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Latest news from the cycle ball club TJ Sokol Šitbořice

Šitbořice's number one team dominated the domestic U23 league
The Konečný - Šabata pair sovereignly won the second round of the U23 league in Šitbořice with four victories and a score of 38:7, building on their triumph from the first round.
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Historic Success in the Extraliga! 2nd Place from the 1st Round of the 2026 Extraliga.
The pair Martin Drabálek and Robert Zvolánek achieved an excellent second place in the opening round of the Extraliga in Plzeň. The Šitbořice cycle ball players earned 12 points and confirmed their outstanding form with a goal difference of 34:19.
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Grand Prix Šitbořice Documentary
Grand Prix Šitbořice - documentary
Read article →Youth Recruitment
We invite you to our introductory training every Tuesday and Thursday from 5 PM.
Training is led by experienced coaches together with men's category players who have decades of experience in cycle ball.
The introductory training is ideal for getting to know cycle ball. Cycle ball is not a sprint – it's a sport that requires diligence, discipline, and patience. However, it rewards with amazing experiences and international success.
Who?
Boys aged 7–9 years.
When & Where?
Every Tuesday and Thursday from 5 PM at the Sokol gym in Šitbořice (side entrance).
What to bring?
Indoor shoes, t-shirt, shorts, and optionally cycling gloves.
We cover travel expenses for tournaments and all bicycle repairs. The only cost is the membership fee.
Why play cycle ball in Šitbořice?
- ✓Offers opportunities for great sporting achievements.
- ✓Develops physical fitness and motor skills of the ENTIRE body.
- ✓We are a great bunch and look forward to meeting you.
- ✓Your costs are minimal (practically zero).
- ✓We provide an individual approach to every player during training.
Is it safe?
Yes, it is. Although cycle ball may look like a tough sport, injuries are very rare. The proof – many older players still play cycle ball well into their pre-retirement age.
Interested? Get in touch!
For more information about recruitment or to enrol your child, contact the youth training coach:
Just send an email or call and we'll arrange the first training session. Come and have a look – no commitment!
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About Us
Cycle ball has a tradition of over 30 years in Šitbořice
Cycle ball has a tradition of over 30 years in Šitbořice. Currently, the club has about 15 active players competing in domestic leagues in the youth, junior, U23, and elite categories. The team of Martin Drabálek and Robert Zvolánek Jr. currently plays in the top Czech competition – the Extraliga. In addition to active players, we have dozens of supporters from players' families and friends.
The most significant cycle ball event not only in the region but in the entire Czech Republic is the international Grand Prix tournament, which we regularly organise in Šitbořice every February. The tournament enjoys an attendance of more than 300 spectators each year.

Greatest Club Achievements
Junior
- ●3rd place Czech Championship 2023 (Šabata Dominik / Urbánek Šimon)
- ●4th place European Championship 2018 (Drabálek / Urbánek Štěpán)
- ●1st place Czech Championship 2018 (Drabálek / Urbánek Štěpán)
- ●1st place Czech Championship 2016 (Drabálek / Váňa)
- ●3rd place European Championship 2016 (Drabálek / Váňa)
- ●3rd place European Championship 2012 (Topolář / Zahálka)
Youth
- ●1st place Czech Championship 2024 (Nečas Vojtěch / Šabata Matěj)
- ●3rd place Czech Championship 2023 (Šabata Matěj / Nečas)
- ●3rd place Czech Championship 2019 (Šabata Dominik / Urbánek Šimon)
- ●1st place Czech Championship 2014 (Drabálek / Urbánek Štěpán)
U23
- ●3rd place Czech Championship 2025 (Šabata Dominik / Konečný Martin)
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Quarterly reports from the club for the municipal newsletter
Šitbořice Cycle Ball in Winter 2026
The beginning of 2026 brought our club a series of excellent results and confirmed that our cycle ball players are among the top in the Czech Republic. The winter months were full of quality performances across all categories.
Read report →podzim 2025Šitbořice cycle ball in autumn 2025
The autumn part of the cycle ball season is traditionally quieter for youth categories, but all the more was decided in the elite competitions. This year too, the end of the season brought a number of exceptional performances and several historic achievements for Šitbořice cycle ball.
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We bring you a summary of events and results from the quiet summer part of the 2025 cycle ball season.
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