Ungmennafélag Álftaness, also known as Álftanes, is a multi-sports club in Álftanes, Iceland. It has active departments in basketball, football, golf, track and field and volleyball.[1]
| Full name | Ungmennafélag Álftaness |
|---|---|
| Sports | Basketball, Football, Golf, Track and field, Volleyball |
| Founded | 1946 |
| Team history | Ungmennafélag Bessastaðahrepps 1946–2004 Ungmennafélag Álftaness 2004–present |
| Based in | Álftanes, Iceland |
| Colours | Red, White, Blue |
| Website | umfa.is |
History edit
The club was founded in 1946 as Ungmennafélag Bessastaðahrepps. In 2004 it changed its name to Ungmennafélag Álftaness, or Álftanes for short.[1]
Home court edit
The home court of the club is Íþróttamiðstöð Álftaness. Its indoor arena is commonly known as Forsetahöllin (English: The President's Palace)[2][3][4] while its football field is known as the Forsetavöllurinn (English: The President's field).[5]
Basketball edit
Álftanes basketball was founded in 2007. In 2023, its men's team won promotion to the Icelandic top-tier Úrvalsdeild karla for the first time in its history.
Football edit
Men's football edit
Álftanes men's football team plays in 4. deild karla as of 2021.[6]
Trophies and achievements edit
- 4. deild karla
- Winners: 2014
Women's football edit
Álftanes women's football team plays in 2. deild kvenna as of 2021.[6]
Volleyball edit
Álftanes women's volleyball team has played in the top tier Úrvalsdeild since the 2018–2019 season.[7] The team's best season was during the 2022–2023 season when the team finished second in the league.[8]
References edit
- ^ a b "UMFÁ". umfa.is (in Icelandic). Retrieved 11 April 2018.
- ^ Óskar Ófeigur Jónsson (26 February 2021). "Barist um Arnarnesið í beinni úr Forsetahöllinni í kvöld". Vísir.is (in Icelandic). Retrieved 1 June 2021.
- ^ "Forsetahöllin hall in Álftanes » matches :: Volleybox.net". volleybox.net. Retrieved 1 June 2021.
- ^ "Hrafn áfram hjá Álftanesi". Morgunblaðið (in Icelandic). 25 May 2020. Retrieved 1 June 2021.
- ^ Mist Rúnarsdóttir (27 November 2011). "Guðleif Edda: Tuttugu ár á milli elsta og yngsta leikmanns". Fótbolti.net (in Icelandic). Retrieved 1 June 2021.
- ^ a b "Aðildarfélag - Álftanes". ksi.is (in Icelandic). Retrieved 3 July 2019.
- ^ "MIZUNODEILD kvenna 2018-2019". bli-web.dataproject.com. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
- ^ "Unbrokendeild kvenna 2023-2024". bli-web.dataproject.com. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
External links edit
- (in Icelandic) Álftanes profile at Icelandic Basketball Federation
- (in Icelandic) Álftanes profile at Football Association of Iceland