The TAGB
The Tchoukball Association of Great Britain (TAGB) was founded on the 13th January 2002, and as a member of tchoukball's global governing body, the FITB, we enjoy a privileged and highly respected position. Our Membership Director Richard Jackson is on the board of the FITB giving British tchoukball a powerful voice in the sport globally.
Tchoukball players from Britain have been participating in international tournaments for a number of years. The highlight so far was the TAGB organising the 2002 World Tournamnent, the largest international event in the history of Tchoukball. The Association has formed international squads of both men and women, and they attend regular coaching sessions preparing for coming international events. The relatively new ladies section is showing great promise and is growing in strength. The development of the under 16 group is another stride forward that augures well for the future of the game.
A major aspect of the Association's work is, and will remain, with schools where in the junior and middle age range the game is steadily becoming an accepted part of the curriculum. This appears to coincide with the professions move away from practice of aggressive type games, to skill orientation. Tchoukball is compatible with the demands of Key Stages 2, 3 and 4 and is an excellent alternative to tradiational sports for encouraging team play and sportsmanship.
Our influence in Secondary and Higher Education fields continues to grow encouragingly, but there remains a largely untapped potential. It is with this in view that the Association intends to provide a better service, aimed at helping those who wish to introduce tchoukball. The Association is offering demonstrations to all interested parties. Details and bookings can be obtained through the TAGB's Director of Communications, Andrew St Ledger. To contact Andrew, please click here.