice versa.
Why korfball is great for children
Korfball has far less focus on height than many similar sports, and is much more oriented around teamwork: it is very inclusive and instills great qualities in its players, as well as being immensely fun to play.
Being less high-profile than sports such as football, it is less likely that a new player will find themself blocked out of a team by team-mates who have been playing since they could walk! Most children who come across korfball do so at primary or secondary school, so get the chance to learn alongside their friends and peers.
Funding
We are very grateful to the following organisations for funding us: we could not do the work we do, particularly the youth development, without this support.