The countdown is well and truly under way for the 2022 SuperCupNI. The international youth tournament is finally upon us after a three-year gap due to Covid.
The main competition kicks off on Monday, July 25. But before that we have the traditional parade of teams and officials through Coleraine town centre.
All the competing teams will make their way from The Diamond to the Coleraine Showgrounds. And there is a special guest coming along too.
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Here's more information on the parade...
When and where is the parade?
This year's SuperCupNI parade takes place on Sunday, July 24 and travels through the town of Coleraine to the Coleraine Showgrounds.
What time does it start?
The parade will start at The Diamond at 7pm and proceed through its traditional route before arriving at the Showgrounds for the Welcoming Ceremony which commences at 7.45pm.
Who is this year's special guest?
Former Manchester United, Newcastle United and Northern Ireland winger Keith Gillespie is this year's special guest. Gillespie claimed top honours in the Under 16 tournament back in 1991 as Manchester United defeated Hearts in the decider. One year later that team went on to secure the English Youth Cup and the class of 1992 was born.
Weather forecast
We all love the sun to be shining for the SuperCupNI parade. Hundreds of people will flock to Coleraine to cheer on the teams. The early forecast shows some sunshine with a 40 per cent chance of rain at 7pm.
What they said...
SuperCupNI chairman Victor Leonard said: “Keith has been a big supporter of the tournament in the past and he attended our launch night in Ballymena in 2017. He is proof that the tournament can provide a launchpad for young players from Northern Ireland to go and make a career for themselves across the water.”
When does the tournament take place?
The 2022 event will take place from Sunday, July 24 to Friday, July 29. The Tournament kicks off on Monday, July 25 and continues for the rest of the week and on Finals Day, Friday, July 29the following finals take place: the Minor Final at 10.30 am, the Youth Final at 1.30pm take place at Coleraine Showgrounds. The Final of the Girls Tournament takes place at Dixon Park in Ballyclare at 2pm and at Ballymena the Junior Final kicks off at 6pm and the Premier Final has an 8pm kick-off.
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