ØIF Arendal

ØIF Arendal is a Norwegian handball team located in Arendal, Norway. Since 2009, they compete in REMA 1000-ligaen, which is the highest league for men's handball clubs in Norway.
The team colours are red and black. They play their home matches in the Sparebanken Norge Amfi Arendal, dressing the playing court in red and black.

History

The club was founded on April 1, 1929. The club was promoted to the top division, the REMA 1000-ligaen, in the 2008/2009 season. Former international Preben Vildalen was also a member of the promoted team.
Before their 2009 debut season in the REMA 1000-ligaen, the men's team was separated into a distinct legal entity under the multi-sport club Øyestad IF Allianse, which is when they got their current name; ØIF Arendal. The original Øyestad sports club men's team plays on the national third level and collaborates with ØIF Arendal, serving as a feeder team.
The team debuted in the elite series on September 26, 2009, defeating Runar Sandefjord 27–24 at home. They finished fourth in 2010 and 2011.
In the 2012/2013 season, the team moved from the Nedeneshallen sports hall to the new Sparebanken Sør Amfi.
On 30 December 2014, ØIF won the Norwegian Cup after defeating Bodø HK 23–22 in the final. ØIF won the Norwegian League in 2015, 2016 and 2019.

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