Nørhalne Cup 2020 cancelled due to COVID-19  

For Nørhalne Cup, our partners and, not least, a huge number of enthusiastic young football players, it is with great regret that we have been forced to cancel Nørhalne Cup and Nørhalne Elite Cup 2020 due to the current COVID-19 pandemic. 

As organisers, we have a huge responsibility towards our 1,800 volunteer helpers and the 10,000-12,000 participants competing at Nørhalne Cup, and we therefore have to take heed of the instructions issued by the authorities and react to them in a timely manner. In light of the present circumstances, it seems unlikely that the COVID-19 outbreak will be over by 20 May, and we are therefore concerned that the spread of infection will not have been checked by this time, regardless of the fact that we have spent recent weeks planning a range of measures to combat the danger of infection during the tournament itself. 

Nørhalne Cup is an international tournament in which around half of the participants come from abroad. Unfortunately, these countries are also affected by COVID-19, bringing with it the risk of carrying the infection to or from the country, which is a situation we desperately wish to avoid. 

In close cooperation with the Danish Football Association, the Sports Confederation of Denmark and the local authorities, a decision has therefore been made to cancel this year’s Nørhalne Cup, which was otherwise set to be a record year with the participation of some of Europe’s biggest clubs. 

It goes without saying that it is a great shame that we will be unable to provide the backdrop for great sport, the spirit of community and fantastic experiences that characterise Nørhalne Cup, but will instead turn our attention to holding a safe and successful tournament next year. 

We therefore hope to see all participants at Nørhalne Cup in 2021, which will be held from 13-15 May. 

We wish you all the best for an enjoyable summer – stay safe and take care. 

Nørhalne Cup & Nørhalne Elite Cup 
Per Jeppesen

Takes place during the Ascension Day Holiday 2020 - May 21th to May 23th
              

                                                                                   Here you can read the brochure   Press here - Nørhalne Elite Cup 2019

   3 days packed with football – 6 matches for each team, two matches of 2 x 25 min. per day  

• Elite tournament of a very high standard – with international participation in all groups
• Elite matches are officiated at by 3 qualified referees representing several different countries
• Tournament played on excellent grass pitches and new synthetic pitches
• A Tournament with full Board – up to 10 meals
• Reasonable price and overnight accommodation in school classrooms as standard.
• Special offers on upgrade to holiday resorts, hotel or youth hostels
• Personal gifts for all players - a Nørhalne Cup towel.
• Attractive trophies for winners and runners-up with gold, silver and bronze medals for players and coaches. For all teams there will be a crystal year trophy
• The tournament takes place in conjunction with the traditional Nørhalne Cup, but is reserved for elite teams 

The tournament featured teams from clubs and countries such as:  

England: Hull City, Norwich City, West Ham, Crystal Palace, Cambridge United, AFC Wimbledon, Millwall FC, + countries as Finland, Norway, Sweden, Germany, Brazil, Lithuania, Belarus, USA, Nederland and many more.  

Elite Tournament is being played in 8 a-side and 11 a-side

Nørhalne Elite Cup is played in 8 age groups for boys
     

Elite (boys, 11-a-side)

Class EU17 boys born after 1.1.2003   

Class EU16 boys born after 1.1.2004

Class EU15 boys born after 1.1.2005

Class EU14 boys born after 1.1.2006

Class EU13 boys born after 1.1.2007

Class EU12 boys born after 1.1.2008

Elite (boys, 8-a-side)

Class EU12-8 boys born after 1.1.2008

Class EU11-8 boys born after 1.1.2009                      

Accommodation is standard at schools in and around Aalborg and accommodation includes full board. Many Elite teams wish to stay at a hotel or holiday resort, Youth hostel and we have several options available, so please contact us.   

LAST DAY FOR ENTRY NØRHALNE ELITE CUP 2020 April 13th

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