In this episode of the Happy Kubb Podcast, the new single World Champion, Theo Sturve, speaks about his recent European Kubb tour and experiences in various tournaments. We discuss the evolution of Kubb, the differences in play styles across Europe, and the importance of community and learning in the sport. Theo shares insights and learning on his tournament organization, training methods, and his aspirations for future competitions, including an upcoming trip to Japan.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:47 Theo's Journey in Kubb

06:51 Playing Kubb in Different European Countries

11:03 Goals and Experiences in Tournaments

16:09 Swedish Tournaments and Future Plans

19:00 Practicing and Training for Kubb

20:26 Highlights and Challenges in Tournaments

28:41 Playing in AHOI and the Sunset

29:55 The Differences Between Beach Kubb and Grass Kubb

31:53 The Future of the World Championship

32:51 Standardizing Rules Across European Kubb Tournaments

36:01 The Importance of Calling Fouls

36:34 Reflecting on Winning Silver

40:40 The Strength of Breitizone and the Horstcrew

42:31 Enjoying Czech and Berliner Kindl Beer

43:07 The Quality of Kubb Sets

44:31 Improving the B Ladder in Tournaments

46:59 Theo's Preference for Singles and Team Play

50:16 Reflecting on an Unforgettable Trip

50:52 Contacting Theo for Tips and Information

In this episode we talk about the European Kubb Championships (EKC) held in Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic. Our experiences at the tournament, the organization and logistics, the quality of the fields, and the international participation. The conversation recaps the highlights of the European Kubb Championship (EKC) and discusses the expectations for the EKC'25 in France. Listen now!

00:00 Introduction and Discussion of the Tournament Location

06:23 The Convenient and Central Location in Radetskralove

10:06 Playing Experience on the Park Fields12:58Record Number of Participants from 14 Countries

15:10 Commendable Fair Play at the Tournament

20:01 Highlights of the Single Tournament

22:00 Impressive Performance by the Czech Team

24:23 Promoting Kubb in Local Communities

26:24 Positive Feedback on the Organization

33:06 Anticipation for the Next EKC in France

37:37 Importance of Open Discussions and Feedback

In this episode of the Happy Kubb Podcast, Klaus interviews Fanda, the main organizer of the European Kubb Championships (EKC) in Czech. They discuss Fanda's experience with Kubb, the organization of the EKC, and the growth of Kubb in Czech. Fanda shares how he started playing Kubb and founded a Kubb club, as well as the establishment of the Czech Kubb Association. They also talk about the challenges and preparations for the EKC, including securing sponsors and organizing the event. Fanda highlights the impact of the EKC on the Kubb community in Czech and the plans for promoting the game after the tournament. They also discuss travel tips and the activities planned for the opening ceremony and afterparty. Fanda discusses the Kubber and its association with the Kubb tournament. He reveals that the Kubbeer is more a passion project. Fanda also mentions the challenges of producing a large quantity of beer and the need for big events to sell it. He talks about the possibility of other tournament organizers buying Kubbeer and the importance of sponsorship in organizing events. Fanda emphasizes the importance of creating a win-win situation in all aspects of his life and expresses his excitement for the upcoming EKC tournament.

00:00 Introduction to Fanda & the European Kubb Championships

03:00 The Scale and Significance of the EKC

08:14 Challenges and Successes in Preparing for the EKC

20:26 Exciting Events at the EKC

23:53 Travel Tips for the EKC

27:58 Enjoying Beer at the EKC

36:36 Getting to Know the Kubb Community

43:15 Rankings and Tournament Formats

45:56 Creating a Win-Win Situation

52:37 Excitement for the EKC

Im August 2023 ist die Halle von Marcos Zimmerei komplett abgebrannt. Die Kubb-Community zeigte sich sehr solidarisch und viele spendeten, um in der ersten Not zu helfen. Davon überwältigt, möchte Marco etwas zurückgeben und hat sich als Ausrichter der Deutschen Meisterschaft 2024 beworben.

Wir sprechen nochmal über die ganze Situation und wie es ihm, seiner Familie und seiner Firma heute geht.

Außerdem gibt Marco einen Einblick in die DM-Vorbereitungen inkl. Infos zu den Rahmenbedingungen wie Location, Food & Drinks, Übernachtungsmöglichkeiten, Deko, Arena und mehr.

Tom Thomasson, the main organizer of the World Championship in Kubb, shares his Kubb journey and the development of the championship. He started playing Kubb when his father received a set as a gift, and they practiced together until Tom became better than his father. The World Championship started with 20 teams and has grown to 110 teams. Tom and his team have made changes to the tournament, including adding an extra day for one-versus-one matches and implementing tiebreakers in the group stage. They have also focused on creating a fun atmosphere and improving the food court experience. The conversation covers topics such as the atmosphere and experience of the World Championship, efforts to increase the number of players in Sweden, the vision for the World Championship in the future, and also comparison to the European Kubb Championships (EKC). The focus is on attracting both Swedish and foreign teams, maintaining the uniqueness of each tournament, and the challenges of organizing and financing the World Championship. The conversation ends with some fun rapid-fire questions.

Chapter

00:00:00 The History and Development of the World Championship in Cube

00:07:42 Balancing Competition and Activities

00:26:36 Strategies for Growing Kubb as a Global Sport

00:28:19 Balancing Fun Games and Professional Competition

00:30:11 Location and Development of the World Championship

00:37:15 Impact of the EKC Tournament and Kubb Development

Keywords

Kubb, World Championship, organizer, history, development, practice, teams, changes, tournament, atmosphere, food court, World Championship, atmosphere, experience, players, Sweden, Kubb League, Stockholm, Gotland, tournaments, Kubb Stockholm, European Kubb Championship, EKC, vision, development, foreign teams, professional players, Swiss system, tiebreak, marketing, sustainable, location, AHOI Beachkubb, dress code, grass, beach, throwing blasting, single player, team player, gameplay, shureshot, golden throw, focus, trash talk, 2-4-6, Swiss system, groups, organizing, winning, celebration, beer

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