Kolstad Håndball

Kolstad Håndball is a Norwegian professional handball club based in Trondheim, that compete in top division of Norwegian handball, the REMA 1000-ligaen. Their home grounds is the Kolstad Arena and Trondheim Spektrum, which has a seating capacity of 2,500 and 8,900 spectators. With substantial new investment, the club has ambitions to become Norway's top team by 2024.

Kolstad is the first handball club in Norway to have won the treble two seasons in a row.

History

Kolstad Håndball is from the city part of Kolstad/Saupstad in Trondheim and was founded on the 5 October 1972, along with the rest of the multi-sports club Kolstad IL. In 2005, a senior team was established on the men's side. Between 2012 and 2015, Kolstad's senior team developed rapidly, which resulted in Kolstad having their men's team in the Norwegian top division for the first time in their history from 2015. Since promotion, Kolstad has had record attendances at its home games, and was named Organiser of the Year for the 2015–16 season.

During the 2021–22 season, experienced head coach Christian Berge joined the club, as well as a number of high-profile transfers being announced. They began the 2022–23 season by defeating fellow Norwegian side Drammen HK 57–47 on aggregate in the first qualifying round of the EHF European League. In the second qualifying round, they lost 61–60 to Bidasoa Irun. In 2022–23 Kolstad won their first Norwegian cup title, beating archrival Elverum in the final 34–27. In the Norwegian League, they finished first in the regular series, and then also won the final in the playoffs against archrival Elverum.

Crest, colours, supporters

Kit manufacturers

Kits

Achievements

* Norwegian League
** ''Winner:'' (2) 2022/23, 2023/24
*Norwegian Cup:
** ''Winner'': (3) 2022/23, 2023/24, 2024/25
* Norwegian League Playoffs
** ''Winner:'' (3) 2022/23, 2023/24, 2024/2025

Ambition

In 2021, the club secured grocery chain REMA 1000 as their main sponsor, allowing them to secure the signings of a number of star international players, including the THW Kiel centre-back Sander Sagosen. Norway head coach Christian Berge began his role at the club in March 2022.

Support

The club's supporters group is called Sørsia fanclub, and is an independent club established in 2023.

Rivalries

Kolstad's main rival is Elverum Håndball.

Team

Current squad

:''Squad for the 2024–25 season''

;Goalkeepers
*1 Lars Eggen Rismark
* 12 Sigurjón Guðmundsson
* 30 Torbjørn Bergerud
;Left wings
* 7 Adrian Aalberg
* 17 Magnus Stølefjell
;Right wings
* 48 Sigvaldi Guðjónsson
* 72 Erlend Johnsen
;Line players
* 14 Magnus Gullerud
* 15 Sveinn Jóhannsson
* 19 Ruben Meder
* 42 Martin Hernes Hovde

;Left backs
*4 Vetle Eck Aga ( c)
*6 Leon Owrenn Bronken
* 22 Simon Jeppsson
* 25 Simen Lyse
;Centre backs
*9 Benedikt Gunnar Óskarsson
* 23 Gøran Johannessen
;Right backs
* 3 Emre Christoffer Berge
* 10 Magnus Søndenå
* 11 Arnór Snær Óskarsson

Transfers for the 2025–26 season

; Joining
* Andreas Palicka (GK) ''(from Paris Saint-Germain Handball)''
* Nicolai Neupart (GK) ''(from Halden Topphåndball)''
* Adam Blanche (P) ''(from IK Sävehof)''

; Leaving
* Torbjørn Bergerud (GK) ''(to Wisła Płock)''
* Lars Eggen Rismark (GK) ''(retires)
* Sveinn Jóhannsson (P) ''(to Chambéry Savoie)''

Technical staff

* Head coach: Christian Berge
* Head coach: Stian Gomo

Notable former national team players

* Steffen Stegavik
* Tom Kåre Nikolaisen
* Gabriel Setterblom
* Magnus Abelvik Rød
* Janus Daði Smárason
* Sander Sagosen

Notable former club players

* Eskil Dahl Reitan
* Sander Sæterhaug Rønning
* Magnus Langeland
* Thomas Boilesen

Kolstad Arena

Kolstad Arena is the home ground to Kolstad Håndball.
* Name: – Kolstad Arena
* City: – Trondheim
* Built: – 2018
* Capacity: – 2,500 spectators

References

External links

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Kolstad Håndball
on Facebook

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Handball clubs in Norway
Sports clubs and teams in Trondheim