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2012 Champion
Kubbsicles (Eau Claire, WI)
Kubb is an old Nordic game that is said to have its origins with the Vikings. Starting roughly twenty years ago, the game exploded throughout the Nordic countries. More recently, over the past 10 years, kubb has had significant growth in mainland Europe and other places around the world, including the U.S. At this time, kubb is gaining tremendous popularity throughout the U.S., with the Midwest being home to the majority of competitive kubb activity.
The U.S. National Kubb Championship is the largest kubb tournament outside of Europe and one of the largest in the world. It is one of two two-day tournaments, along with the World Championship in Rone, Gotland in Sweden. The tournament was started in 2007 in Eau Claire, WI with 15 teams and 40 players. In 2008 and 2009, the tournament was the U.S. Midwest Kubb Championship. In 2010, the tournament became the U.S. National Kubb Championship. There are now tournaments throughout the U.S.
In 2012, the Championship changed to require at least three players on a team. The top eight teams return Sunday morning for the quarterfinals, semifinals, and Final. Participants have ranged between eight years old and well into their 70s.
In 2011, the Championship had 84 teams and 180 players. In 2012, there were 262 players on 76 teams, which is a player increase of over 40 percent. The 2013 U.S. Championship will have a team limit of 96 teams. Registration will open March 1, 2013.
On December 13, 2011, through the City Council, Eau Claire officially became the Kubb Capital of North America. In early 2012, the Championship became a registered non-profit entity. Throughout the year, the Championship takes part in numerous local activities and events to promote kubb and the tournament.
From past champions to first-time players, all are welcome.
Kubb unites people and creates peace on Earth.
Championship Weekend:
Friday
3-5PM: Kubb friendlies.
5PM - ?: Pre-kubb Party.
Saturday
7AM: Sign-in/practice opens
9AM: Championship begins
1PM: Play-offs begin
6PM (approx.): Consolation Championship
Evening/night: After-kubb Party
Sunday
7AM: Practice pitches open
9AM: Quarterfinals start
Noon (approx.): 2013 Final
Past Champion websites:
The Ringers (2010)
Team Knockerheads (2011)
Kubbsicles (2012)
U.S. Championship Kubb Set Grant - contact page
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The U.S. National Kubb Championship is a fundraiser for:
We Help War Victims and Girls On The Run Eau Claire County |
2012
Championship Sponsors
Old Time Games
The Kubb Set Provider of the
U.S. National Kubb Championship |