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Midnattsolscupen
Midnattsolscupen (Midnight Sun Cup) is a football tournament which is played annually in July in the Tornedalen (Norrbotten County) in northern Sweden. Background The Midnattsolscupen tournament is organised by the Polcirkeln/Svanstein FF, Ohtana/Aapua FF and Korpilombolo GIF clubs. Games are played in the villages of Svanstein and Aapua in Övertorneå, and in Ohtanajärvi in Pajala. Most of the matches are played during the late evening and as the name suggests - midnight, taking full advantage of the light nights in Tornedalen. The Final match is played in Svanstein and usually attracts large crowds. The rules state that the competing clubs are mostly from northern Sweden, Finland and Norway. However Russian teams FC Spartak Moscow, Spartak Moscow and Stolitsa Moskva have also taken part in the tournament. In addition to men's team tournament, there is also a competition for boys teams. Past winners * 1982 IFK Tärendö * 1983 Gällivare SK * 1984 Gällivare SK * 1985 Kiruna F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ohtana/Aapua FF
Ohtana/Aapua FF is a Sweden, Swedish association Football, football club located in Ohtanajärvi in Pajala Municipality and Aapua in Övertorneå Municipality, Norrbotten County. Background Ohtanajärvi/Aapua Fotbollsförening were formed in 1998 following the merger of the Ohtanajärvi IK and Aapua IF clubs. Ohtanajärvi IK was established on 20 June 1950 at a meeting in the school in Ohtanajärvi Since their foundation Ohtana/Aapua FF has participated in the middle and lower divisions of the Swedish football league system. The club currently plays in Division 3 Norra Norrland which is the fifth tier of Swedish football. They play their home matches at the Skolvallen in Ohtanajärvi and Byavallen in Aapua. Ohtana/Aapua FF are affiliated to the Norrbottens Fotbollförbund. The club compete in the Midnattsolscupen (Midnight Sun Cup) and in 2010 reached the final where they lost on penalties to Stolitsa Moskva. Recent history In recent seasons Ohtana/Aapua FF have competed in th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kiruna FF
Kiruna FF is a Swedish football club located in Kiruna. The men's team competes in Division 2 Norra Norrland, in the fourth level of the Swedish football league system. The women's team competes in div 3, in the fifth level. Background Kiruna FF/BoIS was formed on 21 December 1970, when ''Kiruna AIF'', ''IFK Kiruna'', ''Kebne IK'' and ''Kiruna BK'' merged into one club. Since 2009 the club has been called Kiruna FF. The Men's team plays in Division 3 Norra Norrland and the Ladies team in Division 1. Kiruna FF is Sweden's northernmost football club. The 1991 season was the most successful in the history of the club when Kiruna FF progressed from the Division 1 Norra ''(Spring competition)'' to compete in the Division 1 Kvalsvenskan ''(Autumn competition)'' which was the highest level of second tier Swedish football. In contrast since 2009 the club have been playing in the fifth tier in Division 3 Norra Norrland following their relegation from Division 2 Norrland in 2008. Tha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
FC Santa Claus
FC Santa Claus is a football club from Rovaniemi, Finland that currently plays in the Nelonen (football), Nelonen, the fifth tier of the Finnish football league system. The club has played as high as the third tier Kakkonen, where they have played a total of 14 seasons. They were nearly promoted to the second-tier Ykkönen but lost their promotion playoff match to HIFK Fotboll, HIFK in 2010. The club plays at the Saarenkylän Stadion. Previously they played at the Rovaniemen keskuskenttä, Keskuskenttä Stadium in past years, which seats 4,000 spectators, of which 2,800 are covered, which they shared with Rovaniemen Palloseura (RoPS), who played in the top tier Veikkausliiga, until their relegation at the end of the 2020 Veikkausliiga, 2020 season. The club was formed as FC Santa Claus Rovaniemi in 1992, through the merger of Rovaniemen Reipas and Rovaniemen Lappi. Following a bankruptcy filing in 2012, the club was re-formed as a new entity under the name FC Santa Claus Arctic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luleå SK
Luleå SK is a Swedish football club located in Luleå. Background Luleå Sportklubb was founded on 22 October 1915 at Lundgrens café in Storgatan. Since their foundation Luleå SK has participated mainly in the middle divisions of the Swedish football league system. The club currently plays in Division 3 Norra Norrland which is the fifth tier of Swedish football. They play their home matches at the Hertsö IP in Luleå. For many decades, right up to the first years of the 21st century, the club also had an active bandy department. Luleå SK are affiliated to the Norrbottens Fotbollförbund. The club won the Midnattsolscupen (Midnight Sun Cup) in 2009. Season to season Attendances In recent seasons Luleå SK have had the following average attendances: Achievements *Midnattsolscupen Midnattsolscupen (Midnight Sun Cup) is a football tournament which is played annually in July in the Tornedalen ( Norrbotten County) in northern Sweden. Background The Midnattsolscupen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Notvikens IK
Notvikens IK is a Sweden, Swedish association Football, football club located in Luleå in Norrbotten County. Background Since their foundation Notvikens IK has participated mainly in the middle and lower divisions of the Swedish football league system. The club currently plays in Division 3 Norra Norrland which is the fifth tier of Swedish football. They play their home matches at Tunavallen in Notviken, Luleå. Notvikens IK are affiliated to the Norrbottens Fotbollförbund. The club won the Midnattsolscupen (Midnight Sun Cup) in 1987. The club won the DM in 2009. Season to season Attendances In recent seasons Notvikens IK have had the following average attendances: Footnotes External links Notvikens IK nbsp;– Official website {{DEFAULTSORT:Notvikens Ik Sport in Luleå Football clubs in Norrbotten County ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Assi IF
Assi IF is a Swedish football team, located in Risögrund, Kalix Municipality, Norrbotten County, currently playing in Division 2 Norrland. Background Assi IF is a club that dates back to 1915. The current club was established in 1968 when Karlsborgs IK and Risöns AIS merged under the influence of the AB Statens Skogsindustrier. The men's team has played in the lower divisions of the Swedish football league system in Divisions 2, 3, 4 and 5. The club's most successful period was in the late 1990s when they spent 3 seasons in Division 2 in 1996, 1998 and 1999. The women's soccer team played in the Swedish top division in 1979. The club has made considerable development in recent years and is now the largest in Eastern Norrbotten with 800 members of whom around 350 are active. The club run a large number of teams many of which face log trips for competitive matches. The club won the Midnattsolscupen (Midnight Sun Cup) in 1991, 1995 and 1999. The club is affiliated to the No ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Haparanda FF
Haparanda FF is a football club located in Haparanda. Background Haparanda FF currently plays in Swedish football Division 4 Norra Norrland which is the sixth tier of Swedish football. They play their home matches at the Gränsvallen in Haparanda. The club is affiliated to Norrbottens Fotbollförbund. Haparanda FF played in the 2006 Svenska Cupen but lost 1–3 (aet) at home to Sävast AIF in the first round. The club won the Midnattsolscupen Midnattsolscupen (Midnight Sun Cup) is a football tournament which is played annually in July in the Tornedalen ( Norrbotten County) in northern Sweden. Background The Midnattsolscupen tournament is organised by the Polcirkeln/Svanstein FF, Ohtana ... (Midnight Sun Cup) in 1992 and 1993. Season to season ''* League restructuring in 2006 resulted in a new division being created at Tier 3 and subsequent divisions dropping a level.'' Footnotes External links Haparanda FFnbsp;– Official website Haparanda FF on Facebook Sport in Norr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
IFK Kalix
IFK Kalix is a Swedish football club located in Kalix in Norrbotten County. Background IFK Kalix currently plays in Division 3 Norra Norrland which is the fifth tier of Swedish football. They play their home matches at the Furuvallen in Kalix. The club is affiliated to Norrbottens Fotbollförbund. IFK Kalix won the Midnattsolscupen (Midnight Sun Cup) in 1998. The club used to have a bandy department, but this was untied from the club in 1990, combined with Nyborgs SK to form Kalix BF. Kalix BF is now (2014) playing in Elitserien, the top-tier of Swedish bandy. Season to season Attendances In recent seasons IFK Kalix have had the following average attendances: Footnotes External links IFK Kalixnbsp;– Official website Sport in Norrbotten County Football clubs in Norrbotten County Association football clubs established in 1921 Bandy clubs established in 1921 Defunct bandy clubs in Sweden Kalix IFK Kalix IFK Kalix is a Swedish football club located in Kalix in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Polcirkeln/Svanstein FF
Polcirkeln/Svanstein FF is a Swedish football club located in Juoksengi. Background Polcirkeln/Svanstein FF (abbreviated Pol/Svanstein FF) was formed in 1993 following the merger of Svansteins SK and IF Polcirkeln. Up to 2001 the club was known as IF Polcirkeln/Svanstein. Polcirkeln/Svanstein FF currently plays in Division 4 Norrbotten Norra which is the sixth tier of Swedish football. They play their home matches at the Svansteins IP in Juoksengi. The club is affiliated to Norrbottens Fotbollförbund. Polcirkeln/Svanstein FF won the Midnattsolscupen Midnattsolscupen (Midnight Sun Cup) is a football tournament which is played annually in July in the Tornedalen ( Norrbotten County) in northern Sweden. Background The Midnattsolscupen tournament is organised by the Polcirkeln/Svanstein FF, Ohtana ... (Midnight Sun Cup) in 2003. Season to season Footnotes External links Polcirkeln/Svanstein FFnbsp;– Official website Polcirkeln/Svanstein FF on Facebook Sport in Norrbotten Co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Norrbotten County
Norrbotten County ( sv, Norrbottens län; se, Norrbottena leatna, fi, Norrbottenin lääni) is the northernmost county or '' län'' of Sweden. It is also the largest county by land area, almost a quarter of Sweden's total area. It shares borders with Västerbotten County to the southwest, the Gulf of Bothnia to the southeast, the counties of Nordland and Troms og Finnmark in Norway to the northwest, and Lapland Province in Finland to the northeast. The name "Norrbotten" is also used for a province of the same name. Norrbotten province covers only the eastern part of Norrbotten County – the inland mostly belongs to the Swedish Lapland province (''Lappland''). The capital of Norrbotten is Luleå, whereas other significant towns include Boden, Kiruna and Piteå. The majority of the population lives in the namesake province, whereas the Lapland part of the county is sparsely populated. The northern part of Norrbotten lies within the Arctic Circle. Provinces Norrbo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Svanstein
Svanstein () ( fi, Turtola) is a village situated in Övertorneå Municipality Övertorneå Municipality (, ) is a municipality in Norrbotten County in northern Sweden, bordering Finland. Its seat is located in Övertorneå. Until the Finnish War (1808–1809) Övertorneå and the Finnish Ylitornio were a single parish. Fol ..., Norrbotten County, Sweden with 207 inhabitants in 2005. References Populated places in Övertorneå Municipality Norrbotten Populated places in Arctic Sweden {{Norrbotten-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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