We are delighted to be able to put on our hugely popular tournament after a few years. It is being held within the Football Stadium across the dates of Friday 15th, Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th July with 140 teams across the 7 age groups.

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• Friday 15th July; U13s, games start at 7pm and final finishes around 10:30pm - under the lights!

• Saturday 16th July; 

  • am; U8s, gates open at 8am, games start at 9am and final finishes around 11:30m​

  • afternoon; U10s, gates open at 11am, games start at 12noon and final finishes around 3:30pm

  • late afternoon; U12s, gates open at 3pm, games start at 4pm and final finishes around 7:30pm

• Sunday 17th July; 

  • am; U7s, gates open at 8am, games start at 9am and final finishes around 11:30m​

  • afternoon; U9s, gates open at 11am, games start at 12noon and final finishes around 3:30pm

  • late afternoon; U11s, gates open at 3pm, games start at 4pm and final finishes around 7:30pm

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Information for Team Coaches:

• Upon arrival, coaches are to visit the Admin Desk within the Clubhouse to register their team. Team registration will close 15 minutes prior to age group start time.

• Fixtures, results and schedule will be accessible using the following link: https://sjfc.torneopal.com/  Please have a good look around the site and share with your player parents and supporters

• No team sheet is required but ensure players have ID in case challenged. And no academy players are permitted to participate at the tournament.

• Tournament rules can be found here

• In the unfortunate event you require A&E services the nearest hospital is Lister Hospital, Coreys Mill Lane, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 4AB. Telephone: 01438 314333. The Lister Hospital is an approximate 15-minute drive from the JSJ Stadium.

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Other things for spectators/parents to be aware of:

• Our tournament takes pride in hosting a friendly event that applies the FA Respect initiatives for a safe and positive environment for everyone to enjoy the game. We have a zero tolerance policy when it comes to bad behaviour not conforming to the FA’s Respect Policy including against our referees and volunteers.

• We do ask that all spectators remain outside of the roped off areas, this is purely for coaches and players (max 2 coaches per team inside the roped area). Coaches are to coach outside of the playing area at ALL times so to allow the players to use the full width of the pitch. It is each team coaches responsibility to ensure your supporters conduct themselves in the right way, failure to do so can lead to your team being excluded from the remainder of the Tournament.

• Smoking is permitted within the ground but only in the designated areas and not within close proximity of the pitches and please be respectful of other visitors. Alcohol is NOT to be brought on to site. Dogs are NOT allowed.

• The Clubhouse will be open over the course of the weekend with food & refreshments available to purchase including a BBQ.

• Car Parking… isfree at Pix Brook Academy school and the adjacent link road. No parking is permitted on Arlesey Road as will block through traffic and entrance to the car parking.

• Spectator entry on the day will be £3 per adult. Entry will be free for children aged under 16.

• Event will be primarily cash only, please bring plenty of change!