Practical guides for organisers, coaches and parents. They cover what to decide, in what order, and what to check with your football association, plus a free calculator for the timetable.
Plan a youth or grassroots football tournament from first idea to final whistle: dates, approval, format, timetable, volunteers, entries and the day itself.
Which youth football tournaments need approval from the football association, how far ahead to apply, what insurance teams and organisers need, and the safeguarding rules on the day.
How round robin, groups plus knockout, straight knockout, plate and shield competitions and festivals work, how many matches each needs, and which suits your teams.
Work out what a football tournament really costs, set an entry fee that covers it, and handle payments, refunds and surpluses fairly.
How many referees and volunteers a football tournament needs, which roles matter most, how to brief them and how to keep the day running when someone does not turn up.
Plan an indoor football or futsal tournament for the winter break: halls, formats, timings, rules, equipment and what changes from an outdoor event.
A coach’s checklist for a team’s first football tournament: choosing the event, entering, telling parents, squad and kit, the day itself and keeping young players happy between games.
What happens at a youth football tournament, what to pack, how long the day lasts and how to help your child enjoy it — a guide for parents.
What to compare when choosing a youth football tournament: age group and format, level, guaranteed games, travel, cost, approval and how well it is run.