Tournament Details:

The festival is played on Saturday 30^th and Sunday 31^st March 2024.

The festival is played on Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st March 2024 and games will be played across Poolfoot Farm and Thornton-Cleveleys FC.

The tournament will be split into two sessions:

• AM (9 – 1:30pm approx) – U7, U9, U11, U13, U15
• PM (2 – 6:30pm (approx) – U8, U10, U12, U14, U16

Locations:

Poolfoot Farm (FY5 4HX)
U7 & U8 (Astro turf – 5 a side red caged pitches)
U9,U10,U11 & U12 (4G)

Thornton-Cleveleys (FY5 4JH):
U13,U14,U15 & U16 (Grass) 

How to find Poolfoot Farm

Address: Poolfoot Farm, Butts Road, Thornton-Cleveleys FY5 4HX

On Arrival at the Tournament

• On arrival cars will be directed to a designated parking area, either at Poolfoot Farm or Thornton-Cleveleys FC. Wherever you park your car, please hide all valuables out of sight.
• Those arriving by coaches will be told a dedicated drop off point. The exact location will be communicated to groups prior to the event. Please obtain the mobile number of your driver and call him when you wish to be collected.
• Disabled parking: We will try to locate those disabled cars nearby to the pitches. To ensure we direct you to the car park nearest to your playing area, anyone wishing to use this facility should make that known to the car park attendant immediately upon arrival.
• Car parking is free, but spaces are limited and are offered on a first come first served basis.
• We strongly recommend car sharing.

Arrival by coach

Team Registration 

• All teams must please register at the Tournament HQ at least 30 minutes prior to your first game.
• Please make sure you have provided the names and dates of birth of your players on the Sports Tours Hub prior to arrival.
• Please bring passports or photocopies with you – there may be “spot checks” and if players’ ages are unable to be verified, the player in question may be suspended from playing.

Other important Information

• Food & drink refreshments will be available to purchase at Poolfoot Farm and Thornton-Cleveleys FC
• Toilets are available in the complex and additional toilets will be available.
• Please do not drop litter or leave rubbish – take it home with you or use the bins provided.
• Limited changing facilities are available in the complex. Please do not leave your belongings in the changing room as they are a shared facility.
• Tents and Gazebos are recommended but please do not put these up near the emergency access points and playing areas. We recommend bringing portable chairs to the venue. Please take them home with you after the event.
• BBQs or other cooking equipment are NOT permitted onsite.
• Poolfoot Farm is now a cashless venue.

Managers Meeting & Presentation Information

Managers Meeting

The Manager’s Meeting will be delivered via a video conference call on Microsoft Teams. It is scheduled for Wednesday 27th March at 6pm and will be recorded for anyone who can’t attend the live meeting. Invitations were sent out 8th March – if you have not recieved an invite, please contact Sports Tours.

Presentation

Sunday 31st March

After the tournament has finished, the awards presentation will take place onsite at Poolfoot Farm. We’re excited to confirm that former Scotland Captain and Premier League winner, Colin Hendry, will present the awards to players.

Each player will receive a participation award, and the winners and runners up for each age group will receive a trophy.

We’re really excited to confirm that Football Freestyler and TV personality, Dan Magness, will be attending our Easter tournament!

Dan has performed his tricks and skills around the world and to many famous players, including Lionel Messi and Pele! Most impressively, Dan is also a Guinness World Record holder for keeping a ball in the air for 26 hours! Impressive right?!

Dan will be in attendance at the tournament on both Saturday and Sunday to showcase his amazing skills and to meet players!

Check out the video to give you a flavour of Dan’s amazing talent > Dan Magness Promo Video

Match Tickets (Fleetwood v Cheltenham)

Fleetwood Town play Cheltenham Town in League One on Friday 29th March (Good Friday) at Highbury Stadium  Tickets are available for just £5 per person for teams who enter this tournament. Please contact Sports Tours to secure your match tickets.

Key highlights:

General Regulations

• All games will be played in accordance with the rules set out in the FA Regulations as they apply to each individual age group and format.
• Within the “spirit of the game”, if a team is unable to field the maximum number of players for any one game, the opposing team should play with the same number of players on the field.
• Please ask your coaches and parents to assist by being ready for your next match 5 minutes ahead of the scheduled time.
• Players and supporters required to abide by the FA guidelines in relation to who is permitted onto the pitch.

Referees

• Referees will be provided for all fixtures.
• Referees are all qualified and are associated with Lancashire FA

Player Welfare

• Only players, coaches and authorised persons are allowed in the changing rooms. Teams should arrive ready to play.
• Tap water is available free of charge from the designated area in the changing rooms and clubhouse. You can purchase drinks & food at the grounds.
• Emergency first aid will be provided; however, teams are expected to arrange transport to hospital or the medics will call 999 if required.

Codes of Conduct

• Everybody attending the festival is expected to abide by the FA RESPECT Code of Conduct.
• Please remember that everyone is there to have fun! Celebrate effort and good play from both sides.
• Always respect the Referee and coaches and encourage players to do the same.
• Please stay behind the touchline and behind the RESPECT
• Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive, insulting, or abusive language or behaviour.
• The organisers reserve the right to ask anyone who is considered to be behaving in an inappropriate way to leave the tournament.
• Any behaviour falling below the standard expected by the rules and codes of conduct may be reported to the FA
• Referee and match official abuse will not be tolerated under any circumstances and will result in the individual/team/Club being asked to leave the tournament and will be reported to the FA.

Players

• Abide by the rules of the tournament and decisions made by the officials and referees.
• Play fairly and demonstrate good sportsmanship both on and off the pitch.
• Play by the laws of the game.
• Do not argue with the referee.

Coaches and Parents

• Act as a positive role model to all young players.
• Be familiar with, and abide by, the FA child protection guidance in relation to verbal and emotional abuse.
• Remember children play sport for their enjoyment.
• Acknowledge good individual and team performance from all youngsters irrespective of which team they play for.
• Respect match official’s decisions ‐ Remember, they provide an opportunity for youngsters to play and enjoy rugby.
• Never verbally abuse players, match officials, fellow spectators, or coaches.
• Acknowledge effort and good performance rather than the “win at all costs” ethic.
• Verbally encourage all youngsters in a positive way. If you do want to shout, make sure it is ‘for’, not ‘at’, the players.
• Condemn bad language, rude behaviour, and violence.

Discipline

All coaches, parents and players must be made aware of the tournament code of conduct and are subject to eviction from the tournament should the code be breached, this will be decided at the discretion of the tournament committee.

Tournament Committee

The management committee will have the power to apply, act upon and enforce the Rules of the Tournament and shall also have jurisdiction over all matters affecting the Tournaments, including any not provided for by the Rules. In the event of a dispute, only the team coach will discuss with the Committee.

Pitch Plan:

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