Ungmennafélag Álftaness
Sports club of Iceland
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Ungmennafélag Álftaness (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈuŋkˌmɛnːaˌfjɛːˌlaːɣ ˈaul̥taˌnɛs], lit. 'Álftanes Youth Club'), also known as Álftanes, is a multi-sports club in Álftanes, Iceland. It has active departments in basketball, football, golf, track and field and volleyball.[1]
1946–2004
Ungmennafélag Álftaness
2004–present
| Full name | Ungmennafélag Álftaness |
|---|---|
Sports | Basketball, Football, Golf, Track and field, Volleyball |
| Founded | 1946 |
| Team history | Ungmennafélag Bessastaðahrepps 1946–2004 Ungmennafélag Álftaness 2004–present |
| Based in | Álftanes, Iceland |
| Colours | Red, White, Blue |
| Website | umfa.is |
History
The club was founded in 1946 as Ungmennafélag Bessastaðahrepps. In 2004 it changed its name to Ungmennafélag Álftaness, or Álftanes for short.[1]
Home court
Basketball
Álftanes basketball was founded in 2007. In 2023, its men's team won promotion to the Icelandic top-tier Úrvalsdeild karla for the first time in its history.
Football
Men's football
Álftanes men's football team plays in 4. deild karla as of 2024.[6]
Trophies and achievements
- 4. deild karla
- Winners: 2014
- 5. deild karla
- Winners: 2024
Women's football
Álftanes women's football team plays in 2. deild kvenna as of 2021.[6]