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What age groups do you run tournaments for

This year we will be running 3 types of tournaments for U7 to U16 boys and U9 to U16 girls

What season age groups are tournaments based on

Tournaments taking place in May, June and July will be based on the 2023-24 season age groups

Tournaments taking place in August will be based on the 2024-25 season age groups

What tournaments are you running in 2024, when are they taking place and what age groups are they for

One Tournament Nationals – U7 to U16 Boys and U9 to U16 Girls

One World Club 8v8 Championships – U8 to U16 Boys and U10,U12,U14,U16 Girls

One Tournament England Experience – U8 to U13 boys and girls
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General Information for all tournaments
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How long do tournaments last

Tournaments usually last around 4/5 hours depending on age groups and take place in the AM or PM

You can find out more about exact tournament times in the One Tournament brochure or in the tournament section on the website

Do all players get a medal for taking part?

Of course, they do!

Every player that attends our tournaments will receive a bespoke medal as a memento of the day and all tournament winners will win a trophy and receive a bespoke winners’ medal

How many players are you allowed in a team

We do not put a limit on squad sizes as we would hate for any players to miss out on a great day out with their football family.

We just ask for team managers to be sensible with their team selection to make sure that all players get plenty of game time

Our recommended squad sizes are as follows:

5v5 x 7/8 players
7v7 x 11/12 players
9v9 x 13/14 players
11v11 x 15/16 players

If you are planning to bring more players please do let us know so we can ensure that we have enough medals for everyone on the day

Can we bring guest players to the tournament

Teams are permitted to register a maximum of two ‘guest players’ at the Nationals and World Club Championships, at the England Experience we are relaxed and its open to all.

Guest players are players who are not registered with your club/group/school but are eligible to play for you as long as they are with in the same age bracket of your team/group.

If teams are bringing guest players to our tournaments they must produce documentary evidence to confirm they are eligible to play and team managers should bring these documents with them to the tournament/festival.

Can unaffiliated teams play in the tournaments

Not in the One Tournament Nationals which is an FA affiliated tournament.

At our One Tournament World Club 8v8 Championships we do accept entries from non affiliated teams eg football development centers or youth groups. Please contract us if unsure.

The One Tournament England Experience is open to all and teams don’t need to be affiliated.

See the tournament information pages for more details about who is eligible to attend which tournaments.

If you are still unsure please contact our events team at info@onetournament.org

Player Eligibility at the One Tournament Nationals

This year we are running tournaments for players of all abilities

For more information about who is eligible to play please visit the individual tournament information pages

If you are still unsure please email one of our events team at info@onetournament.org for more details

What is the length of the games?

Game lengths will vary between different age groups, the format that your team is playing in and the number of teams that have entered the tournaments

An typical example of match timings at our tournaments is as follows:

5v5 x 10 minutes played straight through
7v7 x 10-12 minutes played straight through
9v9 x 12 minutes played straight through
11v11 x 19-25 minutes played straight through

Exact details of match timings will be sent out to team managers in their tournament information pack prior to tournaments kicking off

Do teams need to bring player ID documentation with them to the tournaments

All teams need to bring player identification documents with them to our tournaments in the event that a players eligibility needs to be confirmed.

Identification documents can include player ID cards, WGS team documents, Birth Certificate or Passport.

Do you check all players ID documents on the day

We don’t check all players identification documentation on the day of the tournament but we do carry out spot checks to help ensure that teams are not cheating and playing ineligible players.

In the event that a players ID cannot be confirmed there will be a no play policy for the players in question and could lead to teams being disqualified from the tournaments.

Can players play up an age group

Players are permitted to play up one age group and the following age qualifications apply for our summer 2024 tournaments

Age group (23/24 season)

U7 1st September 2016 31st August 2017
U8 1st September 2015 31st August 2016
U9 1st September 2014 31st August 2015
U10 1st September 2013 31st August 2014
U11 1st September 2012 31st August 2013
U12 1st September 2011 31st August 2012
U13 1st September 2010 31st August 2011
U14 1st September 2009 31st August 2010
U15 1st September 2008 31st August 2009
U16 1st September 2007 31st August 2008
U17 1st September 2006 31st August 2007
U18 1st September 2005 31st August 2006

Age group (24/25 season)

U7 1st September 2017 31st August 2018
U8 1st September 2016 31st August 2017
U9 1st September 2015 31st August 2016
U10 1st September 2014 31st August 2015
U11 1st September 2013 31st August 2014
U12 1st September 2012 31st August 2013
U13 1st September 2011 31st August 2012
U14 1st September 2010 31st August 2011
U15 1st September 2009 31st August 2010
U16 1st September 2008 31st August 2009
U17 1st September 2007 31st August 2008
U18 1st September 2006 31st August 2007

Please note, in accordance with FA rules, once a player has turned 6 years of age they will be permitted to participate in the U7 age section at One Tournament 2024

Can boys and girls play together

Boys and girls are permitted to play together in all age groups up until U16s in line with FA rules and regulations

Will you be running girl’s only tournaments

Yes, this year we will be running girls tournaments for U9s to U16s at the One Tournament Nationals (4 Regional Heats).

For more information about this years girls events please visit our tournament page and filter events by gender to see which ones are girls only.

What time should we arrive?

Teams can arrive up to 1 hour before the tournament KO time

Will there be a team manager briefing on the day

Due to the logistics of getting tournaments kicked off on time and with so many age groups running at the same time we send all team managers an on the day email 1 week before your tournament kicks off with all details about the day.

The on the day email will provide details about tournament rules, match fixtures and what to expect when you arrive. This can be shared with your players and their families so everyone knows how the day will run.

If there are any changes to the fixtures schedule or tournament rules team managers will be notified at the registration desk when you sign in

What should players wear on match days?

Astroturf trainers or moulded studs must be worn on artificial pitches (strictly no blades or studs to be worn in no circumstances)

All footwear including blades and studs can be worn on grass pitches

Full details of what footwear should be worn will be be provided in the on the day tournament email sent to team managers prior to the tournament kicking off

All players must wear shin pads
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What about insurance

One Tournament are covered for Public Liability insurance through One Tournament CIC. However, this does not cover teams or individual persons’ public liability, personal accident, or injury whilst attending our tournaments.

We highly recommend that all participating teams, if they are not already covered, take out insurance coverage for these risks.

Can we cancel our place and get a refund?

If you book onto a tournament and cancel the booking within 7 days we will give you a full refund minus the booking fees.

Cancellations made after 7 days of the original booking will be non-refundable.

See terms and conditions for more info regarding cancellations

The One Tournament Nationals
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The One Tournament Nationals is a grassroots football tournament for teams that are affiliated to their Local County FA in the UK

Where are the One Tournament Nationals Regional taking place

North: Sheffield Hallam Uni Sports Park

South: Southampton Stoneham Lane

London: Elmbridge Xcel, Walton upon Thames, London/Surrey

Midlands: Warwick University, Warwick

What age groups is this tournament for?

Boys U7 to U16
Girls U9 to U16

What season is this based on

2023-24 season age groups

So how does it work

Tournaments will take place at 4 regional venues across England where teams will battle it out to see who will qualify to take part in the One Tournament National Finals in July

Who qualify’s for the National Finals

Boys – Regional Finalists U7 to U12 (2 teams per region), regional winners U13 to U16
Girls – Regional Finalists U9 to U12 (2 teams per region), regional winners U13 to U16

Where and when will the National Finals Be held

VENUE TBC on DATE JULY (Previous years have been Lilleshall National Sports Center)

Do teams have to pay again if they qualify for the National Finals

There is no team entry fee to the national final

How much does it cost to enter?

Entry to the One Tournament Nationals cost between £115 and £264 depending on the age group you enter

It generally works out around £15 per player based on the recommended/average squad sizes.

Full details of tournament costs can be found on the website here tournament info

Can you enter more than one team into a regional tournament

Yes

Teams can enter up to 3 teams in each regional event

Can teams enter different regional tournaments

Yes

Teams are welcome to enter as many regional tournaments as they like and there are no boundaries stipulating which tournaments teams should enter based on location.

Please note if you enter more than one tournament and qualify in both you will not be able to take 2 teams to the finals if you have played any of the same players in the tournaments that you entered.

How will you know what players we are bringing

All teams entering multiple venues will undergo a player eligibility check to make sure that all players are eligible to compete and that no players play in both events

This will be managed by the One Tournament Events team prior to your teams attending and checks will be made when you arrive on the day

What level is the tournament aimed at

Tournaments are open to all teams that are affiliated to their local County FA but we would advise teams entering that this tournament is more suited for mid to high level teams. If you are unsure about your teams level please contact our events team at info@onetournament.org

Player Eligibility at the One Tournament Nationals

Boys

In line with FA rules and regulations academy players in U9s and upwards in the current 23/24 season are not permitted to play in our boys One Tournament Nationals

This ruling does not apply to teams and players in the pre academy U7 and U8 age groups as players do not officially sign for football league clubs until they are U9s in the 24/24 season.

Girls

Girls eligibility to play One Tournament 23/24 season. ( If unsure email us)
1. Girls playing in an ETC (emerging talent centre) are allowed to play in One Tournament events.
2. ETC teams/ centres are also allowed to enter, as well as affiliated grassroots girls teams.
3. Girls signed and who have played for a U12 RTC (Regional Talent Centre/Academy) team and above are not permitted to play in One Tournament girl events, they can play in the boy’s tournaments.
4. If a player has been released by a RTC U12 and above they can play for your team as long as they were released 90 days before the tournament start date. You would need to provide the release papers as proof of release.
5. We are accepting entries from girl’s Wildcats centres for U9 and U10 age groups.
6. Teams are allowed a maximum of two guest players ie players that are not signed to their club. These can not be girls who have played or are signed to a U12 RTC or above unless released 90 days before the tournament.
All teams need to be FA affiliated apart from girl’s wildcat centres who want to compete in the U9 and U10.

One Tournament Nationals Tournament Formats:

U7s and U8s are 5v5
U9s and U10s are 7v7
U11s and U12s are 9v9
U12s to U16s are 11v11

How do the tournaments run on the day

All teams taking part in the One Tournament Nationals will be split into groups for the first round of matches where they will play a minimum of 60 minutes playing time.

Once the group stages have been completed higher placed teams will progress to the knockout stages through to a final.

Exact tournament formats will be communicated to team managers one month before tournaments kick off in the on the day information pack.

Do you run Cup and Plate competitions at the One Tournament Nationals

We do run a Cup and a Plate Competition in the U7s and U8s tournaments to make it as open and inclusive for the younger age groups but not in any of the other age groups

Do you offer accommodation packages at the One Tournament Nationals?

Accommodation packages will be available for all teams attending our tournaments please email us info@onetournament.org to find out more information about the packages on offer

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The One

The One is the biggest 11v11 one day tournament for grassroots football teams in the UK.

Who is this tournament for?

This tournament is for teams that are affiliated to their local county FA.

What age groups is it for?

Boys U12s to U16s
Girls U13s to U16s

What season is this based on?

2023 -24 season age groups

Where is it taking place?

Warwick University, Cryfields Playing Fields, Warwick,

How much does it cost to enter?

The tournament entry fee is £259.99 so it works out at around £16 per player based on the recommended squad size of 16 players.

What is the format and how will the tournament run?

There will be 8 teams in each age group and teams will be split into 2 groups of 4 in the first round of group games. All teams will then progress to the knockout stages with teams finishing in 1st and 2nd place going through to the Cup competition and teams in 3rd and 4th place going through to the Plate competition.

Please note tournament formats are subject to change depending on the number of teams entering a tournament.

How many minutes are the games?

Games will be 20 minutes played straight through and all teams are guaranteed a minimum of 80 minutes game time on the day. Teams that make it through to the finals will play a total of 100 minutes.

Player Eligibility

All players must be eligible to play grassroots football by association to an affiliated grassroots football team. Academy and RTC players are not permitted to play in any circumstances.

Guest Players

Teams are permitted to play up to 2 guest players at the tournament that are not officially signed to your club. Please note, guest players must be eligible to play by age and in no circumstances can academy or RTC players play in the tournament.

The One World Club 8v8 Championships
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The One Tournament World Club Championships is a NEW International football tournament aimed at teams of all abilities across the world.

At this new flagship International tournament teams will be split into different categories depending on their ability, the 8v8 tournament will take place over 2 days at the impressive Warwick University near Birmingham.

All teams taking part will play their 1st round of group games on day 1 of the tournament before progressing to a Cup and Plate competition on day 2 of the tournament to see who will be crowned One Tournament World Club Champions, and World Club Plate Champions.

Who can enter

– Grassroots teams affiliated to their local County FA
– Football Academies (Private of professional)
– Football Development Centers and Soccer schools
– International teams/schools/academies
– Schools including County / district teams
– Community organisations and youth clubs

Where is the the One Tournament World Club Championships taking place

Warwick University, Coventry.
Nearest airport; Birmingham BHX (12 miles), East Midlands (38 miles)
Nearest train station: Coventry Train station

When is the tournament taking place

Tournament DAY 1 – Saturday 3rd August 2023
DAY 2 -Sunday 4th August 2023

We offer overnight packages ranging from 1 to 4 days.

What age groups is this tournament for?

Boys U9 TO U16
Girls U10, U12, U14

What season is this based on

2024-25 season age groups

So how does it work

This tournament is open to teams of all abilities and we will be running categories for High, Mid and Lower level teams to ensure that all teams entering play at a level that suits their teams ability.

When entering this tournament teams will be asked to confirm what level they want to enter so we can put teams in the appropriate categories.

If you are unsure what tournament level you should enter please contact our tournament events team at info@onetournament.org and make reference to the One Tournament 8v8 World Club Championships.

There are plenty of activities on site for teams staying over, gym, swim, climb, tennis or badminton. You can even hire out the gaming room or private cinema space, and there will be a disco for all players staying overnight on the Saturday evening.

How does it work with different teams of different abilities on the day

Teams will be split into different tournament categories depending on the level that they have entered.

This will ensure that all teams have a chance of being crowned One Tournament World Club Champions in any of categories.

How much does it cost to enter?

Entry to the One Tournament World Club Championships will cost between £199 for a 2 day tournament, so less than £10 per day if bringing 10 of more players.

For full details about costings and to make a booking please visit the booking pages here tournament info

Can you enter more than one team into the One Tournament World Club Championship

Yes, teams can enter as many teams as they wish in each of the age categories at the One Tournament World Club Championships

One Tournament World Club Championships Formats:

This will be an 8v8 tournament for teams in all age groups

Teams will take part in their first round of group matches on Saturday before progressing to round 2 of group games and the knockout stages in a Cup and a Plate competition in their tournament category on Sunday.

Exact tournament formats for all age groups will be communicated to team managers one month before tournaments kick off in the on the day information pack.

Player Eligibility

Guest Players

Do you offer accommodation packages at the One Tournament World Club Championships

Bed and Breakfast packages onsite start from £65 per person per night and there are options to add a dinner package on to.

All teams that are attending this tournament that are based over 90 miles away from the tournament venue will be required to stay on site at Warwick University and various accommodation packages will be on offer to teams to suit different budgets.

Teams that are based within 90 miles of the tournament venue will have the option to stay on site or to travel to and from the venue over the weekend.

For full details about the tournament packages available and to make a booking please visit the booking pages here tournament info

The One Tournament England Experience LDN
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One Tournament proudly presents the “One Tournament England Experience London,”

A brand new tournament experience where teams get the chance to take part in 7v7 football tournament against teams from across the UK at Brunel University AND taking part in TWO fantastic London football experiences.

This is where the thrill of the game meets iconic locations.

As part of this extraordinary experience, you and your football family will embark on a personal ONE hour tour of Wembley Stadium where you will get the chance to walk down the hallowed tunnel, soak in the aura of the changing room, and stand pitch-side in the presence of greatness. It’s a chance to be part of history and to feel the passion that fills this iconic stadium.

But the excitement doesn’t stop there. Before/after your Wembley adventure you will also get the opportunity to head to the the O2 Arena where you and your football family will get to take part in the fun, exciting and interactive TOCA football experience to create lifelong memories.

This is more than just a day trip; it’s an overnight football extravaganza where your stay includes a one night stay in a 3 or 4-star hotel with breakfast provided.

So how does it work

Now, let’s address some common questions:

Can girls’ teams participate?

Absolutely! We welcome girls’ teams U9 to U16, and they can play down a year alongside boys teams in the tournament.

Can academy players join the fun?

Of course! This football experience is inclusive, and all football enthusiasts are invited.

Worried about your team’s skill level?

No need to fret. Our tournament is open to all, and we’ll match teams on the day. Plus, there are multiple cups up for grabs at our tournaments, so everyone has a chance to shine.

Will we get to play on the Wembley pitch?

While we can’t promise you a spot on the hallowed turf, keep playing well and maybe Mr Southgate or Mrs Wiegman will call you up.

Don’t want to stay in a hotel?

No problem! If you prefer a day trip without the overnight stay, we can arrange a special deal for you. Just drop us an email, and we’ll see what we can do.

The tournament will feature 7v7 matches for all age groups, ensuring everyone gets a minimum of 60 minutes of game time. So, whether you’re U8 or U16, this is your chance to shine.

Get your team ready, because it’s time to turn your football dreams into reality for the ultimate football experience . Join us for the “One Tournament England Experience London” and be part of the magic. Wembley, here we come!

What is the tournament format?

7v7 and we aim for all teams to play 60 mintues of football

How much does it cost?

We have different prices for children and adults depending if you are playing or staying overnight with bed and breakfast. Visit our tournament page to get full pricing options.

How does it work

Do you have to take part in all of the activities on offer or can you customise your package

We do have some set packages with and without accommodation depending where you are based. However if looking for something bespoke drop the team a message were here to make memories for your team.

We will post up the fixtures to your event 24 - 48 hours before your tournament, click on > Categories > Your Age group to get fixtures and league tables for your event

One Tournament Nationals London
One Tournament Nationals Midlands
One Tournament Nationals North
One Tournament Nationals South

One Tournament World Club Championships

One Tournament England Experience

If you spot an error on your fixtures please email us.