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The Devon Soccer Challenge
Devon Soccer ChallengeThe picturesque harbour at BrixhamEx Liverpool & England star John Barnes at our Devon Soccer Challenge

Great Football, Sweeping Bays, Stylish Resorts

Celebrity Presentation Evening

The Devon Soccer Challenge at Brixham has developed an enviable reputation as one of the most organised and successful football tournaments in the South. Much research has gone in to finding the right football venue to stage the tournament and the superb private grounds at Stoke Gabriel FC set in the heart of the picturesque Devon countryside and the spacious Clennon Valley Sports complex provide the venues for this superb tournament.


Brixham is a great family resort and has a wealth of maritime character with its busy fishing port, buzzing quayside shops, excellent restaurants and pavement cafes, plus sandy beaches and secluded coves give way to the towering cliffs at Berry Head - offering breathtaking views.

Accommodation is at sister parks Riviera Bay and Landscove Holiday Parks with a spectacular setting, comfortable accommodation, great facilities and entertainment to keep everyone occupied.



Ray Clemence, England Goalkeeping Coach

No football tournament would be complete without a Celebrity Presentation Evening. Held at Riviera Bay Holiday Park it's an exciting evening to remember. Every player plus the team manager gets to meet and greet the celebrity guest and is photographed receiving their trophy. Celebrities at Brixham have included John Barnes and Ray Clemence the England World Cup Goalkeeping coach.

Tournament Age Groups

U7s, U8s, U9s, U10s - Mini Soccer
U11s, U12s, U13s, U14s, U15s - 11 a side


If you are unsure about what age group your players should be entered into, please check the qualifying dates by clicking on the Tournament Info tab above.


Our tournaments are not just about the football - your players can gain valuable experience playing against a number of different teams, make friends, and who knows - maybe even take away some trophies!

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Accommodation

Based at the excellent Riviera Bay Holiday park and its sister park Landscove, you’re be spoilt for choice. They occupy a spectacular position with stunning views across the secluded bay or set amongst beautiful landscaped gardens close to Brixhams busy fishing harbour, they remain a firm favourite with our groups.

Both parks have comfortable chalets and are situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty. When you're not enjoying the many facilities and entertainment the parks have to offer, why not stroll down to the unspoilt fishing village at Brixham?
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Landscove Park

A popular holiday resort set amongst beautiful landscaped gardens. Landscove provides a very welcoming atmosphere for your stay. All the family will enjoy the superior facilities and accommodation this established park has to offer. Free entertainment is non-stop, with daytime and nightly cabarets in the superb Ocean Club.

Other features include:

  • Indoor Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Football pitches
  • Short tennis
  • Badminton
  • Kid’s Musketeer Club
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Riviera Bay Park

Occupying a spectacular position with stunning views across the secluded bay and close to Brixham’s busy fishing harbour, it remains a firm favourite with many teams returning year after year. There is an excellent range of facilities on the park and a nightly live programme.

Other features include:

  • Indoor Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Adventure playground
  • Assault course
  • Tennis
  • Amusement arcade
  • Pool
  • Snooker
  • Ten Pin Bowling
  • Satellite TV
  • Fast food takeaway

Professional Tournament Organisation

We pride ourselves on attention to detail even the small ones. From organising the schedules, accommodation right down to the cutting of the grass and hiring of portaloos. There at the start, with you till the end!

Over 35 Years of Experience

With more than 35 years experience it is good to know you are in safe hands. Our enviable reputation has been built by dedication and service to our customers.

The actual format of the tournament will depend on the ages and number of teams taking part, with full details being supplied as far in advance of your departure as possible. What we can tell you is that you can be sure of a well organised and planned event with every detail taken care of.

We will do our best to ensure that every team plays the maximum amount of football permitted by the FA on each day of the event in which they participate or qualify. In most cases, teams of the same age group are divided into groups (the number in each group will depend on the number of teams which enter in that age group). Teams will play a league format and in most cases the winner and runner up of each group will go through to a semi-final to determine the eventual finalists.

Due to differing qualifying dates applying in Scotland, Ireland, and Europe, these teams will play in an age group one year above their own.

Our Football Agents

Our reputation attracts the very best staff and we are proud of our team who are football experts dedicated to delivering you the best service. R&T agents attend regular workshops to enhance their knowledge of running a successful event.

High Standard of Refereeing

We have built up a nucleus of quality referees that look forward to attending our events; many have been with us since our UK tournaments began.

We will provide qualified referees throughout the competition, as well as qualified assistant referees for the finals. You will therefore be asked to put forward a volunteer assistant referee for the early round matches.

In order to qualify for our tournaments, your team must be affiliated to a County or Schools FA. We DO NOT allow Representative, Football Academy, or Schools of Excellence teams to enter. However, individual players from such teams are allowed as ‘guest players’ within teams who are eligible to enter the tournament.

First Aid at Football Venues

Injuries unfortunately can happen, and when they do it is essential to have adequate first aid cover. We provide excellent first aid cover at all football venues using the services of organisations such as St Johns Ambulance, Red Cross or other qualified paramedics.

Football schedules, location of pitches, and all tournament information will be displayed on our website approximately 7 days prior to the start of the tournament. It is extremely important to check this information beforehand.

Age Groups
Age Group U7 U8 U9 U10 U11 U12 U13 U14 U15
Born on or after Sept 2003 Sept 2002 Sept 2001 Sept 2000 Sept 1999 Sept 1998 Sept 1997 Sept 1996 Sept 1995
Squad Size 7 a side 7 a side 7 a side 7 a side 11 a side 11 a side 11 a side 11 a side 11 a side

Dates and Prices

Riviera Bay & Landscove Holiday Park 4, 6 Berth Chalets
Arrive Depart Nights Standard Superior
May Day
Fri 29th April
Mon 2nd May 4 £83 £95
Spring Bank W/E
Fri 27th May
Mon 30th May 3 £89 £99

 

Don’t forget early Booking Discount
1 Free Place for every 25 people booked before 30 November 2010

Eight in an Eight Berth Discount

When you fully occupy an eight-berth unit you will only pay for 7 places - ONE GOES FREE.

Tournament Registration Fees

The following registration fees are payable PER TEAM.

  • U16 11-a-side £225
  • U15s 11-a-side £215
  • All other 11-a-side £195
  • 7-a-side £145

Under Occupancy Surcharges

The  prices quoted for each of the UK tournament venues are based on full 4 & 6 berth occupancy and a minimum of 7 people occupying an 8 berth unit. The following scale of additional charges therefore apply where a unit is under occupied for what ever reason.

Supplementary charge payable
Persons Sharing 4 Berth Unit 6 & 8 Berth Unit
2 Persons
£60 per person
N/A
3 Persons
£20 per person
N/A

For example: - Three people occupying a four berth unit would be subject to a supplement of £20 per person making a total of £60 N.B. - No supplementary charge for 5 persons occupying a 6 berth unit, 7 persons occupying an 8 berth unit.