The International Table Soccer Federation (ITSF) is a
non-profit organization
A nonprofit organization (NPO) or non-profit organisation, also known as a non-business entity, not-for-profit organization, or nonprofit institution, is a legal entity organized and operated for a collective, public or social benefit, in co ...
based in France that promotes
table soccer
Table football, also known as foosball, table soccer, futbolito in Mexico, Taca Taca in Chile and Metegol in Argentina is a table-top game that is loosely based on association football. The aim of the game is to move the ball into the opponen ...
. The
ITSF
The International Table Soccer Federation (ITSF) is a non-profit organization based in France that promotes table soccer
Table football, also known as foosball, table soccer, futbolito in Mexico, Taca Taca in Chile and Metegol in Argentin ...
endorses soccer tables that meet requirements for international competition.
The five official tables are currently furnished b
Bonzini Garlando
Garlando is a company based in Italy that produces pocket billiards (pool), table football (foosball) and ping pong tables.
History
Garlando was founded officially in 1954 at Spinetta Marengo – a small village near Alessandria – by ...
, Roberto Sport,
Tornado (table football)
Tornado is brand of table football (foosball) table that has been used in the World Championships since 1986. The original Tornado model was created by engineer Bob Furr. The Tornado brand has been manufactured by Valley-Dynamo since 1999, and is ...
, and Leonhart, with the ITSF recognising a number of other tables
Warrior Table Soccer Fireball, Rosengart, Jupiter, Metegol) - as being suitable for national competition.
Membership
There are two membership categories that ITSF operates - Regular and Associate. The categories differ in the list of required standards, like membership fees, up-to-date registers of national clubs and venues, the number of ITSF-sanctioned tournaments, the general understanding of table football as a sport etc.
While Regular Members are mature federations, Associate Members should be able to demonstrate the potential to develop table football to the level of a Regular Member.
Current Regular Members
The Associate members include: Australia, Bangladesh, China, Georgia, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Singapore, South Korea, United Arab Emirates, Benin, Cameroon, Congo, South Africa, Croatia, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Poland, Romania, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, Mexico, United States, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia.
Tournaments
The ITSF does not organize most of the events that come under its banner. ITSF organizes the
Multi-Table World Championships and World Cup, which takes place bi-annually. Entry to the championships is earned by winning (or placing very highly in) one of the official table type World Championships; by accruing enough ranking points over a number of smaller events that meet ITSF's strict criteria for events; or by becoming a national champion of a member country.
ITSF ranking tournaments are restricted in number to each member country, and ranking status is awarded based around standard of entry expected, number of players entering and prize money to be awarded.
References
External links
Official WebsiteBonzini Website, ITSF Approved Table Manufacturer and SponsorGarlando Website, ITSF Approved Table Manufacturer and SponsorWarrior Table Soccer Website, ITSF Recognized Manufacturer and Sponsor
International sports organizations
Sports organizations of France
Table football organizations
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