IBV Vestmannaeyjar

Íþróttabandalag Vestmannaeyja (ÍBV) is an Icelandic multi-sports district association from Vestmannaeyjar off the south coast of Iceland. It was founded in 1903 as Knattspyrnufélag Vestmannaeyja by Björgúlfur Ólafsson, military doctor for the Dutch army. It was soon renamed to Knattspyrnufélag Vestmannaeyja (KV) and then to Íþróttabandalag Vestmannaeyja (ÍBV) héraðssamband in 1945. ÍBV played as KV in the first Icelandic first league tournament in 1912.

There have been formed several association entities with the ÍBV name to manage various of sports. ÍBV-Íþróttafélag was founded in 1996 to manage football and handball when the youth team clubs Þór and Týr, that where subbrands to KV and then ÍBV for the youth coaching only, where merged. Sundfélag ÍBV was founded in 1977 to manage swimming. Körfuknattleiksfélag ÍBV is association founded around basketball in 1995 after 9 basketball less years at the youth club Týr. Blakfélag ÍBV and Frjálsíþróttafélag ÍBV are younger association entities that also use the name from the sport district association in Vestmannaeyjar as identity.

IBV Vestmannaeyjar is a professional handball team based in Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland. The team competes in the Icelandic Handball League and has a strong reputation for their skilled players and competitive spirit.

IBV Vestmannaeyjar has a rich history in Icelandic handball, with numerous championship titles and a loyal fan base. The team is known for their fast-paced and aggressive style of play, making them a formidable opponent on the court.

The players of IBV Vestmannaeyjar are dedicated and hardworking, constantly striving to improve their skills and achieve success in both domestic and international competitions. With a strong coaching staff and a talented roster of athletes, the team is always a force to be reckoned with in the world of handball.

Overall, IBV Vestmannaeyjar is a respected and successful handball team that continues to make a name for themselves in the sport both in Iceland and beyond.