Friday, June 22

Planet Friendly Match

The  Ligi Ndogo Planets touched down safely in Christiansand,Norway and are slated to play a friendly match at Flekkerøya stadion where they are staying.They had their first practise session at the arena (gym) in the morning.The weather has been unfavourable with lots of showers though it is forecasted to improve in the afternoons.
The Planets will have a busy three day schedule.They are expected to play more than 15 matches,and at most 20 matches,if they make the finals.
The first group Planets start their matches on Saturday at 9.45am against Torridal from Norway.The third group Planets play their last regular match on 26th against Forus and Gausel at 9.10am.


All the semi final matches will also be played on the 26th.The best loosing sides have a chance at redemption by playing for a bronze position before the final on 27th.
The Playing fields
Most of the games are played in state of the art artificial grass fields.Some natural grass fields are also used.

About the Tournament PlussbankCup is for girls and boys aged 8 to 19 years and held in the period Saturday 23 -Wednesday 27 June. With high-quality sports and focus on both the width and the top will all experience a fun and challenging tournament. The tournament is open to both Norwegian and foreign teams, and played in the following classes:

Classes Age and sidesGame time
Boys
Boys 8born 2004 5-a-side 2 x 15 min
Boys 9born 2003 5-a-side 2 x 15 min
Boys 10born 2002 5-a-side 2 x 15 min
Boys 11born 2001 7-a-side 2 x 15 min
Boys 12born 2000 7-a-side 2 x 15 min
Boys 13 born 1999 7-a-side2 x 20 min
Boys 13born 1999 11-a-side fotball2 x 20 min
Boys 14born 1998 7-a-side 2 x 20 min
Boys 14born 1998 11-a-side 2 x 20 min
Boys 15born 1997 11-a-side2 x 25 min
Boys 16born 1996 11-a-side2 x 25 min
Boys 19born 1993, 1994, 1995 11-a-side2 x 30 min
Girls
Girls 9born 2003, 2004 5-a-side2 x 15 min
Girls 10born 2002 5-a-side 2 x 15 min
Girls 11born 2001 7-a-side2 x 15 min
Girls 12born 2000 7-a-side2 x 15 min
Girls 13born 1999 7-a-side2 x 20 min
Girls 13born 1999 11-a-side2 x 20 min
Girls 14born 1998 7-a-side2 x 20 min
Girls 14born 1998 11-a-side2 x 20 min
Girls 16born 1996 New class of 2012 7-a-side2 x 25 min
Girls 16born 1996 New class of 2012 11-a-side2 x 25 min

In all 7- and 11-a-side classes for girls and boys 13 and 14, minimum two of the best teams in each group goes to the A-playoff, and the rest of the teams to a B-playoff. All teams 7- and 11-a-side classes play a minimum of 4 games. All teams in 5-a-side and 7-a-side play a minimum of 5 games. 
Awards
In age groups 8-12 all players get medals.The winning teams in each category get custom designed gold-uniforms from Umbro.Men of the match will also be awarded in each final.