Nickname(s) HIF Founded 1922 | Chairman Conny Bengtsson | |
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Full name Hässleholms Idrottsförening League Division 2 Södra Götaland 2012 Division 3 Sydöstra Götaland, 1st (Promoted) Grounds Österås idrottsplats, Hässleholm | ||
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Background
Hässleholms Idrottsförening were founded on 1 May 1922. In addition to football, the club over the years has run sections covering wrestling, table tennis, handball, bandy and ice hockey. HIF also has a basketball section with youth teams for boys and girls. Later the club has added a section for those with disabilities. For several years HIF had great success in youth football reflecting the development of this section of the club.
Since their foundation Hässleholms IF has participated mainly in the middle and lower divisions of the Swedish football league system. The club currently plays in Division 2 Södra Götaland which is the fourth tier of Swedish football. They play their home matches at the Österås IP in Hässleholm.
Hässleholms IF are affiliated to Skånes Fotbollförbund. Local rivals IFK Hässleholm play in the same division.
Recent History
In recent seasons Hässleholms IF have competed in the following divisions:
2013 – Division 2 Södra Götaland
2012 – Division 3 Sydöstra Götaland
2011 – Division 3 Sydvästra Götaland
2010 – Division 4 Skåne Östra
2009 – Division 4 Skåne Norra
2008 – Division 3 Södra Götaland
2007 – Division 4 Skåne Norra
2006 – Division 4 Skåne Norra
2005 – Division 5 Skåne Mellersta
2004 – Division 5 Skåne Nordöstra
2003 – Division 5 Skåne Nordöstra
2002 – Division 5 Skåne Nordöstra
2001 – Division 4 Skåne Östra
2000 – Division 4 Skåne Norra
1999 – Division 4 Skåne Norra
Attendances
In recent seasons Hässleholms IF have had the following average attendances: