RTU Rauma explained

Rauman Työväen Urheilijat (abbreviated RTU) is a sports club from Rauma in Finland. The club was formed in 1929. They participate in orienteering, floorball and athletics.

Background

RTU was founded in 1929 when local social democratic workers association formed the club. In 1952 club reached its highest membership count to date with 1317 members. RTU is the only club from Rauma to play top-tier football in Finland, they were also first club from Satakunta to play in premier division.

Season to season in football

Season Level Division Section Administration Position Movements 1948 Tier 1 Mestaruussarja (Premier League) Finnish FA (Suomen Pallolitto) 11th Relegated 1949 Tier 2 Suomensarja (Second Division) West Group Finnish FA (Suomen Pallolitto) 10th Relegated 1950-55 TUL Competitions TUL (Työväen Urheiluliitto) 1956 Tier 4 Aluesarja (Fourth Division) Group 6 Finnish FA (Suomen Pallolitto) 2nd 1957 Tier 4 Aluesarja (Fourth Division) Group 5 Finnish FA (Suomen Pallolitto) 1st Promoted 1958 Tier 3 Maakuntasarja (Third Division) Group 4 Finnish FA (Suomen Pallolitto) 8th Relegated 1959 Tier 4 Aluesarja (Fourth Division) Group 6 Finnish FA (Suomen Pallolitto) 3rd 1960 Tier 4 Aluesarja (Fourth Division) Group 7 Finnish FA (Suomen Pallolitto) 2nd 1961 Tier 4 Aluesarja (Fourth Division) Group 11 Finnish FA (Suomen Pallolitto) 1st Promoted 1962 Tier 3 Maakuntasarja (Third Division) Group 6 Finnish FA (Suomen Pallolitto) 6th 1963 Tier 3 Maakuntasarja (Third Division) Group 3 Finnish FA (Suomen Pallolitto) 6th 1964 Tier 3 Maakuntasarja (Third Division) Group 4 Finnish FA (Suomen Pallolitto) 8th Relegated 1965 Tier 4 Aluesarja (Fourth Division) Group 6 Finnish FA (Suomen Pallolitto) 3rd 1966 Tier 4 Aluesarja (Fourth Division) Group 6 Finnish FA (Suomen Pallolitto) 6th 1967 Tier 4 Aluesarja (Fourth Division) Group 6 Finnish FA (Suomen Pallolitto) 2nd 1968 Tier 4 Aluesarja (Fourth Division) Group 6 Finnish FA (Suomen Pallolitto) 2nd 1969 Tier 4 Aluesarja (Fourth Division) Group 6 Finnish FA (Suomen Pallolitto) 2nd 1970 Tier 4 IV Divisioona (Fourth Division) Group 6 Finnish FA (Suomen Pallolitto) 3rd 1971 Tier 4 IV Divisioona (Fourth Division) Group 4 Finnish FA (Suomen Pallolitto) 1st Promoted 1972 Tier 3 III Divisioona (Third Division) Group 3 Finnish FA (Suomen Pallolitto) 3rd 1973 Tier 4 III Divisioona (Third Division) Group 4 Finnish FA (Suomen Pallolitto) 3rd 1974 Tier 4 III Divisioona (Third Division) Group 4 Finnish FA (Suomen Pallolitto) 4th 1975 Tier 4 III Divisioona (Third Division) Group 4 Finnish FA (Suomen Pallolitto) 3rd 1976 Tier 4 III Divisioona (Third Division) Group 4 Finnish FA (Suomen Pallolitto) 3rd 1977 Tier 4 III Divisioona (Third Division) Group 4 Finnish FA (Suomen Pallolitto) 10th Relegated 1978 Tier 5 IV Divisioona (Fourth Division) Group 7 Finnish FA (Suomen Pallolitto) 4th 1979 Tier 5 IV Divisioona (Fourth Division) Group 7 Finnish FA (Suomen Pallolitto) 3rd Promotion Playoff 1980 Tier 5 IV Divisioona (Fourth Division) Group 7 Finnish FA (Suomen Pallolitto) 4th 1981 Tier 5 IV Divisioona (Fourth Division) Group 6 Finnish FA (Suomen Pallolitto) 8th 1982 Tier 5 IV Divisioona (Fourth Division) Group 6 Finnish FA (Suomen Pallolitto) 4th 1983 Tier 5 IV Divisioona (Fourth Division) Group 6 Finnish FA (Suomen Pallolitto) 7th 1984 Tier 5 IV Divisioona (Fourth Division) Group 6 Finnish FA (Suomen Pallolitto) 4th 1985 Tier 5 IV Divisioona (Fourth Division) Group 6 Finnish FA (Suomen Pallolitto) 8th 1986 Tier 5 IV Divisioona (Fourth Division) Group 6 Finnish FA (Suomen Pallolitto) 1st Promoted 1987 Tier 4 III Divisioona (Third Division) Group 4 Finnish FA (Suomen Pallolitto) 6th 1988 Tier 4 III Divisioona (Third Division) Group 4 Finnish FA (Suomen Pallolitto) 11th Relegated 1 season in Mestaruussarja 1 seasons in Suomensarja 5 seasons in Maakuntasarja 19 seasons in III Divisioona 9 seasons in IV Divisioona ^[1]

References

1. Web site: Home . finlandfootball.net.