BJFF Pre Season Showdown 2025

Bispham Juniors Football Federation Pre-Season Showdown

Last year BJFF pre-season annual tournament saw a total of 60 different Clubs joining us for the weekend bringing along 144 teams over the two days and we can’t wait to see you this year on what is expected to be bigger and better.

The Bispham Juniors Football Federation (BJFF) is excited to announce the  Pre-Season 2025 Tournament, taking place over the weekend of 23rd and 24th August. This year’s tournament promises to be a celebration of youth football.

The tournament will see mixed football teams from across the region come together for a day of competitive action. With teams of all backgrounds and abilities, it will be a fun and inclusive day, offering young players the chance to showcase their skills and build team spirit in a supportive and friendly environment.

Saturday, August 23rd, 2025 - Mixed Teams

The day will be dedicated to mixed football teams, with games scheduled by age group: 

•  Under 7s (U7s) 5-A-Side Mini Soccer Competition

• Under 9s (U9s) 7-A-Side Mini Soccer Competition 

• Under 11s (U11s) 9-A-Side Mini Soccer Competition  

• Under 13s (U13s) 9-A-Side Mini Soccer Competition  

Sunday, August 24th, 2025 - Mixed Teams

The day will be dedicated to mixed football teams, with games scheduled by age group: 

• Under 8s (U8s) 5-A-Side Mini Soccer Competition  

• Under 10s (U10s) 7-A-Side Mini Soccer Competition   

• Under 12s (U12s) 9-A-Side Mini Soccer Competition

• Under 14s (U14s) 9-A-Side Mini Soccer Competition

Season 2025/26 teams! as we are a pre-season Tournament.

Entertainment and Extras

There will be a full program of entertainment throughout the weekend, including:

• Catering facilities with hot and cold food, drinks, ice cream, and sweets

• Inflatables and bouncy castles

• A penalty shootout game

• Hair and face painting

• An on-site photographer (photos available for purchase throughout the day)

Tournament Details

• Qualified Officials: All games will be officiated by qualified referees.

• Team Responsibilities: Each team is responsible for its players, coaches, and spectators. Any disputes will be settled by the Tournament Coordinator.

• Pitch Details: A maximum of 6 teams per pitch. If full capacity is not reached, teams will be split into even groups. Each team will play each other, with games lasting 10-15 minutes. The format will be flexible to accommodate different entry numbers, with the goal of ensuring that all players get as much football as possible.

The tournaments will be played in accordance with the FA guidelines for mini soccer (5-A-Side, 7-A-Side) and the FA guidelines for 9 & 11-A-Side football, including offside regulations.

Competition Format

5-A-Side Competition (Under 7s and Under 8s)

• • Cup, Plate and shield Winners will receive a winner’s trophy, and players will receive individual trophies.

• • Runners-Up will also receive individual medals.

• • Participation Medals: All U7 and U8 players will receive a participation medal.

• • Each team will be limited to 10 players.

7-A-Side Competitions (Under 9s and Under 10s)

• • Cup, Plate and shield Winners will receive a winner’s trophy, and players will receive individual trophies.

• • Runners-Up will also receive individual medals.

• • Each team will be limited to 14 players.

9-A-Side Competitions (Under 11s and Under 12s)

• Cup, Plate and shield Winners will receive a winner’s trophy, and players will receive individual trophies..

• Runners-Up will also receive individual medals..

• Each team will be limited to 18 players.

Registration

There is no maximum number of entries per club per age group. However, players may only play for one team throughout the tournament. We will hold both a Cup and a Plate competition to give as many players as possible the chance to participate in knockout competition.

Winning is not our only Goal!

In the Spirit our clubs’ motto “winning is not our only goal!”, I would encourage you all to play, manage and spectate in the best possible spirit, adhering to the code of conduct and tournament rules. In all age groups there will be winners and losers, and whilst our referees will no doubt make some mistakes along the way, I would always urge you to respect and accept their decisions, in a sportsman-like manner.

Please check out the Pitch Map, Tournament Rules, General Guidance Notes for Teams, paying attention to the points highlighted. All available on our website here

Please remember that the purpose of our tournament is to ensure that all the CHILDREN enjoy themselves. As such I would ask that you show your support and encourage ALL CHILDREN during the weekend. Finally, let’s hope the weather will be kind to us, and we all enjoy a fantastic weekend of tournament football at its best.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Bispham Junior Football Federation (BJFF).