Teilnehmende Staaten und Veranstaltungsorte: 2008 - Kopenhagen - Dänemark        6 2007 - Travemünde - Deutschland         7 2006 - Frederikstad - Norwegen         7 2005 - Cardiff - Großbritannien         7 2004 - Lindome - Schweden         7 2003 - Breda - Niederlande         7 2002 - Brüssel - Belgien        6 2001 - Horsens - Dänemark        6 2000 - Rust - Deutschland         7 1999 - Oslo - Norwegen         7 1998 - Kenilworth - Großbritannien         7 1997 - Ronneby - Schweden         7 1996 - Leidenschdam - Niederlande         7 1995 - Wilhelmshaven - Deutschland         7 1994 - Karlslunde - Dänemark         7 1993 - Ostende - Belgien         7 1992 - Botley - Großbritannien         7 1991 - Eindhoven - Niederlande         7 1990 - Malmö - Schweden         7 1989 - Düren - BR Deutschland        6 1988 - Gent - Belgien       5 1987 - Shedfield - Großbritannien       5 1986 - Zeist - Niederlande       5 1985 - Göteborg - Schweden      4 1984 - Gent - Belgien      4 1983 - Norwich - Großbritannien     3 1982 - Santpoort - Niederlande     3 1981 - Aalst - Belgien    2 1980 - Den Haag - Niederlande    2 NORDSEECUP 2008 Platz Land Siege 1.   Schweden 30 2.   Niederlande 26 3.   Belgien 25 4.   England 20 5.   Dänemark 14 6.   Norwegen 5 2007: GERMANY were the hosts this time in the lovely seaside resort of TRAVEMÜNDE on the coast of the Ost See (Baltic Sea). The DPV donated a new trophy which they proceeded to win with 44 wins. The Swedish Federation improved on their number of wins but were overtaken by the PFV Belgium teams who came second with 42 wins. The banquet was held on the sailing ship Passat with a spectacular firework concluding the event. Germany contributed to the rain record of the Tournament with two torrential cloudbursts on the Saturday. NORDSEECUP 2007 Platz Land Siege 1.   Deutschland 44 2.   Belgien 42 3.   Schweden 38 4.   Niederlande 35 5.   Dänemark 26 6.   Großbritannien 16 7.   Norwegen 9 2006: The historic town of FREDRIKSTAD in NORWAY hosted the Tournament which began in glorious sunshine, followed by torrential rain by lunchtime on the first day but the weather gradually recovered. Germany (43 wins) won the the third time in a row, which meant that the retained the trophy donated by Norma and Stuart Parkway. Sweden were runners up with 36 wins, with the Netherlands third with 35 wins. NORDSEECUP 2006 Platz Land Siege 1.   Deutschland 43 2.   Schweden 36 3.   Niederlande 35 4.   Belgien 31 5.   Dänemark 27 6.   Großbritannien 22 7.   Norwegen 16 2005: Cardiff Yacht Club in WALES was the venue for this year's Tournament. Looking out towards the Atlantic Ocean, the competition was nevertheless played in typical North Sea weather - 25 degree sunshine on the opening day, followed by thunderstorms that made several pistes unplayable, and a cold and wet third day. The winners were the DPV (Germany) with 44 wins out of 60 with just 2 wins more than the NJBB (Holland). NORDSEECUP 2005 Platz Land Siege 1.   Deutschland 44 2.   Niederlande 42 3.   Schweden 41 4.   Belgien 31 5.   Dänemark 30 6.   Großbritannien 19 7.   Norwegen 3 2004: This 25th Tournament was held at the Lindome Boules Klub at MÖLNDAL in the West of SWEDEN. The DPV won, taking from the SBF the opportunity of retaining the Trophy. The VLPS changed its name to PFV (Pétanque Federatie Vlaanderen). Leo and Maria van Craeyvelt attended their last Tournament as President and Secretary and were succeeded by Andrew and Diana Lloyd. NORDSEECUP 2004 Platz Land Siege 1.   Deutschland 43 2.   Belgien 35 3.   Niederlande 34 4.   Schweden 33 5.   Dänemark 30 6.   Großbritannien 22 7.   Norwegen 13 2003: Unusually for the North Sea Tournament, the competition was held in sunny, warm weather, at BREDA, HOLLAND, at the EBHV-Va Tout. The SBF won for the third time (2nd consecutive win). NORDSEECUP 2003 Platz Land Siege 1.   Schweden 44 2.   Belgien 43 3.   Deutschland 37 4.   Niederlande 37 5.   Dänemark 22 6.   Großbritannien 21 7.   Norwegen 6 2002: This year’s competition was held in the beautiful Botanic Gardens in the heart of BRUXELLES (Brussels), BELGIUM. The NPF was unable to take part and the SBF won the Tournament. NORDSEECUP 2002 Platz Land Siege 1.   Schweden 38 2.   Belgien 28 3.   Deutschland 27 4.   Großbritannien 21 5.   Niederlande 21 6.   Dänemark 15 2001: The Danish Association organised the Tournament in the Scandic Hotel Bygholm Park, HORSENS, DENMARK. The VLPS were unable to attend. The DPV won the Tournament. NORDSEECUP 2001 Platz Land Siege 1.   Deutschland 41 2.   Schweden 39 3.   Niederlande 29 4.   Dänemark 14 5.   Norwegen 14 6.   Großbritannien 13 2000: The Tournament was held in an unusual venue, the Europapark Adventure Theme Park at Rust near FREIBURG, GERMANY. Many players were able to take the opportunity to try out some of the rides in the Park. The winners were the DPV. Karsten Köhler died and his widow, Ingeborg, presented the Presidents’ Cup to Leo van Craeyvelt. NORDSEECUP 2000 Platz Land Siege 1.   Deutschland 44 2.   Schweden 40 3.   Belgien 39 4.   Niederlande 32 5.   Großbritannien 28 6.   Dänemark 19 7.   Norwegen 8 1999: The first time that the Tournament was held in NORWAY, in the Frogner Park in OSLO, close to the world famous Vigeland sculptures. The Trophy was won by Sweden, ending an eight win run by the VLPS and the first Scandinavian country to win the Trophy. It was decided to discontinue the Presidents’ Cup and the Cup was presented in perpetuity to Karsten Köhler, the President of the DPV. NORDSEECUP 1999 Platz Land Siege 1.   Schweden 46 2.   Deutschland 41 3.   Belgien 39 4.   Niederlande 37 5.   Großbritannien 18 6.   Dänemark 17 7.   Norwegen 12 1998: A new Trophy was presented to the Tournament by Norma and Stuart Parkway of the BPA’s South-East Region. The Competition was played in torrential rain at Castle Farm, KENILWORTH, GREAT BRITAIN. The winners were the VLPS. NORDSEECUP 1998 Platz Land Siege 1.   Belgien 43 2.   Schweden 42 3.   Niederlande 36 4.   Deutschland 29 5.   Großbritannien 27 6.   Dänemark 23 7.   Norwegen 10 1997: The 18th INSPT was held at RONNEBY BRUNN, SWEDEN at one of Sweden’s largest conference centres surrounded by a beautiful park. The VLPS won, thus retaining the Horst Milde Trophy. NORDSEECUP 1997 Platz Land Siege 1.   Belgien 47 2.   Schweden 44 3.   Deutschland 36 4.   Niederlande 34 5.   Großbritannien 27 6.   Dänemark 12 7.   Norwegen 10 1996: The venue was at the P.C. Grand Cru ’82 at LEIDSCHENDAM, HOLLAND. The VLPS won again with two more wins than the SBF. NORDSEECUP 1996 Platz Land Siege 1.   Belgien 44 2.   Schweden 42 3.   Niederlande 36 4.   Deutschland 31 5.   Dänemark 24 6.   Norwegen 21 7.   Großbritannien 12 1995: A new Trophy was presented by Mr. Horst Milde, President of the State Parliament of Lower Saxony in Germany. The Tournament was held in GERMANY at the P. C. Ruscherei in WILHELMSHAVEN. The winners were the VLPS with one more victory than the SBF. NORDSEECUP 1995 Platz Land Siege 1.   Belgien 47 2.   Schweden 46 3.   Niederlande 39 4.   Deutschland 23 5.   Norwegen 20 6.   Großbritannien 19 7.   Dänemark 16 1994: The Tournament was held at P.C. Hedebo in KARLSLUNDE STRAND, DENMARK and won by the VLPS who permanently retained the Barrie Lees Trophy. NORDSEECUP 1994 Platz Land Siege 1.   Belgien 44 2.   Schweden 44 3.   Deutschland 36 4.   Niederlande 34 5.   Dänemark 22 6.   Norwegen 15 7.   Großbritannien 15 1993: The Tournament was played in the Provoost Hall in OOSTENDE (Ostend), BELGIUM and was won by the VLPS. Prior to the Tournament, a demonstration game was played between SBF 1 and VLPS 1 in Ostend Town Centre. NORDSEECUP 1993 Platz Land Siege 1.   Belgien 52 2.   Niederlande 46 3.   Schweden 35 4.   Deutschland 28 5.   Großbritannien 18 6.   Norwegen 17 7.   Dänemark 14 1992: The Tournament was held at Botley Park Hotel and Country Club, BOTLEY, UK. For the first time, teams of Ladies played as Group 4. A new Trophy was donated by Mrs. Lees in memory of her late husband Barrie, who had fostered coaching skills within the BPA. The Tournament was won by the VLPS. NORDSEECUP 1992 Platz Land Siege 1.   Belgien 50 2.   Schweden 43 3.   Niederlande 39 4.   Großbritannien 26 5.   Deutschland 26 6.   Dänemark 19 7.   Norwegen 7 1991: The Tournament was held in the Sportpark Tegenbosch, EINDHOVEN, HOLLAND and was won yet again by the VLPS who permanently retained the Scandia Trophy. NORDSEECUP 1991 Platz Land Siege 1.   Belgien 49 2.   Niederlande 40 3.   Deutschland 36 4.   Schweden 31 5.   Großbritannien 25 6.   Dänemark 18 7.   Norwegen 11 1990: The Dansk Pétanque Forbund (DPF) joined the Committee and Tournament as the seventh and final member. For the first time, a Junior Team is compulsory in Group 5. The Tournament was played at Pildammsparken in MALMÖ, SWEDEN and was won by the VLPS. NORDSEECUP 1990 Platz Land Siege 1.   Belgien 45 2.   Niederlande 42 3.   Schweden 38 4.   BR Deutschland 33 5.   Großbritannien 25 6.   Norwegen 17 7.   Dänemark 10 1989: With the addition of Norway, six nations took part in the Tournament with five teams each. The Tournament was held at the Stadtpark at DÜREN, GERMANY. The VLPS won again. Stan Polman was a guest of honour to mark the 10th Anniversary of the Competition. NORDSEECUP 1989 Platz Land Siege 1.   Belgien 42 2.   Niederlande 32 3.   BR Deutschland 26 4.   Schweden 25 5.   Großbritannien 18 6.   Norwegen 7 1988: Norway became a member with the Norges Boule Forbund (NBF) later to become the Norges Petanque Forbund (NPF) but did not participate in this year’s Competition. The Competition was held at PC Verbroedering in Heusden/Destelbergen near GENT (Ghent), BELGIUM and was won by the NJBB. At the Committee Meeting held during the Competition, it was decided to call the competition the “International North Sea Pétanque Tournament”. NORDSEECUP 1988 Platz Land Siege 1.   Niederlande 29 2.   Belgien 26 3.   Großbritannien 17 4.   BR Deutschland 15 5.   Schweden 13 1987: Five Teams of each Association played at Sam’s Hotel, SHEDFIELD, UK. The NJBB won the Scandia North Sea Trophy. NORDSEECUP 1987 Platz Land Siege 1.   Niederlande 24 2.   Belgien 20 3.   Großbritannien 18 4.   BR Deutschland 12 5.   Schweden 6 1986: The Competition was expanded to five nations with the addition of the Deutscher Pétanque Verband (DPV), each nation providing six teams. The Tournament was played at Zeist Castle, ZEIST, HOLLAND and was won by the VLPS. NORDSEECUP 1986 Platz Land Siege 1.   Belgien 20 2.   Niederlande 15 3.   Großbritannien 9 4.   Schweden 8 5.   BR Deutschland 8 1985: The Tournament was held at Heden, GÖTEBORG (Gothenburg), SWEDEN. The NJBB won the new trophy, the North Sea Trophy – Scandia NORDSEECUP 1985 Platz Land Siege 1.   Niederlande 30 2.   Schweden 25 3.   Belgien 22 4.   Großbritannien 19 1984: The SBF played in the Competition which now consisted of four nations of 8 teams each and was held at the City Sports Centre in GENT (Ghent), BELGIUM. The VLPS won again and therefore retained the PIAT Trophy. NORDSEECUP 1984 Platz Land Siege 1.   Belgien   2.   Niederlande   3.   Großbritannien   4.   Schweden   1983: The Svenska Boule Förbundet (SBF) joined the Committee although did not participate in the competition that year. The Piat North Sea Competition and the North Sea Committee were established. Leo van Craeyvelt was elected as President and Maria van Craeyvelt de With was elected Secretary to the Committee. The Competition was played at Sprowston Hall, NORWICH, U.K. For the first time, a souvenir programme was printed. Dr. ‘Shriv’ Shrivastana, the President of the BPA donated a Presidents’ Cup, to be played for annually by the National Presidents of the participating nations. The Competiiton was won again by the VLPS and the Presidents’ Cup by Kees van Es (NJBB). NORDSEECUP 1983 Platz Land Siege 1.   Belgien   2.   Niederlande   3.   Großbritannien   1982: Contact had been made with the British Pétanque Association (BPA) and this year’s competition included 8 teams from each of the three nations and was played at Spaarnberg in SANTPOORT near Harlem, HOLLAND. The VLPS won for the third successive time and therefore retained the original trophy. The BPA had obtained a new trophy sponsored by PIAT and the competition became known as the PIAT Trophy. NORDSEECUP 1982 Platz Land Siege 1.   Belgien   2.   Niederlande   3.   Großbritannien   1981: A return match was held at Kasteel Terlinden in AALST, BELGIUM. The VLPS won again.. NORDSEECUP 1981 Platz Land Siege 1.   Belgien   2.   Niederlande   1980: A friendly match was held between the NJBB and the VLPS at Houtrust-Hallen, DEN HAAG (The Hague), HOLLAND between nine teams of three players from each nation. The NJBB provided a trophy which was won by the VLPS. NORDSEECUP 1980 Platz Land Siege 1.   Belgien   2.   Niederlande   1979: Talks of a friendly competition were held between Stan Polman, President of Nederlandse Jeu de Boules Bond (NJBB) and Leo van Craeyvelt, President of the Flemish League – the Vlaamse Liga Pétanque Sport (VLPS), the Flemish speaking part of the Belgian Pétanque Federation.