International Catch‘n Serve Ball Sports Federation

JOIN THE ICSBF – “I AM AWARE” TOURNAMENT AS PART OF THE UNION & AMATEUR SPORTS FESTIVAL IN POREČ/CROATIA! 🤩🏐🇭🇷

The International Catch’n Serve Ball Sports Federation (ICSBF) is delighted to invite players and teams to the ICSBF – “I Am Aware” Tournament, taking place from 22–25 October 2026 in Poreč, Croatia, as part of the Union & Amateur Sports Festival. The tournament will be proudly hosted by the Balkan Association for Workers’ Sport (BAWS).

The festival brings together athletes from across Europe in a unique celebration of amateur sport, offering competitions in various disciplines, including Catch’n Serve Ball, Basketball, Futsal, Handball, Tennis and Beach Volleyball. 🤝

The “I Am Aware” – Tournament is more than just a competition. It reflects the values that define Catch’n Serve Ball: inclusion, equality, respect and international friendship. Players will have the opportunity to compete in an inspiring atmosphere, meet teams from different countries and become part of the growing global Catch’n Serve Ball community.

Whether you are an experienced team or looking for a new international sporting experience, Poreč offers the perfect setting to combine exciting matches with cultural exchange and unforgettable memories on Croatia’s beautiful Adriatic coast.

ICSBF sincerely thanks BAWS for hosting this event and for its commitment to promoting international cooperation through sport. Together, we look forward to welcoming teams from across the Catch’n Serve Ball community to Poreč.

Event Details⬇️

Event: ICSBF – “I Am Aware” Tournament
Date: 22–25 October 2026
Location: Poreč, Croatia
Host: Balkan Association for Workers’ Sport (BAWS)
Part of: Union & Amateur Sports Festival
Contact: Nika Todorović: [email protected]

Further information (registration, accommodation etc.) is on our Website! ❤️

CATCH’N SERVE BALL BRINGS GIRLS TOGETHER IN ISRAEL

Youth Festival in Sdot Yam – Caesarea | July 10–12, 2026

More than 200 girls from elementary, middle, and high schools took part in the “Sdot Yam–Caesarea Catch’n Serve Ball Festival,” which took place from July 10–12, 2026 on Israel’s beautiful Mediterranean coast.

The festival brought together teams from all over Israel, including Jewish, Muslim, Christian, and Druze girls, for three unforgettable days filled with sports, learning, and shared experiences. On the court, they were simply players—they competed against one another, learned from one another, supported one another, and enjoyed the game together in the true spirit of the Catch’n Serve Ball family. 🥰

For three days, the participants enjoyed an all-inclusive sports experience featuring exciting games, team-building activities on the beach, social events, shared meals, and plenty of fun by the sea. They also watched a men’s FIFA World Cup match between Spain and Belgium, enjoyed the inspiring animated film “Dream Big”, visited a trampoline park, and created memories that will stay with them for many years to come. 🏐

One of the most significant aspects of the festival was seeing new friendships develop between girls from different regions and communities across Israel. Many of them met for the first time during the event and returned home with new friends and lasting memories, thanks to sports, teamwork, and shared experiences. 💪🏽

Check out the full article on our website! 🤩🌐

Report: Lior Gluska
Photos: Catch’n Serve Ball Israel – The Friendship League

The next CSIT World Sports Games 2027 will take place in Aalborg, Denmark, from 8–13 June 2027. 🤩💐

The first official invitation has already been received!
A final invitation, containing all organisational details, is expected to be released by CSIT at the end of August.

The World Sports Games once again offer a fantastic opportunity for the international Catch’n Serve Ball community to come together and be part of a unique multi-sport event. 🌍

As in previous editions, the main Catch’n Serve Ball competition is open to mothers and all women aged 30 and above.

In addition, there will be a Special Side Event in the form of a Mixed Tournament. For the first time, teams may include:

❤️ women of all ages,

❤️ fathers of all ages,

❤️ men aged 30 and above without children,

❤️ and participants of diverse genders.

Special rule: At all times, three women must be actively playing on the court.

This new format offers the opportunity to involve even more players in the World Sports Games.
Detailed competition regulations will follow.
For registration and further information regarding the Mixed Tournament, please contact Monica Zibellini at [email protected]. 💪🏽🤩

Important for non-CSIT members: If your federation is not a CSIT member, please contact the ICSBF Office first at [email protected] before starting the registration process. 📧

Further information will be published regularly on the official World Sports Games website: https://2027.csit-world-sports-games.com/en/ 🌐

Important notice: We strongly recommend waiting until the Catch’n Serve Ball competition has been finally confirmed, or at least until after the binding registration deadline on 1 February 2027, before booking flights. ✈️

Please also note that each participant is individually responsible for arranging adequate health and accident insurance, as well as covering the costs of medical repatriation or return transport, if required. ⚠️

We are looking forward to an unforgettable event. 🏐🫶🏼

CATCH ON THE BEACH – Sicily Edition
📍 Mondello (Palermo), Sicily – Italy

📅 24–27 September 2026
As part of the LudiStar Sport Experience – AICS Mediterranean Cup Edition, Catch’n Serve Ball will officially arrive on the beaches of Sicily with a dedicated tournament and a unique combination of sport, tourism, family participation, and community building.

The event will include:
🏐 Catch’n Serve Ball on the Beach (Beach Catch) – 25–27 September

👩 4x4 Mothers & Women 30+ Category

👨👩 4x4 Mixed Open Category (family and friends format, minimum two women on court)

In addition to the sporting activities, participants will enjoy:
🌊 A beautiful Mediterranean seaside location
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family holiday packages
✈️ Travel assistance
🎉 Social and cultural activities
🏆 The opportunity to connect with Catch’n Serve Ball players from different countries

The two-day training session, which was organised with great care by HOCSH, was attended by sports students, referees who had already officiated at the CSIT WSG 2025 in Loutraki, former professional volleyball player Giorgos Klaroudas along with several players from his club and Charalampos Pelekis, sports administrator at HOCSH who brought some of his students from IEK Omiros. A player from Christina Pappas’s Greek Catch’n Serve team was also present. 🤩

Find the full article and more photos from the sessions on our website! 🌐🔗

Post by: The Friendship League - Catch‘n Serve Ball Israel
A New Step in Our Journey 🏐
In 2018, we began our journey with a clear vision – to create a community connecting women through sport, values, and professional activity.
Since then, The Friendship League has grown into a meaningful framework for players, teams, and initiatives both in Israel and internationally.
Today, we are excited to share another significant milestone in our development – joining an international family and entering a new chapter in our journey 🌍
As part of our connection to the global Catch’n Serve Ball community, active in more than 40 countries worldwide, our organization is moving forward under a new name:
Catch’n Serve Ball Israel – The Friendship League
This change reflects our continued growth and development while strengthening international connections and creating new opportunities for players, coaches, and teams in Israel and around the world.
We are proud to continue building a professional, value-driven, and international framework while opening new doors for a shared future.
Thank you to everyone who has been part of our journey.
This is only the beginning of a new chapter 💜

❗️Post by The Friendship League - Catch‘n Serve Ball Israel❗️

A New Step in Our Journey 🏐
In 2018, we began our journey with a clear vision – to create a community connecting women through sport, values, and professional activity.
Since then, The Friendship League has grown into a meaningful framework for players, teams, and initiatives both in Israel and internationally.
Today, we are excited to share another significant milestone in our development – joining an international family and entering a new chapter in our journey 🌍
As part of our connection to the global Catch’n Serve Ball community, active in more than 40 countries worldwide, our organization is moving forward under a new name:
Catch’n Serve Ball Israel – The Friendship League
This change reflects our continued growth and development while strengthening international connections and creating new opportunities for players, coaches, and teams in Israel and around the world.
We are proud to continue building a professional, value-driven, and international framework while opening new doors for a shared future.
Thank you to everyone who has been part of our journey.
This is only the beginning of a new chapter 💜

We need your support! 💪🏽

As part of the Erasmus+ project “MAMA – Mentoring Active Mothers through Awareness,” in which ICSBF is contributing its expertise, a survey is currently being conducted. The aim is to make mothers in sports more visible and to better understand their experiences—also a great opportunity to showcase our sport. 🤩🏐

Call to all mothers who play Catch’n Serve Ball in the league, as well as to active mothers in other sports within your network:
Please take a few minutes to complete the questionnaire and feel free to share the link. ❤️❤️❤️

Participation takes no more than 15 minutes, and the survey is also available in several languages. 🫶🏼

👉🏽 https://redcap.jyu.fi/surveys/?s=WEK38KRDMERANYKA

During a two-day seminar held as part of the CSIT Swimming Single Championships, key figures from NCS – a long-established and very large multi-sport club – received trainings. 🏐

Among them was President Huibert Brands himself. During an exhibition match, the spectators could hardly be held back and stormed the playing field. They were expertly supervised by Oskar Rosa, ICSBF Education Coordinator, who had travelled there together with President Elisabeth (Sissi) Speiser-Havel. 🙌🏽❤️

The new Netherland coaches immediately put what they had learnt into practice. Initial requests for collaboration have already been made. The grand finale was a presentation by NSC for politicians and stakeholders in the region to discuss further steps. Catch’n Server will definitely play an important role in combining sport and social engagement, promised Mayor Wethouder Leon Geilen. 💪🏽🤩

Finally, President Elisabeth Speiser-Havel presented the certificates to the seminar participants, who were still proudly wearing their new coach shirts. Meanwhile, Oskar Rosa was still coordinating the crowd during the games. 📢😄

Many thanks to President Huibert Brands, Harry Claassen, member, acting secretary and the entire NCS team for these wonderful days and the personal support! 💐🩷

Find more of the article and photos on our website! 🫶🏼