We honestly can't recommend James Beattie Football Academy enough! Our daughter was incredibly nervous before her first camp, but she came home with the biggest smile on her face and immediately asked when she could go back. A special shout out to Andy, who is absolutely incredible with the children.
Tournaments
Hampshire FA affiliated grassroots tournaments, held in October and April, giving club teams the chance to compete against new opposition during the season.
Why we run tournaments
We run our tournaments to give teams from across Hampshire and further afield the opportunity to compete and play against different opposition during the season, rather than only at the traditional off-season summer tournaments.
Our tournaments are affiliated by Hampshire FA and delivered in a safe, inclusive and well-organised environment. They are open to grassroots club teams rather than academy players, and we usually host one in October and one in April.
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Open to grassroots clubs
Tournaments are organised by age group with small-sided formats to suit each one.
Grassroots clubs
Enter a squad and give your players a well-run, competitive day against new opposition during the season.
Age groups
Competitions are organised by age group, with small-sided formats and squad sizes listed for each event.
Families
A great day out with plenty of football to watch and support.
Formats and entry
Each tournament lists its venue, format and entry details.
Locations
Age groups
Tournament day
Well organised, fair and fun from the first whistle to the last.
Group games
A guaranteed run of matches for every squad, whatever the results.
Knockout rounds
Progression to finals for the top teams in each group.
Fair play
FA-aligned rules, qualified referees and a positive touchline culture.
Winners and awards
Trophies and awards for the winning teams and standout performers on the day.
Upcoming tournaments
Tournaments are announced here around four months ahead, with entry details for clubs.
No upcoming dates are listed right now. New dates are added regularly, so please check back soon or contact us.
Word from the touchline
Feedback from families who have joined our camps and programmes.
Tournament action
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Support the academy and our tournaments
We are grateful to the businesses that support the academy. If your company would like to sponsor one of our tournaments or events, we would love to hear from you: we are always looking for businesses to support these days and to promote alongside them.
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Tournament questions
How our tournaments work, from entering a squad to what happens on the day.
Ask us anythingWho can enter a tournament?
Our tournaments are for grassroots club teams from across Hampshire and further afield, organised by age group. They are not open to academy players, so every squad is a club side.
What format do the tournaments follow?
Matches are small-sided and played to FA-aligned rules for each age group, with a format that gives every player plenty of game time. Our tournaments are affiliated by Hampshire FA, and the full format and schedule are published for each event on the Events page.
How do I enter a team?
Open the tournament on the Events page and follow the entry link, or contact us with your club, age group and number of players and we will help you get set up. We usually host one tournament in October and one in April.
Are there medals and awards?
There are trophies and awards for the winning teams and standout performers on the day. Not every team receives an award, so the focus is on competitive, well-organised football against new opposition.
Can parents and family come and watch?
Of course. Spectators are welcome at all of our tournaments. We simply ask that everyone supports positively and follows the venue's rules so the children can enjoy their football.
Enter a team
Check the upcoming tournaments for entry details, or get in touch and we will help you find the right competition.
