After the 28 teams in 11 languages were welcomed, trainer-coach of Ajax Erik ten Hag and a proud mayor of Oldenzaal Patrick Welman opened the 8th International U11 tournament of Quick'20.
For the many spectators and on a sun-drenched field, the 28 teams including Barcelona, Ajax, Paris Saint Germain were then presented, after which the games started at 10:30.
The group matches will last until 4:30 PM today. On Sunday morning at 09:30 the 1st final matches start and the grand finale is scheduled at around 14:15 hrs.
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