Blackpool Cup Blackpool, United Kingdom - 11 untill 13 April 2009 (Easter) (gb)
Blackpool, United Kingdom - 11 untill 13 April 2009 (Easter)
Number of teams: 108
Categories: U10, U11, U12, U13, U14, U15, U16, U17, U19, U9 | More information
International youth football tournament: The Blackpool Cup has been a top event in England ever since 1994. Every year about 120 teams gather on the sport parks of Blackpool Mechanics FC. From England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Northern Ireland and the continent – the sports lovers come from all over, to enjoy the international atmosphere and the many attractions of this popular seaside resort. The organisation ensures an excellent programme, but football is certainly not the only good reason for visiting Blackpool. The Pleasure Beach with its spectacular rollercoasters is a must
from € 114 p.p.
OfferOrganiser:
Blackpool Cup Committee in cooperation with Blackpool Mechanics FC
Categories:
U10, U11, U12, U13, U14, U15, U16, U17, U19, U9 | More information
Facilities:
The Blackpool Cup takes place in the southern part of the town on well used council pitches and the sports park of Blackpool Mechanics FC. The matches will be played on 14 grass pitches. Furthermore there is a tournament centre with a marquee, a clubhouse with a canteen, various buffet stands for snacks and beverages and a limited number of dressing rooms. There is also a restaurant very close to the tournament complex.
The pitches are council pitches and they receive considerable wear and tear throughout the season. Teams should be aware that in places these pitches may be in less than perfect condition.
Trophies:
1 Blackpool Cup - Numbers 1 and 2 per category, a cup per team (except u'9, u'10 and u'11s)
2 Blackpool Cup - A winners medal will be presented each player of the winning team in each category. A runner's up medal will be presented to the players of the 2nd placed team at each category(except u'9, u'10 and u'11s)
3 Challenge Cup - trophy for winning team per category, (except U9, U10 and U11)
4 Fair Play Cup per category.(except u'9. u'10 and u'11)
5 A participation medal for every player
Other information:
SHUTTLE BUS TRANSPORT
Scheduled shuttle buses will run between centrally located stops in Blackpool centre and the pitches on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are available from the tournament organisers £9 per person for the two days.
Location:
Participating countries '06 - '08
- (Belgium)
- (Germany)
- (Denmark)
- (France)
- (United Kingdom)
- (Ireland)
- (Iceland)
- (Netherlands)
Previous winners
- 2006
- U12 :Ards Youth FC, Northern Ireland
- U13 :North Berwick BC, Scotland
- U14 :Currie Star, Scotland
- U15 :Larkhall United, Scotland
- U16 :Bangor Rangers, Northern Ireland
- U17 :Seafield Thistle, Scotland
- U19 :Celtic BC, Scotland
- 2007
- U12 :Helsingør IF - 1, Denmark
- U13 :Shankhill Juniors , Northern Ireland
- U14 :Clark Drive BC , Scotland
- U15 :Shankhill Juniors, Northern Ireland
- U16 :KA Akureyri - 1, Iceland
- U17 :Blackpool Mechanics, United Kingdom
- U19 :Dumbarton Harp, Scotland
- 2008
- U12 :Port Glasgow BC, Scotland
- U13 :Celtic BC, Northern Ireland
- U14 :Springfield Ramblers - 1, Ireland
- U15 :Clark Drive BC, Scotland
- U16 :Grosvenor Youth, Northern Ireland
- U17 :North Ormseby FC, United Kingdom
- U19 :Drumchapel United, Scotland
