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Background:
Sports have long been entwined within Vetric culture although no specific sport has been given the label of national sport. According to a recent survey, just under half of the population actively takes part in sports activities. The sports with the most participants are association football, cross-country skiing, equestrian sports, handball, golf, and athletics. The sports with the largest number of television spectators are association football, ice hockey, handball, horse racing, golf, and athletics. Ice hockey and association football are by far the main spectator sports in the country. Handball is the other sport with a professional league and a wide following. Horse racing is popular due to it being the only sport in Vetrahjart that is legal to bet on. Most forms of gambling are generally banned which leads to a large following of the sport.

The most important organizations for sports governance in Vetrahjart are the Vetric Sports Confederation, and the Vetric Olympic Committee (VOC). In total, about 20% of the total population are members of a sports club. The notable VOC member federations include the Vetrahjart fotbollförbund (Vetrahjart Football Federation), Vetrahjart Ishockeyforbund (Vetrahjart Ice Hockey Federation), Vetrahjart Handbollsförbund (Vetrahjart Handball Federation), Vetrahjart Friidrettiksförbund (Vetrahjart Athletics Federation) and the Vetrahjart Skidförbukknd (Vetrahjart Ski Federation).

Youth sports are primarily organized through clubs rather than local schools. Sports clubs are common at all ages but the largest share of children kwho engage in sports is to be found among those aged 10-12. Common sports are association football, riding (equestrian), tennis, swimming, ice hockey, gymnastics, handball, skiing (primarily cross country) and athletics.
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League History:
Elite Liga (The Elite League) is the highest level of ice hockey competition in Vetrahjart. Elite Liga is the most popular domestic sports league in Vetrahjart for both spectators and television audiences. The Liga Cup is awarded to the team with the best record at the end of the season. The Liga Cup, which long pre-dates the Elite Liga, was first awarded to the team with the best regular season record in 1928 when the competition was amateur and competed between works' teams.

In 1989, the Vetrahjart Ishockeyforbund (Vetrahjart Ice Hockey Federation) was founded and tasked with the disbanding of works teams and turning to a professional model of competition. This led to the Vetric Hockey Liga's (VHL) formation in 1990. The implementation of the professional model led to a huge increase in support, coverage, and viewership across the nation. The VHL's undoing was that there were not sufficient rules in place to handle the influx of cash that teams were receiving. This led to match-fixing scandals, illegal transfers by players who abandoned contracts with their current teams to play for the highest bidder, and inside involvement from corporations who wanted to regain control of their works' teams now that they were profitable. After the 2002 season, the Vetrahjart Ice Hockey Federation through the urging of the Ministry of Sport and the Vetrahjart Olympic Committee dissolved the VHL and rebranded the league as Elite Liga with a new constitution and strict regulatory procedures in place to protect the sport from illegal activities.

Format:
The regular season consists of 56 games played round-robin. Each team plays home and away 2 times against every other team. At the end of the regular season, the team that finishes with the most points is crowned the league champion. The six highest-ranked teams by points qualify directly for the playoffs, which are contested as a best-of-five knockout tournament.

National broadcasters: VT2, VTPlay (OOC: If you'd like to broadcast Elite Liga games in your country, TG me with the network name)


Team Profiles:

Anthula SK
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Arena: Xcella Arena (8,650)
Key Players: Levi Skjæret (LW), Pierre Gustafssen (LD/RD), Agnar Arnkelssen (C)
Overview: A passionate fanbase in the country's third-largest city. The fans are knowledgeable about the game and have high (oftentimes delusionally high) expectations. When times are good, Xcella Arena is a daunting place to play for opponents, and support is top-notch. When times are thin, coaches' leashes are short and fingers get pointed quickly... at everyone.
Rivalries: Skjoldbro HC, Farden HC

Brønnøyvinger HK
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Arena: Lokal Arena (5,500)
Key Players: Alexander Sandberg (C), Storm Lund (LW)
Overview: Brønnøyvinger may only be a town of just over 32,000 people, but BHK represents most of the western part of the province of North Ålbenlland and many people of Ålben descent. BHK is one of two teams in North Ålbenlland (Hvanðir HK being the other), but BHK's fanbase is much larger and very passionate about their club. BHK is not just a team you root for, it's a culture and a religion.
Rivalries: Hvanðir HK, Võsalu SK

Eglisseyri IL
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Arena: Mobilbank Arena (5,700)
Key Players: Kimi Parras (LD/RD), Noah Nordli (C)
Overview: Eglisseyri is a small town (35,826 population), but like BHK, Eglisseyri represents all of the province of Vasterbæk. With its long, snowy winters and stunning landscapes, Vasterbæk provides the perfect environment for a passionate fanbase. The team is average, but the fans are an optimistic bunch. Eglisseyri's fans are known to be among the most welcoming to visiting fans. After making the trek through the mountains up to Mobilbank Arena, you'd better hope they'd be!
Rivalries: They don't really have a well-established rivalry with anyone, but their matchups with the big city teams are always entertaining.

Farden HC
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Arena: Instrum Centre (12,000)
Key Players: Jakob Carlssen (LD/RD), Andreas Johannessen (LW), Adam Guðmundarssen (C)
Overview: Farden is a neighborhood on the northern outskirts of the capital city of Oxelövik. The fanbase is large, but there are teams with fans that are far more passionate. The stereotype of Farden fans are white-collar transplants who attend games more for entertainment and social events rather than because of their passion for the team.
Rivalries: Grønager Giants, Skjoldbro HC, Anthula SK

Grønager Giants
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Arena: Feldrbank Arena (12,600)
Key Players: Isto Honkasalo (LD/RD), Marius Mikkelssen (LW)
Overview: Grønager is the other Oxelövik area team. Grønager is on the southeast outskirts of the capital city. Like Farden, the fanbase is large and predominantly bandwagon transplants from other areas of the country. However, the Grønager players have given this fanbase something to cheer about and so for that reason, they tend to be a bit more passionate than their crosstown rivals.
Rivalries: Farden HC, Skjoldbro HC, Anthula SK

Hønehammer Huskies
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Arena: Futuris Arena (6,350)
Key Players: Edgar Söderström (LD/RD), Örlygur Böðvarssen (LD/RD)
Overview: Hønehammer is a small town (22,365 population), however, it is the epicenter of the farming community in the central region of the Rämmeland province. The supporters are predominantly hard-working farmers who use their fandom for the Huskies as their release from the long hours and days of farmwork. The team has rarely been successful or given the farmers much to cheer about though.
Rivalries: Anthula SK is the geographic rival due to being the only other team in Rämmeland, but it's more of a one-sided rivalry. Anthula SK fans look at Huskies fans as their "little brother".

Huskburg IF
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Arena: Huskburg Arena (6,700)
Key Players: Gustaf Hanssen (RW), Freddie Bergström (G)
Overview: HIF is another team that represents an entire province. The town of Huksburg is the largest in the island province of Torkia. Everyone in Torkia backs HIF. The stereotypical HIF fan is a fisherman or fish market worker who has a rough personality and can be a bit irreverent. They are misunderstood by people from the big cities and don't have a ton in common with the farmers or folks who reside up in the mountains. Other fans view them as hostile.
Rivalries: From a HIF fan's perspective, it's Torkia vs. everybody. Realistically, they don't have a true developed rival.

Hvanðir HK
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Arena: Tradava Centre (8,500)
Key Players: Deniz Holmgren (LW), Kristian Savonheimo (RW/LW), Eivind Skaar (C), Marcus Aune (LD/RD)
Overview: Hvanðir is not just the largest city in North Ålbenlland, and the third largest on the entire island of Ålbenlland. The HHK fans despise BHK fans and consider their team the top team not just in North Ålbenlland but on the whole island of Ålbenlland. They are loud and boisterous and create a must-see environment in the Tradava Center.
Rivalries: Brønnøyvinger HK, Võsalu SK

Jyväskeli Tigers
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Arena: Argrid Arena (7,000)
Key Players: Stefan Asplund (C), Hjalte Claussen (LD/RD)
Overview: Jyväskeli is a coastal city on the south coast of South Ålbenlland. The hockey club is also the oldest in all of Vetrahjart. The fans treasure the history of this club, even if its not the most successful. From the outside, the reverence Tigers fans have for their team has been jokingly labeled as cultist.
Rivalries: Võsalu SK, Tuškile IF

Østerbæk BK
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Arena: Østerbæk Ice Center (3,500)
Key Players: Kalman Hanssen (LW), Lucas Hanssen (RW)
Overview: Østerbæk is the smallest town with a team in the Elite League. The fans can be passionate, but it's a small group compared to other teams and it's evident they don't have the resources to compete with some of the larger teams. There is a bit of a youth movement here though, led by the Hanssen brothers which is something to keep an eye on.
Rivalries: No one considers ØBK a rival. They like to play spoiler from time to time though.

Panevviškis HK
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Arena: AusterBank Arena (7,250)
Key Players: Morten Madssen (C), Eiríkur Sigurmundssen (C)
Overview: PHK is the only team in Austerland, so the support is on par with similar teams. They are a typical middle-of-the-road team that has great support when they are playing decent, but when the team is struggling, AusterBank Arena is pretty empty. Most people in Panevviškis would say that they are PHK fans, but the attendance numbers don't always show that.
Rivalries: There are a few teams that PHK fans would mention as rivals like HIF and Hvanðir, but those fans don't consider PHK to be a rival.

Skjoldbro HC
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Arena: Skjoldbro Arena (8,750)
Key Players: Maximillia Peterssen (C), Teemu Paavolainen (RW), Isak Risdal (LW)
Overview: Skjoldbro is the second largest city in Vetrahjart by population (256,760) and is situated on the southeastern coast of Feldrland province. The fans routinely sell out Sjoldbro Arena which has led to discussions about the potential expansion of the arena. Despite sellout crowds, there are far more passionate and expressive fanbases in the Elite Liga. These fans show up every night... they're just not very loud.
Rivalries: Anthula SK, Farden HC, Grønager Giants

Tuškile IF
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Arena: Xytox Centre (6,500)
Key Players: Patric Forsberg (LD/RD), Þórir Arthurssen (C), Tómas Guðbjörnssen (C)
Overview: As one of the oldest clubs in the country, Tuškile fans have proven to be a loyal and dedicated bunch over many years. Since the team’s inception, fans have flocked to support their beloved team. What truly sets Tuškile fans apart is their level of engagement and participation in game-day traditions. Tuškile has some of the best traveling support in the Elite League as well. Through ups and downs, wins and losses, Tuškile fans remain committed to their club.
Rivalries: Jyväskeli Tigers, Võsalu SK

Võsalu SK
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Arena: Allækontor Arena (6,750)
Key Players: Hólmar Ástvaldssen (C), Andreas Knudssen (LW), Mads Anderssen (LD/RD)
Overview: Another old team (VSK dates back to the 1940s as a works team). VSK is known more for their association football division in terms of successes. However, their fans bring a football like atmosphere to the arena. There is a march to the arena and the stands are full of black and white flags and banners. They may not be contenders every year on the ice, but their support is towards the top of the table every year. Their games with Tuškile IF are must watch for the fan engagement alone.
Rivalries: Tuškile IF, Jyväskeli Tigers
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League History:
Before the inception of the V1 Liga, the highest level of club football was the Vetrahjart Football League (VFL), which was formed in 1970 and consisted of amateur clubs. Despite being well-attended during the boom of the late 1970s and early 1980s, the VFL went into decline in the 1990s. Fans were few, the grounds were not of the highest quality, and the Vetric Football Federation was prone to corruption scandals.To clean up the reputation, raise the level of play domestically, to attempt to garner more fans, and to strengthen the national team, the Vetrahjart Football Federation was reorganized and decided to form a professional league.

Before professionalism, each VFL team represented a corporation and went by the name of the company that owned the team. The players were officially amateurs and were employees of the parent corporations, but especially in the last few years of the league, many of the top players were paid strictly to play football.

Originally, the VFL consisted of a single division, but in season 20, a Second Division was added. Before the second division, the league was single relegation. Clubs could join the division by winning the Tyr Tunering competition. After season twenty, both the champions and runners-up of the Second Division were promoted to the First Division, and the bottom two finishers in the First Division were relegated to the Second Division.
Top VFL teams included Vott Electric, Vetric Air, Anthula Bank, Stanheim Stål, Nexus Partners and Instrum Branscher, which are now, respectively, Tuškile IF, Võsalu SK, Anthula SK, Huskburg IF, FK Skjoldbro and Børg FK.
VFL played its final season after season 32 and the V1 Liga began play directly following season 32 of the VFL. The top nine VFL clubs became the original V1 Liga members. The others joined the newly formed V2 Liga.

Format:
The regular season sees all 12 teams playing a full home-and-away schedule, resulting in 22 matches for each team. At the end of matchday 22, the league split into a six-team championship playoff and a six-team relegation playoff. All points and goals carry over from the regular season into the playoffs. In both playoff groups, six teams play a full home-and-away schedule, resulting in ten matches (32 for the full season). The two bottom teams in the Relegation playoff are relegated to the second division.

National broadcasters: VT3, VTSport, VTPlay (OOC: If you'd like to broadcast V1 Liga games in your country, TG me with the network name)

Team Profiles:

Anthula SK
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Stadium: Anthulastadion (10,650)
Key Players: Toivo Palander (RCM), Búi Helgussen (RF), Thomas Hanssen (LB)
Overview: The fanbase tends to be one of the largest due to the club's location in the country's third-largest city. The fans are loud, passionate, and have very high expectations for their club. ASK has won three VFL league titles (the last about 15 years ago) and an impressive five Tyr Tunerings (league cups). When times are good, this is one of the most fun clubs to support and follow. When times are thin, however, they can be a miserable bunch.
Rivalries: FK Skjoldbro, Børg FK

Børg FK
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Stadium: Instrum Arena (18,500)
Key Players: David Bang (LM) & Guðbrandur Martinssen (RM)
Overview: The club was founded in the Børg neighborhood of the capital city of Oxelövik by employees of Instrum Branscher (Instrum Industries). The club was one of the founding members of the VFL and has only been relegated twice back in season 6 and season 22. Technically, they were relegated at the end of last season, but due to the reorganization of the league and the club's prominent status, they have been added to V1 Liga. The club won one VFL league championship just four seasons ago in season 29. They also have two Tyr Tunerings, the last one coming in season 31. The supporters are largely what you would expect from a large, diverse capital city - passionate and involved when times are good and apathetic in the lean years.
Rivalries: Sandvik IL (Hustderbyten - The Capital Derby), FK Skjoldbro, Anthula SK

Huskburg IF
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Stadium: Stanheim Arena (8,400)
Key Players:
Overview: Though only having a population of just over 41,000, Huksburg is the crown jewel of the island province of Torkia. The club joined the VFL in season 14 as the works team of Stanheim Stål (Stanheim Steel)and has never been relegated. They have a VFL league title to their name from season 25 and a whopping 4 Tyr Tunerings (Season 13, 24, 25, 27). Everyone in Torkia backs HIF. The stereotype is that they tend to be a little "rough around the edges" and supporters from the big cities consider them to be backwoods folks. They are a bit isolated on the island of Torkia, but they're proud of that.
Rivalries: From a HIF fan's perspective, it's Torkia vs. everybody. Realistically, they don't have a true developed rival.

FK Hvanðir
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Stadium: Hundbjerg Arena (9,700)
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Overview: Hvanðir is the seventh-largest city in Vetrahjart and the largest in the province of North Ålbenlland. The club was formed in the Hundbjerg neighborhood of Hvanðir as a men's outreach venture by Hunbjerg Kyrke (Hundbjerg Church). They joined the VFL in season 11 after winning automatic promotion through their Tyr Tunering championship the year before. Impressively, they went on to win their only VFL title in season 13. After season 18, the club was relegated and wouldn't return until season 24, but the team struggled to stay up and over the next few years fell into the pattern of relegation followed by immediate promotion followed by relegation again. The club returned in season 30 and has managed to stay up the last two seasons. The supporters are loud and engaged but often disappointed by the results on the pitch. They continue to have good attendance and a good atmosphere, though.
Rivalries: The main rivalry is with their neighbors to the south, Võsalu SK

Jyväskeli FK
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Stadium: Lindesvikstadion (12,500)
Key Players:
Overview: Jyväskeli is the 6th largest city in Vetrahjart and sits on the southern coast of South Ålbenlland. The club was the works team for Lindesvik Oljeselskap (Lindesvik Oil Company). They joined the VFL in season 21 when the league expanded to 12 teams. They were automatically relegated in their first season, only to win promotion the following season. In season 23, they rebounded spectacularly, finishing just 3 points behind champions Vetric Air (Võsalu SK). Other than two top 3 finishes, most of their seasons finished with Jyväskeli mid-table. In season 32, the final season of the VFL, Lindesvik Oljeselskap pulled off the double, winning both the VFL league title and Tyr Tunering championship for the first time. Like the hockey fans in Jyväskeli, football fans have a dedication to the club that gets them labeled as cultists by rival fans.
Rivalries: Võsalu SK, Tuškile IF

BK Larstrøm
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Stadium: VetraBensin Arena (8,300)
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Overview: BK Larstrøm was founded in 1955 as an amateur works team for VetraBensin (VetraGas) - Vetrahjart's largest gasoline company. Larstrøm is a city of around 55,000 people in the northeastern province of Vasterbæk. The team was one of the original members of the VFL and remained in the league for the first 23 seasons (even winning a league championship in season 18) before being relegated to the second division. The club stayed in the second division for two straight seasons before earning promotion, only to finish last in the table in season 27. They won immediate promotion back to the VFL for season 29 only to once again finish dead last with only 9 points on the season. BK Larstrøm missed promotion by a point the next season in the second division. They won promotion back to the first division for season 32 only to finish dead last again. There is a lot of controversy surrounding why they were selected to begin the next chapter of Vetric domestic football in the first tier. Some will argue it is because they are a storied club with a league championship while others believe bribery was involved due to the deep pockets of VetraBensin. Whatever the case may be, this once proud and successful club will get their chance to prove they belong under this new format. As for supporters, they can be characterized as "fair weather" fans. When the club is winning, the stadium sells out and the atmosphere is decent. When the club struggles and bounce between the first and second division, the stadium is half-empty.
Rivalries: There is always a more competitive atmosphere when BK Larstrøm plays any of the other original founding members of the VFL such as Tuškile IF, Stukdalur FK and Børg FK, but they are not quite rivalries when compared to others across the league.

Saarivalta FF
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Stadium: Xytox Arena (10,500)
Key Players:
Overview: Saarivalta FF is a newly formed club from the merger of the corporate teams Xytox and Hjortshus Partnere. Xytox was an original member of the VFL and has back-to-back league titles in seasons 11 and 12. For much of the first two decades of the VFL, Xytox was a top 3 team. However, from seasons 21 to 32 they have been relegated 3 times. In season 32 they won the Second Division to gain promotion before merging with Hjortshus Partnere. Hjortshus Partnere became the first team to win promotion to the VFL First Division by winning the Second Division title in season 21. Since their promotion, they have not been relegated and even have VFL First Division League title from season 26. When it comes to the Tyr Tunering, the two clubs are a combined 0-4. Saarivalta is the largest city on the island province of Austerland. It will be interesting to see how two distinct fanbases blend to form their own identity. One thing is certain: between both clubs, there is plenty of proud history to build Saarivalta FF.
Rivalries: There aren't any natural rivalries due to location, it's Saarivalta vs. everyone.

Sandvik IL
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Stadium: Nardi Kreditförening Arena (7,100)
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Overview: The team from Nardi Kreditförening (Nardi Credit Union) debuted in the VFL First Division in season 9 after winning promotion through a runner-up placing in the Tyr Tunering the year before. They did not fare well in season 9, winning only two matches and being sent straight back down. Nardi Kreditförening would return to the VFL First Division in season 18 after winning the Tyr Tunering the year prior. This time, they would take the league by storm and finished just one point behind champions VetraBensin on the final day. Nardi Kreditförening has stayed up evey season since and has delighted supporters with surprise performances from time to time. Sandvik is a district of Oxelövik, the capital city. The supporters are passionate and tend to be from a lesser socioeconomic background than those of Børg FK.
Rivalries: Børg FK (Hustderbyten - The Capital Derby)

FK Skjoldbro
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Stadium: Nexus Arena (13,400)
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Overview: Situated in the nation's second-largest city, the club was founded as the works team for industrial engineering giant Nexus Partners. They did not join the VFL until it expanded to include the 2nd division in season 21. Nexus' team struggled mightily, finishing dead last in the 2nd division and never finishing above 6th in the 10-team division for their first 9 seasons. That is until season 30 when they went on an unparalleled run to edge out Xytox (who merged with Hjortshus Partnere to form Saarivalta FF) by one point to win promotion to the first division. In their two seasons in the top tier, Skjoldbro has been the last team safe from relegation by finishing 10th of 12 teams. The supporters are eager to support a more competitive club. They are impatient and harsh critics of their team. They're big city folks too, so they look down on just about everyone except the 2 Oxelövik clubs, Børg FK & Sandvik IL who give Skjoldbro supporters an inferiority complex that causes them to act out.
Rivalries: Anthula SK, Børg FK, Sandvik IL

Stukdalur FK
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Stadium: Nexus Arena (13,400)
Key Players:
Overview: Stukdalur FK was originally formed as the works team for Trönden Bilhandlare (Trönden Car Dealers). They were an original member of the VFL, competing in the first 16 seasons. Remarkably, Trönden Bilhandlare won the league in season 16 and then was directly relegated the next season - the first and only time that has ever happened. It would take five seasons for them to return to the first division in season 23 where they would record a total of 8 points (lowest in club history) and return to the second division. They would win promotion two seasons later, and survive a relegation battle in season 27 before being relegated once again in season 28. This time, it took three seasons before the team was promoted again. In season 32, they finished 9 points clear of the relegation zone and secured their place in the top division heading into the new era. The fans are desperate for the days when their club is contending in the top third of the league like they were thirty years ago. The fans are committed and there is a strong supporter culture in Stukdalur, Rämmeland. The fans are just starving for something in return from their club.
Rivalries: Like BK Larstrøm, there is always a more competitive atmosphere when Stukdalur FK plays any of the other original founding members of the VFL such as Tuškile IF, BK Larstrøm, and Børg FK, but they are not quite rivalries when compared to others across the league.

Tuškile IF
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Stadium: Vott Arena (16,500)
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Overview: Tuškile IF was the works team for Vott Electrisk (Vott Electric). They are the most successful club in the history of the VFL, winning 10 league championships. Remarkably, they won 7 titles in the first 10 seasons of the VFL. In those early years, Tuškile was unstoppable. Their last title came in season 22 of the VFL though as their dominance gave way to their provincial rival, VetricAir (Võsalu SK). The two clubs make up the most vicious derby in Vetric football. They are also the most viewed matches in the nation. Tuškile fans are among the most organized when it comes to matchday support. Their coordination and participation are unmatched. These supporters truly affect the game when it comes to the atmosphere they create. This support also carries to away games as well. Tuškile supporters are some of the best traveling fans in the league. Nothing would bring them more joy, however, than if they were able to return to their dominance of old.
Rivalries: Võsalu SK (Tvoålbenllandbyten - The South Ålbenlland Derby OR Ålbenbyten - The Ålben Derby)

Võsalu SK
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Stadium: VetricAir Arena (15,000)
Key Players:
Overview: Võsalu SK began as the works team of Vetrahjart's leading airline, VetricAir. The club won promotion through their first Tyr Tunering title and began first-division competition in season 19. Unbelievably, in their first season, they edged out Vott Electrisk (Tuškile IF) by 2 points to win their first league title. Võsalu would never look back either, winning the last 9 championships in the 14 seasons they have competed. They have been the most dominant team in Vetrahjart in recent years, and that only stokes the fierce interprovincial rivalry with Tuškile IF. Similar to their archrivals, supporters of Võsalu SK have an undying passion for their club that impacts performances both at the VetricAir Arena and away from it. Võsalu SK is an incredibly well-run organization and fans hope the dominance can continue for decades to come.
Rivalries: Võsalu SK (Tvoålbenllandbyten - The South Ålbenlland Derby OR Ålbenbyten - The Ålben Derby)
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Postby Vetrahjart » Sat Dec 28, 2024 9:28 pm

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League History:
Handball has always been enjoyed immensely in Vetrahjart. It has historically always been an amateur affair until the last decade but attracts players and fans from all walks of life. Whether played indoors during the winter months or on outdoor courts in the summer, local handball leagues and sports clubs have long offered an exciting, fast-paced, and accessible game that is enjoyed by Vetrics of all ages.

Handball has a long history in Vetrahjart, dating back nearly 100 years. Vetric handball clubs emerged, and regional leagues were established, laying the foundation for the organized competitions seen today. Over the years, handball has evolved into one of the nation's most beloved sports, with dedicated players and passionate supporters fueling its growth and development. Due to its popularity, a professional league was established. In its first decade, Handbolligan was dominated by Anthula SK who racked up six titles in the first 10 seasons. The main contenders to their dominance have been BK Viekniai, who despite only having one championship to their name, has lost in the title game on four occasions, three of them to Anthula SK. The other primary contender has been HK Jyväskeli. The South Ålbenlland club has two titles to their name and lost a title to Eglisseyri IL.


Format:
The regular season is comprised of 12 teams playing each other each other twice, once home and once away. A total of 22 matchdays. The 6 best teams after the regular season qualify for the playoffs. Each round in the playoffs is single elimination, culminating with the League Championship.

National broadcasters: VTSport (OOC: If you'd like to broadcast Handbolligan games in your country, TG me with the network name)


Team Profiles:

Anthula SK
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Arena: Anthula Arena (6,200)
Overview: The handball division of Anthula Sportsklubben began as a community attempt to popularize and grow the game of handball within the city of Anthula. Over the years, membership grew, and the number of youth teams associated with Anthula SK kept increasing. When Handbolligan was introduced, Anthula SK was in a prime position for success due to its development and following throughout the years. In the first decade of the league, Anthula has won 6 titles, stamping their dominance on the league. Their main rival is BK Viekniai who has been one of the only teams to come close to challenging their dominance over the years.

BK Viekniai
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Arena: Arena Viekniai (4,600)
Overview: Viekniai is the 13th largest city in Vetrahjart and is located in the province of North Ålbenlland. Despite most of the province preferring hockey or cross-country skiing, Viekniai is mad for handball. There is a strong and well-rooted support base for the club and the supporters create one of the toughest environments to play in as a visiting team. BKV has one title to their name, but they have lost the championship game 4 times, and three of those to Anthula SK. Their rivalry with Anthula SK is unmatched in Vetric handball despite the geographic distance between the clubs. When they meet, it is war.

Eglisseyri IL
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Arena: Eglisseyriidretshallen (2,400)
Overview: The handball division of Eglisseyri Idrettslag (IL) is the youngest of the club's divisions (the others being hockey and cross-country skiing). However, Eglisseyri has seen some handball success with one championship in season 5 and a runner-up in season 7. The supporters of this northern Vasterbæk club are knowledgeable about their team even though they are usually assumed to be bigger hockey fans than anything. They are also some of the most welcoming fans to visitors. One visit to this small northern paradise will win any fan over.

Grønager HK
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Arena: Grønager Arena (3,700)
Overview: The Grønager Handbolklubb represents not only the small town of Grønager but also much of the northern metropolitan area of Oxelövik. They finished runner-up in season 10 of Handbolligan. The fans tend to be transplants from other parts of the country so they tend to not be as animated as other fanbases, but that doesn't mean they don't support their club. The Grønager Arena routinely sells out and interest in the team continues to rise. When they play other Oxelövik area teams like Ulvar Oxelövik and Sandvik IL, the support reaches a palpable level.

HK Jyväskeli
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Arena: Arena Jyväskeli (3,300)
Overview: With 2 championships to their name, Jyväskeli is the second most successful club in Handbolligan in its first decade. The fans in Jyväskeli have long been regarded as some of the most passionate for all of their teams. That remains the case for HK Jyväskeli as well and the success of the club has only fueled that more.

Huskburg IF
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Arena: Huskburg Hallen (3,500)
Overview: The handball division of Hucksburg Idrettsforening (HIF) has reached the playoffs of Handbolligan six times in the last decade. Their best finish was as a semifinalist in the inaugural season of the league. The fans have a reputation for being a bit standoff-ish - and they're proud of that. They are a club that is capable of breaking through for a title, but they always seem to fall just a few steps short.

Østerbæk BK
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Arena: Østerbækidretshallen (1,500)
Overview: Similar to their hockey division, ØBK has fewer resources than most of their competition and a smaller following due to hailing from a town of 7,600 people. Despite this, the club has reached the playoffs five times and was a runner-up in season 8. ØBK is a club for those who like cheering for a team that punches above their weight.

Sandvik IL
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Arena: Ballahallen (2,600)
Overview: Sandvik IL has only reached the playoffs once in season 4 but has come excruciatingly close on a few occasions. They hail from the capital city of Oxelövik, but their supporters tend to be more of the working-class variety than supporters of Grønager or Ulvar. The team is mediocre, but the atmosphere here is authentic and the emotion is raw. If you want a team that frustrates you most of the time but has the potential to pleasantly surprise you from time to time and is supported by the little guys in the big city - Sandvik is your club.

Tuškile IF
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Arena: Tuškile Arena (4,000)
Overview: Tuškile IF's handball division has failed to come near the success of the football team or hockey team. They have never made it to the playoffs in the decade of Handbolligan history. The support is still decent despite this, although football and hockey draw much more passionate support. If they can. turn things around in handball, they could be a sleeping giant.

Ulvar Oxelövik
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Arena: Kvululälmhallen (2,500)
Overview: One of the worst-performing teams in Handbolligan. Ulvar has never finished above 9th place in the league. Their supporters tend to be of a higher socioeconomic background, but the lack of success means that attendance is low unless they are playing other Oxelövik teams like Sandvik or Grønager.

Vasterbæk HK
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Arena: Dagtene Arena (3,000)
Overview: Vasterbæk Handbolklubb is based in Dagtene, Vasterbæk province's largest city. The club's best finish was 8th in season 3. The fans enjoy handball, but their passion is not nearly as intense as some clubs. The club is towards the bottom of the league in terms of resources and the support and results reflect that.

Võsalu SK
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Arena: Võsalu Arena (4,200)
Overview: Similar to their rivals in Tuškile, Võsalu SK is known far more for their successes on the football pitch than the handball court. In handball, they are routinely at the bottom of the table. Their best performance was 7th in the table in season 7. That year, they missed the playoffs by 2 points to Huskburg IF. The biggest difference between Võsalu supporters and fans of other struggling clubs is that the support remains among the best in the league. VSK fans adore their teams no matter the situation. Don't be surprised if this club is selling out Võsalu Arena while in last place.
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Postby Vetrahjart » Sun Jan 05, 2025 8:03 pm

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History:
Cross-country skiing is a way of life for many in Vetrahjart. With its long, snowy winters and breathtaking landscapes, the northern provinces of Vetrahjart provide an idyllic backdrop for cross-country skiing. From relaxing ski outings on well-maintained trails to competitive races on a national stage, cross-country skiing holds a special place in the hearts of Vetrics.

Cross-country skiing has its roots in Vetric history and culture. Skis have been used as a means of transportation, and recreation in the snowy wilderness for many years. The sport evolved over the years, with organized races becoming popular around 100 years ago. Today, cross-country skiing is not only a passion for many Vetrics, it is an identity, with people of all ages embracing it as a favorite pastime.

Vetskkoppen (The Vetric Cup) was established by the Vetrahjart Skidförbukknd as a way to professionalize the sport. Many ski and sport clubs already existed and sent competitors to large open races around the country. Vetskkoppen allowed the clubs to organize towards a team competition and gave some of the signature races on the yearly calendar even more significance.


Format:
Two competitions are happening simultaneously throughout the season. The individual championship and the team championship. They compete in two disciplines: Distance and Sprint.

Individual Championship:
The main aim for the individual championship is to attempt to achieve the most points during the season. Each team has 4 competitors in every event. This means that there are 80 athletes in each race (see Points Breakdown below for scoring). At the end of the 10-event season, the skier with the most amassed points across all disciplines and distances wins the individual championship.
1st = 300pts
2nd = 255pts
3rd = 225pts
4th = 195pts
5th = 180pts
6th = 158pts
7th = 150pts
8th = 143pts
9th = 135pts
10th = 128pts
11th = 120pts
12th = 114pts
13th = 108pts
14th = 102pts
15th = 96pts
16th = 90pts
17th = 86pts
18th = 81pts
19th = 77pts
20th = 72pts
21st = 68pts
22nd = 65pts
23rd = 62pts
24th = 59pts
25th = 57pts
26th = 55 pts
27th = 54pts
28th = 53pts
29th = 52pts
30th = 51pts
31st = 50pts
32nd = 49pts
33rd = 48pts
34th = 47pts
35th = 46pts
36th = 45pts
37th = 44pts
38th = 43pts
39th = 42pts
40th = 41pts
41st = 40pts
42nd = 39pts
43rd = 38pts
44th = 37pts
45th = 36pts
46th = 35pts
47th = 34pts
48th = 33pts
49th = 32pts
50th = 31pts
51st = 30pts
52nd = 29pts
53rd = 28pts
54th = 27pts
55th = 26pts
56th = 25pts
57th = 24pts
58th = 23pts
59th = 22pts
60th = 21pts
61st = 20pts
62nd = 19pts
63rd = 18pts
64th = 17pts
65th = 16pts
66th = 15pts
67th = 14pts
68th = 13pts
69th = 12pts
70th = 11pts
71st = 10pts
72nd = 9pts
73rd = 8pts
74th = 7pts
75th = 6pts
76th = 5pts
77th = 4pts
78th = 3pts
79th = 2pts
80th = 1pt

Team Championship:
Unlike the individual championship, the scoring for the team title is the opposite. The team with the least points wins. Each place is worth that number of points (1st = 1pt, 2nd = 2pts, 3rd = 3pts etc.) A team's finish in the standings is based on the total of the individual places of all 4 competitors. The points carry over from event to event and the team with the least amount of points at the end of the season wins the team championship.

Events:
Distance - Distance races are mostly 10 km, 20 km, Skiathlon, and 50 km for men and women. The competitions are held with either individual start or mass start and either classic or freestyle technique.

Sprint - In Sprint races, the skiers are organized in heats based on their results in a prologue where the 30 fastest skiers qualify for the sprint's quarter-finals. The 12 best skiers in the quarter-finals advance to the semi-finals and the 6 best skiers in the semi-finals advance to the final. Sprint races are a maximum of 1.8 kilometers and are competed in either classic or free technique.


National broadcasters: VTPlay (OOC: If you'd like to broadcast Vetskoppen in your country, TG me with the network name)

Team Profiles:

Akneyri IL
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Overview: Akneyri is a town of 35,000 in Vasterbæk province. It is tucked up in the eastern part of the Uddesjö mountains. Like many small towns in Vasterbæk, Akneyri thrives off of skiing and the town lives vicariously through its professional skiers.

Anthula SK
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Overview: You don't think of Anthula as a hotbed for skiing due to its southern location and flat terrain, but the sport club giant has had a ski division for years. They draw top skiers from around the country and entice them with life in the 3rd biggest city in Vetrahjart and enough resources to send them to various places across the country for training.

Balkuva SK
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Overview: Balkuva is a town of just under 8,000 people in South Ålbenlland. They get snow, but not enough to keep the trails open for the whole winter and the elevation is pretty low, so they get creative with training methods to prepare themselves for the season.

Brønnøyvinger IL
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Overview: Brønnøyvinger is a mountain paradise located in North Ålbenlland. The town of 32,000 lives and breathes winter sport. While the hockey team Brønnøyvinger HK may take a majority of the town's attention, the cross-country ski team is right behind them in terms of popularity. The skiers that make up this club are rock stars in this town.

Eglisseyri IL
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Overview: Similar to Brønnøyvinger, Eglisseyri is also a mountain paradise in the Uddesjö mountains of Vastebæk. This town is renowned for its hospitality and its love of its sport club. Eglisseyri IL has a hockey team, handball team, and cross-country ski team. There may only be 35,000 people in the town, but their support is incredible. There is also a course in Eglisseyri that hosts a meet on the Vetskkoppen circuit that brings out the whole town and showcases the best of this mountain paradise.

Farden SK
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Overview: This Oxelövik area club attracts skiers from all over and trains in higher altitude locations in the fall to offset the lack of snow and elevation in the capital region. The support is there, but not as much as some of the mountain towns. Farden SK competes with a lot of other entities for attention in the Oxelövik area.

Grønager SK
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Overview: Grønager is also an Oxelövik club that contends with many of the same challenges as Farden. Also similar to Farden, their main draw to professional skiers is life in the capital city.

Huskburg IF
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Overview: Huksburg IF, the pride of the province of Torkia. Like most of the clubs in the southern parts of the country, there is rarely enough snow for substantial parts of the winter, so the team must travel to northern areas of North Ålbenlland and Vasterbæk to train in the autumn months.

Jyväskeli SK
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Overview: Jyväskeli, is the 6th largest city in Vetrahjart and sits on the southern coast of South Ålbenlland. Cross-country skiing is not exactly a priority in Jyväskeli compared to the passion in the city for football and hockey, but if they do well, support will build.

Larstrøm IF
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Overview: Larstrøm is a town of just under 55,000 people up in Vastebæk's Uddesjö mountains. The town is ski-crazy and gives their local ski club plenty of support. There is a course in Larstrøm as well that is on the Vetskkoppen circuit.

Lysholm SK
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Overview: Lysholm, is a town of just under 30,000 people in northern Rammeland province. It is primarily a farming region and the residents respect hard work and determination which is the draw towards cross-country skiing. It's a club with fewer resources than most, but heaps of heart and spirit.

Østerbæk IL
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Overview: Østerbæk may have less than 8,000 residents, but this small town in northern Feldrland supports a ski team, a handball club, and a hockey club. They have embodied the underdog mentality and realize that most days and weeks, the odds are stacked against them, but that doesn't impact their support.

Sandvik IL
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Overview: "The little club in the big pond". Sandvik is in the Oxelövik area and has a support base of working-class fans. The club doesn't have all the amenities of their competing clubs in the capital, but the fans are loyal to all their athletes - including their skiers. Since there aren't any races in Oxelövik, and most of the supporters tend to have a bit fewer resources, they don't travel much for ski races compared to football, hockey, and handball.

Sigborg IL
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Overview: Sigborg is a town of just over 31,000 in the northern part of Feldrland. The terrain is a bit hilly, and farming is the primary industry among supporters. There are no other top-level teams in the area, so the support for the ski team is high.

SK Panevviskis
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Overview: The second largest city on the island province of Austerland. These supporters care about little else than beating the other club from Austeralnd - Saarivalta. Even if things aren't going well, if they finish better than SK Saarivalta, all is forgiven and right from the supporters' perspective. They also host a race meeting on the schedule each season.

SK Saarivalta
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Overview: The larger of the two cities in Austerland (Saarivalta is twice the size of Panevviskis). They are also the larger ski club. They also host a race meeting each season and the turnout is among the best all year. The supporters care more about winning championships than defeating Panevviskis who they consider to be their "little brother".

Sólfjörður SK
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Overview: Sólfjörður is a town of 24,000 in a skiing paradise. The town is mad when it comes to cross-country skiing and their club is the center of importance and town pride. The race meet in Sólfjörður has moved around the schedule over the years, but it is often the last race of Vetskoppen - where champions are crowned.

Tuškile IF
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Overview: Tuškile IF has one of the biggest followings for any sports club not in the capital region. They're not known for skiing as much as football or hockey, but the support is still decent. There is a rivalry with Võsalu SK - another large sports club also in the South Ålbelland province. There is some jealousy among Tuškile fans that Võsalu hosts a race on the Vetskoppen circuit while their club doesn't, but Tuškile doesn't get the same amounts of snow that Võsalu does. That won't stop them from trying to host a race meet.

Viekniai IL
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Overview: Viekniai is a town of just under 58,000 on the western coast of the North Ålbenlland province. Cross-country skiing has been a way of life for the people here for centuries as it has been for many communities in the mountains. The town adores its ski club and has better-traveling support than most clubs. They also host a race meet that is usually towards the end of the season.

Võsalu SK
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Overview: Võsalu is the fourth largest city in the country and the largest on the entire island of Ålbenlland (both provinces). Võsalu SK is also one of the most followed sports clubs in the nation with their football and hockey teams getting the most attention. Their cross-country ski team is just behind them in terms of popularity. Skiing for Võsalu is a privilege. It is a big city in a climate that gets a lot of snow and has a lot of well-maintained trails. The support is incredible - especially for their race meet towards the end of the season that routinely draws the largest crowds year in and year out.

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Hästrudålöpingsförening (The Horse Racing Association), also known as the HRF was established as a public entity to ensure the integrity of the sport and the development of racehorse breeding. The HRF operates horse racing under the supervision of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries. The Board of Stewards consists of ten members appointed by the Minister for Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries and the President of HRF. The Board of Stewards sets the HRF's management policies and makes budget and business planning decisions. The ten appointed Board of Stewards positions are as follows:
- Executive Director, Racing
- Executive Director, Wagering
- Executive Director. Customer Strategy and Innovation
- Executive Director. Brand, Marketing and Experience
- Executive Director, Charities and Community Outreach
- Executive Director, Information Technology
- Executive Director, Organisational Development
- Executive Director, Finance
- Executive Director, Legal, Compliance, and Risk Management
- Executive Director, Security and Information Security

The main office of the HRF is located in Oxelövik and acts as the control center for the management of 2 racecourses, the 12 off-course betting facilities, and other HRF entities Overall, it engages in activities concerning the direct development and operation of national horse racing.



































MonthRace NameRacecourseClass Distance (Metres) Ages Prize Money (NSD)
February Renewal Stakes (H) Oxelövik G3 1400 3YO+ 538,436
March Spring Dash Stakes (H) Oxelövik G3 10003YO+ 538,436
March Carnation Cup (H) Oxelövik G2 1600 3YO+ 5,350,000
March Premier Stakes (H) Oxelövik G2 1200 3YO+ 5,350,000
April Ladies' Purse (H) Oxelövik G3 1800 3YO+ 4,200,000
April Oxelövik Trophy Oxelövik G2 2000 3YO+ 5,350,000
April Spring Mile Cup Oxelövik G2 16003YO+ 5,350,000
April Spring Sprint Chase Oxelövik G2 1200 3YO+ 5,350,000
May Seven Islands Cup Oxelövik G1 2000 3YO+ 4,615,164
May Champions Mile Cup Oxelövik G1 1600 3YO+ 4,102,368
May Champions Sprint Stakes Oxelövik G1 1200 3YO+ 3,333,174
May Vetrahjart Vase Oxelövik G1 2400 3YO+ 3,076,776
June Challenge Cup (H) Oxelövik G3 1400 3YO+ 4,200,000
June Summer Dash Stakes (H) Oxelövik G3 1000 3YO+ 4,200,000
June Sunflower Cup (H) Skjoldboro G3 1800 3YO+ 4,200,000
June Legacy Stakes Oxelövik G1 1600 3YO+ 13,000,000
June Summer Sprint Cup Oxelövik G1 1200 3YO+ 13,000,000
July Diamond Vase (H) Oxelövik G3 18003YO+4,200,000
July July Classic Mile Stakes Oxelövik G1 1600 3YO+ 13,000,000
July Vetrahjart Gold Cup Oxelövik G1 20003YO+ 13,000,000
August Skjoldbro Classic Cup Skjoldbro G1 1800 3YO+ 13,000,000
August Queen Elise III Cup Oxelövik G1 14003YO+ 13,000,000
August Vetrahjart Derby Oxelövik G1 2000 3YO+ 26,000,000
September Skjoldbro Mile Trophy Skjoldbro G2 1600 3YO+ 5,350,000
September Autumn Sprint Cup Oxelövik G2 1200 3YO+ 5,350,000
September Vetrahjart Cup Oxelövik G1 2000 3YO+ 28,000,000
September Vetrahjart Mile Oxelövik G1 1600 3YO+ 22,000,000
September Vetrahjart Sprint Oxelövik G1 1200 3YO+ 22,000,000
October Memorial Cup (H) Oxelövik G3 2400 3YO+ 4,200,000
October Oxelövik Derby Oxelövik G1 2400 3YO+ 13,000,000
November Commissioner's Vase (H) Oxelövik G3 1200 3YO+ 4,200,000
November Superlative Stakes (H) Oxelövik G3 1600 3YO+ 4,200,000
November Premier Cup (H) Oxelövik G3 1400 3YO+ 4,200,000
November Premier Plate (H) Oxelövik G3 1800 3YO+ 4,200,000

Fast Facts:
- There are 1,445 racehorses registered in Vetrahjart.
- All races in Vetrahjart are run on grass (turf).
- Stakes races are split into groups. Group I races have the largest purses followed by Group II and Group III.
- While the Vetrahjart Cup is the premier single event of the racing calendar, the Triple Crown is the most coveted prize in all of Vetric racing. The Triple Crown races are only open for the nation's top thoroughbreds 3 years old and up.
- There is also a Sprint Series showcasing the nation's top sprinters. This allows horses in the sprint division more exposure and higher stakes purses that benefit top speedsters as they head into their breeding careers.
- The Vetric Triple Crown is comprised of the following races:
Legacy Stakes (Oxelövik Racecourse)
Vetrahjart Gold Cup (Oxelövik Racecourse)
Oxelövik Derby (Oxelövik Racecourse)
- The Sprint Series is comprised of the following races:
Vetrahjart Sprint (Oxelövik Racecourse)
Summer Sprint Cup (Oxelövik Racecourse)
Champions Sprint Stakes (Oxelövik Racecourse)
- The single biggest day of racing on the calendar is on the 2nd Saturday in September at Oxelövik Racecourse known as Vetrahjart Champions Day when the following Group 1 races all take place on the same racecard:
- Vetrahjart Cup
- Vetrahjart Mile
- Vetrahjart Sprint

Racecourses:

Oxelövik Racecourse
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Oxelövik Racecourse is the crown jewel of horse racing in Vetrahjart. As the site of all but 3 of the nation's 34 group stakes races, Oxelövik is the place to be to catch the best racing around. Oxelövik Racecourse can accommodate over 80,000 people and easily eclipses that on racing's three biggest days:
- Svobjaposlangå (Summer Festival) - a May day with four Group 1 races on the racecard where the best and brightest stars during the early part of the season compete for huge purses. The weather is usually comfortable and spring fashion is on display.
- Vetskyngsfö (Vetric Champions Day) The single largest day of racing in Vetrahjart. It is the end-of-season version of the Summer Festival. Vetric Champions Day showcases the best performers from the whole season. It is regarded as the national championship of Vetric horse racing. This is why the purses are so much larger than its spring counterpart. It is usually held on the 2nd Saturday in September and is seen as an end-of-summer celebration. It is one of the last times of the year to sport Summer fashion and enjoy comfortable temperatures and warm-weather cocktails. Three Group 1 races make up Vetric Champions Day. The Vetrahjart Cup is the premier race for stayers (distance horses) and awards a whopping 28,000,000 NSD purse - the largest purse in all of Vetric horse racing. The Vetrahjart Mile offers a total purse of 22,000,000 NSD and is the championship for middle-distance horses. Finally, the Vetrahjart Sprint, which also awards a total purse of 22,000,000 NSD and also serves as the final leg of the coveted Sprint Series - the triple crown for sprinters.
- Oxelövik Derbydag (Oxelovik Derby Day) The Oxelövik Derby is the 3rd and final race of the Vetric Triple Crown. It is always held on the last Monday of October and is celebrated nationwide. Many places of work are closed and parties are held. It is generally thought of as the final fall holiday before the Christmas festivities.

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From elegant dining areas to private, trackside boxes Öxelovik Racecourse offers the epitome of luxury and elegance for distinguished guests while also providing quality, affordable dining options and an easily accessible betting experience.

Skjoldboro Racecourse
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Skjoldboro Racecourse is located in Skjoldboro, Feldrland - Vetrahjart's second largest city and separated by only 40 kilometers from the Capital city of Oxelövik. It is known as more of a racing purist's paradise. It hasn't gone under renovation in the last 5 years like Oxelövik and the racecourse is on the outskirts of the city, surrounded by beautiful countryside as opposed to Oxelövik Racecourse which is in a bustling urban neighborhood not far removed from the business district. It may lack the amenities of Oxelövik and only hosts 3 Group races on the HRF calendar, but it makes for a serene and pleasant racegoing experience for passionate race fans who don't need all of the glamour.

The first of Skjoldbro's Group races is the Sunflower Cup. It is a Group 3 race of 1800m that takes place in early June. It is for horses 3 years old and up and can be used as a prep race for Skjoldbro's next Group race on the calendar - the Group 1 Skjoldboro Classic Cup. The Skjoldboro Classic Cup is also contested at 1800m. It takes place in early August and boasts a total purse of 13,000,000 NSD. The final Group race on Skjoldbro's calendar is the Group 2 Skjoldboro Mile Trophy. It is contested at a mile (1600m) for a purse of 5,350,000 NSD. Each of these races puts Skjoldboro Racecourse on the national radar for a day and fills the racecourse to the brim with around 20,000 spectators.

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Training Centers:
All HRF horses must be registered and trained at the Anthula or Hønehammer Training Center. Horses running in a race are transported to the racecourses by horse van from their respective training centers and are returned to the training center after the race. Racecourses have stables to accommodate the visiting horses.

Anthula Training Center
- 25km southeast of Oxelövik Racecourse
- 35km north of Skjoldbro Racecourse (direct by water)

Anthula Training Center is located in Anthula, Rammeland. It was Vetrahjart's first equine training center. Anthula Training Center has a variety of training facilities, including turf, woodchip courses, an uphill course of 1,085m, and a racehorse swimming pool. This training center is home to approximately 650 horses. They are assigned to reside in Anthula by their trainers and travel either to and from Oxelövik Racecourse by horse trailer or to and from Skjoldbro Racecourse in specially designed floats.

Hønehammer Training Center
- 20km south of Oxelövik Racecourse
- 20km north of Skjoldbro Racecourse

Hønehammer Training Center is located in Hønehammer, Feldrland. It has training tracks with various track surfaces. There are approximately 800 racehorses stabled at Hønehammer. Since its founding, an indoor swimming pool, an uphill course, and a cross-country promenade course have been added to the Center's facilities. The cross-country promenade course is the premier facility for retraining retired racehorses in the cross-country discipline. There are other facilities at Hønehammer as well as other parts of the country that retrain retired horses in multiple disciplines.

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Vetric Racing School
The HRF's Vetric Racing School was established in Oxelövik, Feldrland to develop jockeys and stable staff with the knowledge and skills needed to adapt to the modern practices of properly caring for the equine athlete. The current curriculum features a three-year course for jockeys and a six-month course for stable employees. Prospective students are required to pass an entrance examination for enrollment in either course. After completion of the prerequisite course, the prospective jockeys may take the jockey's license examination and the stable employees are eligible, with HRF approval, to be employed by trainers licensed by HRF.

Training Farms
HRF owns two training farms - Lysholm Training and Research Center in Rammeland and Daugnga Yearling Training Farm in northern Feldrland. At these two facilities, staff conduct basic training on about 100 yearlings purchased at various sales until the spring of two years old. The information and training data obtained during this period, as well as improved methods, are passed on broadly to breeders and training farms, and used to improve Vetrahjart's horse population. After the research is complete in the basic training period, the horses are sold in the training sales for two-year-olds, and then follow-up research is conducted on how they perform as racehorses. As a horseracing organization, the HRF prides itself on its thorough research system involving actual horses.

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Breeding
Traditional breeding areas include Panevviškis, Žiežtavas and Kupišrage on the island province of Austerland, Lysholm and Lungsand in Rammeland, Daugnga, Hønehammer, and Grønager (Oxelövik metro area) in Feldrland, and Skagaverfi, South Ålbenlland (just north of Jyväskeli)

As of last year, there were 375 farms with thoroughbred broodmares stabled. The area between Hønehammer and Grønager is home to the most at 227, which accounts for 60.5% of the nationwide total. The area with the second most thoroughbred broodmares stabled is the province of Austerland with 85 between the towns of Panevviškis, Žiežtavas, and Kupišrage. This may come as a surprise due to how far north Austerland is, but breeding is expanding in Austerland, which has a cool, dry climate and plenty of space, while the industry has been shrinking in the areas further south and near tracks. The emphasis in the areas further south has turned to training rather than breeding even though the southern Feldrland area remains the largest breeding area in the country. Statistics are showing that the number of breeding farms is declining and an early estimate is that Austerland could overtake Feldrland for most breeding farms within the next 15 years.

Last year, there were 190 thoroughbred stallions registered at stud in Vetrahjart - all of them Vetric bred. Approximately 70% of these stallions are standing in the main Feldrland breeding region between Hønehammer and Grønager.

The current top 3 leading sires in terms of earnings won by their progeny:
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Sales:
Traditionally, sales of thoroughbreds in Vetrahjart have primarily been private sales between the breeder and purchaser and prices were decided between them. Few horses were handled at public sales. However, over the last 15 years, this has changed. Most breeders are now interested in auction transactions. The HRF also provides direct monetary incentives, obtained from race purses, as part of promotional efforts to increase sales operations in Vetrahjart.

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Jockeys:
- There are 32 registered jockeys in the HRF. At the end of each season, the jockey with the most earnings wins the Jockey Championship.
Erik Abrahamssen, male (19)
Runólfur Ársælssen, male (23)
Sebastian Arvidssen, male (29)
Leó Birgissen, male (43)
Kevin Dahl, male (42)
Christoffer Enerssen, male (22)
Magnus Fjellheim, male (20)
Marcus Forsberg, male (36)
Georg Gravem, male (26)
Guðgeir Halldórssen, male (23)
Aija Hyvönen, female (26)
Aksel Jesperssen, male (30)
Wictor Jonassen. male (19)
Vidar Jönssen, male (28)
Karl Kristóferssen, male (36)
Benjamin Lie, male (20)
Kalervo Litmanen, male (24)
Mattis Myren, male (30)
Kristian Olofssen, male (45)
Kasper Paulssen, male (22)
Alfred Ravn, male (20)
Nansen Schmidt, male (38)
Michael Schmidt, male (21)
Martin Schultz, male (37)
Anniina Selin, female (33)
James Söderström, male (29)
Marcus Søndergaard, male (20)
Jonathan Sortland, male (26)
Viljo Suutari-Jääskö, male (35)
Casper Thomssen, male (35)
Sólveig Unnarssen, male (41)
Eirik Vevang, male (31)

Trainers:
- There are 24 registered trainers in the HRF. At the end of each season, the trainer with the most earnings wins the Trainer's Championship.
Andi Anderssen, male (35)
Oskar Bech, male (45)
Jósef Benediktssen, male (37)
Fabian Bråten, male (31)
Hanan Eliassen, female (31)
Serina Erichssen, female (49)
Íris Finnbogadóttir, female (36)
Leni Gerhardssen, female (42)
Simon Hermanssen, male (56)
Jonatan Huovi, male (29)
Oskari Koponen, male (76)
Nataniel Kristofferssen, male (56)
Riikka Kuisma, female (43)
Benjamin Mortenssen, male (74)
Milla Nessa, female (40)
Andreas Ravn, male (27)
Johan Salpa, male (56)
Zacharias Sandberg, male (63)
Michaela Sjöberg, female (72)
Siiri Söderström, female (45)
Jarkko Tuikka, male (32)
Petra Vauhkonen, female (61)
Sanna-Leen Wiljakainen, female (39)
Ásgeir Þorbergssen, male (44)

Owners:
- 1,036 Total Owners
- 826 single and small group owners
- 210 syndicates (a group of more than 4 owners)

Top owners in Vetric racing:

Alva Ivarssen, female (88) -
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founder and retired CEO of Ivarssen Industries, the leading plastics manufacturer in Vetrahjart throughout the 20th century. Alva and her late husband, Sven had much success over the years in Vetric Horse Racing. Ms. Ivarssen has downsized the stable from over 100 horses to 52. Will she have success at the same rate as previous years with a smaller operation?

Nanna Pederssen, female (82) -
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widow of the late Halvard Pederssen, a renowned economist, journalist, lecturer and media personality. The current stable has 25 horses in it. The Pederssen's have long had a reputation for taking incredible care of their horses and staff. Nanna is one of the most likable personalities in Vetric racing.

HRH Prince Niklas, Duke of Austerland (30) -
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Prince Niklas, the son of HRH Princess Livia and HRH Prince Gustav caught the racing bug at a young age and although he is far from the throne, he has begun to build a name for him in the racing industry both in the winner's circle and auction circles. The prince manages a stable of 110 horses in training and a breeding farm in Austerland with 4 stallions and 40 broodmares.

Eiður (52) & Sigurborg Tómassen (51) -
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Eiður Tómassen has been the CEO of tech giant Instrum for 5 years. Sigurborg is a retired model and appeared in a few films in a past life. Together, they have a massive racing operation of 180 horses in training. It is not uncommon to see them at Oxelövik Racecourse with their two children on all of the big meet days in designer clothing being followed by a small swarm of photographers tripping over each other in an attempt to get a shot of Sigurborg.

Jóna Halldórsdóttir (63) -
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- A self-made business tycoon, Jóna Halldórsdóttir built the womenswear brand Jóna from the ground up. After years of hard work, she stepped away from her role as founder and CEO and sold some of her shares in Jóna so she could fulfill her childhood dream of owning racehorses. She has a stable of 42 horses and will be someone to watch out for at all of the major events.

OOC: If you are interested in getting involved in Vetric racing by either having a high-profile owner (or a few), sending horses from your country to Vetrahjart to either race or breed or having a jockey or trainer hail from your nation, TG me and we can discuss specifics.

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Postby Vetrahjart » Sat Jan 18, 2025 9:31 pm

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UNDER CONSTRUCTION

VETRICS IN THE OLYMPICS


Summer Olympics
Games of the XVIII Olympiad | Hamilton, Electrum & Schimpol, Liventia
Number of medal entries: 102
Delegation size: 120 (60 men, 60 women)
Diving
Men’s 3 m Springboard
Lucas Knutson - finished 36/36 in Preliminary Round
Women’s 3 m Springboard
Carina Nilsen - 41/62 in the Extra Preliminary Round
Women’s Synchronized 3 m Springboard
Carina Nilsen & Karine Anderssen - finished 24/34 in Preliminary Round

Marathon Swimming
Men’s 10 km Marathon
Philip Pallessen - finished 39/75 in Medal Event
Women’s 10 km Marathon
Andrine Thomassen - finished 71/72 in Medal Event

Swimming
Men’s 50 m Freestyle
Tormod Hjort - finished 78/80 in Qualifying Heats
Men’s 100 m Freestyle
Tormod Hjort - finished 28/80 in Qualifying Heats
Men’s 400 m Freestyle
Philip Pallessen - finished 48/83 in Qualifying Heats
Men’s 800 m Freestyle
Philip Pallessen - finished 44/75 in Qualifying Heats
Men’s 1500 m Freestyle
Philip Pallessen - finished 41/73 in Qualifying Heats
Men’s 200 m Breaststroke
Dan Petterssen - finished 17/79 in Extra Qualifying Heats | finished 16/32 in Qualifying Heats | finished 9/16 in Semifinals
Women’s 50 m Freestyle
Oline Gulbrandssen - finished 52/87 in Extra Qualifying Heats | finished 66/80 in Qualifying Heats
Sylvia Olssen - finished 86/87 in Extra Qualifying Heats
Women’s 100 m Freestyle
Oline Gulbrandssen - finished 83/94 in Extra Qualifying Heats
Sylvia Olssen - finished 48/94 in Extra Qualifying Heats | finished 56/80 in Qualifying Heats
Women’s 100 m Backstroke
Liss Naess - finished 73/82 in Extra Qualifying Heats
Women’s 100 m Breaststroke
Sylvia Salonen - finished 61/81 in Extra Qualifying Heats
Women’s 200 m Breaststroke
Sylvia Salonen - finished 19/80 in Extra Qualifying Heats finished 30/32 in Qualifying Heats
Women’s 100 m Butterfly
Liss Naess - finished 43/79 in Extra Qualifying Heats
Women’s 4×100 m Freestyle Relay (1 team of 4)
Oline Gulbrandssen/Liss Naess/Oline Mårtenssen/Sylvia Olssen - finished 29/38 in Extra Qualifying Heats
Men’s 100 m
Isak Poulssen - finished 69/71 in Qualifying Heats
Men’s 200 m
Daniel Ruoho - finished 102/153 in Qualifying Heats
Men’s 800 m
Vilhelmi Knutsson - finished 51/54 in Qualifying Heats | finished 34/36 in Repechage
Men’s 1500 m
Roni Bakken - finished 89/120 in Preliminary Heats
Men’s 5000 m
Börje Aaltonen - finished 18/114 in Preliminary Heats | finished 1/45 in Heats | finished 6/15 in Medal Event
Men’s 400 m Hurdles
Victor Ness -
Arve Oliverssen -
Men’s Marathon
Gabriel Albinssen -
Men’s 20 km Walk
Mart Albertssen -
Men’s Pole Vault
Troels Borg -
Men’s Long Jump
Alf Koskinen -
Men’s Discus Throw
Bo Heimissen -
Men’s Hammer Throw
Herman Sorenson -
Women’s 100 m
Viola Beck -
Women’s 200 m
Viola Beck
Kaija Ahlberg
Women’s Marathon
Astrid Johnssen -
Women’s Triple Jump
Ebba Christenssen -
Women’s Shot Put
Elo Kinnunen -
Varpu Vinter -
Women’s Discus Throw
Britta Hanssen -
Pauline Alfson -
Women’s Hammer Throw
Helmi Norup -
Men’s Featherweight
Halvard Järvi -
Women’s Lightweight
Magda Klausen -
Slalom
Men’s K-1
Herman Steinssen -
Men’s Kayak Cross
Herman Steinssen -

Sprint
Men’s K-1 1000 m
Lorens Alexanderssen -
Women’s K-1 500 m
Eini Holm -
Women’s K-2 500 m
Eini Holm/Henny Henrikssen -
Mountain Biking
Women’s
Katharina Blomgren -

Road
Men’s Road Race
Jonatan Blom -
Women’s Road Race
Margit Albertsson -
Dressage
Individual
Paavali Ibssen -
Rúna Olssen -
Endla Klassen -

Eventing
Individual
Gunda Brandt -
Arne Sandström -
Jakob Strand -

Jumping
Individual
Marta Jonssen -
Mihkel Patrikssen -
Magdalena Voll -
Men’s Individual
Pål Lindberg -
Gunder Oliverssen -
Women’s Individual
Katla Haraldssen -
Bodil Årud -
Men’s
Vetrahjart Olympic Team -
Women’s
Vetrahjart Olympic Team -
Men’s 90 kg
Ragnar Winther -
Women’s 48 kg
Erika Holmström -
Women’s
Tarmo Danielsson -

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VETRIC NATIONAL TEAMS - COMPETITION HISTORY


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Association: Vetrahjart Ishockeyforbund (Vetrahjart Ice Hockey Federation)
Nickname: Løvernen (The Lions)
First International Competition: WCoH 52
Results: (Overall Int'l Record: 2-3-5)
@ Elejamie (4) L 1-3 - (WCoH 52)
vs. Sherpus (UR) D 2-2 - (WCoH 52)
@ Gatchingerrak Union (25) L 2-3 - (WCoH 52)
vs. Kimi-Suomi (19) L 1-2 - (WCoH 52)
@ Riviere Sabine (UR) D 3-3 - (WCoH 52)
vs. Elejamie (4) L 2-3 - (WCoH 52)
@ Sherpus (UR) W 5-2 - (WCoH 52)
vs. Gatchingerrak Union (25) W 2-1 - (WCoH 52)
@ Kimi-Suomi (19) L 2-3 - (WCoH 52)
vs. Riviere Sabine (UR) D 3-3 - (WCoH 52)

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Association: Vetsk Fotbollförbund (Vetric Football Federation)
Nickname: Käsklalas (The Red and Black)
First International Competition: BoF 85
Results: (Overall Int'l Record: 6-3-9)
vs. New Crywyzyxycynya L 0-1 - (BoF 85)
vs. Natkr D 1-1 - (BoF 85)
vs. Grand Exultia L 1-2 - (BoF 85)
vs. Of The Godless W 4-3 - (BoF 85)
@ Bostopia (115) - L 3-5 - (WC98 Qualifying)
@ The Ko-orenite Constellation (123) - L 1-4 - (WC98 Qualifying)
vs Audioslavia (40) W 3-2 - (WC98 Qualifying)
@ Legalese (81) L 1-3 - (WC98 Qualifying)
vs Squornshelan Remnant States (5) L 2-3 - (WC98 Qualifying)
@ Xanneria (52) W 5-2 - (WC98 Qualifying)
vs Hmmland (UR) W 1-0 - (WC98 Qualifying)
vs Bostopia (115) W 2-1 - (WC98 Qualifying)
vs The Ko-orenite Constellation (123) D 1-1 - (WC98 Qualifying)
@ Audioslavia (40) L 0-2 - (WC98 Qualifying)
vs Legalese (81) L 1-2 - (WC98 Qualifying)
@ Squornshelan Remnant States (5) L 2-3 - (WC98 Qualifying)
vs Xanneria (52) W 1-0 - (WC98 Qualifying)
@ Hmmland (UR) D 0-0 - (WC98 Qualifying)


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