Idrettsforeningen Skarp is a Norwegian association football club from Tromsø, which currently plays in the Third Division, the fourth tier of Norwegian football. The club was founded 30 June 1919 and its colors are black and white. It is the third best football team in Tromsø, after Tromsø IL and Tromsdalen UIL.
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| Full name | Idrettsforeningen Skarp | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Founded | 30 June 1919 | ||
| Ground | Skarpmarka | ||
| Chairman | Dag Vassbotn | ||
| Head coach | Tore Rismo | ||
| League | Third Division | ||
| 2012 | Third division / 12, 7th[1] | ||
Football
The men's team played in the Second Division for many years, but was relegated after the 2008 season. In 2010 it contested a playoff to win promotion, and succeeded by beating Kirkenes IF 7–4 on aggregate. In 2011, Skarp finished last in their Second Division group, and was again relegated.
Recent history
Season Pos. Pl. W D L GS GA P Cup Notes 2006 D2 12 26 9 2 15 46 73 29 2nd round 2007 D2 11 26 9 2 15 45 70 29 1st round 2008 D2 13 26 5 0 21 28 83 15 2nd round Relegated 2009 D3 2 22 16 4 2 93 30 52 1st round 2010 D3 1 22 19 1 2 98 22 58 1st qualifying round Promoted 2011 D2 14 26 2 5 19 29 85 11 2nd round Relegated 2012 D3 7 22 8 3 11 64 56 27 1st qualifying round 2013 (in progress) D3 5 18 8 2 8 48 44 26 1st round
Other sports
The club was formerly active in athletics. Kaare Meidell-Sundal won the Norwegian championships in hammer throw in 1939 (silver medal in 1938),[2] and took a bronze medal in the shot put in 1939.[3] Kaare Nerdrum also won a bronze medal in the 800 metres in 1930.[4]
References
External links
- Official site (in Norwegian)
- Skarpmarka Kunstgress - Nordic Stadiums