The day had finally arrived: September 10 at the Podobeach Teqball Arena, and the weather couldn't have been better. Perfect weather, bright sunshine, and not even the slightest breeze. I'd say those are perfect conditions for a Teqball tournament for soccer teams!
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Soccer Teams Caught Up in Teqball Fever
What makes the “PODOBEACH Teqball Tournament 2023 for Soccer Teams“? Soccer clubs competed in this Teqball tournament as doubles teams. The rules were simplified somewhat, and a repeated return was allowed. Clemens Rath and I, from SC/ESV Parndorf, were looking forward to showing off our Teqball skills under these ideal conditions.
Dominik Silberbauer and Roman Wagner played for SV Sierndorf. Dominik is well known to the locals, having spent several years playing alternately for SC Neusiedl am See and SC/ESV Parndorf in the Regionalliga and the Second Bundesliga. As a result, both players knew exactly how to handle the ball.
Then we had Georg Haider Jr. and Georg Haider Sr. from SC Neusiedl. The dynamic father-son duo—well-known in the region for driving their opponents to despair in beach volleyball—also provided some spine-tingling moments in teqball with their first-rate teamwork. And last but not least, the laketownRIDERS with René Königshofer and Roland Hamm. They provided plenty of laughs and exciting moments. René and my dad stepped in at the last minute because, unfortunately, several soccer teams had canceled the day before.
Perfect weather and no wind: a dream come true for every Teqball player!
The weather was truly on our side that day. There was no wind to affect the ball’s trajectory, and the sky was so clear that you could almost forget you were at a Teqball tournament. The atmosphere was relaxed but focused, as every team was eager to win the trophy.
Focus on Athletic Performance
Due to the small number of teams, the tournament organizers decided that each team would play every other team twice—once at home and once on the road. That meant each team played six games. The day flew by, and before we knew it, we were declared the winners.
Although we lost a set or two at the beginning because we weren't quite in sync yet, we really started to find our rhythm toward the end of the tournament. As a result, Clemens and I won all our matches without dropping a set. The atmosphere was great, there were some fantastic rallies, and it was a wonderful day for everyone involved. The focus was clearly on having fun playing and treating each other fairly.
Conclusion on the 2023 PODOBEACH Teqball Tournament for Soccer Teams
The 2023 PODOBEACH Teqball Tournament for soccer teams was a real highlight. It proved that Teqball isn’t just a game for “specialists,” but can also be played with enthusiasm by soccer teams. The day was marked by fairness, competitive spirit, and lots of fun. René and my dad Roland were mainly responsible for a few “entertaining moments” that made us smile.
Placings
And here are the final standings from the 2023 PODOBEACH Teqball Tournament for soccer teams:
- Place: SC/ESV Parndorf (Clemens Rath and Alexander Hamm)
- Place: SV Sierndorf (Dominik Silberbauer/Roman Wagner)
- Place: SC Neusiedl (Georg Haider Jr./Georg Haider Sr.)
- Place: laketownRIDERS (René Königshofer/Roland Hamm)
A heartfelt thank you to Podersdorf Tourism, all participants and everyone involved. I'm already looking forward to the next tournament in perfect weather!
