Carlstad Crusaders
| Founded | 1991 |
|---|---|
| League | Superserien |
| Based in | Karlstad, Sweden |
| Stadium | Tingvalla IP (10,000) |
| Colors | Black, Red and White |
| Owner | Member owned |
| President | Maria Magnelin |
| Head coach | Men: BD Kennedy. Women: Olof Folkunger |
| Manager | Robert Sundberg |
| Championships | 2003, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2020, 2024 |
| Division titles | 2003, 2004, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Website | http://www.crusaders.se/ |
Carlstad Crusaders is a Swedish American football team, based in Karlstad, Sweden. The team plays at Tingvalla IP in Karlstad.[1]
History
The club was founded in 1991.[2][3] It played its first game in 1992 against the Uddevalla Ravens.[2]
Championships
Sweden Superserien
Sweden Superserien championships
The Crusaders are ten-time Swedish champions having won the championship in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2020 and 2024.[4]
Sweden Superserien finals appearances
The team has been to nineteen national finals in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2024.[4]
EFAF Cup
The Crusaders won the EFAF Cup in 2003.[3]
IFAF Europe Champions League
The Crusaders were IFAF Europe Champions League champions in 2015.[5]
Scandinavian Cup
The Crusaders won the Scandinavian Cup in 2023.[6]
References
- ^ "Tingvalla IP". football-lineups.com. Retrieved March 31, 2020.
- ^ a b "History". crusaders.se. Retrieved March 31, 2020.
- ^ a b "Tackling Football In Sweden With The Carlstad Crusaders' Robert Sundberg". umgasmagazine.com. Retrieved March 31, 2020.
- ^ a b "Sweden Superserien". scoreboard.com. Retrieved March 31, 2020.
- ^ "Sweden's Carlstad Crusaders Run Away With IFAF Europe Champions League Title". americanfootballinternational.com. Retrieved March 31, 2020.
- ^ "Scandinavian Cup 2023". swe3.se. Retrieved June 5, 2023.