Blackpool May Day Cup
04 - 05 May 2024
The magic of international football
International youth football tournament Blackpool in England: Blackpool May Day Cup
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Participating countries:
Wales
Looking for an exciting international competition at a top tourist location? Then you must go to Spring Bank in Blackpool. The first edition of the Blackpool May Day Cup, in 2019, offered a fine mix of nationalities, with teams from all over the UK and Ireland, and a number of countries from the continent. What more could a football fan possibly ask for? The competition takes place at the brand new Blackpool Enterprise zone- a top sports location with countless sports facilities, including beautiful, sleek football pitches. And the other attractions in Blackpool are the sweet icing on the cake!
Age Categories:
G11, G13, G15, G17, U07, U08, U09, U10, U11, U12, U13, U14, U15, U16
Tournament website:
Organiser:
Sir Tom Finney FC
Teams:
90
First edition:
2019
Program
Friday
Afternoon /
Arrival: check-in with welcome address and information from our on-site employees.
You will be informed in person about your stay and the tournament.
Evening /
Free time.
See tourist information for some great tips.
Saturday
Morning /
Start of the match programme.
The tournament will be held at the brand new Blackpool Enterprise zone with 12 sleek grass pitches. The matches will be officiated by referees from the LFA and SYFA.
Evening /
Free programme
See tourist options for some great tips
Sunday
Daytime /
Continuation of the match programme.
Qualification matches and finals followed by prize-giving ceremony at the sports parks.
Afternoon /
UEFA Respect ceremony: every participant receives a medal on the podium.
Evening /
Free time. See tourist information for some great tips.
Monday
Morning /
Departure.
The Blackpool May Day Cup is organised by the Sir Tom Finney FC. This club is a grassroots club offering children and adults of all social backgrounds the opportunity to play football in a competitive environment. Sir Tom Finney FC has 14 youth, 2 senior, 2 ladies and a disabled team in competition.
The Blackpool Cup May Day is played at the beautiful sports parks within the brand NEW state of the art purpose built Blackpool Enterprise Zone. Blackpool Enterprise Zone is on the edge of Blackpool and has 12 pitches and numerous kiosks selling snacks.
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Touristic information
Blackpool: "never a dull moment"
Even if Blackpool (140,000 inhabitants) is not the entertainment capital of Europe, it certainly is of the UK. The Pleasure Beach, Sandcastle Water Park, Blackpool Zoo, Blackpool Tower, The Big One, Sea Life World, South Pier – the town boasts an endless list of theme parks and entertainment. Not mention countless theatres, café-bars, pubs and restaurants and the renowned Hounds Hill Shopping Centre. In short, Blackpool is bustling with activity and entertainment. You’ll never find time to do it all!
Old Trafford
50 kilometres away from Blackpool is Old Trafford football stadium, home to Manchester United. Whether you're a fan or not, true football fans won't want to miss this stadium. There are daily tours, except on match days. Good to know: Old Trafford has its own train and metro stop. Click here for more information about a stadium tour.
Pleasure Beach & Sandcastle Waterpark
Pleasure Beach on the Ocean Boulevard in Blackpool is a gigantic ‘amazement park’ with no less than 145 attractions, including 12 rollercoasters. One of the rollercoasters is the biggest and fastest in England. So can you get in? Tournament participants get a discount on the price of entry to Pleasure Beach.
Sandcastle Waterpark is the largest indoor waterpark in England. This tropical pool paradise boasts several swimming pools, a wave pool and thrilling water slides like the Masterblaster and Thunderfalls Waterslide.
Accommodation and prices
Accommodation
