Tikkurilan Palloseura
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Tikkurilan Palloseura is a football club from Tikkurila
in Vantaa
, Finland
. The club was formed in 1958 and its main catchment areas comprise Tikkurila
and Hakunila
in Itä-Vantaa (East Vantaa). The ladies team competes in the Naisten Ykkönen ("Women's First Division") which is the second highest division of women's football in Finland. Men's team competes in the Kakkonen
("Second Division") which is the third highest division in Finland. The club's home ground is at Tikkurilan urheilupuisto (Tikkurila Sports Park).
(First Division), the second tier of Finnish football
in 1996 and 1997. They also have had six spells covering 12 seasons in the third tier, the Kakkonen
(the Second Division), in 1980-85, 1991–92, 1995, 1998, 2004 and 2011.
Their history became somewhat distorted in 1998 when Jalkapalloseura Airport City
(AC Vantaa) was established as a flagship club for Vantaa following the merger of TiPS and Vantaan Jalkapalloseura men’s first teams with assistance from Koivukylän Palloseura , Pallokerho-50 and Itä-Vantaan Urheilijat clubs. TiPS finished top of the East Group of the Kakkonen (Second Division) in 1998 and their place in the Ykkönen
(First Division) in 1999 was taken by the new AC Vantaa club.
TiPS started again in the Kutonen (Sixth Division) and by 2004 had progressed through the divisions back to the Kakkonen (Second Division), coincidentally at a higher level than AC Vantaa who at the same time had been relegated to the Kolmonen (Third Division). However their stay in third tier football was this time short-lived and over the last few years TiPS have been playing in the Nelonen (Fourth Division) and Kolmonen (Third Division) where they currently reside. However TiPS earned promotion back to Kakkonen for the 2011 season.
Tikkurilan Palloseura is one of Finland's largest football clubs, bringing together players and officials from different backgrounds. The club provides coaching and training programmes to ensure equal opportunities for everyone to participate, develop, practice and compete.
Children and young people are able to enjoy football in a familiar and safe environment where opportunities are provided for youngsters to fulfill their potential as well as assisting their social development.
TiPS Men's Team is competing in Group B (Lohko B) of the Kakkonen
administered by the Finnish FA
. This is the third highest tier in the Finnish football system
. In 2010 TiPS was promoted from the Kolmonen.
TiPS M2 is participating in Section 2 (Lohko 2) of the Vitonen
administered by the Uusimaa SPL. In 2009 TiPS AN were relegated from the Vitonen.
As of 1 October 2011.
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Tikkurila
Tikkurila is a district of the municipality of Vantaa, Finland. Located in the eastern half of the Helsinki conurbation, some north of the capital's downtown district, it is the administrative and commercial hub of Vantaa, although Myyrmäki is a rival shopping centre within the municipality and...
in Vantaa
Vantaa
Vantaa is a city and municipality in Finland. Helsinki, Vantaa, Espoo and Kauniainen make up the Helsinki Metropolitan Area.Vantaa, with its population of , is the fourth most populated city of Finland. The biggest airport in Finland, the Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, is located there...
, Finland
Finland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
. The club was formed in 1958 and its main catchment areas comprise Tikkurila
Tikkurila
Tikkurila is a district of the municipality of Vantaa, Finland. Located in the eastern half of the Helsinki conurbation, some north of the capital's downtown district, it is the administrative and commercial hub of Vantaa, although Myyrmäki is a rival shopping centre within the municipality and...
and Hakunila
Hakunila
Hakunila , is a town located within eastern Vantaa, a city in southern Finland bordering Helsinki. It has a population of 10,936, and a population density of 3,645/km²...
in Itä-Vantaa (East Vantaa). The ladies team competes in the Naisten Ykkönen ("Women's First Division") which is the second highest division of women's football in Finland. Men's team competes in the Kakkonen
Kakkonen
Kakkonen is the third tier of the Finnish football league system.-League structure:Kakkonen is divided to three groups of 14 clubs. A club plays each of the others in the same group twice, once at their home stadium and once at that of their opponents. Clubs gain three points for a win, one for a...
("Second Division") which is the third highest division in Finland. The club's home ground is at Tikkurilan urheilupuisto (Tikkurila Sports Park).
Background
TiPS played two seasons in the YkkönenYkkönen
Ykkönen is the second highest level of the Finnish football league system , although it is the highest league managed by the Football Association of Finland.-Competition:...
(First Division), the second tier of Finnish football
Finnish football league system
The Finnish football league system is a series of interconnected leagues for club football in Finland. The three highest levels are managed by the Finnish FA while the higher leagues are managed by the regional departments of the FA.-The system:...
in 1996 and 1997. They also have had six spells covering 12 seasons in the third tier, the Kakkonen
Kakkonen
Kakkonen is the third tier of the Finnish football league system.-League structure:Kakkonen is divided to three groups of 14 clubs. A club plays each of the others in the same group twice, once at their home stadium and once at that of their opponents. Clubs gain three points for a win, one for a...
(the Second Division), in 1980-85, 1991–92, 1995, 1998, 2004 and 2011.
Their history became somewhat distorted in 1998 when Jalkapalloseura Airport City
Jalkapalloseura Airport City
Jalkapalloseura Airport City is a football club from Vantaa in Finland. The club was formed in 1998 and their home ground is at ISS Stadion in Myyrmäki ,Vantaa. The men's first team currently plays in the Kakkonen...
(AC Vantaa) was established as a flagship club for Vantaa following the merger of TiPS and Vantaan Jalkapalloseura men’s first teams with assistance from Koivukylän Palloseura , Pallokerho-50 and Itä-Vantaan Urheilijat clubs. TiPS finished top of the East Group of the Kakkonen (Second Division) in 1998 and their place in the Ykkönen
Ykkönen
Ykkönen is the second highest level of the Finnish football league system , although it is the highest league managed by the Football Association of Finland.-Competition:...
(First Division) in 1999 was taken by the new AC Vantaa club.
TiPS started again in the Kutonen (Sixth Division) and by 2004 had progressed through the divisions back to the Kakkonen (Second Division), coincidentally at a higher level than AC Vantaa who at the same time had been relegated to the Kolmonen (Third Division). However their stay in third tier football was this time short-lived and over the last few years TiPS have been playing in the Nelonen (Fourth Division) and Kolmonen (Third Division) where they currently reside. However TiPS earned promotion back to Kakkonen for the 2011 season.
Tikkurilan Palloseura is one of Finland's largest football clubs, bringing together players and officials from different backgrounds. The club provides coaching and training programmes to ensure equal opportunities for everyone to participate, develop, practice and compete.
Children and young people are able to enjoy football in a familiar and safe environment where opportunities are provided for youngsters to fulfill their potential as well as assisting their social development.
Season to season
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| Season | Level | Division | Section | Administration | Position | Movements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Tier 4 | Kolmonen (Third Division) | Section 2 | Finnish FA (Suomen Pallolitto) | 1st | Promoted |
| 1995 | Tier 3 | Kakkonen (Second Division) | East Group | Finnish FA (Suomen Pallolitto) | 1st | Promoted |
| 1996 | Tier 2 | Ykkönen (First Division) | South Group | Finnish FA (Suomen Pallolitto) | 4th | |
| 1997 | Tier 2 | Ykkönen (First Division) | South Group | Finnish FA (Suomen Pallolitto) | 9th | Relegation Group - Relegated |
| 1998 | Tier 3 | Kakkonen (Second Division) | South Group | Finnish FA (Suomen Pallolitto) | 1st | Promoted |
| 1999 | Ykkönen (First Division) | Place taken by AC Vantaa | ||||
| 2000 | Tier 7 | Kutonen (Sixth Division) | Section 5 | Uusimaa District (SPL Uusimaa) | 2nd | Promoted |
| 2001 | Tier 6 | Vitonen (Fifth Division) | Section 2 | Uusimaa District (SPL Uusimaa) | 1st | Promoted |
| 2002 | Tier 4 | Kolmonen (Third Division) | Section 3 | Helsinki & Uusimaa (SPL Uusimaa) | 8th | |
| 2003 | Tier 4 | Kolmonen (Third Division) | Section 2 | Helsinki & Uusimaa (SPL Uusimaa) | 1st | Promoted |
| 2004 | Tier 3 | Kakkonen (Second Division) | South Group | Finnish FA (Suomen Pallolitto) | 13th | Relegated |
| 2005 | Tier 4 | Kolmonen (Third Division) | Section 3 | Helsinki & Uusimaa (SPL Helsinki) | 2nd | |
| 2006 | Tier 4 | Kolmonen (Third Division) | Section 2 | Helsinki & Uusimaa (SPL Uusimaa) | 6th | Took place of TiPS M2 Reservi in 2007 |
| 2007 | Tier 5 | Nelonen (Fourth Division) | Section 2 | Uusimaa (SPL Uusimaa) | 3rd | |
| 2008 | Tier 5 | Nelonen (Fourth Division) | Section 2 | Uusimaa (SPL Uusimaa) | 5th | |
| 2009 | Tier 5 | Nelonen (Fourth Division) | Section 2 | Uusimaa (SPL Uusimaa) | 1st | Promoted |
| 2010 | Tier 4 | Kolmonen (Third Division) | Section 1 | Helsinki & Uusimaa (SPL Uusimaa) | 1st | Promoted |
| 2011 | Tier 3 | Kakkonen (Second Division) | Group B | Finnish FA (Suomen Pallolitto) | 14th | Relegated |
- 2 seasons in YkkönenYkkönenYkkönen is the second highest level of the Finnish football league system , although it is the highest league managed by the Football Association of Finland.-Competition:...
- 4 seasons in KakkonenKakkonenKakkonen is the third tier of the Finnish football league system.-League structure:Kakkonen is divided to three groups of 14 clubs. A club plays each of the others in the same group twice, once at their home stadium and once at that of their opponents. Clubs gain three points for a win, one for a...
- 6 seasons in KolmonenKolmonenKolmonen is the fourth highest football league in Finland. The most famous club competing at this level is Helsingin Palloseura who won the Finnish Championship on 9 occasions, the last time being in 1957. They also won the Finnish Cup in 1962...
- 3 seasons in NelonenNelonen (soccer league)Nelonen is the fifth highest league in the Finnish Soccer League system. The section winners are promoted to the Kolmonen and the bottom teams to the Vitonen.-Administration:...
- 1 season in VitonenVitonenVitonen is the sixth highest league in the Finnish Soccer League system. The section winners are promoted to the Nelonen and the bottom teams to the Kutonen.-Administration:...
- 1 season in KutonenKutonenKutonen is the seventh tier of the Finnish Soccer League system. The section winners are promoted to the Vitonen and the bottom teams to the Seiska.-Administration:...
Structure
The club runs a large number of teams including 2 men's teams, 2 ladies teams and a very wide range of boys and girls junior teams. TiPS organises diverse activities for its players including an Academy and Football Coaching Schools2011 season
For the current season TiPS Ladies Team is competing in the Naisten Ykkönen.TiPS Men's Team is competing in Group B (Lohko B) of the Kakkonen
Kakkonen
Kakkonen is the third tier of the Finnish football league system.-League structure:Kakkonen is divided to three groups of 14 clubs. A club plays each of the others in the same group twice, once at their home stadium and once at that of their opponents. Clubs gain three points for a win, one for a...
administered by the Finnish FA
Football Association of Finland
The Football Association of Finland is the governing body of football in Finland. It was founded in 1907, and was also the governing body of bandy in Finland until the bandy association, Suomen Jääpalloliitto, was founded in 1972....
. This is the third highest tier in the Finnish football system
Finnish football league system
The Finnish football league system is a series of interconnected leagues for club football in Finland. The three highest levels are managed by the Finnish FA while the higher leagues are managed by the regional departments of the FA.-The system:...
. In 2010 TiPS was promoted from the Kolmonen.
TiPS M2 is participating in Section 2 (Lohko 2) of the Vitonen
Vitonen
Vitonen is the sixth highest league in the Finnish Soccer League system. The section winners are promoted to the Nelonen and the bottom teams to the Kutonen.-Administration:...
administered by the Uusimaa SPL. In 2009 TiPS AN were relegated from the Vitonen.
Current squad
As of 1 October 2011.
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Ladies Team
Goalkeepers: Terhi Kulju 32 Sarita Peltomaa 67 Emilia Österberg 86 Defenders: Eveliina Makkonen 9 Jannamari Nurmi 15 Mira Kurtti 20 Ida Salonen 24 Jenna Korhonen 31 |
Midfield Players: Dali Meller 3 Hanna Posa 4 Daisy Währn 5 Elina Sormunen 10 Emmi Isotalo 17 Daniela Lambin 21 Taija Savolainen 22 Krista Dahlberg 26 |
Forwards: Eveliina Parikka 8 Sanna Ikonen 13 Riikka Hannula 18 Hanna Onufriew 19 |