About Us

The Italian National Ballhockey Federation was founded in 2001 and played its first international game in 2003. Since then, the team has participated in several international tournaments and achieved significant results. 

Under the leadership of Anthony Contento as the President, Tony Iannito as the Vice President, and Dave Borsato as the National Director of Branding and Affairs, the Italian National Ballhockey Federation and its players have evolved to become recognized as one of the top ball hockey teams in the world.

Here is a list of the team's placements in specific years and locations:

  • 2003 in Sierra, Switzerland: 4th place 
  • 2005 in Pittsburgh, USA: Bronze medal 
  • 2007 in Ratingen, Slovakia: 4th place  
  • 2009 in Plzeƈ, Czech Republic: 7th place 
  • 2013 in St. John's, Canada: 12th place 
  • 2015 in Zug, Switzerland: 10th place 
  • 2016 in Banff, Canada: 3rd place
  • 2017 in Pardubice, Czech Republic: 10th place 
  • 2018, Hamilton, Bermuda: 3rd place
  • 2019 in Slovakia, Kosice: 5th place
  • 2023 in Buffalo, USA: 6th Place