Welcome to the U18 girls' (born January 1, 2009 or later) national and international tournament in Jyväskylä.
- National tournament: December 11–13, 2026 – for Ykkönen and Kakkonen level teams.
- International tournament: February 5–7, 2027 – for international, Liiga and Ykkönen level teams.
Both tournaments are played in top-class conditions at Huhtahalli, completed in February 2025. Huhtahalli is Finland's largest ball sports hall, built using the latest technology, and has been rated a top-tier, international-standard venue.
- Matches: 4 games per team (1 on Friday, 2 on Saturday, 1 placement match on Sunday)
- Format: Two groups of four teams; group stage (1 x 40 min) and placement matches (1 x 50 min)
- Placement matches: Played based on group stage standings, e.g. A1 vs. B1
- Referees: 3 referees from the Central Finland Referee Club in every match
- Filming: All matches are recorded with Veo and streamed live
Schedule: Matches are played on Friday 15:00–18:30, Saturday 9:00–15:00 and Sunday 8:30–13:00. This schedule also gives teams the chance to enjoy the excellent facilities and activities at Jyväskylä's Laajavuori, such as the spa and the sledding hill. The tournament is a great opportunity for team bonding and for going through the upcoming season together.
Teams can choose a quality hostel or hotel package for accommodation. The tournament organizer books and manages all room reservations for teams. Accommodation packages are filled in order of booking.
Invitation only. Please contact the Tournament Director if you believe your team should be included.
- Entry fee: €390 / team
- Payment date: The fee is invoiced immediately upon registration and must be paid within seven (7) days. Registration is considered binding once payment has been received in full. The fee is non-refundable if a team withdraws.
- Accommodation notice: The final number of players, coaches and staff, along with a room-by-room name list, must be submitted before accommodation invoicing. The reported number of people is binding.
- Accommodation invoicing: Based on the reported number of people, on November 15, 2026 (national tournament) and January 15, 2027 (international tournament)
The tournament organizer handles all room bookings and helps with transportation and other arrangements.
Huhtahalli
Huhtahalli is Finland's largest indoor ball sports hall. It was completed in February 2025 and serves as the tournament's main venue.
Address: Kangasvuorentie 18, 40340 Jyväskylä, Finland
The tournament follows standard football rules with the following clarifications:
- Squad size and eligibility: There is no limit on squad size. Players must be born on or after January 1, 2009.
- Overage players: A team may field at most two overage (born 2008) players.
- Kits: If kits are too similar, the away team changes shirts. The goalkeeper's kit must be clearly distinguishable from the others.
- Arrival on the pitch: Teams must be ready at least 5 minutes before kickoff.
- Referees: 3 referees from the Central Finland Referee Club officiate each match.
- Match rules:
- Format: 11v11
- Group stage: 1 x 40 min. Placement matches: 1 x 50 min.
- Offside rule applies.
- Flying substitutions. Substitutions are made at the technical area; the incoming player may enter the pitch only after the outgoing player has left it.
- Tournament format:
- 8 teams, 4 games each (1 on Friday, 2 on Saturday, 1 on Sunday).
- Group stage: two groups of four teams, single round-robin.
- Placement matches: played based on group stage standings, e.g. A1–B1, A2–B2, etc.
- In the event of a tie, placement matches are decided by a penalty shoot-out (3 kicks per team, then sudden-death pairs, with all players taking a kick before a second round).
- Group stage ties are resolved by:
- Points from head-to-head matches
- Goal difference from head-to-head matches
- Goals scored in head-to-head matches
- Goal difference across the whole group
- Goals scored across the whole group
- Draw of lots
- Disciplinary sanctions: Yellow and red cards are in use. A direct red card, or two yellow cards in the same match, means the team continues a player short. The player may play in the next match unless the jury imposes an additional suspension. Single yellow cards do not carry over between matches.
- Awards: The top three teams are awarded trophies. The tournament's best player, top scorer and best goalkeeper are also awarded.
These rules ensure clarity, fair play and a consistent level of competition.
The tournament organizer books and manages all room reservations for teams. A quality hotel or hostel package is available for accommodation, with two high-quality accommodation partners:
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Hotel Package (Scandic Laajavuori)
- Accommodation: Players in 4 x 4-person rooms; additional 2-person rooms if needed; staff accommodated in 2-person rooms
- Meals: 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
- Extras: Spa admission, sledding hill tickets and equipment, and use of the lean-to shelter
- Price: €240 / person
- Capacity: 4 teams
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Hostel Package (Laajis)
- Accommodation: Players in 3 x 4-person rooms; additional 2-person rooms if needed; staff accommodated in 2-person rooms
- Meals: 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
- Extras: Spa admission, sledding hill tickets and equipment, and use of the lean-to shelter
- Price: €190 / person
- Capacity: 3 teams
Accommodation packages are filled in order of booking. All teams must report the final number of players, coaches and other staff. At the same time, the team's contact person must also submit a room-by-room name list.
Payments
- Entry fee: €390. Invoiced on November 1, 2026. The payment is binding and non-refundable in the event of a cancellation.
- Hostel and hotel packages: Invoiced according to the reported number of people, on November 15, 2026 and January 15, 2027. The reported number of people is binding.
