IFK Östersund
Encyclopedia
IFK Östersund is a Swedish
football club located in Östersund
in Jämtland
.
and specialised in a range of sports including football, bandy, ice hockey, handball, downhill skiing, cross country skiing, ski jumping, cycling, athletics, basketball, curling, boxing, wrestling, weightlifting and orienteering.
Since their foundation IFK Östersund has participated mainly in the upper and middle divisions of the Swedish football league system
. The club's best period was in the 1950s and 1960s when they played a number of seasons in Division 2 Norrland which at that time was the second tier of Swedish football. The club currently plays in Division 3 Mellersta Norrland which is the fifth tier of Swedish football. They play their home matches at the Hofvallens IP in Östersund. The ground was first opened in 1917 but its current appearance reflects the work undertaken in 1936 when Hofvallen was redeveloped.
IFK Östersund are affiliated to the Jämtland-Härjedalens Fotbollförbund
. In 1996/1997 the Ope IF
, IFK Östersund, Ostersund / Torvalla FF clubs decided to work together on a joint venture to establish an elite new football club named Östersunds FK
.
* League restructuring in 2006 resulted in a new division being created at Tier 3 and subsequent divisions dropping a level.
* Attendances are provided in the Publikliga sections of the Svenska Fotbollförbundet website.
The highest attandance at Hofvallen was 5,355 spectators who attended the match with Marma IF (in Division 2 Norrland) on 5 October 1957.
Hans Eskilsson
Yuri Zheludkov
Bengt Lindström
Steve Mardenborough
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
football club located in Östersund
Östersund
Östersund is an urban area in Jämtland in the middle of Sweden. It is the seat of Östersund Municipality and the capital of Jämtland County. Östersund is located at the shores of Sweden's fifth largest lake, Storsjön, opposite the island Frösön, and is the only city in Jämtland. Östersund is the...
in Jämtland
Jämtland
Jämtland or Jamtland is a historical province or landskap in the center of Sweden in northern Europe. It borders to Härjedalen and Medelpad in the south, Ångermanland in the east, Lapland in the north and Trøndelag and Norway in the west...
.
Background
Idrottsföreningen Kamraterna Östersund were founded on 7 March 1906 at the Café Temperance in Östersund. The club subsequently joined the IFK movementIdrottsföreningen Kamraterna
Idrottsföreningen Kamraterna , usually abbreviated IFK is a central organisation for a large number of sports clubs in Sweden. There are also eight IFK clubs in Finland but they are organised separately...
and specialised in a range of sports including football, bandy, ice hockey, handball, downhill skiing, cross country skiing, ski jumping, cycling, athletics, basketball, curling, boxing, wrestling, weightlifting and orienteering.
Since their foundation IFK Östersund has participated mainly in the upper and middle divisions of the Swedish football league system
Swedish football league system
The Swedish football league system is a series of interconnected leagues for club football in Sweden which is controlled by the Swedish Football Association and consists of 276 teams in 22 leagues divided into five levels...
. The club's best period was in the 1950s and 1960s when they played a number of seasons in Division 2 Norrland which at that time was the second tier of Swedish football. The club currently plays in Division 3 Mellersta Norrland which is the fifth tier of Swedish football. They play their home matches at the Hofvallens IP in Östersund. The ground was first opened in 1917 but its current appearance reflects the work undertaken in 1936 when Hofvallen was redeveloped.
IFK Östersund are affiliated to the Jämtland-Härjedalens Fotbollförbund
Jämtland-Härjedalens Fotbollförbund
The Jämtland-Härjedalens Fotbollförbund is one of the 24 district organisations of the Swedish Football Association...
. In 1996/1997 the Ope IF
Ope IF
Ope IF is a Swedish football club located in Ope near Östersund in Jämtland.-Background:Ope Idrottsförening is a sports club near Östersund that was founded on 30 January 1922...
, IFK Östersund, Ostersund / Torvalla FF clubs decided to work together on a joint venture to establish an elite new football club named Östersunds FK
Östersunds FK
Östersunds FK is a soccer club located in Östersund, Sweden. The club, formed 31 October 1996, is currently playing in the third highest Swedish league, Norrettan .-Background:...
.
Season to season
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| Season | Level | Division | Section | Position | Movements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 Division 2 1993 Statistics of Swedish football Division 2 in season 1993.-Division 2 Norrland:-Division 2 Östra Svealand:-Division 2 Västra Svealand:-Division 2 Östra Götaland:-Division 2 Västra Götaland:... |
Tier 3 | Division 2 | Norrland | 7th | |
| 1994 Division 2 1994 The 1994 Swedish Division 2 season.-Division 2 Norrland:-Division 2 Östra Svealand:-Division 2 Västra Svealand:-Division 2 Östra Götaland:-Division 2 Västra Götaland:... |
Tier 3 | Division 2 | Norrland | 11th | Relegated |
| 1995 | Tier 4 | Division 3 | Mellersta Norrland | 1st | Promoted |
| 1996 Division 2 1996 Statistics of Swedish football Division 2 in season 1996.-Division 2 Norrland:-Division 2 Östra Svealand:-Division 2 Västra Svealand:-Division 2 Östra Götaland:-Division 2 Västra Götaland:... |
Tier 3 | Division 2 | Norrland | 11th | Relegated |
| 1997 | Tier 4 | Division 3 | Mellersta Norrland | 6th | |
| 1998 | Tier 4 | Division 3 | Mellersta Norrland | 10th | Relegated |
| 1999 | Tier 5 | Division 4 | Jämtland/Härjedalen | 2nd | |
| 2000 | Tier 5 | Division 4 | Jämtland/Härjedalen | 5th | |
| 2001 | Tier 5 | Division 4 | Jämtland/Härjedalen | 1st | Promoted |
| 2002 | Tier 4 | Division 3 | Mellersta Norrland | 1st | Promoted |
| 2003 Division 2 2003 Statistics of Swedish football Division 2 in season 2003.-Division 2 Norrland:-Division 2 Östra Svealand:-Division 2 Västra Svealand:-Division 2 Östra Götaland:-Division 2 Västra Götaland:... |
Tier 3 | Division 2 | Norrland | 11th | Relegated |
| 2004 | Tier 4 | Division 3 | Mellersta Norrland | 11th | Relegated |
| 2005 | Tier 5 | Division 4 | Jämtland/Härjedalen | 2nd | Promoted |
| 2006* | Tier 5 | Division 3 | Mellersta Norrland | 3rd | |
| 2007 | Tier 5 | Division 3 | Mellersta Norrland | 4th | |
| 2008 | Tier 5 | Division 3 | Mellersta Norrland | 7th | |
| 2009 | Tier 5 | Division 3 | Mellersta Norrland | 6th | |
| 2010 | Tier 5 | Division 3 | Mellersta Norrland | 8th | |
| 2011 | Tier 5 | Division 3 | Mellersta Norrland | 10th | Relegated |
* League restructuring in 2006 resulted in a new division being created at Tier 3 and subsequent divisions dropping a level.
Attendances
In recent seasons IFK Östersund have had the following average attendances:| class="wikitable"> | |||
| Season | Average Attendance | Division / Section | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Not available | Div 4 Jämtland/Härjedalen | Tier 5 |
| 2006 | 105 | Div 3 Mellersta Norrland | Tier 5 |
| 2007 | 121 | Div 3 Mellersta Norrland | Tier 5 |
| 2008 | 91 | Div 3 Mellersta Norrland | Tier 5 |
| 2009 | 126 | Div 3 Mellersta Norrland | Tier 5 |
| 2010 | 160 | Div 3 Mellersta Norrland | Tier 5 |
* Attendances are provided in the Publikliga sections of the Svenska Fotbollförbundet website.
The highest attandance at Hofvallen was 5,355 spectators who attended the match with Marma IF (in Division 2 Norrland) on 5 October 1957.
Notable players
Roland GripRoland Grip
Bruno Roland Grip, born 1 January 1941 in Föllinge, Jämtland, is a former Swedish footballer.Grip played as a defender in AIK and made his debut in Allsvenskan 1964, and played there until he changed club to IK Sirius in 1971...
Hans Eskilsson
Hans Eskilsson
Hans Eskilsson is a former Swedish football player, most notable for his time with Hammarby and for his three appearances for the Swedish national team. He is now a professional poker player....
Yuri Zheludkov
Yuri Zheludkov
Yuri Vladimirovich Zheludkov is a Russian professional football coach and a former player.-Honours:* Soviet Top League champion: 1984.* Soviet Top League bronze: 1980.* USSR Federation Cup finalist: 1986.-European club competitions:...
Bengt Lindström
Bengt Lindström
Bengt Karl Erik Lindström was a Swedish artist. Lindström was one of Sweden's best known contemporary artists with a characteristic style of distinct colors, often including contorted faces....
Steve Mardenborough
Steve Mardenborough
Stephen Alexander "Steve" Mardenborough is a former English professional footballer.-Career:A much travelled player during his career, Mardenborough's first club was Coventry City but was released after finishing his apprenticeship, joining Wolverhampton Wanderers...
External links
- IFK Östersund - Official Website
- IFK Östersund Facebook