The Georgian Hollies Hotel in Blackpool

The countdown has begun to the 2024 Blackpool Easter Football Tournament – the first in our Blackpool series for 2024. Preparations are now in full swing, and we can’t wait to welcome you to The Georgian Hollies Hotel in Blackpool on Friday 29th March.

On this page we hope you’ll find all the information you need to get you, your team and their families prepped for an amazing weekend in Blackpool.

Here’s all the info you need, including:

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The Key Details

Where you’ll stay: 

The Georgian Hollies, 82-90 Albert Rd, Blackpool FY1 4PR

Check-In & Check-Out Details:

  • Check-In Time: Friday 29th March @ 15:00
  • Check-Out Time: Monday 01st April @ 10:00

Top tips for a smooth check-in:

  • Individual check in, give reception the group lead name followed by your own name and keys will be distributed.
  • Details surrounding your allocated accommodation will be provided prior to the tour.
  • Please take your rooming list with you so you know who is staying in which room.
  • Please be aware, that we have worked with the hotels to try and locate groups as close together as possible. However, in some cases, this is not possible due to the location of different room types.

 

 

Where you’ll play: 

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

Managers Meeting & Presentation Information

Managers Meeting

A zoom call will be arranged in the week leading up to the event (approx 72 hours prior to the event). Invites will be sent out nearer to the time.

 

 

Awards Presentation 

Sunday 31st March

After your age group have finished their games, the presentation will take place onsite at Poolfoot Farm.

Participation awards, and winners and runners up trophies, will be awarded by this year’s special guests who are due to be announced soon – check back soon!

FAQs

  • What time can we check in and what time is check-out?

    Check-in is 3PM on Friday. Check-out is 10AM on Monday.

  • Is bed linen provided or do we have to bring our own?

    Yes, bed linen is provided at all hotels. 😊

  • Do we need to bring our own towels?

    Towels are supplied at the hotel. However, please bring your own towels if you are planning to go to Sandcastle Waterpark (as well as swimwear!).

  • Does the hotel have parking onsite?

    Unfortunately not. There are Pay & Display car parks and on-street parking nearby.

    St. Annes Swimming Pool Car Park, South Promenade, St Annes On Sea FY8 1ND is around a 5 min walk from the Hotel, please check upon arrival the rules of stay and parking costs.

    The hotel also recommend guests view the ‘Parkopedia’ website for a full list of car parks in the area.

  • Will we be asked to pay a security deposit?

    The Hotel will charge £50 a room this will need to be in cash, once everything is checked in the room deposit will be given back on check out.

  • What entertainment will there be in the evenings?

    Evening entertainment is provided at The Georgian Hollies 7.30 till 1am every night, plus there is plenty of entertainment to enjoy within Blackpool town centre

  • What time is breakfast served?

    Breakfast is served  between 7.15am till 8.15am

     

  • Where can we go for food?

    There are plenty of food options along the promenade and in the town centre. Most hotels also offer snacks / evening meal options. Pre orders may be necessary, so ask at reception upon arrival.

    Evening Meal at the hotel is £15.00 per person, per booking is essential guests can always call hotel a few days before for the menu.

  • What time does the bar open?

    The bar can be open 24hrs, it depends on numbers.

  • What’s nearby?

    All hotels are located nearby to the beach, along with plenty of shops, arcades, restaurants and attractions.

  • Where can we take the kids when they are not playing football?

    There is plenty to do to keep everyone occupied. Blackpool’s main attractions are the Pleasure Beach, Sandcastle Waterpark, Madame Tussauds, the zoo and of course Blackpool Tower 😊
    To save money, we would encourage you to book tickets for these attractions in advance.

  • Can we bring pets?

    Although the tournament venue is dog friendly, sadly most of the hotels we use are not pet friendly. If you are looking to bring your pet, please do get in contact with the team prior to the event to check if they can accommodate your request.

  • How long does it take to get from our hotel to the tournament venue?

    The journey usually takes approximately 20-30 minutes, but due to traffic and being a bank holiday weekend, we would recommend allowing yourself 45 minutes to get to Poolfoot Farm.

  • Is there a shuttle bus?

    Yes, there is a shuttle bus to the tournament venue. This is charged at £22 per person for the weekend. Please note, space is limited and offered on a first come first served basis.

  • What happens if a member of my group causes damage to the accommodation or the event site?

    All damages should be reported prior to departure. The cost of any damage or compensation is the joint responsibility of all group members. It is for the service provider / host club / accommodation centre to reasonably determine the value of the damage or compensation. Any costs will be charged to your group and will be payable on demand. Where your group has paid a security deposit directly to the accommodation centre, any issues will be in accordance with their own policy.

Good Conduct and Alcohol Policy

Our aim is to make each and every one of our events enjoyable for the whole family. To ensure things run as smoothly as possible we have outlined our ‘Good Conduct & Alcohol Policy’ below. We would appreciate you taking a moment to share this information with your team and families.

  • Code of Conduct
    • Unreasonable and offensive behaviour which includes fighting or acts of malicious damage by any individual or group will not be tolerated under any circumstances and may result in the entire tour party being asked to leave the hotel without entitlement to a refund.
    • In the event of any disturbance made by members of your group, the hotel management reserves the right to demand compensation for other guests and may ask for your removal from the premises.
    • In the event of damage to property, the hotel management will have the right to demand appropriate compensation from the entire group.
  • Safeguarding and child supervision
    • Please do not allow children in your party to wander around the site unsupervised. This is a child safeguarding issue. Each club has a duty of care for children on the tour and should have their own Welfare Officer who is recognised by their local County FA and will have undergone the relevant training.
    • Please ensure that there is a responsible and accountable adult (over 18) available to supervise children at all times.
    • Playing ball games around the accommodation is not permitted.
  • Alcohol Policy
    • Our hotels are licensed premises – please do not bring your own alcohol into the restaurants and bars onsite. You are welcome to bring your own alcohol to consume within your accommodation. Beer Kegs are not permitted at the hotel.
    • Adults should not purchase or supply alcohol to anyone under the age of 18 years old. If you are found to have done this, then you will be asked to leave the hotel and within our tournament rules we will report the issues to the FA. The person or persons involved will also be reported to the police.
    • Any under 18s, who are discovered attempting to purchase or consume alcohol, will be asked to leave the hotel, and will be reported to their Group Leader.
    • Alcohol abuse is unacceptable, and will result in the removal of persons/Team from the holiday park without entitlement to a refund.
    • Alcohol is permitted at the festival grounds in the designated area nearby the club HQ. No Alcohol to be consumed pitch side while the games are being played. Anybody caught doing so will be asked to return to the bar area to finish their drink or, in extreme circumstances, be asked to leave the tournament venue.
    • Please do not bring your own alcohol onto the festival grounds as this will not be allowed.

Yellow & Red Card System

Yellow card
Offenses include:
  • Excessive noise and disturbances
  • Offensive language
  • Unsupervised children
  • Ball games near accommodation (Please use provided areas)
red card
Offenses include:
  • Underage Drinking
  • Violence
  • Drugs
  • Malicious Damage
  • Offensive behaviour
  • Drunk and Disorderly behaviour

Under our booking conditions with the hotel, Sports Tours and our guests are required to act in accordance with our Code of Conduct. The policy is intended to help all guests have a great time at the hotel and to avoid any disturbances.

Should any members of your tour party be deemed by Staff to have breached the code of conduct the following procedures will be followed:

Yellow Card Offence – A caution will be issued and a repetition of offence, or second yellow card for another offence, will result in eviction from hotel and tournament.

Red Card Offence – Immediate eviction from the hotel and tournament. If a red card is issued in any case a report will be sent to your Club Chairman and the National Governing Body, the FA.

NB: The issuing of red and yellow cards is not limited to the examples above and can be issued at the discretion based on staff’s judgement on the situation.