Grankulla IFK
- Alias
- GrIFK
- Leagues Played
- Finland SM Liga 307 Club Friendlies 6 Finland Suomen Cup 6 Matches 2x25mins 1
- Links
- Wikipedia
- Related Teams
- Grankulla IFK Women
Results
| Finland SM Liga | 04/20 10:30 | 50 |
[3] Grankulla IFK
v
Dicken
[1] 
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D | 24-24 | |
| Finland SM Liga | 04/16 16:00 | 50 |
Dicken
v
Grankulla IFK
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L | 22-20 | |
| Finland SM Liga | 04/09 15:30 | 2 |
[2] Cocks
v
Grankulla IFK
[3]
|
L | 34-30 | |
| Finland SM Liga | 04/06 12:00 | 2 |
[3] Grankulla IFK
v
Cocks
[2]
|
L | 24-28 | |
| Finland SM Liga | 04/03 15:30 | 2 |
[2] Cocks
v
Grankulla IFK
[3]
|
L | 27-24 | |
| Finland SM Liga | 03/23 14:00 | 3 |
SIF
v
Grankulla IFK
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W | 22-23 | |
| Finland SM Liga | 03/20 17:00 | 3 |
[3] Grankulla IFK
v
SIF
[2]
|
W | 22-19 | |
| Finland SM Liga | 03/09 14:00 | - |
[3] GrIFK
v
Cocks
[2]
|
L | 24-32 | |
| Finland SM Liga | 03/06 18:00 | - |
HIFK
v
GrIFK
|
W | 27-32 | |
| Finland SM Liga | 02/28 17:00 | - |
BK-46
v
Grankulla IFK
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L | 27-23 | |
| Finland SM Liga | 02/24 14:00 | - |
Grankulla IFK
v
BK-46
|
L | 27-31 | |
| Finland SM Liga | 02/17 14:00 | - |
Cocks
v
Grankulla IFK
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L | 34-28 |
Wikipedia - Grankulla IFK
Grankulla IFK, or GrIFK as the name is commonly abbreviated, is a Finnish sports club from the city of Kauniainen. The club was formed in 1925 and the main activities covered are football, ice-hockey, handball, floorball and alpine. Each sport is organized in separated daughter clubs since 1997. These are GrIFK-Fotboll, GrIFK-Handboll, GrIFK-Salibandy, GrIFK-Icehockey and GrIFK Alpine.
Football
The club's main football team is currently playing in the Kakkonen, the third tier of the Finnish football league system. GrIFK play their home matches at Kauniaisten Keskuskenttä. The Chairman of the football club is Matti Hannuksela. The club has more than 750 registered players.
Futsal
The club has also become a club with many futsal teams. Many of the teams with younger players play futsal during the winter season. In 2022, the club had close to 20 different teams and the B-junior team ended 2nd on the national level.
History
GrIFK Football has played 13 seasons in the Ykkönen (First Division), the second tier of Finnish football in 1978–80, 1982–85, 1987–88, 1990, 2008 and 2016-2017. They also have had ten spells (covering 21 seasons) in the third tier, the Kakkonen (the Second Division), in 1973–75, 1977, 1981, 1986, 1989, 1991–92, 1996, 2005–07, 2009-2015 and 2018 to the present day.
The team is known for its strong defense and fast-paced offense. They play an aggressive style of handball, with quick passes and fast breaks. The players are skilled and experienced, with many of them having played for the Finnish national team.
Grankulla IFK has a dedicated fan base and plays its home games at the Grankulla Gymnasium. The team is led by head coach Mikael Källman, who has been with the team since 2017.
Overall, Grankulla IFK is a respected and successful handball team in Finland, with a rich history and a bright future ahead.