Business Details
32 Years
experience
Youth Football Festivals 2026
SCI Football Festivals has been a trusted leader in youth football tournament organisation since 1994, celebrating 32 seasons of delivering exceptional grassroots football experiences. Founded in Burnham-on-Sea (now Weston-Super-Mare Cup), our festivals have welcomed over 290,000 players, coaches, and families from the UK, Ireland, and Europe. We specialise exclusively in youth football festivals, offering professionally run, family-friendly events across England and Wales with a commitment to quality, safety, and inclusivity. Our team of experienced festival directors and staff ensure superb organisation, competitive football for all abilities, and a safe atmosphere for participants aged U7 to U15. With dedicated safeguarding measures including F.A.Safeguarding Children Workshop-certified staff and designated Child Welfare Officers, we prioritise participant welfare while delivering unforgettable experiences. Our partnerships with top UK resorts like Haven, Lyons Holidays, and Away Resorts provide comprehensive packages combining football with leisure facilities. The highlight of our weekends is the prestigious SCI Celebrity Presentation Evening, where every player receives a medal or trophy from a renowned football personality. With over three decades of experience, we remain passionate about developing grassroots football and creating lasting memories for young athletes and their families.
Services
Youth Football Tournaments
Girls-Only Festivals
Accommodation Packages
Celebrity Presentations
Safeguarding Services
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- 32 years' experience organising youth football festivals since 1994
- Dedicated child protection officers and FA safeguarding-certified staff
- Official Mitre Ultimatch balls used at all tournaments
- Celebrity presentation evenings with former professional footballers
- Partnerships with leading UK holiday resorts for complete packages
Associations and certifications
- The Football Association
- Scottish Youth Football Association
- Football Association of Wales
What people say
Excellent organisation
Great family atmosphere
Memorable experiences
Professional management
Fantastic venues
Services
Youth Football Tournaments
We organise structured youth football tournaments for boys and girls aged U7 to U15 across multiple UK locations. Our events feature professionally managed 5-a-side, 7-a-side, 9-a-side and 11-a-side formats with official referees and Mitre Ultimatch balls. Participants benefit from carefully scheduled matches allowing time for resort activities, creating balanced weekends combining sport and family leisure.
Girls-Only Festivals
Our dedicated girls-only football weekends provide safe, inclusive environments for female players aged U7 to U15. These special events feature age-appropriate formats from 5-a-side to 11-a-side matches with accommodation packages at premier resorts. The Brean Sands tournament has become a highlight, attracting nearly 80 teams and featuring presentations by England legends like Rachel Yankey and Laura Bassett.
Accommodation Packages
We offer comprehensive accommodation packages through partnerships with leading UK holiday parks including Haven, Lyons Holidays, and Away Resorts. Packages include 3-night stays in caravans, lodges or apartments with included entertainment passes and wristbands. All bookings require a minimum adult-to-child ratio of 1:3 to ensure participant safety and supervision.
Celebrity Presentations
Each festival concludes with our prestigious Celebrity Presentation Evening featuring former professional footballers presenting medals and trophies to all participants. Past guests include Emile Heskey, Phil Thompson, and Peter Shilton. Every player receives recognition, with special awards for winners, runners-up, and teams demonstrating exceptional sportsmanship through our Fair Play Award.
Safeguarding Services
We maintain rigorous safeguarding standards with all staff completing FA Safeguarding Children Workshops. Each festival has a designated FA Child Welfare Officer, and we enforce minimum adult supervision ratios of 1:3 for child participants. Our policies align with Football Association guidelines, ensuring safe environments for all attendees while maintaining professional tournament operations.
Questions
What age groups are eligible for SCI Football Festivals?
We accept teams from Under 7s to Under 15s, with formats including 5-a-side, 7-a-side, 9-a-side and 11-a-side football.
Are international teams allowed to participate?
Yes, teams from Ireland and mainland Europe regularly participate, though must obtain appropriate permissions from their national associations.
What accommodation options are available?
We offer packages through Haven, Lyons Holidays, Away Resorts and other premium UK holiday parks with various caravan and lodge options.
Is player registration required?
All teams must submit official registration sheets with player details and proof of age at least four weeks before festivals.
What safety measures are in place?
We employ qualified first aiders, maintain 1:3 adult-to-child ratios, and require all staff to complete FA Safeguarding Children Workshops.
Can local teams participate without resort accommodation?
Local teams may apply but must demonstrate they can meet safeguarding requirements and are accepted on a case-by-case basis.
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