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Jøa idrettslag

Jøa idrettslag (sports club) was founded on October 25, 1924. It is a multi-sport club that began with skiing and athletics. Over time, it expanded to include football, handball, orienteering, fitness groups, swimming, children’s all-sport activities, and disc golf. Jøa Stadium is located next to Jøa School and the multi-use building, Fyret.

Welcome to Jøa IL!

Jøa IL's stadium is situated next to Jøa School and the multi-use building, Fyret. The facility includes a club house and storage buildings, a grass football pitch, a tartan track for athletics, a running path around the sports area, a small football and basketball court with artificial turf, and a disc golf course with 6 baskets.

In collaboration with the school and community center at Fyret, there is access to playground equipment, a small ice rink in winter, and a sports hall measuring 30m x 20m. The building also houses an indoor miniature shooting range (Jøa Shooting Club) and a 12m x 8m swimming pool (managed by Namsos Municipality).

The sports club also maintains a lighted cross-country ski track and a ski hut at Hollonbakkan, northeast on the island. Jøa IL also operates Dunafjellhytta by Fosnesvatnet, an open cabin used by hikers both in summer and winter. Fosnesvatnet has a relatively large ice surface in winter.

The public health project "Jøatrappa and Eventyrstien" will be realized in the anniversary year 2024. It is set to open around September 1.

Eventyrstien, a 5 km mountain trail, is planned with double plank boardwalks, steps, 8 resting benches, and Jøatrappa itself, which will consist of approximately 900 wooden steps in the descent/ascent of Ramnfjellet in the west.

Contact Info

Jøa IL c/o Torgeir Strøm
Phone: 41562531
Email: torgeirstr@icloud.com

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  • Trail cards and maps are available at the island's two shops and the Community Center (tourist info).
  • Stolpejakten: see the Stolpejakten app, map area Namsos north.
  • Outdoor sports facilities can be freely used both in winter and summer. Includes lighted ski track, football field, ball court, athletics facilities, basketball, disc golf course (discs can be rented at the Community Center), and playground equipment.
  • Use of indoor sports surfaces in Fyret can be arranged and paid for at the Community Center.

Our own photos from Jøa IL