Club focus- come along and join us

In Sweden, sports and club atmospheres have played a significant role in enhancing men’s health, both physically and mentally. Our club in particular has long been known for its active lifestyle, with a culture that emphasizes the importance of physical activity and community engagement and a focus on men’s health.

The Södermalm Sports club, in particular thru popular activities like Cycling, Curling, Cricket, and running, offer a structured and supportive environment where men can improve their physical and mental fitness while building social connections. Regular participation in sports helps reduce the risk of chronic illnesses, such as heart disease, diabetes, and obesity, which are common health concerns for men globally.

By engaging in physical activities, Our members maintain better cardiovascular health, muscle, as well as overall endurance. Beyond the physical benefits, sports clubs provide a valuable space for fostering mental well-being. Physical activity is known to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, which is crucial in addressing the mental health challenges faced by many men right here in Stockholm.

Team södermalm completing 5th annual Gotland 360 cycling event sept 8

Furthermore, Our social aspect of the Södermalm sports club creates a strong sense of community. This sense of belonging is essential for men’s mental health, as it encourages open communication and emotional support. Being part of our social  club provides men with an opportunity to share experiences, challenges, and victories, both on and off the field. This camaraderie helps combat social isolation, which can be detrimental to mental health specially now as we head into the darker months of the year.

Our club atmosphere plays a vital role in promoting men’s health by offering a balanced approach that combines physical fitness with mental and social well-being. The integration of regular physical activity with a supportive social network creates a holistic foundation for healthier, happier lives.

Please contact the club if you would like to join in on some fun elevating experiences and to develop a new network of friends right here in the hear of Stockholm.

photo from a social cricket match this summer

Södermalm C.C to enters the big league

Södermalm CC will be enter their First XI into the national Cricket competition 2023 starting in 2nd division. We welcome all new players to the club and hope to see everyone at the upcoming AGM to have their say on how the club should be run this year.

If you interested in joining the Club to play cricket or be involved on the board or even just to help out or have beer, please drop the club an email!

see you all soon at the AGM, date to be set for March soon.

Go Söder!!!

Sodermalmafc@gmail.com

Södermalm First XI

Södermalm First XI took on a combined DIF/SCC old boys in a T25 down at the J, skarpnäck cricket plan last saturday 17/9/2022.

Södermalms Captain Danne Jordansson won the toss! and with clouds building up he elected to bat! it was obvious we were playing under English condition. PDP and smithy opened the innings for Söder, however after a huge defensive campaign to take the shine off the ball, both openers were dismissed within 3 over! in came Jordansson and Big blue, quite vigourously noted on the day they were partially representing MacArthur Cricket club from Sydney, unbeknownst to the cricketing public at the ground that the Macarthur CC had been defuct. for 20 years…….

The pair manage to take the total from 2/13 to 3/82 at 10.1 even batting thru the rain, this steady the ship and allow the remaining batter come out swing! Stalker went cheaper however Murf, Condy and Kingsley closed out the innings smashing boundaries and moving the total to a Södermalm highest T25 score 6/199

Setting a target of 200 for the visitors, play resumed after a 15 minute down pour. there was some talk of finishing the second innings at the Pub but the old boys were having none of that talk from skipper Jordansson.

The old boys started strong with Tiwari and Anand starting strong, Big blue and Condy were get hammered all over the park, so a changed was called upon. New recruit Will e boy came in and broke the partnership with a great catch by PDP on the boundary. next over J:sson dismissed Tiwari with an absolut garbage balls which should have been hit for 12. but alas the tactic work and the visitors had slipped from 0/48 to 4/72. the bowling changed took 4/23 of 4.2. 2 wickets each!

then on came Smithy the Destroyer. looking to get a triple wicket maiden first time not only in the clubs history but smithys life as well, however 2 of the wicket were unfortunately called no balls so hi finished his second over 1/2, byt a break thru none the less.

Highlights of the day was bug blue trying to take a catch running in from the boundary in the wet only to fall slipping on his arse and letting the ball bounce once for 4. Another missed opportunity was J. murphy missing a stumping and dropping the 12 year old, ring in, Vijay singh, off his first ball! Vijay was forced to retired by Capt. Cribbin for defending to well and not being able to get out.

Highlights of the day was bug blue trying to take a catch running in from the boundary in the wet only to fall slipping on his arse and letting the ball bounce once for 4. Another missed opportunity was J. Murphy missing a stumping and dropping the 12 year old, ring in, Vijay singh, off his first ball! Vijay was forced to retired by capt Cribbing for defending to well and not being able to get out.

The hong Kong born Captain Cribbin and Ayyappa made a last ditch effort to smash there way to 200 in the remiaing over only to finish at 6/167.

a great day was had by both team, the weather was drissly and shit until the BBQ started. Söder put on a lushous BBQ for both team and we all join the Local weekly Peruvian national day celebrations with loud music coin tossing and beers! as the weather cleared.

Jordo

2013 season start best in club history after another big win

On a twelve a side ground with only nine players a side there were a lot of open space this Saturday at the JCG when Söder took on Norrtälje.

The mighty blues pushed ahead already in the first quarter and never let the control of the game slip out of its hands. With much open space Söder demonstrated great ball possession with lots of hand-passing, working the ball down field, into scoring position and most often – finishing with a goal.

Final score

Goals Behinds Total
Södermalm 25 12 162
Norrtälje 3 0 18

Mentions

  • Martin kicked a goal with his first ever kick in his first ever game — following the great debut practice that Carson started last week.
  • Bull and the O-train returned, Bull kicking one goal and Oscar four.

Larssons, first and second in Hagberg award

This years Lars Hagberg awards for Best and fairest non-australian was awarded Michael Larsson (13 pt), followed by his brother Max (12 pt).

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Söder did claim the top four places with Oscar o-train and Kaj signing in on third and fourth place.

Continuing on the celebrations, Chris Tancredi won the SAFF goal kicker award with 22 goal kicked (Larsson rule adjusted).

Winner of the Best and fairest Australian 2012 is Robert Young.

Jerseys for sale!

Have you too always wanted to have your very own Södermalm jersey? Well, here’s your chance!

Blue-blue Södermalm jersey, 2011 game edition.

 

We are selling off last years game jerseys and a limited edition supporter variant.

2011 game jerseys: 150 SEK
Lt. Ed. Supporter jerseys: 200 SEK

Send us an email and make your reservation.

Notes: Stock is limited, and first come first served. We’ll do our best to get you a size that fits but there are no size guarantees.

Ski trip, last call

Söder and friends,

Söder social events are in the air, so pencil this one into your calendar! This Wednesday 25th is the last day to confirm.

Today’s report

Snow depth 95cm
Lifts 10/12
Open slopes 20/23

Great news! For those who are keen for a Ski or Snowboard at Romme Alpin Saturday February 4th.

The weather is getting colder and more snow is on its way!
The club has decided to cover some of the paid members cost. Members – 400SEK, Non-members – 460SEK

Ski Bus – Stockholm (includes Ski pass and return bus trip)

If you haven’t got your own skies or snowboard borrow from a friend or you can rent upon arrival. http://www.rommealpin.se/index.asp/lang/1033

  1. To confirm your spot/s make your payment and write your name.  Pay 400SEK or 460SEK into Södermalm AFC account, bank giro 261-7017 by January 25th.
  2. Send a confirmation email to marcusrapp@hotmail.com and write payment for Ski trip done, and your name.

For those who would like to, there is always the option to slip into the pub for a meal and beer upon return to Stockholm.

Updated Statistics, one aussie in top six

Today the statistics page got updated with the 2011 results. All in all 22 players contributed with 115 unique appearances and 159 goals kicked. Notably is also the swedish domination in the top six positions.

Lars ‘Lethal’ Hagberg broke the 50 game barrier this season (congratulations again!) and we hope to see a few more advance into the 50+ games next season.

Söder heads to Falun, returns triumphant

This saturday Söder kick-started the second half of the season with a big win after long summer break. The opponents were newcomers Falun Diggers who have been struggling so far this year. 

Söder came up to picturesque Dalarna with nine players. When the first ball went up, however, eight players were on field after Joel “Iron Guts” Burnell had become umpire. Söder started strong and rapidly took command of the game.

Goal kicking was much improved since last game, partly thanks to the extra space between the goal posts. Söder recruit Natis Johansson showed great skills in the back line keeping Falun scoreless in the first quarter.

Despite the warm weather and outnumbering Söder stayed ahead in the second and third quarter displaying some good footy, moving the ball across the field through hand passes and kicks with good accuracy.

When the last whistle sounded, Söder was comfortably ahead with close to 200 points. A strong statement before the upcoming playoffs.