Linköpings Simidrottsförening, commonly known as Linköpings SF or LSF, is a water polo club based in Linköping, Östergötland, Sweden, and formed on 19 November 2009.[1] Linköpings SF's colours are white, blue and orange. The club is currently playing in Elitserien, the highest water polo league in Sweden.
| Full name | Linköpings Simidrottsförening |
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| Founded | 19 November 2009 |
| League | Elitserien |
| Based in | Linköping, Sweden |
| Arena | Tinnerbäcksbadet, Linköping |
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| Head coach | Ervin Babic |
| Website | https://www.facebook.com/lsfpolo/, http://www.svenskalag.se/lsf/ |
In 2009, the water polo team of Linköpings ASS left the swimming club and started Linköpings VF.[2] In the 2014–2015 season, Linköpings SF finished as runners-up after losing the final against Järfälla Sim, with 10–13.[3] On 14 May 2016, Linköpings SF became Swedish champions for the first time by winning Elitserien by beating Stockholmspolisen with 8–3 in the final game.[4]
Arena edit
LSF plays their home matches at Tinnerbäcksbadet, Linköping.
Current squad edit
The team roster for 2016/2017 season[5]
(Head coach) Ervin Babic
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Honours edit
- Elitserien:
- Swedish Beach Water Polo Championships:
- Winners (3): 2014, 2015, 2016[6]
- Runners-up (1): 2013
Records edit
- Largest league victory: 32–5 v SKK, 23 January 2016[7]
- Most goals scored from one player in the same game: 8 goals, Henrik Palm, v KSS, 12 December 2015
- Most goals scored in one season: 43 goals, Henrik Palm, season 2015/2016[8][9]