SCI Football Festivals 2027

2027 SCI Football Tournament Information

How A Typical SCI Youth Football Festival Works

DAY 1 – DAY OF ARRIVAL

Arrive at your chosen resort anytime from 12.30pm onwards.

Check in for accommodation generally starts at 4pm.

The rest of the day is yours to enjoy the various facilities & entertainment at your leisure.

Depending on the festival location, there may be a Team Managers' Meeting on Friday evening to collect presentation tickets and receive important tournament information.
Where a meeting is not held, all details will be issued before the event and team registration will take place at the SCI Control Point no later than 60 minutes before your first match.

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DAY 2 – THE FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT BEGINS

The football festival gets underway on Saturday, with teams generally playing either a morning or afternoon session of football.

Teams can expect a busy day of football, with fixtures scheduled as close together as possible to maximise both playing time and free time at your chosen holiday resort.

The final tournament format, match durations and fixture schedules will be confirmed prior to the event.


Take a look at our explanation video to show you how an SCI Weekend looks.

DAY 3 – THE TOURNAMENT CONTINUES

The tournament continues on Sunday, with all age groups being played to completion. Teams can generally expect to play between 2 and 5 matches on the final day, depending on the tournament format. Final schedules and fixture details will be issued prior to the event.

Once the football has concluded, all teams are invited to attend the SCI Celebrity Presentation Evening, one of the highlights of the weekend.

Every player will be invited on stage to receive an individual participation medal from a famous footballing personality. Winners' and Runners-Up trophies will be presented in each age group, along with the prestigious SCI Fair Play Award and the SCI Mitre Ultimatch Trophy for the tournament champions.

The Celebrity Presentation provides the perfect finale to a fantastic weekend of football and is a memorable experience for players, coaches and supporters alike.

blocking the goal

DAY 4 – DAY OF DEPARTURE

No football is played on the day of departure and all accommodation must be vacated by 10:00am.

*The above itinerary is intended as a guide and may be subject to change.

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Tournament Information & Frequently Asked Questions

TEAM QUALIFICATION

Who Can Enter?

SCI Youth Football Festivals are officially sanctioned by The Football Association, The Scottish Youth Football Association and The Football Association of Wales.

SCI Football Festivals are designed for grassroots football teams of all abilities.

To participate, teams must:

  • Be affiliated to a County, Area, National or School Football Association.
  • Play together regularly throughout the season as a recognised team.
  • Meet all age qualification and player eligibility requirements.

Please note that teams formed solely for a tournament weekend and Regional Talent Centres (RTCs) are not permitted to participate.

Academy & Representative Players

In accordance with FA rules, boys who are currently registered with a Premier League or English Football League Academy are not permitted to participate in SCI Youth Football Festivals.

Representative teams are not permitted to enter SCI Football Festivals.

Girls Football Eligibility

Girls who are registered with an Emerging Talent Centre (ETC) or Professional Club Academy may participate, provided they:

  • Are a registered player for the team entering the festival.
  • Have permission from their ETC or Academy to continue participating in grassroots football.

Girls who are signed to a Professional Game Academy (PGA) team at the time of the festival are not permitted to participate.

Teams Travelling From Outside England

Any team participating in a festival outside its own country must obtain permission from its Home National Association.

This includes teams from:

  • Scotland
  • Northern Ireland
  • Republic of Ireland
  • Wales

Guest Players

Boys teams may register guest players who are not signed to their team, provided those players are not registered with a Premier League or English Football League Academy.

Adult Supervision

All accommodation units must have at least one adult staying within the unit.

For safeguarding purposes, there must be a minimum ratio of 1 adult to every 3 children within all travelling groups.

Need Further Advice?

If you require clarification regarding player eligibility or team qualification, please contact SCI at: paul@scievents.co.uk

TEAM REGISTRATION FEES

All teams must pay a team registration fee in order to participate:

  • Under 7 - 3v3 - max Squad 6 players) - £99  
  • Under 8 and Under 9 - 5-a-side (max. Squad 10 players) - £150
  • Under 10 and Under 11 - 7-a-side (max. Squad 12 players) - £170
  • Under 12 and Under 13 - 9-a-side (max. Squad 16 players) - £190
  • Under 14 - 11-a-side (max. Squad 18 players) -  £219
  • Under 15 - 11-a-side (max. Squad 18 players) - £249
  • All team entry fee's are non-refundable

Assistant Referee's provided for all Boys and Girls under 15's matches

See Offers Page for details of Half-Price Entry Fees!

Our Offers
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AGE QUALIFICATIONS

  • Under 7's – Born on or after 1st September 2019
  • Under 8's – Born on or after 1st September 2018
  • Under 9's – Born on or after 1st September 2017
  • Under 10's – Born on or after 1st September 2016
  • Under 11's – Born on or after 1st September 2015
  • Under 12's – Born on or after 1st September 2014
  • Under 13's – Born on or after 1st September 2013
  • Under 14's – Born on or after 1st September 2012
  • Under 15's – Born on or after 1st September 2011

Teams travelling from Scotland, Ireland and The Rest of Europe will play in an age group 1 year above their respective own age group due to the birth date qualifications of The Football Association & The Football Association of Wales.

Boys & Girls are only permitted to play in the same team in the under 16's age group and below in England and Wales.

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TEAM & PLAYER REGISTRATION

All teams are required to complete an official SCI Youth Football Festival Team Registration Sheet 2027.

Registration Deadline

Completed Team Registration Sheets must be submitted to SCI Football Festivals no later than 4 weeks prior to the festival.

Player Information

The following details must be provided for every player in your squad:

  • Full Name
  • Date of Birth

Proof of Age

Team Managers must bring proof of age for all players attending the festival.

The following forms of identification are accepted:

  • Whole Game System Team Cards
  • Wales Comet ID Sheets
  • Official League Registration Cards
  • Passports

SCI reserves the right to request identification checks at any stage during the festival.

girls team posing
 

Guest Players

Guest players are permitted subject to the eligibility conditions outlined in the Team Qualification section.

Important Registration Rules

  • Only players registered before the festival begins are eligible to participate.
  • Additional players cannot be registered once a team's first match has started.
  • Only players included on the official SCI Group Accommodation Form may take part in the festival.
  • Players may only play for one team during the tournament.

Any breach of these registration requirements may result in the disqualification of the player and any team(s) for which they have participated.

BOOKING YOUR ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation Requirements

It is a condition of entry to an SCI Youth Football Festival that all travelling teams book accommodation for every member of their party through SCI Youth Football Festivals and stay at the designated Holiday Park or Hotel for their chosen event.

Any player staying in accommodation not booked through SCI Football Festivals will not be permitted to participate in the festival.

Please Note: With the exception of local teams invited at the discretion of SCI, individuals not booked through SCI may be refused entry to the football festival, presentation evening and, in some cases, the football venues themselves.

How To Book

Step 1 – Register Your Team

Click the Book Now button on our website and register your team for the appropriate age group and tournament format.

Step 2 – Pay Your Team Entry Fee

Secure your place by paying the team entry fee online.

Step 3 – Receive Your Team PIN

Once your entry has been approved, SCI will email your Team PIN and accommodation booking instructions.

Step 4 – Book Your Accommodation

Use your Team PIN to access the SCI Accommodation Booking Portal and select your preferred accommodation.

Teams have a maximum of 3 weeks from payment of the team entry fee to book accommodation.

Please note that no accommodation is reserved until the appropriate deposit has been paid.

Step 5 – Pay Your Accommodation Deposit

Accommodation deposits are £50 per bed booked.

For example:

  • 4 berth accommodation = £200 deposit
  • 6 berth accommodation = £300 deposit
  • 8 berth accommodation = £400 deposit

The earlier you book, the greater the choice of accommodation available.

Step 6 – Pay Your Final Balance

The remaining balance is due 10 weeks prior to the festival.

Important Information

  • Team entry fees are non-refundable.
  • Accommodation deposits are non-refundable.
  • SCI can only guarantee team places for 3 weeks following payment of the team entry fee.
  • All accommodation units must contain at least one adult.
  • There must be a minimum ratio of 1 adult to every 3 children within all travelling groups.

TROPHIES & MEDALS

At SCI Youth Football Festivals, every player receives an individual award at the SCI Celebrity Presentation Evening.

In competitive age groups, awards include:

  • Individual Competitor Medals for all participating players
  • Winners' Trophies
  • Runners-Up Trophies
  • The SCI Championship Trophy for the winning team to keep
  • The prestigious SCI Fair Play Award, voted for by the tournament referees

Rhyl / Prestatyn U8-U11 Age Groups

In accordance with the Laws of the Game issued by the Football Association of Wales (FAW), the U8-U11 age groups at the SCI Rhyl/Prestatyn Festivals are non-competitive and results are not recorded.

Players in these age groups will receive a quality participation trophy, rather than a medal, at the SCI Celebrity Presentation Evening held at Lyons Robin Hood Holiday Park.

LOCAL TEAMS

Local teams from the area in which a festival is being staged are welcome to apply to participate by submitting a Team Registration Form and the appropriate Team Entry Fee.

Please note that all local team entries are subject to the invitation and discretion of SCI Youth Football Festivals. Priority is always given to travelling and touring teams, with local team applications assessed once entries have been finalised in each age group.

Where spaces are available, local teams will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

As a result, travelling and touring teams may play against local teams during the festival, some of whom will not be staying at the event's designated Holiday Park or Hotel.

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More Information

TOURNAMENT RULES +

A full set of tournament rules is available from SCI 7 days prior to the event, once they have been sanctioned by the respective County Football Association.

TOURNAMENT RULES -

MATCH OFFICIALS +

All SCI Youth Football Festival matches are refereed by independent match officials qualified by their respective County Football Association.

MATCH OFFICIALS -

FOOTBALL PITCHES +

All SCI Youth Football Festival matches take place on grass pitches with changing, toilet & catering facilities and are situated near to your Holiday Park. In some cases we may use 3G or 4G surfaces weather depending.

FOOTBALL PITCHES -

TRANSPORT +

Prices DO NOT include any transport between the Holiday Park and the football pitches.

TRANSPORT -

OFFICIAL SCI YOUTH FOOTBALL FESTIVAL MATCH BALL: MITRE ULTIMATCH +

Ultimatch. The most popular academy match ball , earning it's reputation for providing performance, feel and reliability over many years. The non woven PU provides excellent durability and feel on either grass or astro turf. Available in sizes 3, 4 and 5, the Ultimatch brings exceptional Mitre match performance to all ages.

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OFFICIAL SCI YOUTH FOOTBALL FESTIVAL EVENT PHOTOGRAPHER +

Ranger Photography & DE Photos. Ranger Photography & DE Photos will be photographing the majority of the festivals for SCI in 2027. They will take photos of the players & teams at the football pitches and at the presentation evening.

The photographs will be available to buy at the festival and online after the festivals.

For details of the official photographer for each venue in 2027 please see the SCI Schedules page on this website for official details just prior to the festival you are attending.

OFFICIAL SCI YOUTH FOOTBALL FESTIVAL EVENT PHOTOGRAPHER -

SCI EVENT FIRST AID COVER +

SCI Youth Football Festivals provide fully qualified First Aid Personnel who can be located at the Control Point. They are available to deal with any issues that cannot be dealt with by the Team First Aider.

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CHILD PROTECTION +

SCI Youth Football Festivals follow and support Football Association guidelines on Child Protection. SCI recommend that all participating clubs have a Child Protection policy.

CHILD PROTECTION -

RESPECT BARRIERS +

SCI is committed to following FA Guidelines on youth football and with this in mind we are continuing to utilise respect barriers at all of our 2027 SCI Youth Football Festivals. This will create a great playing atmosphere for all players to enjoy their football in.

RESPECT BARRIERS -

COACH DRIVER ACCOMMODATION +

SCI are unable to provide free accommodation for coach drivers. This applies to all of our 2027 resorts.

COACH DRIVER ACCOMMODATION -

ISLE OF WIGHT FERRY +

Teams are now responsible for booking there own ferry crossings to the Isle of Wight for 2027 - book your ferry early for the best prices!

ALL TEAMS MUST BOOK THEIR ACCOMMODATION THROUGH SCI FOOTBALL FESTIVALS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2027 SCI FOOTBALL FESTIVALS. Entertainment passes & SCI Wristbands are included in the accommodation prices. All accommodation units are to have at least 1 adult in them and there is to be a minimum ratio of 1 adult to every 3 children in all groups.

ISLE OF WIGHT FERRY -

DOGS & PETS -  Dogs & Pets are NOT allowed for the weekend in the Accommodation or at the Football grounds. This rule covers all SCI Events. 

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