Overview
Accommodation
Tournament Info
Dates & Prices
North West Trophy, Southport
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One of the UK's Biggest Youth Soccer Tournaments

Celebrity Presentation Evening

The North West Trophy now in its 10th year has earned the reputation as being one of the leading youth soccer tournaments in the north of England. The tournament consistently attracts over 100 teams with many entries coming from England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales.

The football takes place at Stanley High School, which has great facilities such as changing rooms, showers, toilets, bouncy castles and plenty of parking. The venue holds 6 full size and 5 mini football pitches.

Accommodation is based at the exciting Pontins Holiday Park, now owned by the Britannia hotel group. In the last couple of years the park has received a multi million pound makeover with a host of improvements to the accommodation and leisure facilities. There are a range of activities and exciting evening entertainment including a superb heated indoor pool, crazy golf, go-karts, abseiling and the climbing wall. At night enjoy music and entertainment from visiting caberet acts. Pontins provides the ideal location for hosting one of the country’s leading tournaments.


TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
• One of largest Youth tournaments in UK
• Up to 100 teams expected
• Tournament venue only 10 minutes from the park
• Great range of facilities & entertainment for the
whole family
• Enjoy the new Pontins after the multi-million pound
refurbishment

Don't forget that every R & T Tours UK tournament hosts a spectacular celebrity presentation evening where you can meet a famous celebrity from the world of football.

In the last couple of years we have been honoured to welcome some of the biggest names in football to the event. In 2010 and 2011 England legends Paul Gascoigne and Paul Merson were special guests at our prestigious presentation evening which provided a wonderful finale to the tournament. - Who will your celebrity be?


Tournament Age Groups

U7s, U8s, U9s, U10s - 7 a side
U11s - 9 a side
U12s - 9 a side & 11 a Side
U13s, U14s, U15s, U16s - 11 a side

Girls
U10, U11s, U12, U13s, U14, U15s, U16 - 7 a side
U18s & Ladies Open Age - 11 a side


If you are unsure about what age group your players should be entered into, please check the qualifying dates chart in 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

There’s something for everyone at Pontin’s and you’ll have to make sure you save some energy for all the activities available.
The effervescent stars, the Bluecoats, keep up a non-stop rollercoaster of entertainment energy with their famous Bluecoat Shows on stage, live cabarets and Bluecoat Discos. As well as all that they have some of the best shows in town!
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Pontins Holiday Park

Southport Holiday Park sits on the edge of Ainsdale Village just on the outskirts of the lovely resort town of Southport. Situated on the glorious North West coast with sandy beaches, sand dunes and magnificent panoramic views.

Facilities on the park include:

  • Heated indoor pool
  • Snooker
  • Pool
  • Crazy Golf
  • Outdoor Adventure Playground
  • Go-Karts
  • Table Tennis
  • Trampolining
  • Aeroball
  • Abseiling
  • 5-a-Side Football
  • Climbing Wall
  • Darts
  • Mountain Bikes and much much more!

Tournament Information Southport

The North West Trophy now in its 10th year has earned the reputation of being one of the leading youth soccer tournaments in the North of England. In 2011 the event attracted over 90 teams, with many entries from England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. The football takes place at Stanley High School which has great facilities such as changing rooms, showers, toilets, bouncy castles and plenty of parking. The venue holds 6 fullsize and 5 mini pitches.

In the last couple of years we have been honoured to welcome some of the biggest names in football to the event. In the last two years England legends Paul Gascoigne and Paul Merson were special guests at our prestigious presentation evening, which provides a memorable finale to the tournament.

Tournament Format - general

The actual format of each 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. Age groups below are general for all UK tournaments - please check the chart below for which age groups can enter your specific tournament.

U7 & U8 (non competitive) – maximum 45 minutes each day
U9, U10, U11m – maximum 60 minutes each day
U11 playing 9V9 - maximum 80 minutes each day
U11 to U16 – maximum 100 minutes each day

All girls age groups U10 - U16 will be playing as 7 a side
Girls U18 & Ladies Open Age (where applicable) - 11 a side

In most cases, teams of the same age 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.

Referees at our Tournaments

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.

Tournament Qualification

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.

Schedules

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, in the My Schedules section. It is extremely important to check this information beforehand.

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.

Age Groups Southport
Age Group U7 U8 U9 U10 U11 U12 U13 U14 U15 U16
Born on or after Sept 2005 Sept 2004 Sept 2003 Sept 2002 Sept 2001
Sept 2000
Sept 1999 Sept 1998 Sept 1997 Sept 1996
Squad Size 7 a side 7 a side 7 a side 7 a side 9 a side
9 & 11 a side
11 a side 11 a side 11 a side  
Girls Squad Size


7 a side 7 a side
7 a side 7 a side
7 a side 7 a side
7 a side
Girls Squad Size Girls U17 & U18 and Ladies Open Age play 11 a side games

Dates and Prices

Pontins Southport Holiday Centre 4, 6 or 7 berth Apartments
Spring Bank Weekend
Fri 24th May - Mon 27th May
Accommodation sleeping 7 persons**
Accommodation sleeping 6 persons Accommodation sleeping 4* or 5 persons Half Board Upgrade
Supplement per person
Popular Apartment
£55
£59
£69
£30
Classic Apartment

£69
£79
£30
Club Apartment

£75
£85
£30
* Supplements apply for 2 or 3 persons in a 4 berth unit - please see table below.
** The prices shown per person for 7 or 8 persons in an 8 berth unit INCLUDE the free place discounts.

A nominal charge for electricity applies to Popular and Classic apartments.

Don’t forget early Booking Discount
1 Free Place for every 25 people booked before 30 November 2012

Eight in an Eight Berth Discount

When you fully occupy an eight-berth unit you will only pay for 6 places - TWO GO FREE.

Seven in an Eight Berth Discount

When you have 7 persons in an eight-berth unit you will only pay for 6 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
  • 9-a-side & 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.

 
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