SPONSORSHIP PUSH

FFSI seeks funding for men’s team to compete at 2027 World Floorball Championships in Spain

BY RICHARD MENANOPO

Floorball Federation Solomon Islands (FFSI) is appealing for sponsorship support to send its men’s 3v3 national team to the 2027 World Floorball Championships in Spain, with airfares expected to be the biggest expense for the country’s campaign.

FFSI president Adam Olofsson confirmed the sponsorship appeal in a recent Facebook post, saying the support will help the team defend its 25th-place world ranking and aim for a stronger finish at the international competition scheduled for June 11–13, 2027.

Olofsson told Island Sun that airfares were the main financial challenge, with a return flight estimated at around SBD20,000 per player.

He said the federation hoped to send between seven and 10 players, alongside two officials, to the tournament in San Lorenzo de El Escorial, northwest of Madrid.

“Main expenses are flights, food and accommodation are not so expensive,” Olofsson said in a message outlining the team’s travel costs.

With airfares estimated at SBD20,000 per player, the cost for seven players alone would reach approximately SBD140,000, rising to SBD200,000 for 10 players, before accounting for officials and other expenses.

Olofsson confirmed that two officials will accompany the team, including the coach, who would travel from Australia.

Beyond defending its current world ranking, the team is targeting a stronger performance at the 2027 championship.

“Win, and play even better than last time with new tactics,” Olofsson said when asked about the team’s objectives for the tournament.

According to the International Floorball Federation’s latest 3v3 world rankings, published on October 9, Solomon Islands is ranked 25th in the men’s category, with 67 points.

The 2027 championship will be held from June 11–13 in Spain, bringing together men’s and women’s teams for the international 3v3 competition.

Olofsson said businesses and individuals interested in supporting the national team could contact the federation directly.

Interested sponsors can email floorballfsi@gmail.com or contact the federation via WhatsApp on +677 7614060.

Meanwhile, FFSI is continuing efforts to develop the sport locally through its High School and Youth Development Programme, which recently began at King George VI National Secondary School. The initiative aims to introduce floorball to more students and young people across Solomon Islands.

Photo credit: FFSI

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