HISTORY

2006

Val Gunn returns as head coach for the Oslo Vikings and the senior team reaches the Norwegian Championship game, but is defeated 34-19 that is highlighted by a spirited second-half comeback. Interest is renewed and goals are set for the future of the organization which includes a return to European competition as the Oslo Vikings announce they will participate in the EFAF Cup for 2007.

2005

For the third year in a row the Vikings do not make it to the Norwegian Championship game. It is a time of disappointment and transition for the club.

2004

A discouraging pattern of failing to reach the NoAF title game occurs as the Oslo Vikings fail to reach the finals for the second year in a row. Eidsvoll 1814s win their second ever Norwegian Championship in a barnburner over the Valerenga Trolls 55-48. The Viqueens cheerleaders provide positive news as they place first in the Moskva Cup.

2003

At the senior level, for the first time in 17 years the Oslo Vikings do not make it to the Norwegian Championship game. Valerenga Trolls defeat the Eidsvoll 1814s in the finals 41-31 to earn their first title in six years. The Oslo Vikings junior program wins the Norwegian Championship.

2002

The last of the seven senior league Norwegian Championships is won by the Oslo Vikings. Led by quarterback Terry Kleinsmith, the Vikings top the Valerenga Trolls 24-21 in the finals.

2001

Is a letdown for the Oslo Vikings after winning three championships in a row. Once again the Vikings reach the finals of NoAF but are defeated 7-24 by the Eidsvoll 1814s. In a positive note, the Viqueens win in the first ever Norwegian Cheerleading Championship.

2000

Another three-peat comes the way of the Vikings as they crush the Eidsvoll 1814s in the championship game 69-21. The Oslo Vikings play in the Eurobowl for the first time and even though they do not advance out of group play, the team proves itself well in games against top level opponents.

1999

A dominating squad goes undefeated in the league and wins the Norwegian Championship for the second time in a row beating upstart Eidsvoll 1814s. Unbeaten, the Oslo Vikings advances past group play and nearly defeats the London O’s in the finals of the Eurocup held in Brussels, Belgium. EFAF ranks the Vikings #6 in Europe and the team narrowly loses to visiting Doane College from Crete, Nebraska in the USA 0-6.

1998

It is the beginning of the glory years for the Oslo Vikings. Head Coach Val Gunn leads the senior Vikings to their first championship since 1992 and ends the streak of five consecutive NoAF titles by the Valerenga Trolls. The Oslo Vikings score win over the Roskilde Kings in the Eurocup.

1997

The Vikings grow the club, adding the Viqueens cheerleading squad and a reserve team. Spring Bowl II opens the season as the Vikings finish as the winners; however the finals are again won by the Valerenga Trolls. The Oslo Vikings enter Eurocup competition for the first time.