Cheltenham Prep Football Festival
12 February 2025
Welcome
A warm welcome to you all to Cheltenham Prep’s inaugural Football Festival.
I very much hope that you all enjoy the day. Whether playing or spectating it promises to be a fun and entertaining afternoon.
If you are playing, throw yourself into every game and strive to do your very best. If you do that you can be proud whether you have won, drawn or lost.
As spectators I know that we will cheer all of the children on, supporting them to have a great afternoon of sport.
Please enjoy the hospitality on offer, feast on the fantastic football and have a wonderful afternoon.
Tom O’Sullivan Head Cheltenham Prep
Jose Marquez – Forest Green Rover
Joining us today is Jose Marquez, an upand-coming midfielder currently contracted with Forest Green Rovers. Jose attended St Peter’s High School in Gloucester before embarking on his professional football career. Please do take the opportunity to talk to him as he supports this event.
Timetable of the Day
ALL TEAMS SHOULD REPORT TO THE CONTROL TENT TO REGISTER AT LEAST 15 MINUTES BEFORE THEIR FIRST GAME
13.30pm – Arrival and sign in
14:00pm – Festival starts
16:45pm - Presentations
Parking
• Parking for Schools minibuses will be at the Sports Centre car park (GL53 7AH/what3words deck.caves.foal). Coaches should park at the Southwood car park
• Parking is limited on site for parents and will be on a first come first serve basis if available. Parking is also available in the surroundings roads and the Bath Road Car park (GL50 2BA/what3words sector.guises.hype)
Medical Care
• We will have Prime practice in attendance for any medical issues you may have.
• Please where possible in the first instance could schools look after any minor injuries their players may have.
Festival Administration
Director – Chris Gibbons
Results.- Chris Gibbons/Phil Williams
Referee Co-ordinator – Chris Gibbons
Referees – Cheltenham College and Prep staff
Medical – Prime Practice and Cheltenham College Health Centre
Grounds – Christian Brain and staff
Catering – Cheltenham Prep Catering staff
If inclement weather or pitch conditions necessitate a cancellation, we will notify you on the morning of the 12 February between 10.30 and 11.00am.
If there is a colour clash with kit the first names team will change, bibs are available on request.
Scores will be posted at the Control Tent
U11 Preliminary Rounds
U11 Final Round
15.30pm 1st Group 1
Group 1 v 3rd group 2
4th Group 1
1st Group 3
Group 3
3rd Group 3 v 4th Group 4
Group
3rd group 2 v 4th Group 4
Group 2 v 4th Group 4
1 1st Group 1
Group
Group
3rd group 2 v 3rd Group 3
3 4th Group 2 v 4th Group 3
U10 Preliminary Round
Cheltenham
Berkhampstead
U10 Final Round
Rules of the Festival
1. The competition will be a 7 a side competition
2. Competition to be played under England FA regulations
3. All matches to be 10 minutes straight through, no half time.
4. Squads may consist of a maximum of 10 players
5. Replacements and subs may be made mid game in accordance to FA regulations
6. 3 points for a win; 1 for a draw and a bonus point for scoring 3 or more goals in a match. League position will be decided by Highest number of league points. If still equal;
a) Greatest points difference (PD)
b) If equal PD, then greatest points for (PF)
c) If equal, then coin toss.
7. U11 Festival = 1st placed teams will go through to another group of four, 2nd place teams will go into another group etc..
8. U10 Festival = 2 groups all playing each other, with the winner playing the winner, 2nd place v 2nd place and 3rd place v 3rd place in the final set of matches.
Challenge Zone
• The challenge zone is for all pupils on the day to come and challenge their skills.
• Pupils with the highest score will win a prize
• Challenges to include – dribbling, keepy-ups, target shooting and more
Players Code of Conduct
WHEN PLAYING FOOTBALL I WILL:
• Always play to the best of my ability and for the benefit of my team
• Play fairly – I won’t cheat, dive, complain or waste time
• Respect my team-mates, the other team, the referee or my coach/manager
• Play by the rules, as directed by the referee
• Be gracious in victory and defeat – I will shake hands with the other team and referee at the end of the game
• Listen and respond to what my coach/team manager tells me
• Understand that a coach has to do what is best for the team and not one individual player • Talk to someone I trust or the club welfare officer if I’m unhappy about anything at my club.
Spectator Code of Conduct
Play your part and support The FA’s Code of Respect:
• Have fun; it’s what we’re all here for!
• Celebrate effort and good play from both sides
• Always respect the Referee and coaches and encourage players to do the same
• Stay behind the touchline and within the Designated Spectators’ Area (where provided)
• When players make mistakes, offer them encouragement to try again next time
• Never engage in, or tolerate offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour
Cheltenham College Prep School
Thirlestaine Road
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL53 7AB
T: 01242 522 697
E: theprep@cheltenhamcollege.org
www.cheltenhamcollege.org
Registered Charity No. 311720