Meet The Team

Gary
Chairman
Atomic Number: 80
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Korfball since: 2015
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I joined the club in 2015 having never played korfball before. I'd never played basketball or netball before either so it was all new to me.
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Real life: When not playing korfball I work as a software developer for a nuclear engineering company in Harwell.
Hannah
Recruitment Officer
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Atomic Number: 108
Korfball since: 2018
I joined the Atoms when I moved to the area as I was looking for a way to keep fit and make some friends locally. Everyone was very welcoming and it turns out korfball is really fun as well!
Real life: Officially I’m an ‘insight manager’ but what I actually do is help my client to understand how painkillers, condoms and other pharmacy products are performing across the globe.
Dave
Club Mascot
Atomic Number: 0
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Korfball since: 2019
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I joined the club at a charity shop fancy dress social, and since then they have fed me, watered me, put a roof over my head and loved me very much. They even took me skiing :-) I love to hang out in the scoreboard box, it's snuggly and warm in there in winter.
In return I cheer on the sidelines at every match, and help keep score so everyone knows what's happening.
Matt
Communications Officer and 2nd Team Coach
Atomic Number: 1
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Korfball since: 2012
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Someone once said "Hey come and try korfball". "What's that?!" I said. The rest is history! Korfball is great for beginners as whenever you join you’re likely to be playing with others who are new too. Great sport requiring teamwork, and great people as well.
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Real life: Stuff with computers... see you're bored already...
Bec
Secretary
Atomic Number: 88
Korfball since: 2017
I was looking to get back into playing a team sport (having previously played football among other things) when an advert for Abingdon Atoms Korfball Club popped up on Facebook. It looked fun!
Real life: My job title is Business Process Owner. I own no business processes...
Dennis
Joint Covid and Welfare/Child Protection Officer
(contact here)
Atomic Number: 22
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Korfball since: 2019
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I joined korfball due to their amazing recruitment abilities at a January beginners' course.
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Real life: Technical wizardry stuff.
Jelle
(Like "Yellow", but said commonly...)
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Social Sec
Atomic Number: 4
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Korfball since: 2016
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Why I like korfball: Fun team sport with mixed genders - we all boss each other about on the pitch. Pub Friday (any excuse for food) and the summer tournaments are my highlights.
Zoe
Social Sec
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Atomic Number: 30
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Korfball since: 2019
I joined korfball to make new friends and learn a new sport...and I couldn't resist the chance to wear an atoms shirt, even if it is bright orange.
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Real life: nuclear waste stuff
Lauren
COVID-19 Officer (contact here)
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Atomic Number: 8
Korfball since: 2016
Played for another club but moved to Abingdon Atoms in 2019 to learn front defence.
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They seem like a friendly bunch!
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Real life: Student Nurse Associate
Alex
Club Coach
Atomic Number: 10
Korfball since: 1995
Why I like korfball: I don't, not really. I just like bossing everyone around with my broken knee. I've been with the club a long time and it's been great to help and see the club develop to what it is today. Aussie Rules and Beach korfball are exciting mix ups for summer training.
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Real life: Autonomous car things. Drives me mad...
Neil
Executive Helper
Atomic Number: 102
Korfball since: 2019
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​I'm into korfball for all the running around and team work vibes. There's no I in korfball. The non-contact stuff and mixed gender makes it a lovely sport. I love tournaments and playing korfball generally. Did I mention I play korfball?
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Real life: Plant lover, charity worker & bicyclist.
Kate
Club Treasurer
Atomic Number: 7
Korfball since: 2011
Why I like korfball: For the fun social side of our club and the nature of a team sport. #korfballfamily! I really love having the chance to do tournaments abroad and around the country.
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Real life: Balancing other books...
Shirlaine
Joint Fixtures Secretary
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Atomic Number: 60
Korfball since: 2013
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I joined korfball to learn a new sport, meet people and keep fit. I stayed at korfball because it's amazing!
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Real life mission: To transform the Atoms orange into Atoms purple. Here is a photo from a club social.
Kostas
Joint Fixtures Secretary
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Atomic Number: 13
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Korfball since: 2017
Thought I'd try a new sport when I moved to the area. A few years of running around later, I love the team play, that we all still learn it every day and the awesome people!
Real life: Tiny electronics stuff