Superleague_Greece_Youth_Leagues
The Superleague Greece Youth Leagues is a system of youth football leagues that are managed, organised and controlled by the Superleague. Youth Leagues are the organizational events involving the superleague clubs' infrastructure teams. It was established in 2002 as a single category, and in 2008 it split into two, until 2013 to three age levels. Previously known as the "Amateur Championship".
In each league they participate Infrastructure teams of Superleague's clubs. A team may become a champion in any of the infrastructure championships, but not participate in the next year's championship if the first team is relegated.
History
- 2001–2002: First season, a single division with the 2001–2002 National Division A teams and the name "Youth Championship". It was maintained until the 2005–2006 season.
- 2006–2007: Super League Greece SYN.P.E. undertakes the organization of the championship under the name "Super League Youth Under 21".
- 2008–2009: The "Youth" designation is removed, and the league is called the "Under-21 (U-21) Super League". The second competition is also created, the "Super League under 18 (K–18)" championship.[1]
- 2009–2010: The age limit in the second division drops from 18 to 17 years and is renamed "Super League K–17".
- 2010–2011: The age limit in the first division drops from 21 to 20 years and is renamed "Super League K–20".
- 2013–2014: The third competition, the “Super League under 15 (K–15)” championship, is created.
- 2018–2019: the age limit in the first division drops from 20 to 19 years and is renamed "Super League K–19".
Superleague under 19
It takes place in a single group. Any team taking the first place at the end of the season become a champion. The schedule is common to the Superleague's championship.
Superleague under 17
It takes place in two groups, where the teams are placed with geographical criteria. The first two teams of each group qualify for the final stage, Which takes place in a court with knockout matches (semi-finals and final).
Superleague under 15
It takes place in two groups, where the teams are placed with geographical criteria. The first team of each group qualify to the final, which takes place on a neutral stadium. The winner being a champion. Participation in this category is optional.
Superleague U19
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Superleague U17
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Superleague U15
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U20, U21 , U19 (Youth)
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U17, U18
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U15
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