The semi-official world cup korfball for juniors under 19, the U19JWC, will once again take place in Leek at Easter. The three local clubs are combining all their forces to make this event a success just like in 2010. Two head sponsors recently signed contracts with the Korfball Support Leek Foundation. These are MW Bedrijfskleding (professional clothing and costumes) and Unive Noord-Nederland.

The U19 JWC will see the strongest junior teams from around the world compete. Over 100 volunteers are needed to successfully organise the three day tournament that starts on Good Friday. The Thursday night before the tournament the offical opening will take place in the Topsporthal in Leek. Some 3,000 to 4,000 spectators are expected to wtiness some wonderful korfball in a great atmosphere.

This past week the draw under supervision of the KNKV, represented by Geert Keuning and Jacob Jonker, took place of the no less than 16 competing teams. China, Serbia and Belarus are participating for the first time in the World Cup in Leek. The draw was carried out by Martijn Buitenhuis on behalf of head sponsor MW Bedrijfskleding and Harry Weitering for head sponsor Unive.

Buitenhuis and Weitering created a draw where current champions The Netherlands, Germany, Portugal and the JTT North are all-in one poule. Of special note was the draw for poule A where Cinese Taipei, the revelation of the tournament two years ago, was combined with China, Romania and Catalonia.

There is no lack of enthusiasme in the organisers as the website clearly shows!

www.u19jwc.com

On the picture. Geert Keuning (KNKV), Harry Weitering (Unive), Jacob Jonker (KNKV) and Martijn Buitenhuis on behalf of MW Bedrijfskleding.

Note tot he editors:

For more information please contact Klaas de With, Secretary of the organising comittee of the junior World Cup 2012, +31 (0)6 57884536, info@u19jwc.com. More news also on www.u19jwc.com .

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