In this episode of the Happy Kubb Podcast, the new single World Champion, Theo Sturve, speaks about his recent European Kubb tour and experiences in various tournaments. We discuss the evolution of Kubb, the differences in play styles across Europe, and the importance of community and learning in the sport. Theo shares insights and learning on his tournament organization, training methods, and his aspirations for future competitions, including an upcoming trip to Japan.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:47 Theo's Journey in Kubb
06:51 Playing Kubb in Different European Countries
11:03 Goals and Experiences in Tournaments
16:09 Swedish Tournaments and Future Plans
19:00 Practicing and Training for Kubb
20:26 Highlights and Challenges in Tournaments
28:41 Playing in AHOI and the Sunset
29:55 The Differences Between Beach Kubb and Grass Kubb
31:53 The Future of the World Championship
32:51 Standardizing Rules Across European Kubb Tournaments
36:01 The Importance of Calling Fouls
36:34 Reflecting on Winning Silver
40:40 The Strength of Breitizone and the Horstcrew
42:31 Enjoying Czech and Berliner Kindl Beer
43:07 The Quality of Kubb Sets
44:31 Improving the B Ladder in Tournaments
46:59 Theo's Preference for Singles and Team Play
50:16 Reflecting on an Unforgettable Trip
50:52 Contacting Theo for Tips and Information
In this episode we talk about the European Kubb Championships (EKC) held in Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic. Our experiences at the tournament, the organization and logistics, the quality of the fields, and the international participation. The conversation recaps the highlights of the European Kubb Championship (EKC) and discusses the expectations for the EKC'25 in France. Listen now!
00:00 Introduction and Discussion of the Tournament Location
06:23 The Convenient and Central Location in Radetskralove
10:06 Playing Experience on the Park Fields12:58Record Number of Participants from 14 Countries
15:10 Commendable Fair Play at the Tournament
20:01 Highlights of the Single Tournament
22:00 Impressive Performance by the Czech Team
24:23 Promoting Kubb in Local Communities
26:24 Positive Feedback on the Organization
33:06 Anticipation for the Next EKC in France
37:37 Importance of Open Discussions and Feedback
In this episode of the Happy Kubb Podcast, Klaus interviews Fanda, the main organizer of the European Kubb Championships (EKC) in Czech. They discuss Fanda's experience with Kubb, the organization of the EKC, and the growth of Kubb in Czech. Fanda shares how he started playing Kubb and founded a Kubb club, as well as the establishment of the Czech Kubb Association. They also talk about the challenges and preparations for the EKC, including securing sponsors and organizing the event. Fanda highlights the impact of the EKC on the Kubb community in Czech and the plans for promoting the game after the tournament. They also discuss travel tips and the activities planned for the opening ceremony and afterparty. Fanda discusses the Kubber and its association with the Kubb tournament. He reveals that the Kubbeer is more a passion project. Fanda also mentions the challenges of producing a large quantity of beer and the need for big events to sell it. He talks about the possibility of other tournament organizers buying Kubbeer and the importance of sponsorship in organizing events. Fanda emphasizes the importance of creating a win-win situation in all aspects of his life and expresses his excitement for the upcoming EKC tournament.
00:00 Introduction to Fanda & the European Kubb Championships
03:00 The Scale and Significance of the EKC
08:14 Challenges and Successes in Preparing for the EKC
20:26 Exciting Events at the EKC
23:53 Travel Tips for the EKC
27:58 Enjoying Beer at the EKC
36:36 Getting to Know the Kubb Community
43:15 Rankings and Tournament Formats
45:56 Creating a Win-Win Situation
52:37 Excitement for the EKC
Im August 2023 ist die Halle von Marcos Zimmerei komplett abgebrannt. Die Kubb-Community zeigte sich sehr solidarisch und viele spendeten, um in der ersten Not zu helfen. Davon überwältigt, möchte Marco etwas zurückgeben und hat sich als Ausrichter der Deutschen Meisterschaft 2024 beworben.
Wir sprechen nochmal über die ganze Situation und wie es ihm, seiner Familie und seiner Firma heute geht.
Außerdem gibt Marco einen Einblick in die DM-Vorbereitungen inkl. Infos zu den Rahmenbedingungen wie Location, Food & Drinks, Übernachtungsmöglichkeiten, Deko, Arena und mehr.
Tom Thomasson, the main organizer of the World Championship in Kubb, shares his Kubb journey and the development of the championship. He started playing Kubb when his father received a set as a gift, and they practiced together until Tom became better than his father. The World Championship started with 20 teams and has grown to 110 teams. Tom and his team have made changes to the tournament, including adding an extra day for one-versus-one matches and implementing tiebreakers in the group stage. They have also focused on creating a fun atmosphere and improving the food court experience. The conversation covers topics such as the atmosphere and experience of the World Championship, efforts to increase the number of players in Sweden, the vision for the World Championship in the future, and also comparison to the European Kubb Championships (EKC). The focus is on attracting both Swedish and foreign teams, maintaining the uniqueness of each tournament, and the challenges of organizing and financing the World Championship. The conversation ends with some fun rapid-fire questions.
Chapter
00:00:00 The History and Development of the World Championship in Cube
00:07:42 Balancing Competition and Activities
00:26:36 Strategies for Growing Kubb as a Global Sport
00:28:19 Balancing Fun Games and Professional Competition
00:30:11 Location and Development of the World Championship
00:37:15 Impact of the EKC Tournament and Kubb Development
Keywords
Kubb, World Championship, organizer, history, development, practice, teams, changes, tournament, atmosphere, food court, World Championship, atmosphere, experience, players, Sweden, Kubb League, Stockholm, Gotland, tournaments, Kubb Stockholm, European Kubb Championship, EKC, vision, development, foreign teams, professional players, Swiss system, tiebreak, marketing, sustainable, location, AHOI Beachkubb, dress code, grass, beach, throwing blasting, single player, team player, gameplay, shureshot, golden throw, focus, trash talk, 2-4-6, Swiss system, groups, organizing, winning, celebration, beer
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