FC Ulvila
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FC Ulvila is a football club from Ulvila
, Finland
. The club was formed in 1914 as Vanhankylän Alku and their home ground is at the Mynsterin kenttä. The men's first team currently plays in the Kolmonen
(Third Division).
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The mission of the club is to provide football for all those interested in the sport in the Ulvila area by giving them the opportunity to participate and develop their own potential in accordance with their capabilities. The club aims to provide fresh and vibrant competitive culture that supports development.
. In 2009 they finished in 10th place in the Kolmonen but were reprieved from relegation.
Ulvila
Ulvila is a town and municipality of Finland. It is one of the six medieval cities of Finland. Its position as city was taken over by Pori in the 16th century....
, 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 1914 as Vanhankylän Alku and their home ground is at the Mynsterin kenttä. The men's first team currently plays in the Kolmonen
Kolmonen
Kolmonen 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...
(Third Division).
Background
Vanhankylän Alku (abbreviated VAlku) was founded in 1914 and has been known as FC Ulvila since 2007. The club specialised in football during the 1990s and to date has participated in the in the lower divisions of the Finnish football leagueFinnish 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:...
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The mission of the club is to provide football for all those interested in the sport in the Ulvila area by giving them the opportunity to participate and develop their own potential in accordance with their capabilities. The club aims to provide fresh and vibrant competitive culture that supports development.
Season to season
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| Season | Level | Division | Section | Administration | Position | Movements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Tier 5 | Nelonen (Fourth Division) | Satakunta District (SPL Satakunta) | 7th | VAlku - Promoted | |
| 2000 | Tier 4 | Kolmonen (Third Division) | Satakunta District (SPL Satakunta) | 6th | VAlku | |
| 2001 | Tier 4 | Kolmonen (Third Division) | Satakunta District (SPL Satakunta) | 5th | VAlku | |
| 2002 | Tier 4 | Kolmonen (Third Division) | Satakunta District (SPL Satakunta) | 10th | VAlku - Relegated | |
| 2003 | Tier 5 | Nelonen (Fourth Division) | Satakunta District (SPL Satakunta) | 1st | VAlku - Promoted | |
| 2004 | Tier 4 | Kolmonen (Third Division) | Satakunta District (SPL Satakunta) | 5th | VAlku | |
| 2005 | Tier 4 | Kolmonen (Third Division) | Satakunta District (SPL Satakunta) | 7th | VAlku | |
| 2006 | Tier 4 | Kolmonen (Third Division) | Satakunta District (SPL Satakunta) | 8th | VAlku | |
| 2007 | Tier 4 | Kolmonen (Third Division) | Satakunta District (SPL Satakunta) | 9th | ||
| 2008 | Tier 4 | Kolmonen (Third Division) | Satakunta District (SPL Satakunta) | 9th | ||
| 2009 | Tier 4 | Kolmonen (Third Division) | Satakunta District (SPL Satakunta) | 10th | ||
| 2010 | Tier 4 | Kolmonen (Third Division) | Satakunta District (SPL Satakunta) |
- 10 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...
- 2 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:...
Club Structure
FC Ulvila run a large number of teams including 1 men's team, 1 ladies team, 7 boys teams and 3 girls teams. The club has around 300 registered players and since 10 January 2009 has employed a full-time Youth Coach.2010 season
FC Ulvila are competing in the Kolmonen (Third Division) section administered by the Satakunta SPL. This is the fourth highest tier in the Finnish football systemFinnish 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 2009 they finished in 10th place in the Kolmonen but were reprieved from relegation.
Current Squad for the 2010 Season
| Anttila, Tomi 25 Heikki, Jani 15 Hyvönen, Arttu 18 Ilmonen, Ville 17 Isohaka, Sami 11 Junnila, Harri 1 Kangas, Kristo 2 Kerokoski, Jouko 30 Korkeamäki, Joni 26 Kruus, Henri 21 Kyllinen, Jani 7 Lousti, Martti 8 Marjamäki, Ville 14 Mäenpää, Teemu 6 Mäkinen, Jonne 33 | Mäntynen, Kai 16 Mäntynen, Mika 20 Palonen, Teppo 9 Pihlainen, Riku 23 Puska, Riku 28 Rekola, Niko 3 Rosnell, Teemu 22 Ruohola, Antti 29 Tuomola, Ville-Pentti 5 Tuovila, Jere 24 Vapaniemi, Ville 44 Varis, Ari GM Vasarainen, Turo 13 Vähäsalo, Riku 4 |