Sports table football
Publisher(s) | FISTF |
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Players | 2; per team=4 (Entire squad 6 players) |
Age range | 8 and upwards |
Setup time | 2–3 minutes |
Playing time | 2×15 minutes per game (3-5 min. break) |
Skill(s) required | Dexterity, tactics, accuracy, reflection, concentration |
Sports table football is a competitive sports game based on the table top game of Newfooty, Patent no.745962, dated 24 May 1929, 2nd Extension of copyright, date 3 May 1939 (Costs: 2 Pounds] and Subbuteo, Patent no.616715 Application date Patent dated, 9th. August 1946, accepted 26 January 1949. It, was more commonly marketed by The Newfooty Company and Subbuteo Sports Games as 'Table Soccer'. The first ever table football game and predecessor was definitely Newfooty invented from Mr. W.L. Keeling.
The History will see its 100th anniversary in 2029 (1929-2029), from Newfooty via Subbuteo and many other manufacturers (Zeugo (1995), Toccer (1994), ProfiBase (1998), AstroBase (approx.1998), Extreme Works (approx.2006), Topspin (approx.2006), Graziano (approx.2015), Supaslide (approx.2013), Total Soccer (approx.2010), SuperFooty (approx.2005-2015), Soccer 3D (approx.2000), WoodenTop (1996-2006), Stefan Corda co. (approx.2010), Tchaa4 (approx.2013) and Moving Figures (2010), to the modern Sport Table Football as we see and Experience today.
Since 1993, the sport is administered globally by the Federation of International Sports Table Football, or FISTF. The inspiration for STF comes from Subbuteo, but the S is used for SPORT and not for the products name. The playing rules and playing equipment developed strongly since 1992, towards a separate sports game in its own right.
FISTF was a result of negotiations between FISA (Federation of International Subbuteo Associations) members and ETF (European Tablefootball Association) members to unify the sports table football (STF) world into one governing body. FISA was actually administrated through Waddingtons Subbuteo Sports Games Ltd. and ETF through its Member Nations on a democratic election base. FISTF is an independent federation and a non-profit organization worldwide.
The World of "Subbuteo" and "Sports table football" was unified with rules, regulations, equipment and friendships. Individual players and nations were now able to see competitions to be organised under FISTF banner. See below the Hall of Fame of winners of the FISTF, FISA and ETF (1990–1993 as ESTF) competitions.
Playing rules
The 3D model footballers are referred to as 'figures', the human operators are referred to as 'players'.
Sports table football rules are now laid down by FISTF, and based on the original Subbuteo rules (way back to the 1950s), with ETF (1960s) and FISA (1970s) versions of rules, used to set up modern playing rules. Significant number of changes where made in 1992, when FISTF started as the world federation. Today the playing rules are stable and in little steps adapted with experience of sportive playing situations. This fantastic table top game, Sport Table Football (STF) is played in miniature version. All the aspects of real football (or soccer in the US or other countries)) can be simulated with flicking (snipping) the figure with the index or middle finger and play the round ball (plastic). It is possible to control the ball, play fast or slow and use defensive or offensive game for tactical reasons. A throw-in, a free-kick, a penalty-kick and a corner can be played. Shots on goal can be low or high, but must be under the crossbar and between the sidebars in order to score a legal goal (as in football, soccer). A foul may be committed by an attacking player, as well as by the defensive player. The goalkeeper figure (on a rod with handle) is allowed to save shots and may deflect the ball to a corner-kick, throw-in or back into the playing area. Actually, all "FIFA" football playing rules are transferred into the miniature version of the well known Subbuteo (a.k.a. Sports Table Football/Table Soccer) sports game. The STF Referees take decisions according to the FISTF playing rules, such as the offside rule (law), confirming a goal, foul-play, corner-kick, free-kick or a throw-in. The most important of decision is, if the attacking player "touched" with his figure the ball, when playing precise flicks. If the ball is touched, then play proceeds for the attacking player.
The "only" main difference on the green playing pitch (synthetic or cotton material), are the shooting zones in front of both goals for Sports table football. The Shooting zone, is the zone in which the ball (full diameter) must have entered, to score a legitimate goal. The playing pitch is divided into "four equal" quarters (according to rules normally each 300mm or 30 cm). Dimensions can vary. As soon as the ball crossed the shooting zone line to 100%, the ball may be shot at goal by the attacking players. The defending players target is to keep the ball outside of the shooting area. Exactly this tactical sport aspect, makes it extremely interesting for players and teams. The better you control and play the ball, to break through the defensive figure positions, the higher the chance is too score a goal. Everybody can bring in his own idea of play (within the playing rules). The ball can be flicked (played) three times in a row with one and the same figure. A fourth touch in a row is illegal. The ball play between the single attacking figures is necessary (like in football or soccer) to achieve a forward coming towards the defenders goal.
The offside position (like in football or soccer) can be forced through the tactical play of the defensive player, who may "flick" a defensive figure away from the goal line, to put an attacking figure into offside position. The attacking player can then announce "tick" to indicate verbally, that he will "flick" his offside positioned figure into "onside" position. The defender then takes his defending flick. Then normal play carries on. Offside is the same as in football. Two defensive players (figures) must be between the Goal line and the first attacking figure.
The figure bases are polished with a smooth cloth with a special liquid, to slide perfectly on the playing surface. This ensures a high standard of accuracy of play, whilst simultaneously limiting the ability to spin the figure.
World governing body of F.I.S.T.F.
The board of the international governing body, FISTF, is elected every four years at the FISTF Congress (2013), usually held the day (Friday) before the World Championships (Saturday and Sunday). The first board was elected in 1992, although the first FISTF event was later hosted in September 1993 in Belgium. Upcoming election in September 2017.
Board of directors (since 26 September 2013 board meeting)
- President Alan Collins
England (opted by the BoD after 2013)
- General Secretary Joe Zammit Pavia
Malta (...)
- Vice-President: Finance Fred Vulpes
Germany (voted 2013)
- Vice-president: Sports department Eric Naszalyi
France (opted by the BoD 2016)
- Vice-president: Marketing & Promotion Chris Tanner
Australia (opted by the BoD 2015)
- Vice-president: Communication Directors Template:Vacant
- Position not yet voted on the Congress (due 2017)
- Vice-President: Asian Confederation Stephen Dettre
Australia (opted by the BoD 2015)
- Vice-President: Americas Confederation Daniel Matos
Brazil (opted by the BoD 2015)
- Vice-President: Europe Confederation ... (opted by the BoD ....)
- Vice-President: Africa Confederation ... (opted by the BoD ....)
- Vice-President: Disability Sport Massimo Bolognino
Italy (opted by the BoD 2014)
Disciplinary and Fair Play Council
- Head of Department Brian Daley
England
FISTF World Ranking - Transfers - Database management
FISTF Webpage
- Web Master/Social Danny Lilley
England
Honorable FISTF members
Referees
Referees for a tournament are currently drawn from the pool of players. In the group stage of an event, inactive players are used to referee games. In the knockout stage, players eliminated from the group stage are used as referees. Referees are placed usually outside of their own qualifying group and away from team mates or compatriots where possible. In familiar surroundings such as a club, or in regions where sportsmanship is highly regarded, a referee is considered unnecessary for a match or practice match. In case both players agree, then no referee is necessary.
Playing equipment
FISTF "homologates" certain playing equipment – i.e., agrees on its use in competition play. Playing figures on bases, pitches (cotton or artificial cloth simulating grass), goals and balls must all comply with standards and be officially homologated from FISTF Board. Sports table football (also known worldwide as Subbuteo) equipment can be used, but many higher-level players prefer to use sturdier and more expensive sports equipment manufactured by a number of different specialist companies. Training equipment is now also available for better practicing the sport, as well as measuring tools.
Competitions
FISTF-sanctioned competitions are held in many of its member nations, featuring individual competitors divided into a variety of categories by age group and gender (Open, Veteran, U-19, U-15, U-12 and Ladies) as well as competitions for teams (Open, Veteran, U-19, U-15, U-12 and Ladies). All these categories are played during a World Cup weekend each year. A team (squad) consists of six players on the protocol of play, while four players of each opposite team are picked by the team coach (or captain) and written onto the protocol. The two reserve players remain, and only one of them is able to be exchanged during half-time on one of the four playing tables, in case of injury or tactical reasons. The FISTF World Cup is held annually and took place 2013 in Madrid (ESP), in 2014 Rochefort (BEL), in 2015 San Benedetto (ITA) and in 2016 Mons (BEL). The host nations for 2017 and 2018 have not yet been announced from the FISTF Board of Directors.
The FISTF champions league 2010 (18th edition, Host TFC Matterburg from Austria) and the Europa League (Host Lazio Rom TSC, Italy were played for the first time in 2010). The FISTF Champions League (19th edition) and the Europa League 2011 (2nd edition) were hosted by Gruppo Calcio de Tavolo GLF Gorizia from Italia, which was played for the first time on Slovenian territory in 2011. Both events took place on 22./23. October 2011 (19th Edition). The FISTF Champions- and Europa League 2014 will be hosted in Frameries (Belgium), after the organizers in France (Issy-le-Molineaux) were not able to warrant the event and returned it to FISTF, to issue a new announcement (Jan–February 2014). Frameries (Belgium) will see also the edition in 2015. The 2016 (24th Edition) CL & EL will be in Rome (ITA). There are several Major, Grand Prix, International Open, Challenger and Satellite tournaments all over the world. National championships will be organised by the national federations, such as individual and team competitions with promotion and relegation systems. Cup competitions (knock-out) are also played in several categories. Internationals between nations are also on the score board. Very often a three-country tournament is played, such as BEL-NED-GER, AUT-CH-GER, ITA-FRA-BEL or the British championship (ENG-SCO-WAL-NIR). Brazil played in Budapest (2014) a three-country event with Austria and Hungary. Each player has the chance to get nominated for international caps for his country.
In 2011, World Amateur Subbuteo Players Association (WASPA) started to promote the game worldwide. At the beginning it was felt as a competition towards FSITF, but within 2014 FISTF and WASPA cooperated logically, because both are run by organizers and players. WASPA is there to unite people on the small basis, whereby FSITF has strict sporting and organization rules for events. WASPA is more easier for smaller events (tournaments) to be played and results are added to a world ranking list of WASPA. Each FISTF or non-member country can organize WASPA tournaments and send results to the WASPA ranking list. This helps the emerging nations too promote the sport and is the primary way to start up a club or association. The entire development goes better for all Sports table football (Subbuteo) players and are built up, to play one day at the FISTF world championship or become a host nation.
FISTF and WASPA have a legal synergy effect for our sport, as well as for all manufacturers of playing equipment around the world.
FISTF member nations 25
Europe 19
- Austria – EÖTV Erster Österreichischer Tischfußball Verband (joined 1994)
- Belgium – FBFTS Federation Belge de Football Table Subbuteo, (joined 1993)
- Czech Republic - CTSU Czech table Subbuteo Union, (joined 2016)
- Denmark – DSBU Dansk Subbuteo Bordfodbold Union, (joined 1993)
- England – ESA English Subbuteo Association, (joined 1993)
- Finland – SUBU Suomen Pöytäjalkapalloyhdistys, (joined xxxx)
- France – FFFTS Fédération Française de Football de Table Sport, (joined 1993)
- Germany – DSTFB Deutscher Subbuteo Tischfußballbund, (joined 1993)
- Greece – UHTF Union of Hellenic Table Football, (joined 1993)
- Gibraltar – GTSA Gibraltar Table Soccer Association, (joined xxxx)
- Italy – FISCT Federazione Italiana Sport Calcio da Tavolo, (joined 1993)
- Malta – MTFSA Malta Table Football Sports Association, (joined 1993)
- Netherlands – NSVB Nederlandse Subbuteo Voetbal Bond, (joined 1993)
- Portugal – APS Associação Portuguesa de Subbuteo, (joined 1993)
- Russia - RFTFS Russian Federation Table Football Subbuteo, (joined 2016)
- Scotland – SSTFA Scottish Sports Table Football Association, (joined xxxx)
- Spain – AFM Asociacion Española de Jugadores de Futbol de Mesa, (joined xxxx)
- Switzerland – SSTV Schweizerischer Subbuteo-Tischfussball-Verband, (joined 1993)
- Wales – WSTFA Welsh Sports Table Football Association, (joined xxxx)
South America and North America 3
- Argentina – LAFM Liga Argentina de Fútbol de Mesa, (joined xxxx)
- Brasil – CBFM Confederação Brasileira de Futebol de Mesa, (joined xxxx)
- United States of America- ASA American Subbuteo Association (joined xxxx)
Asia 3
- Australia – ATFA Australian Table Football Association, (joined 199x)
- Japan – NOSKSJ Nihon Ohajiki Soccer Kyokai Subbuteo Japan, (joined 2012)
- Singapore – TFAS Table Football Association of Singapore, (joined 201x)
FISTF Partner (or emerging) Nations 14
Europe 5
- Cyprus – CTFA Cypriot Table Football Association,
- Hungary – HTFA – Hungarian Table Football Association
- Northern Ireland – NITFA Northern Ireland Table Football Association,
- Norway – NBFF Norges Bordfotball Forbund,
- Republic Ireland – TFAI Table Football Association of Ireland,
South- and North America 3
- Canada – CSTFA Canadian Sports Table Football Association,
- Mexico – Association in preparation.
- Chile – Association in preparation.
Asia 5
- Israel – ISA Israel Subbuteo Association,
- Malaysia – Hartamas Tigers Table Football Club, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Hong Kong – Information open.
- Indonesia- Batavia Garudas Table Football Club, Indonesia
- Iran – Iran Subbuteo Association, Teheran, Iran
Africa 1
- South Africa – SATFA South African Table Football Association
FISTF Nations
- Nations Participated at World championships – Redevelopment necessary:
- Bosnia & Herzegovina (1996)
- China (2006) - no update information.
- Luxemburg (xxxx) and Bahamas (xxxx) (participated in FISA events)
- Monaco (xxxx) participated as a Nation, but are again within the FFFT
- Poland (2008) - no activities
- Romania (2000) - new development process ongoing with WASPA events.
- Nations in development:
- Sweden - (WASPA tournaments)
- Tunisia - in development.
- Serbia – No development approaching.
- Nations still missing in the world of sports table football:
- Slovakia, Slovenia, Croatia, Bulgaria, Turkey, South Korea, New Zealand, Uruguay and many other nations as well.
- FISTF Continental Associations
Asia, Americas (South- & North America), Africa. European Continental association is integrated within FISTF.
An archive exists for several FISTF International Majors, Grand Prix, International Open, Satellite and Challenger tournaments. FISA and ETF (ESTF) archive are also availabale
Hall of fame
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- ETF European Cup (Individual players, Open)
- ETF European Nations Cup (National teams, Open)
- ETF European Nations Cup (National teams, B-team) similar like a reserve team.
- ETF European Nations Cup (National teams, Junior)
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- FISA European Championship (Individual players, Open, Junior)
- FISA European Championship (Team competition, 1xOpen and 2xjunior players)
- FISA World Championship (Individual players, Open, Junior)
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- FISTF European Championship (Individual players Open, U-19, U-15, Vet, Lad)
- FISTF European Championship (National teams Open, U-19, U-15, Vet, Lad))
- FISTF World Championship (Individual players Open, U-19, U-15, U-12, Vet, Lad)
- FISTF World Championship (National teams Open, U-19, U-15, U-12, Vet, Lad)
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- FISTF European – Europa Cup for Clubs (Open)
- FISTF European – Champions League for Clubs (Open)
- FISTF European – Europa League for Clubs (Open)
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FISTF Asian Championship
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FISTF South American Championship
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- FISTF National Team tournaments – three (3) or four (4) country tournaments (events)
...Data will follow.
FISA World Subbuteo Championships
Year | Place | Senior Champion | Senior Finalist | Res. | Junior Champion | Junior Finalist | Res. |
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1970 | ![]() |
Peter Czarkowski ![]() |
Pierre Tignani ![]() |
2–0 | |||
1974 | ![]() |
Dick Rietveld ![]() |
Michael Dent ![]() |
2–1 a.e.t. | |||
1978 | ![]() |
Phillipe Outmans ![]() |
Norman Gleave ![]() |
1–0 | Andrea Piccaluga ![]() |
Dirk Bärwald ![]() |
3–0 |
1982 | ![]() |
Renzo Frignani ![]() |
Horst Becker ![]() |
2–1 | Joseph Bonfante ![]() |
Bruno Debray ![]() |
6–5 a.e.t. |
1986 | ![]() |
Willy Hoffman ![]() |
Renzo Frignani ![]() |
5–2 | Mario Baglietto ![]() |
George Grillakis ![]() |
2–1 |
1990 | ![]() |
Angelos Tsakiris ![]() |
Frédéric Hernandez ![]() |
2–1 | Vasco Guimares ![]() |
Joris Van Braker ![]() |
3–2 |
1994 | ![]() |
Dominique De Marco ![]() |
Christophe Fuseau ![]() |
4–3 |
The 1994 FISA World Championship was the last edition under the patronance of FISA (Subbuteo). The organization was already well under way in 1992/1993 and the event was finally played, in Chicago. The real first FISTF World championship was played in Paris 1994. In 1993, two European champions reigned (ETF and FISTF), 1994 two world champions reigned (FISA and FISTF) and in 1996 a FISA Subbuteo European Championship and the FISTF World Championship was played.
FISTF European Sports Table Football Championship
FISTF started in 1993 with a European Championship and are mistakenly used as World Championships. 1993, 1995, 1997 and 1999 where European Championships, and not World Championships. The Ages changed from U-20 to U-19, U-16 to U-15 after 1999. The Ages for the Veterans started at 35 and was increased steadily to 40Years of Age, and is now once again in process to go up to 45Years, from 2013 to 2018.
Year | Host City | Open | Under 20/19 | Under 16/15 | Ladies | Veteran | Under 12 |
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1993 | ![]() |
Christophe Fuseau ![]() |
Fabian Brau ![]() |
Bertrand Sartisse ![]() |
Véronique Garnier ![]() |
not played | not played |
1995 | ![]() |
David Ruelle ![]() |
Vasco Guimarães ![]() |
Thomas Wittmann ![]() |
Delphine Dieudonné ![]() |
not played | not played |
1997 | ![]() |
Vasco Guimarães ![]() |
Dionisis Koutis ![]() |
Nikos Beis ![]() |
Delphine Dieudonné ![]() |
Gerhard Ecker ![]() |
not played |
1999 | ![]() |
Massimo Bolognino ![]() |
Efrem Intra ![]() |
Nikos Beis ![]() |
Cynthia Bouchez ![]() |
Thierry Vivron ![]() |
not played |
FISTF World Sports Table Football Championship
Year | Host City | Open | Under 20/19 | Under 16/15 | Ladies | Veteran | Under 12 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1994 | ![]() |
Dominique De Marco ![]() |
Joseph Borg Bonaci ![]() |
Darren Scicluna ![]() |
Delphine Dieudonné ![]() |
not played | |
1996 | ![]() |
Vasco Guimarães ![]() |
Simone Bertelli ![]() |
Wolfgang Haas ![]() |
Delphine Dieudonné ![]() |
Gerhard Ecker ![]() | |
1998 | ![]() |
Gil Delogne ![]() |
Simone Bertelli ![]() |
Wolfgang Haas ![]() |
Delphine Dieudonné ![]() |
Thierry Vivron ![]() | |
2000 | ![]() |
Massimo Bolognino ![]() |
Nicolas Wlodarczyk ![]() |
Simão Fonseca ![]() |
Delphine Dieudonné ![]() |
Horst Deimel ![]() | |
2001 | ![]() |
Massimo Bolognino ![]() |
Nicolas Wlodarczyk ![]() |
Simão Fonseca ![]() |
Carla Conceiçao ![]() |
Renzo Frignani ![]() | |
2002 | ![]() |
Gil Delogne ![]() |
Sami Targui ![]() |
Jessica Hardenne ![]() |
Delphine Dieudonné ![]() |
Stefano De Francesco ![]() | |
2003 | ![]() |
Massimiliano Nastasi ![]() |
Roderick Sciberras ![]() |
Arnaud Nullens ![]() |
Kamilla Kristensen ![]() |
Arturo Martinez ![]() | |
2004 | ![]() |
Giancarlo Giulianini ![]() |
Daniele Bertelli ![]() |
Ricardo Barros ![]() |
Delphine Dieudonné ![]() |
Renzo Frignani ![]() | |
2005 | ![]() |
Massimo Bolognino ![]() |
Daniele Bertelli ![]() |
Juan Manuel Noguera ![]() |
Delphine Dieudonné ![]() |
Renzo Frignani ![]() | |
2006 | ![]() |
Efrem Intra ![]() |
Stefano Buono ![]() |
Kristian Staal Nielsen ![]() |
Kamilla Kristensen ![]() |
Martijn Bom ![]() | |
2007 | ![]() |
Daniele Bertelli ![]() |
Stefano Buono ![]() |
Ruben Português ![]() |
Françoise Guyot![]() |
Renzo Frignani ![]() |
Mathew Pace ![]() |
2008 | ![]() |
Eric Verhagen ![]() |
Juan Manuel Noguera ![]() |
Björn Kegenbein ![]() |
Michaela Scherbaum ![]() |
Martijn Bom ![]() |
Diego Tagliaferri ![]() |
2009 | ![]() |
Daniele Bertelli ![]() |
Björn Kegenbein ![]() |
Emanuele Lo Cascio ![]() |
Delphine Dieudonné ![]() |
Martijn Bom ![]() |
Diego Tagliaferri ![]() |
2010 | ![]() |
Carlos Flores ![]() |
José Antonio Gómez Ros ![]() |
Marcel Kwiatkowski ![]() |
Delphine Dieudonné ![]() |
Juan Carlos Granados![]() |
Kai Hagenkötter ![]() |
2011 | ![]() |
Massimiliano Nastasi ![]() |
Björn Kegenbein ![]() |
Luigi Colangelo ![]() |
Giuditta Lo Cascio ![]() |
Vincent Prats ![]() |
Marco Di Vito![]() |
2012 | ![]() |
Carlos Flores ![]() |
Björn Kegenbein ![]() |
Matteo Ciccarelli ![]() |
Delphine Dieudonné ![]() |
Francesco Mattiangeli ![]() |
Marco Di Vito![]() |
2013 | ![]() |
Alberto Mateos ![]() |
Luigi Di Vito ![]() |
Claudio Panebianco ![]() |
Delphine Dieudonné ![]() |
Massimo Bolognino ![]() |
Claudio La Torre ![]() |
2014 | ![]() |
Juan Manuel Noguera ![]() |
Luigi Di Vito ![]() |
Matteo Ciccarelli ![]() |
Jessica Hardenne ![]() |
Francesco Mattiangeli ![]() |
Francesco Vezzuto ![]() |
2015 | ![]() |
Carlos Flores ![]() |
David Gonzalez ![]() |
Claudio La Torre ![]() |
Delphine Dieudonné ![]() |
Massimo Bolognino ![]() |
Leonardo Giudice ![]() |
2016 | ![]() |
Wolfgang Leitner ![]() |
Matteo Ciccarelli ![]() |
Leonardo Giudice ![]() |
Carolina Villargues ![]() |
Gianfranco Calonico ![]() |
Giorgio Giudice ![]() |
2017 | ..., ..., | ...... | ...... | ...... | ...... | ...... | ...... |
FISTF started in 1993 with a European Championship and are mistakenly used as World Championships. 1993 (not played), 1995, 1997 and 1999 where European Team Championships, and not World Team Championships.
Year | Host Country | Open | Under 19 | Under 15 | Ladies | Veteran | Under 12 |
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1993 | ![]() |
not played | not played | not played | not played | not played | not played |
1995 | ![]() |
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not played | not played | not played | not played | not played |
1997 | ![]() |
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not played | ![]() |
not played |
1999 | ![]() |
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not played |
FISTF Asian Sports Table Football Championship
Under the authority of FISTF, the Asian Sport Table Football Confederation hosts a continental championship annually with individual, club team and national team categories.
Year | Place | Open | Under 19 | Under 15 | Under 12 | Veteran | Ladies | Club Team | National Team |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2015 | Melbourne ![]() |
Peter Thomas ![]() |
not played | not played | Benjamin NG ![]() |
not played | not played | Northern Falcons TFC ![]() |
Singapore ![]() |
2016 | Singapore ![]() |
Rudy Hesty ![]() |
Giovanni Choong ![]() |
not played | not played | not played | not played | Jurong Central SC ![]() |
Singapore ![]() |
2017 | Tokyo![]() |
..... | ..... | ..... | ..... | ..... | ..... | ..... | ..... |
FISTF North & Central America Sports Table Football Championship
Under the authority of FISTF, the North & Central America Sport Table Football Confederation hosts a continental championship annually with individual, club team and national team categories.
Year | Place | Open | Under 19 | Under 15 | Under 12 | Veteran | Ladies | Club Team | National Team |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2008 | Washington DC ![]() |
Zach Walker ![]() |
Daniel Cranston ![]() |
not played | not played | Paul Eyes ![]() |
not played | Maryland STSC ![]() |
not played |
2009 | Washington DC ![]() |
Zach Walker ![]() |
Patrick Sheridan ![]() |
Nevin Varghese ![]() |
not played | Paul Eyes ![]() |
Stephanie Bao ![]() |
Maryland STSC ![]() |
Not Played |
2010 | Not Played | ..... | ..... | ..... | ..... | ..... | ..... | ..... | ..... |
2017 | ..... | ..... | ..... | ..... | ..... | ..... | ..... | ..... | ..... |
FISTF South America Sports Table Football Championship
Under the authority of FISTF, the South America Sport Table Football Confederation hosts a continental championship annually with individual, club team and national team categories.
Year | Place | Open | Under 19 | Under 15 | Under 12 | Veteran | Ladies | Club Team | National Team |
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2010 | Buenos Aires ![]() |
Fabrico Bertolini ![]() |
not played | not played | not played | not played | not played | Club de R. Vasco de Gama ![]() |
Argentina ![]() |
2011 | Rio de Janeiro ![]() |
Claudio Murcilli ![]() |
not played | not played | not played | not played | not played | A.S.R. 08 Rosario![]() |
Brazil ![]() |
2012 | Rosario![]() |
Fabrico Bertolini ![]() |
not played | not played | not played | not played | not played | A.S.R. 08 Rosario![]() |
Argentina ![]() |
2013 | São Paulo ![]() |
Rony Suzuki ![]() |
not played | not played | not played | not played | not played | Club de R. Vasco de Gama ![]() |
Brazil ![]() |
2014 | Rosario ![]() |
Flavio Riccomagno ![]() ![]() |
Agustin Ortega ![]() |
not played | not played | Flavio Riccomagno ![]() ![]() |
not played | Club de R. Vasco de Gama ![]() |
Argentina ![]() |
2015 | Curitiba ![]() |
Ednilson Gaffo ![]() |
not played | not played | not played | not played | not played | Club de R. Vasco de Gama ![]() |
Brazil ![]() |
2016 | Antofagasta ![]() |
Flavio Riccomagno ![]() ![]() |
not played | not played | not played | not played | not played | A.S.R. 08 Rosario![]() |
Brazil ![]() |
The FISTF South America Sports Table Football Championship began in 2010 in Argentina, where Brazil was the first guest Nation. The two main Nations (Argentina and Brazil) are doing well in STF development and in 2016 Chile joined as the third nation. Antofagasta (CHI) was the Host City 2016 and it was the premiere event outside Argentina and Brazil. The Host City for 2017 will be announced.
FISTF African Sports Table Football Championship
Under the authority of FISTF, the African Sport Table Football Confederation hosts a continental championship annually with individual, club team and national team categories.
Year | Place | Open | Under 19 | Under 15 | Under 12 | Veteran | Ladies | Club Team | National Team |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2009 | Johannesburg![]() |
Clifford Graaf ![]() |
not played | not played | Max Silber ![]() |
not played | Gillian Graaf ![]() |
not played | not played |
2010 | ...... ![]() |
not played | not played | not played | not played | not played | not played | not played | not played |
FISA European Subbuteo Championship
The very first FISA European Subbuteo Championship in 1980 was played as a Team event, with 2 Senior and 1 junior Player. The nation winning the most individual matches, won the team match. A draw was also possible, if each team won an individual match a the third match would be a draw itself. The standing would be 1-1, as an example. Starting with 1984, it was played with the same structure as the FISA World Championships, containing one Senior and one Junior category.
Year | Place | Open Winner | Open Finalist | Res. | Junior Winner | Junior Finalist | Res. |
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1980 | ![]() |
Italy ![]() |
Belgium ![]() |
2–0 | ![]() ![]() |
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1984 | ![]() |
Renzo Frignani ![]() |
Lionel Abecassis ![]() |
1–0 | Dominique De Marco ![]() |
Marco Santachiara ![]() |
4–3 a.e.t.(2x5min) |
1988 | ![]() |
Mario Baglietto ![]() |
Dominique De Marco ![]() |
4–3 a.e.t.(2x5min) | Raymond De Marco ![]() |
Kostas Sohoritis ![]() |
1–0 |
1992 | ![]() |
Paulo Sobral ![]() |
Dominique De Marco ![]() |
3–2 | Bertrand Sartisse ![]() |
Hugo Carvalho ![]() |
2–1 |
1996 | ![]() |
Felipe Maia ![]() |
Joseph Borg Bonaci ![]() |
1–0 | Dionisis Koutis ![]() |
Sergio Loureiro ![]() |
2–1 |
In 1996 another FISA event was organized, although the FISTF had been established in 1992. Several nations (Switzerland, Austria, Denmark, Netherlands, Cyprus, Norway) were not invited or did not participate, though reasons for this are unclear. After 1993, with all nations joining FISTF, the ETF (ESTF 1992-93) became defunct. Hasbro (took over Waddingtons Sports Games Ltd. with Subbuteo brand name in 1995/1996), tried to carry on by itself to organise a FISA event with a limited number of players participating. The 1996 competition was therefore the very last organised by FISA (Hasbro). All matches played were 2x15min, with extra time of 2x5min in necessary, and then 5xshots.
ETF Europa Cup for Individual Players
- Participating Nations where:
- Founding nations: Belgium, Netherlands, Germany (All 1964)
- Joined later: England (1965), Switzerland (1970), Malta (1971), Austria (1974), Scotland (1974), Italy (1975), Gibraltar (1979), Wales (1979), France (1989) and sensationally Australia (1991). Which was an indicator for the upcoming FISTF and new world federation.
Year | Host City | Winner | Finalist | Result |
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1964 | ![]() |
Marius Schild (![]() |
Jean-Pierre De Joncker (![]() |
4–1 |
1965 | ![]() |
Johnny De Bruining (![]() |
François Van Cauwelaert (![]() |
4–3 a.e.t.(2x10min) |
1966 | ![]() |
Pierre Tignani (![]() |
Jean-Pierre De Joncker (![]() |
5–1 a.e.t.(2x10min) |
1967 | ![]() |
Pierre Tignani (![]() |
Bertus Mulder (![]() |
3–1 |
1968 | ![]() |
Willi Hogeweg (![]() |
René Schoukens(![]() |
3–2 |
1969 | ![]() |
Bertus Mulder (![]() |
Jean-Marie Delahaut (![]() |
4–3 |
1970 | ![]() |
Dick Rietveld (![]() |
Pierre Tignani (![]() |
1–0 |
1971 | ![]() |
Dick Rietveld (![]() |
Bertus Mulder (![]() |
4–3 a.e.t.(2x10min) |
1972 | ![]() |
Antoon Verhaal (![]() |
Marius Schild (![]() |
1–0 |
1973 | ![]() |
Antoon Verhaal (![]() |
Gerard Donk (![]() |
3–1 a.e.t.(2x10min) |
1974 | ![]() |
Jacques Brichaud (![]() |
Kurt Erb (![]() |
1–0 |
1975 | ![]() |
Peter Czarkowski (![]() |
Norman Gleave (![]() |
2–1 |
1976 | ![]() |
Michael Dent (![]() |
Norman Gleave (![]() |
2–0 |
1977 | ![]() |
Kurt Erb (![]() |
Richard Stolwijk (![]() |
3–2 |
1978 | ![]() |
Bertus Mulder (![]() |
Jacques Brichaud (![]() |
3–2 a.e.t.(2x10min) |
1979 | ![]() |
Jacques Brichaud (![]() |
Philippe Outmanns (![]() |
3–2 |
1980 | ![]() |
Kurt Erb (![]() |
Joe Enriles (![]() |
2–1 a.e.t.(2x10min) |
1981 | ![]() |
André Beckers (![]() |
Kurt Erb (![]() |
1–0 |
1982 | ![]() |
Willy Hofmann (![]() |
Marc Clairbois (![]() |
1–0 |
1983 | ![]() |
Willy Hofmann (![]() |
Marc Clairbois (![]() |
3–2 a.e.t.(2x10min) |
1984 | ![]() |
Willy Hofmann (![]() |
Marc Clairbois (![]() |
2–0 |
1985 | ![]() |
Bruno Goset(![]() |
Martijn Bom (![]() |
1–0 |
1986 | ![]() |
Didier Stévenot (![]() |
Horst Becker (![]() |
1–0 a.e.t.(2x10min) |
1987 | ![]() |
Willy Hofmann (![]() |
Gerherd Ecker (![]() |
4–1 |
1988 | ![]() |
Willy Hofmann (![]() |
Horst Deimel (![]() |
4–1 |
1989 | ![]() |
Dominique De Marco (![]() |
Martijn Bom (![]() |
1–0 |
1990 | ![]() |
Willy Hofmann (![]() |
Martijn Bom (![]() |
4–1 |
1991 | ![]() |
Dominique De Marco (![]() |
Gil Delogne (![]() |
2–1 |
1992 | ![]() |
Christophe Fuseau (![]() |
David Baxter (![]() |
2–1 |
1993 | ![]() |
Horst Deimel (![]() |
Tonio Montesin (![]() |
2–1 (a.e.t. 2x10min and 1x10min golden goal in 63min.) |
The ETF founded in 1963, defunct after the 30th Edition of Europa Cup in 1993. It was a strong and consequent association and the base for the fusion of ETF Nations (associations) and FISA Nations (associations), to form and built FISTF. Some countries had two (2) table football associations each affiliated to ETF and FISA. That took time to melt together. The main problems where the playing rules and equipment manufactured. FISTF made a new start to melt all players into one democratic global federation with sport rules and material, with several manufacturers offering sports equipment. The development of FISTF is ongoing and more Nations around the Globe are joining. All matches played 2x20min., a.e.t.=after extra time with 2x10min, if necessary 1x10min. golden goal decision. Corrections: Willi Hogeweg was German, and not Dutch. Kurt Erb won the 1980 Europa Cup in Uddingston, and not his brother Peter Erb. Both mistakes corrected, which were previously mentioned. Tonio Montesin was the finalist in the 1993 ESTF Cup final, and not John Barrons (NIL)!
ETF Nations Cup for National Teams
Year | Host City | Winner | Finalist | Result | 3rd Place | 4th place | Result |
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1966 – 1969 One home and one away match for each team // 1970 – 1982 no Nations Cup // 1983 – 1991 one host nation | |||||||
1966/67 | Dortmund, Vries, Brüssel | ![]() |
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4–4 | ![]() |
FRG 2–6 NLD | BEL 5–3 FRG |
1967/68 | Rotterdam, Dortmund, Brüssel | ![]() |
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3–5 | ![]() |
BEL 5–3 NLD | BEL 2–6 FRG |
1968/69 | Dortmund, Amsterdam, Lüttich, | ![]() |
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8–0 | ![]() |
BEL 5–3 NLD | NLD 3–5 FRG |
1983 | ![]() |
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3–1 | ![]() |
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2–1 |
1987 | ![]() |
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1–0 | ![]() |
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2–1 |
1991 | ![]() |
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3–1 | ![]() |
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4–0 |
Year | Host City | Winner | Finalist | Result | 3rd Place | . | Result |
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1966 – 1969 One home and one away match for each team // 1970 – 1991 no Nations Cup for B-Teams. | |||||||
1966/67 | Dortmund, Vries, Brüssel | ![]() |
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6–2 | ![]() |
NLD 7–1 FRG | BEL 8–0 FRG |
1967/68 | Rotterdam, Dortmund, Brüssel | ![]() |
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4–4 | ![]() |
NLD 8–0 FRG | BEL 4–4 FRG |
1968/69 | Dortmund, Amsterdam, Lüttich, | ![]() |
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4–4 | ![]() |
BEL 8–0 FRG | FRG 3–5 NLD |
E.T.F. European Nations Cup (Junior-Team) | |||||||
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Year | Host City | Winner | Finalist | Result | 3rd Place | . | Result |
1966 – 1969 One home and one away match for each team // 1970 – 1991 no Nations Cup for Junior-Teams. | |||||||
1966/67 | Dortmund, Vries, Brüssel | ![]() |
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6–2 | ![]() |
NLD 5–3 FRG | BEL 6–2 FRG |
1967/68 | Rotterdam, Dortmund, Brüssel | ![]() |
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6–2 | ![]() |
NLD 4–4 BEL | BEL 0–8 FRG |
1968/69 | Dortmund, Amsterdam, Lüttich, | ![]() |
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7–1 | ![]() |
NLD 7–1 BEL | FRG 6–2 BEL |
The season 1966/67, 1967/68 and 1968/69 also saw the ETF Nations Cup for National B-Teams and Junior Teams. The three ETF Members Belgium, Netherlands and Germany participated. England, the fourth ETF Member did not participate. In the 1960s 2 points were given for win and 1 point for a draw, that's why a high score of 8–0 was possible, which meant a 4–0 result. Starting with the 1983 ETF Nations Cup, the one (1) point system was introduced for a win and for a draw non-points were given to both teams. A team consisted of four (4) Players. All ETF Matches played 2x20min. (for knock-out stage a.e.t.=after extra time with 2x10min, if necessary 1x10min. golden goal decision).
Europa Cup for Club Teams – 1985, 1988 and 1990 –
Year | Host City | 1st Place | 2nd Place | 3rd Place | 4th place |
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1985 | Spa ![]() |
S.C Aubervilliers ![]() |
S.C. Rochefort ![]() |
S.C. Verviers ![]() |
R.S.M.V. Rotterdam ![]() |
1988 | Aubervilliers ![]() |
S.C. Goldfingers Cornesse ![]() |
S.C. Aubervilliers ![]() |
S.C. Monaco ![]() |
S.C. Verona ![]() |
1990 | Oldham ![]() |
S.C. Goldfingers Cornesse ![]() |
S.C. Cardiff ![]() |
The GLide, Slide, Dip and Chip Club ![]() |
xxx ... |
The editions in 1985 and 1988 was an initiative by the clubs and player, as well as the FBFTS Belgium and FFFT
France. The edition in 1990 was organized by FISA. The Europa Cup for ((Club Teams)) of Sport Table Football was finally born. The club Teams consisted of three players each. The club winning the most of the three matches wins. A draw in a match gave no points, and therefore it was often important to have a good goal difference scored from the three individual matches.
It, was the start when the flicking nations came slowly and step by step together. Talks and meetings, ideas and projects came up to get the table football community together. The BIG Ignition sparkled.
FISTF Europa Cup for Club Teams – between 1993 and 2009 –
Year | Host City | 1st Place | 2nd Place | 3rd Place | 4th place |
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1993 | Milan ![]() |
Goldfingers Cornesse ![]() |
A.S. Hennuyer ![]() |
T.S.C. Stella Artois Milano ![]() |
Olympique Vitry ![]() |
1994 | Cornesse ![]() |
T.S.C. Stella Artois Milano ![]() |
Goldfingers Cornesse ![]() |
S.M.V. Rotterdam ![]() |
A.S. Hennuyer ![]() |
1995 | Vienna ![]() |
Goldfingers Cornesse ![]() |
G.D. Dias Ferreira ![]() |
F.T.C. Issy-les-Moulineaux ![]() |
A.S. Hennuyer ![]() |
1996 | Delft ![]() |
A.S. Hennuyer ![]() |
G.D. Dias Ferreira ![]() |
S.C. Charleroi ![]() |
F.T.C. Issy-les-Moulineaux ![]() |
1997 | South Queensferry ![]() |
G.D. Dias Ferreira ![]() |
S.C. Charleroi ![]() |
A.S. Hennuyer ![]() |
Falcons Athens ![]() |
1998 | Dolo ![]() |
S.C. Charleroi ![]() |
Falcons Athens ![]() |
T.S.C. Latina ![]() |
Atlas T.F. ![]() |
1999 | Issy-les-Moulineaux ![]() |
S.C. Charleroi ![]() |
A.S. Hennuyer ![]() |
S.C. Stembert ![]() |
T.S.C. Stella Artois Milano ![]() |
2000 | Bologna ![]() |
T.F.C. Mattersburg ![]() |
A.C.S. Perugia ![]() |
S.C. Charleroi ![]() |
A.S. Hennuyer ![]() |
2001 | Kamen ![]() |
T.F.C. Mattersburg ![]() |
C.C.T. Eagles Napoli ![]() |
A.C.S. Perugia ![]() |
A.S. Hennuyer ![]() |
2002 | Gembloux ![]() |
A.C.S. Perugia ![]() |
Reggiana Subbuteo ![]() |
C.C.T. Eagles Napoli ![]() |
A.S. Hennuyer ![]() |
2003 | Beausoleil ![]() |
Reggiana Subbuteo ![]() |
C.C.T. Eagles Napoli ![]() |
A.C.S. Perugia ![]() |
A.S. Hennuyer ![]() |
2004 | Vienna ![]() |
T.F.C. Mattersburg ![]() |
A.C.S. Perugia ![]() |
S.C. Charleroi ![]() |
T.S.C. Stella Artois Milano ![]() |
2005 | Murcia ![]() |
A.C.S. Perugia ![]() |
Reggiana Subbuteo ![]() |
C.C.T. Eagles Napoli ![]() |
T.S.C. Stella Artois Milano ![]() |
2006 | Almada ![]() |
C.C.T. Eagles Napoli ![]() |
A.C.S. Perugia ![]() |
S.C. Charleroi ![]() |
A.S. Hennuyer ![]() |
2007 | Atene ![]() |
C.C.T. Black & Blue Pisa ![]() |
T.F.C. Mattersburg ![]() |
San Siro Worthing 5 Star ![]() |
T.S.C. Stella Artois Milano ![]() |
2008 | Manchester ![]() |
C.C.T. Black & Blue Pisa ![]() |
Real Murcia CF ![]() |
Bologna Tigers Subbuteo ![]() |
Stembert ![]() |
2009 | Tournai ![]() |
C.C.T. Eagles Napoli ![]() |
T.F.C. Mattersburg ![]() |
C.C.T. Black & Blue Pisa] ![]() |
Reggiana Subbuteo ![]() |
FISTF Champions League for Club Teams – since 2010 –
Year | Host City | 1st Place | 2nd Place | 3rd Place | 4th place |
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2010 | Mattersburg ![]() |
ASD F.lli Bari Reggio Emilia ![]() |
T.F.C. Mattersburg ![]() |
C.C.T. Black & Blue Pisa ![]() |
A.C.S. Perugia ![]() |
2011 | Nova Gorica ![]() |
C.C.T. Black & Blue Pisa ![]() |
T.F.C. Mattersburg ![]() |
T.S.C. Stella Artois Milano ![]() |
A.C.S. Perugia ![]() |
2012 | Atene ![]() |
S.C. Fiamme Azzurre Roma ![]() |
Atlas T.F.C. ![]() |
S.C. Stembert ![]() |
F.lli Bari Reggio Emilia ![]() |
2013 | Napoli ![]() |
ASD F.lli Bari Reggio Emilia ![]() |
C.C.T. Black & Blue Pisa ![]() |
S.C. Fiamme Azzurre Roma![]() |
CCT Eagles Napoli ![]() |
2014 | Frameries ![]() |
C.C.T. Eagles Napoli ![]() |
S.C. Charleroi ![]() |
S.C. Valletta ![]() |
ASD F.LLI Bari Reggio Emilia ![]() |
2015 | Frameries ![]() |
ASD F.LLI Bari Reggio Emilia ![]() |
S.C. Fiamme Azzurre Roma![]() |
C.C.T. Black & Blue Pisa ![]() |
S.C. Charleroi ![]() |
2016 | Rome ![]() |
ASD F.LLI Bari Reggio Emilia ![]() |
S.C. Fiamme Azzurre Roma![]() |
C.C.T. Black & Blue Pisa ![]() |
T.F.C. Mattersburg ![]() |
FISTF Europa League for Club Teams – since 2010 –
Year | Host City | 1st Place | 2nd Place | 3rd Place | 4th place |
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2010 | Rome ![]() |
Atlas FTC ![]() |
CCT Roma ![]() |
ASD Bari ![]() |
SC Bologna Tigers ![]() |
2011 | Nova Gorica ![]() |
SC Bologna Tigers ![]() |
CCT Eagels Napoli ![]() |
SC Fiamme Azzuri ![]() |
Olympia CS ![]() |
2012 | Atene ![]() |
SC Bologna Tigers ![]() |
AS Hennuyer ![]() |
Roligans TSC ![]() |
CS Virtus 4 Strade Rieti ![]() |
2013 | Napoli ![]() |
TSC Falcons Athens ![]() |
A.S. Hennuyer ![]() |
A.S.C. Sessana 82 ![]() |
S.C. Pobladores Griegos ![]() |
2014 | Frameries ![]() |
T.F.C. Mattersburg ![]() |
T.F.C. Wiener Neustadt ![]() |
T.S.C. Roligans Ilioupolis ![]() |
Dutch Legends ![]() |
2015 | Frameries ![]() |
Valletta Lions T.F.C.![]() |
Tiburones F.M. ![]() |
T.F.C. Wiener Neustadt ![]() |
CAP Ciudad de Murcia ![]() |
2016 | Rome ![]() |
SC Bologna Tigers ![]() |
S.C. Ascoli ![]() |
T.F.C. Wiener Neustadt ![]() |
S.C. Proteas Athens ![]() |
Europa Cup, CL and EL - Overview of the winning nations
- Europa Cup 1985 - 1990 (3 Editions)
- Belgium 2
- France 1
..
- FISTF Europa Cup 1993 - 2006 (17 editions)
- Italy 8
- Belgium 5
- Austria 3
- Portugal 1
..
- FISTF Champions League 2010 - 2016 (7 Editions)
- Italy 7
- No other Nation could win the CL yet.
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- FISTF Europa League 2010 - 2016 (7 Editions)
- Italy 3
- Greece 2
- Austria 1
- Malta 1
..
Total sum of the Europa Cup, Champions- and Europa League
- Italy 8+7+3 = ..18
- Belgium 2+5 = ...7
- Austria 3+1 = ...4
- Greece ....2
- France ....1
- Malta .....1
- Portugal ..1
WASPA
The "World Amateur Subbuteo Players Association" is an alternative circuit of tournaments for sport table football (Subbuteo) players and clubs from around the world. It is free and it is all about playing the beautiful game! Players from over 44 different nations have already participated or joined. The advantage for all players is the possibility to develop, start-up and prepare for FISTF events. The synergy effect is fantastic. FISTF receives many new contacts throughout the STF world community and vice versa. The WASPA is a kind of "2nd Tier" for STF emerging players and nations. The top players should rather participate in the FISTF events and let emerging players develop slow.
- Philosophy
The philosophy of WASPA is to promote unity between all amateur sport table football (Subbuteo) players in the world, to organize tournaments and meetings between players at regional, national and international level. There is also the WASPA world ranking where STF events will be added. Players of every country should have the same importance. There should not be difference between players in or outside Europe. Players from small nations should have the same rights and duties as those from bigger countries.
- Playing rules (or codes) of the STF game
The WASPA events are played with the same rules of the game as in FISTF tournaments. There is a handbook released with all tournaments regulations. Some tournaments can be played with the "ETF rules", with the "Advanced rules" and with the "Finnish rules". Organizers can also decide to organize tournaments where "Subbuteo" or alternative material only is allowed or to b used. The flexibility makes it interesting and motivates the players to participate. Historically the different "playing codes" appeared due to non-unity in the 1970-80s, as well as different interpretation of the sport (game) in different European cultures. FISTF stopped the different approaches of playing rules and unified the sport playing rules in 1992/1993.
- Different types of tournaments
National Cup Challenge Every country can host a "National Cup Challenge". The winner of the tournament will be called "National Cup holder". There are some specific rules for these tournaments. You can see the details in the WASPA Handbook.
- The regional tournaments
Regional tournaments can be played in the premises of clubs and will have the vocation to get players from the same area together. The tournament should be played in a public place, which means spectators are free to attend the tournament. Low standards of organization will be requested.
- The promotional tournaments
Rules are very similar to the regional tournaments but there are restrictions: every player is free to take part in a promotional tournament but only players who are "not" in the top 50 in the last WASPA ranking are allowed to take part. 2 wild cards are possible for players not ranked in the top 25 and who have not won a Regional tournament in the last 12 months. To be noted that you only need 3 players to homologate a tournament under WASPA banner.
- Who can organize WASPA tournaments?
Every club is free to organize up to 2 tournaments every month: one Regional tournament and one other event (promotional tournament, or a tournament with a different set of rules).
- Historical event data with WASPA are issued.
- National associations with archives and also collectors.
- Table football Publications, magazines and newsletters from several member associations.
PTSA
The "Professional Table Soccer Association in the alternative professional standard of sport promotion, including Pro Tour, cash prizes and TV Coverage.
Historical sources
- Historical sources and data via FISTF, which has the historical data from ETF and FISA.
- National associations with archives and also collectors.
- Table football Publications, magazines and newsletters from several member associations.
See also
- Subbuteo
- ...
External links
- International Federation – FISTF (includes links to all member national associations)
- Professional Table Soccer Association