The 11th Women’s U19 World Floorball Championships will take place from 8th – 12th May, 2024 in Lahti, Finland.
Sweden, Finland, Norway and Poland play in Group B.
Sweden
Describe your team, and what should we expect from your team during the U19 WFC 2024?
From us you can expect a team that works incredibly hard for each other, with an offensive mindset and a desire to play creative and fast-paced floorball.
Players to watch
Rookie or young player to look out for on your team and why?
#18 Mira Markström – she plays both with power and finesse.
Who is a leader on and off the field and why?
#5 Linnea Hedman – she creates harmony in the group through his positivity and leads the team on the field with her way of lifting those around her.
Most skillful player?
Which player demonstrates #Fairfloorball the best and why?
Finland
Describe your team, and what should we expect from your team during the U19 WFC 2024?
Our team is determined, persistent, and motivated to win. We strive to give our best effort in every game until the final whistle. Even outside of the field, we prioritize team values and always act in a friendly manner that reflects well on ourselves and our fans. Our ultimate goal is to make our Finnish floorball community proud.
Players to watch
Rookie or young player to look out for on your team and why?
#18 Ella Virtanen – Is a versatile player with elegant passing skills, capable of playing both as a defender and center, thanks to her brilliant game reading ability.
Who is a leader on and off the field and why?
#1 Julia Saarinen – Is devoted to making the team successful, setting an example in both game matters and everyday choices that support a competitive sports lifestyle.
Most skillful player?
Which player demonstrates #Fairfloorball the best and why?
#7 Jenni Leppänen – The team’s sunshine, who wins duels with a smile on her face.
Norway
Describe your team, and what should we expect from your team during the U19 WFC 2024?
The team is striving to become better every day and in the future be the best of what this team can be.
Players to watch
Rookie or young player to look out for on your team and why?
#22 Maja Valestrand Gudbrandsen – Has during the season made a great impact in our team and showed her self as a upcoming young with a strong attitude
Who is a leader on and off the field and why?
#12 Hedda Pjaaka – Team captain on and off the feild. Keeping the team together with stong leader abilities
Most skillful player?
#10 Eva Marlene Skaslien – Has strong defensive and attacking skills
Which player demonstrates #Fairfloorball the best and why?
#6 Sol Julia Johansen – Fair play could be her middle name as well.
Poland
Describe your team, and what should we expect from your team during the U19 WFC 2024?
Very ambitious team. Young players with the support of the experienced colleagues are ready to play some good floorball. It will be a very difficult for us to make it to the semifinals but floorball is very unpredictable and full of surprises. Our goal is to gain experience and to improve in every game.
Players to watch
Rookie or young player to look out for on your team and why?
#36 Kinga Stein – A player worth to watch. Great motor skills and technique. When she is at her top level she can make a difference and lead the team to the victory.
Who is a leader on and off the field and why?
#13 Katarzyna Słonina – The team captain and the most experienced player. It will be her third WU19 Championship tournament and under her leadership the team can accomplish great goals.
Most skillful player?
#9 Maja Helman – A combination of technique, speed and field overview. A player with the experience from the Swedish top league. With her skills she is the great value to the team
Which player demonstrates #Fairfloorball the best and why?
#8 Zuzanna Kiełbicka – A player that will pick you up when you fall. A very empathic and polite on and off the field. Currently a nursing student- helpful and kind #piguła
*Information is provided by the teams and edited by the IFF
