Hangö Idrottsklubb
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Hangö Idrottsklubb is a sports club from Hanko, Finland
. The club was founded in 1903. It's best known for its football team which has played one season in the Finnish premier division Mestaruussarja
, in 1962
, and a number of seasons in the second tier Ykkönen
. Their home ground is located at the Rukki Arena. The club also has activities in handball
, athletics, table tennis
and powerlifting
.
in 1939, 1948, 1955–61 and 1963-66. They also have played 6 seasons at the same level more recently in the Ykkönen from 1996 until 2001.
In 1996 HIK came within a whisker of reaching the Veikkausliiga
(Finnish Premier League) by winning the Ykkönen South Group (Etelälohko) and then losing the Promotion Play-Off 2-8 on aggregate with TP Seinäjoki. They then lost 1-2 on aggregate to HJK Helsinki
in the Promotion/Relegation Playoff. In 1999 and 2000 the club were again very close indeed in gaining promotion to the Veikkausliiga
finishing top of the Ykkönen South Group (Etelälohko) but on each occasion failed to progress in the Promotion Play-Offs. Sadly in 2002 the club withdrew from the Ykkönen and dropped to the Kolmonen
where they have subsequently remained.
HIK have had three periods covering 17 seasons in the Kakkonen
(Second Division), the third tier of Finnish football
from 1973–75, 1981–84 and 1986-95.
The highest ever attendance for a HIK match was in 1962 when 2,551 people attended the home game with MIFK.
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 founded in 1903. It's best known for its football team which has played one season in the Finnish premier division Mestaruussarja
Veikkausliiga
Veikkausliiga is the premier division of Finnish football, comprising the top 12 clubs of the country. Veikkausliiga is currently ranked as the 28th best league in Europe. Its main sponsor is the Finnish national betting agency Veikkaus, hence the league's name...
, in 1962
Mestaruussarja 1962
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, and a number of seasons in the second tier 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:...
. Their home ground is located at the Rukki Arena. The club also has activities in handball
Team handball
Handball is a team sport in which two teams of seven players each pass a ball to throw it into the goal of the other team...
, athletics, table tennis
Table tennis
Table tennis, also known as ping-pong, is a sport in which two or four players hit a lightweight, hollow ball back and forth using table tennis rackets. The game takes place on a hard table divided by a net...
and powerlifting
Powerlifting
Powerlifting is a strength sport. It resembles the sport of Olympic weightlifting, as both disciplines involve lifting weights in three attempts. Powerlifting evolved from a sport known as 'odd lifts' which followed the same three attempt format but used a wide variety of events akin to Strongman...
.
History
HIK was formed in 1903 which establishes them as one of the oldest clubs in the south-west of Finland. They have a long football history which reached its summit with one season in the highest division, the Mestaruussarja (Championship), back in 1962. They have also had 13 seasons in the Suomisarjaa (Finland League) which at that time was the second tier of Finnish footballFinnish 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 1939, 1948, 1955–61 and 1963-66. They also have played 6 seasons at the same level more recently in the Ykkönen from 1996 until 2001.
In 1996 HIK came within a whisker of reaching the Veikkausliiga
Veikkausliiga
Veikkausliiga is the premier division of Finnish football, comprising the top 12 clubs of the country. Veikkausliiga is currently ranked as the 28th best league in Europe. Its main sponsor is the Finnish national betting agency Veikkaus, hence the league's name...
(Finnish Premier League) by winning the Ykkönen South Group (Etelälohko) and then losing the Promotion Play-Off 2-8 on aggregate with TP Seinäjoki. They then lost 1-2 on aggregate to HJK Helsinki
HJK Helsinki
Helsingin Jalkapalloklubi , internationally known as HJK Helsinki, is a Finnish football club, based in the capital Helsinki...
in the Promotion/Relegation Playoff. In 1999 and 2000 the club were again very close indeed in gaining promotion to the Veikkausliiga
Veikkausliiga
Veikkausliiga is the premier division of Finnish football, comprising the top 12 clubs of the country. Veikkausliiga is currently ranked as the 28th best league in Europe. Its main sponsor is the Finnish national betting agency Veikkaus, hence the league's name...
finishing top of the Ykkönen South Group (Etelälohko) but on each occasion failed to progress in the Promotion Play-Offs. Sadly in 2002 the club withdrew from the Ykkönen and dropped to 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...
where they have subsequently remained.
HIK have had three periods covering 17 seasons 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), the third 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:...
from 1973–75, 1981–84 and 1986-95.
The highest ever attendance for a HIK match was in 1962 when 2,551 people attended the home game with MIFK.
Season to season
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| Season | Level | Division | Section | Administration | Position | Movements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Tier 3 | Kakkonen (Second Division) | West Group | Finnish FA (Suomen Pallolitto) | 6th | |
| 1994 | Tier 3 | Kakkonen (Second Division) | West Group | Finnish FA (Suomen Pallolitto) | 3rd | |
| 1995 | Tier 3 | Kakkonen (Second Division) | South Group | Finnish FA (Suomen Pallolitto) | 1st | Promoted |
| 1996 | Tier 2 | Ykkönen (First Division) | South Group | Finnish FA (Suomen Pallolitto) | 1st | Promotion Playoffs |
| 1997 | Tier 2 | Ykkönen (First Division) | South Group | Finnish FA (Suomen Pallolitto) | 8th | Relegation Group - 7th |
| 1998 | Tier 2 | Ykkönen (First Division) | South Group | Finnish FA (Suomen Pallolitto) | 4th | Promotion Group - 8th |
| 1999 | Tier 2 | Ykkönen (First Division) | South Group | Finnish FA (Suomen Pallolitto) | 1st | Promotion Group - 4th |
| 2000 | Tier 2 | Ykkönen (First Division) | South Group | Finnish FA (Suomen Pallolitto) | 1st | Promotion Group - 3rd |
| 2001 | Tier 2 | Ykkönen (First Division) | South Group | Finnish FA (Suomen Pallolitto) | 5th | Withdrew for 2002 Season |
| 2002 | Tier 4 | Kolmonen (Third Division) | Section 1 | Helsinki & Uusimaa (SPL Uusimaa) | 2nd | |
| 2003 | Tier 4 | Kolmonen (Third Division) | Section 1 | Helsinki & Uusimaa (SPL Uusimaa) | 2nd | |
| 2004 | Tier 4 | Kolmonen (Third Division) | Section 1 | Helsinki & Uusimaa (SPL Uusimaa) | 5th | |
| 2005 | Tier 4 | Kolmonen (Third Division) | Section 1 | Helsinki & Uusimaa (SPL Uusimaa) | 2nd | |
| 2006 | Tier 4 | Kolmonen (Third Division) | Section 1 | Helsinki & Uusimaa (SPL Uusimaa) | 3rd | |
| 2007 | Tier 4 | Kolmonen (Third Division) | Section 1 | Helsinki & Uusimaa (SPL Uusimaa) | 2nd | |
| 2008 | Tier 4 | Kolmonen (Third Division) | Section 1 | Helsinki & Uusimaa (SPL Uusimaa) | 4th | |
| 2009 | Tier 4 | Kolmonen (Third Division) | Section 1 | Helsinki & Uusimaa (SPL Uusimaa) | 3rd | |
| 2010 | Tier 4 | Kolmonen (Third Division) | Section 1 | Helsinki & Uusimaa (SPL Uusimaa) | 4th |
- 6 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:...
- 3 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...
- 9 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...
Junior Section
HIK has a thriving junior section with a large number of teams. The flagship event run by the club is the Itämeri Cup tournament which in 2010 will be held from Friday 30 July until Sunday 1 August. This junior event has been a great success from the outset. Another event run by the club in the winter months is the Hanko Cup.Players in 2010
Notable former players
| Ian Arkwright Ian Arkwright Ian Arkwright is an English former professional footballer who played in the Football League for Wolverhampton Wanderers, Wrexham and Torquay United... (1978) Tony Bottiglieri (1982) Seamus Heath (1983-84), (1986-87) Wayne Stokes (1986) Richard Wilson |