On Sunday 3 June he is already on the plane to the World Championships in Russia but as ambassador of Quick '20 the Oldenzaalse top referee Bjorn Kuiper opens the 7th International U11 Tournament on Saturday 2 June at 10 am.
Together with deputy mayor Rob Christenhusz and tournament chairman Erik ten Veldhuis they will be the players of the 28 teams from the 10 european countries and welcome all judges, volunteers and spectators and wish them good luck.
The opening ceremony starts at 10:00 on the main field at Quick '20.
Since 2012, Quick '20 football club has annually organizes an international youth tournament for players under the age of 11.
At the Vondersweijde sports park in Oldenzaal, on 1 and 2 of june 2024, 28 teams from 10 different countries will battle it out for the title.
In addition to the sporting goals, the tournament organization is committed to playing a connecting role between the teams, the leaders of the different teams, themselves, Quick '20 and the people of Oldenzaal. So catch more than 120 players’ families on the evening of the 20st of May in down town Oldenzaal. That weekends all the hotels and restaurants will packed and people will really see The Smile of Twente.
That evening there will also be an opportunity to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of the city center. New acquaintances will be made and knowledge will be passed on between the trainers and team leaders of the different teams.
Besides bringing in top teams from all over Europe, it is important to involve regional amateur teams in the international tournament. It goes without saying that sportsmanship and respect are of paramount importance, as these principles are reflected in what Quick '20 stands for, namely "Training and development, standing central in the community '
Organization U11 tournament Quick '20