Football tournaments

OUR EVENTS

Schools Football Tournaments

We run a Boys’ football tournament each academic year in the summer.

This is for boys in Year 7 & in Year 8.

All of these are 11 v 11 format and we recommend squad sizes of 15 as you will play a minimum over 7 games over 4 days and play in our 5 aside tournaments.

Take a look below for more information.

Event details

  • 8 fixtures for each team and a 5-a-side tournament
  • FA qualified coaches (all DBS checked)
  • FA qualified referees (all DBS checked)
  • Excellent facilities including international award-winning pitches and indoor swimming pool
  • Full board, accommodation and an award-winning catering department
  • A safe and secure environment with 24-hour professional security
  • Evening entertainment programme where applicable
  • Trophies for the winning teams
  • Individual trophy winners e.g. Golden Boot, Golden Gloves
  • Medals for all participants

Registrations and bookings are now open for our 2025 tournament

Just £339.00 per person

Full Board, 4 days/3 nights, 2 free staff places. Minimum squad size 15.

OUR NEXT EVENTS

@Ellesmere College

Year 7 and Year 8 Boys’ Tournaments

Mon 13th - Thu 16th July 2026

Our VENUE

Ellesmere College, Shropshire

During your time with us you will stay at Ellesmere College, Shropshire.

Ellesmere College is a co-educational boarding and day school located in Shropshire, near the market town of Ellesmere. widely recognized for its elite sports academies and extensive sports provision.

The school’s extensive facilities include:

An array of international standard sports facilities, including…..

  • First class football pitches used by professional clubs
  • 3 Floodlit all-weather pitches,
  • Sports hall and Fitness Suite
  • An indoor heated swimming pool,

All of which will be available to use.

You will sleep in the purpose-built halls of residence

All meals will be served in the school refectory.

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