The tournament is open to all Junior Clubs who are affiliated to their County/National Football Association. Individual school teams may also enter provided they are affiliated to the English Schools F.A. and obtain the necessary permission through the E.S.F.A. In previous years teams have taken part from all parts of Great Britain, plus the U.S.A., Canada, Sweden, Denmark, Eire, France, Italy, Holland, Greece, Germany, Sudan, Taiwan, Mexico, Poland, South Africa and Spain. The list of champions includes: SANTOS LAGUNA (Mexico City); VOLUNTAS CALCIO (Italy); BELFAST CELTIC BOYS (Northern Ireland); ORIEL CELTIC (Eire); TRIAD LIGHTENING STRIKERS (California); MALMO F.F. (Sweden); EAST WEST AMBASSADORS (U.S.A.); FIRENZE (Italy), JUIHSIANG (Taiwan), LISTOWEL CELTIC, CREGMORE, BELVEDERE F.C., MIDWAY BOYS, DUNDALK, MOHER CELTIC, SLIGO YOUTH (Ireland) S.E.M.P., BIELSKO-BIALA (Poland); CHICAGO MAGIC, TULSA NATIONALS (U.S.A), LIFFORD OLDTOWN, NEW OAK (Ireland), INDIAN RIVER (U.S.A.), SOUTH PORTLAND STRIKERS (U.S.A.), ARSENAL F.C. (U.S.A.). TURF SPORT MANAGEMENT (India), ISLE OF MAN F.C. (Isle Of Man)
A major tournament with a truly international flavour - An event to be a part of.
After eighteen successful years of the Yorkshire Cup, Kirklees Culture & Leisure Services, the tournament organisers, hope you will be one of the 1300 participants in the year 2008. The Council, Euro Sportring, Spen Valley F.A. and the Huddersfield and District F.A., have a wealth of experience in arranging prestigious events and are fully aware of the demands of a successful international tournament. The local football association and other organisations are fully involved and the trained stewards and helpers ensure each team has an enjoyable and trouble free tournament.
The playing facilities at Leeds Road are excellent with 11 pitches available including a new Sports Barn complete with indoor pitch, full changing facilities and bar area.
Once again affordable accommodation is centred on the one site with ancillary facilities also available. Together with a low entry fee, the cost of competing is kept within the price range of all clubs and is considered excellent value for money. This brochure outlines the main tournament details. All teams will receive confirmation of their entry into the Tournament.
IT IS IMPORTANT TO APPLY EARLY TO SECURE YOUR PLACE - ONLY 10 TEAMS PER AGE
GROUP WILL BE PERMITTED (including Mini Soccer).
