Sønderjyllands Cup Gråsten

At a glance

An international boys' youth football tournament held in Gråsten, near the Danish-German border.
The 2027 edition runs for three days, from June 25 to 27.
There are six boys' categories, from U8/U9 to U14/U15.
Matches are played on 10 natural grass pitches, with at least 6 matches per team and 24 minutes per match.
The fee starts at 75 euros per person, and there are five accommodation categories to choose from.

Venue

Gråsten (Sønderborg area), Denmark

About the tournament

The Sønderjyllands Cup Gråsten is an international boys' youth football tournament held by Germany's Ballfreunde in the Gråsten and Sønderborg area of Denmark. The organizer's official name for it is 'Ballfreunde Nations Cup Gråsten'. Six categories from U8/U9 to U14/U15 play over three days on 10 natural grass pitches. It is run as a package including accommodation and meals, with fees starting at 75 euros per person.

Details

The Sønderjyllands Cup Gråsten is an international boys' youth football tournament held in Gråsten, Denmark, by Germany's BALLFREUNDE. The organizer's official name for it is 'Ballfreunde Nations Cup Gråsten'. 📅 Tournament dates The 2027 edition runs from Friday, June 25 to Sunday, June 27. · Day 1 — check-in from 16:00, dinner at 17:30, opening ceremony and matches at 19:30 · Day 2 — breakfast at 7:00, matches and game stations from 9:00, dinner at 17:30, disco or free time from 20:00 · Day 3 — breakfast at 7:00, matches from 9:00, award ceremony and departure at 14:30 📍 Venue It is held at a sports complex in the Gråsten and Sønderborg area of Denmark, close to the German border, using 10 well-maintained natural grass pitches. Nearby leisure facilities such as the Universe theme park and a footgolf course are also recommended by the organizers. ⚽ Categories There are 6 boys' categories, each with a different number of players. · U8/U9 boys (born 2018, 2019, 2020) — 4+1 · U10 boys (born 2017, 2018, 2019) — 4+1 · U11 boys (born 2016, 2017, 2018) — 7+1 · U12 boys (born 2015, 2016, 2017) — 7+1 · U13 boys (born 2014, 2015, 2016) — 10+1 · U14/U15 boys (born 2012, 2013, 2014) — 10+1 🏆 Participating teams The organizers state that more than 100 teams from several countries come together at this edition (based on the organizer's promotional text). The confirmed number of teams has not been published. The organizers explain that participating teams come mainly from Germany and Scandinavia. ⏱ Match format Each team is guaranteed at least 6 matches, and each match lasts 24 minutes. Depending on the category, teams play 4+1, 7+1 or 10+1. The tournament ends with an award ceremony in which every player receives a trophy. 🏟 Organization The fee starts at 75 euros per person. There are five accommodation categories to choose from. · Tent — bring your own tent, sleeping bag and mat; within walking distance · School classroom — one classroom per team; bring a sleeping bag and mat; within walking distance · Youth hostel — near Gråsten; 15 minutes or more by car · Holiday park — cottage-style accommodation near the water; 5 minutes by car · Hotel — in and around Gråsten, Sønderborg or Flensburg; 15 minutes or more by car Most packages include half board (breakfast and dinner), and breakfast only can also be chosen. Vegetarian and vegan options are always available, no pork is used at dinner, and water is provided at meals. During the day, food and drinks can be bought at the venue. There is no limit on squad size, so teams can bring all the players they want. The fee does not include travel costs, and there is no shuttle between the accommodation and the venue, so local transport is needed. Teams without vehicles can get a quote from the organizers for bus or train travel. Outside the pitches, Ballfreunde game stations are run, such as a shot speed radar, handball darts, a shooting board and bubble soccer.

How to enter

Registration works by contacting the organizers for information and prices, then confirming with the online application form. 1. Agree with the team and parents The team and parents decide together on the tournament and location. 2. Contact the organizers When the coach contacts the organizers, they receive further information and prices, and the organizers provisionally hold a place for 3 weeks. 3. Choose the accommodation category Players and parents discuss and choose the accommodation category that fits their needs and budget. 4. Apply online Fill in the online application form to confirm participation. 5. Booking confirmation You receive a booking confirmation. Changes to the booking are possible until 10 weeks before the tournament. 6. Pre-tournament information Two weeks before the tournament, you receive the match schedule, accommodation address and other information. 📌 Summary of the process · The fee starts at 75 euros per person. · There is no fixed registration deadline, but many tournaments fill up early, so the organizers recommend preparing early. · If places remain, other teams from the same club can also take part. · Enquiries: info@ballfreunde.com or +49 (0) 40 55895037.

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Contact

Official website: ballfreunde.com
Email: info@ballfreunde.com
Phone: +49 (0) 40 55895037