The SVB Lidbondentoernooi () is an annual football tournament organized by the

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(SVB) since 2006. It is also known as the SURIBET Lidbondentoernooi due to sponsorship. The tournament is contested by the winners and runners-up of the districts leagues from the 20 regional member associations of the SVB. The winner and runner-up of the tournament can then qualify for the

Eerste Divisie The Eerste Divisie (; ) is the second-highest tier of football in the Netherlands. It is linked with the top-level Eredivisie via promotion/relegation systems. It is also known as the Keuken Kampioen Divisie due to sponsorship reasons, while ...

, the 2nd tier of football in

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History

Until 2006 there were two tournaments, the "Randdistrictentoernooi" (1973-2005) for the ten member associations in and around the capital city

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, where the champion and runner-up each member association participated, and the "Inter-districtentoernooi" (1979-2005) which served as the inter district tournament for the other member associations of the SVB. In 2006 the two tournaments were fused together to create a more equal playing field. The winners and runners-up of the new tournament are then considered for promotion to the

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and on a few occasions have even been promoted directly to the

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, the top flight of football in Suriname.Surinam - List of District Champions on RSSSF.com
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Lidbondentoernooi

Randdistrictentoernooi

Inter-districtentoernooi

References

{{CONCACAF third leagues 3 2006 establishments in Suriname Sports leagues established in 2006