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SUMMER TOURNAMENT 2018

IMPORTANT
Please visit TOURNAMENT LATEST NEWS page for some important information on
Dog & Smoking Restrictions for supporters of the U7s, U8s & U9s teams.

THE WEATHER 
It looks like the weather this weekend will be hot, perhaps very hot. Each team is advised to bring a gazebo or two for shade. We are ordering extra drinks so there should be plenty for everyone to buy as necessary from the refreshment stall. 

CAR PARKING
You are requested NOT to park in the surrounding roads, especially Station Road, as it is a bus route. Two years ago, the police had to be called to tow away a vehicle that was stopping a bus getting past - it cost the owner over £200.
We use part of Cholsey Recreation ground as a car park, so there is plenty of space to accomodate up to 1000 cars. The entrance is in Station Road, and the car park is right next to our back field where we hold the Tournament - so very little walking.
The cost remains at £3 per car which includes our full colour programme - this is in line with all other local Tournaments' car-parking charges.
We thank you in antcipation of your co-operation.


TOURNAMENT ENTRIES


MINI TOURNAMENT UPDATE SEVEN


Thank you to the 186 teams that have entered our Tournament next weekend.  The highest number we've had for a good many years  - due to a late influx over the past 2 weeks, after the original closing date !
In fact, I've had to turn away nearly 20 further teams due to their age groups being full. 
It would be great next year to receive your entries in good time and not leave them to the last minute. I hate refusing, but with our 12 pitches and time factors, we couldn't hold many more than the 732 matches arranged for over next weekend.

Dave Evans has now included all the fixtures in the Programme, and it will be off to the printers (ALBRY Print & Design in Wallingford) first thing tomorrow morning.

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​Glenn Hawkins
Posted 20th May 2018
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UPDATE SIX - ENTRIES NOW CLOSED

However, if a team has made an inquiry and has indicated they would like to enter a team but haven't yet confirmed 100%, I sometimes give them the name TEAM X. Also, I sometimes put in a fictitious TEAM X to even up the number of teams in each group for a particular age, in the hope that I may receive a very late entry/inquiry.

SO EVEN THOUGH ENTRIES ARE NOW CLOSED in order for me to arrange the timings/pitches for the 600+ matches we play and get them to Dave Evans for inserting in the programme ready to take to the printers at 7:30am on Monday,
it could be that a "late" entry might become "TEAM X" - so worth giving me a call over the weekend or e-mailing me.
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Contact me at :                                        Home Telephone No. 01491 651314 
49 Station Road,                                 e-mail: glenn@clearconstruction.co.uk   
Cholsey, Wallingford,
Oxon     OX10 9PX 
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See      2018 TOURNAMENT     page for full details.

​Glenn Hawkins
Posted 17th May 2018
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​UPDATE FIVE
Just a few spaces available in each age group - late entries by THURSDAY 17th AT THE VERY LATEST.
Contact me immediately if wanting to join us for what is always, a wonderful and enjoyable day.
​My contact details are below.

See      2018 TOURNAMENT     page.

​Glenn Hawkins
Posted 10th May 2018


UPDATE FOUR

Entries still arriving - even though official closing date has passed, Glenn Hawkins will still accept late entries up to :
THURSDAY 17th MAY AT THE VERY LATEST.
Contact Glenn at :                                        Home Telephone No. 01491 651314 
49 Station Road,                                     e-mail: glenn@clearconstruction.co.uk   
Cholsey, Wallingford,
Oxon     OX10 9PX 
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WE already have over 140 teams entered and last year we had another 30 late entries with a few more who were too late.
Below are the maximum spaces left in each age group although it must be pointed out that if some age groups reach their maximum (24 teams), it will reduce the maximum for other groups.
IF INTERESTED, please contact me immediately to avoid disappointment - thank you.
U7s      EIGHT
U8s      TEN
U9s      FIVE
U10s    FOUR
U11s    TEN
U12s    TEN
U13s    FOUR
U14s    SIX
U15s    ELEVEN
U16s    TWELVE
U23s    EIGHT


Posted 2nd May 2018
Glenn Hawkins


UPDATE THREE

Still arriving DAILY.  ALL groups are at least 50%  FULL with quite a few at 80% capacity.
The maximum number for any specific age group is 24 teams.

I hope to bring you more detailed numbers at the end of this week.
Please don't leave it too late and be disappointed as I'm sure I'm not the only Club Tournament Organiser who usually receives a significant number of entries the week preceding the closing date & even more the following 2 weeks after !
OFFICIAL CLOSING DATE is THIS FRIDAY, 27th April.


Fixtures are finalised on Saturday 19th May and inserted in the programme on the Sunday ready to go to the printers first thing on Monday, so the 
VERY LAST POSSIBLE DATE TO ENTER is THURSDAY 17th MAY.
Any enquires after that, even if we have spaces, will have to be declined I'm afraid.

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UPDATE TWO
Arriving almost DAILY. - some groups are very close to being FULL - there will be a detailed update on the numbers entered for each age group on Friday 19th April -  please don't leave it too late and be disappointed.
​Official closing date for entries is : FRIDAY 27th APRIL.
If space may allow very late entries (with payment) up to WEDNESDAY 16th MAY.

​Glenn Hawkins
Posted 15th April 2018


UPDATE ONE
They are coming in thick and fast now.
Each age group is capped at a maximum of 24 teams although some groups may have to be limited to 21 teams.
​Don't leave it too late to enter - we hate to disappoint any club wishing to join us for what is probably one of the best organised Tournaments in Oxfordshire, perhaps the whole country.
Don't take our word for it, just ask any manager/parent/player/referee who has been to one.

Glenn Hawkins
Tournament & Fixtures Organiser
Posted 16 March 2018


Downloads below : INVITATION LETTER, ENTRY FORM & RULES

ENTRIES HAVE STARTED TO ARRIVE ALREADY - don't leave it too late and be disappointed.
Posted 30 Jan 2018
The dates for our 2018 Summer Tournament are :

Saturday 26th May 2018
0930 start : Under 7s (5 aside), Under 11s (6 a-side) 
& Boys Under 15s 
(6 a-side)

1430 start : Under 9s (6 aside), Under 13s (6 a-side) 
& Boys Under 16s 
(5 a-side)

Sunday 27th May 2018
0930 start : Under 8s (5 aside), Under 10s (6 aside)
& 
Under 12s (6 a-side)

1430 start : Boys Under 14s (6 a-side)
&
 Under 23s (5 a-side) NEW - was U21s last year


2018 INVITATION LETTER - download HERE for pdf

2018 ENTRY FORM - download
HERE for pdf and HERE for word.doc
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2018 TOURNAMENT RULES - download HERE for pdf

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​We hope those teams who came last May will be joining us again, together with some new faces too - it is one of the best organised Tournaments in Oxfordshire - ask anyone who has been to one. Over 90% of teams return every year.

BELOW ARE the entries and format from last year's Tournament for each AGE GROUP in ORDER of AGE.
Scroll down for further DETAILS from last year for your reference.
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​NB: The RAFFLE & AUCTION over the 2 days last year raised £1200 which was split equally between the Club and THE THAMES VALLEY AIR AMBULANCE - thank you all for your support - it was very much appreciated by all.

Dave Evans
Posted 23 Aug 2017
Updated 22 Jan 2018
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Below are some photos and comments from our 2017 Tournament
I would welcome any more - especially any on how we could make the weekend even more enjoyable for all.

Dave Evans : dave.vans@virgin.net 
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Hi Glenn 
Please can you let the committee, families and players associated with Cholsey Bluebirds Football Club know how well run and what a job you all do at Cholsey Football Cclub. I would like to thank you for letting me referee at you tournament and it's a pleasure to be involved and to support you all at your tournament please give me an email or call for next year.
Kind regards, Mike Wheeler (Referee)
 
Hi Glenn,
I just wanted to let you know how much our boys enjoyed your tournament last weekend. 
We have played at Cholsey for years and you always do such a great job!
I had boys playing on both days and the atmosphere over the whole weekend was lovely and your organisation is brilliant.  Everything runs to time and the extra touches like nettles being cut down mid games to help retrieve stray balls and pitches being re marked for our final did not go unnoticed.
I know how much goes into organising these things and your club do it really well.
Thanks for a great footballing weekend!
Katie Fanstone (ManagerParent)
 
Hi Glenn
It was a pleasure to take part in such a well-run tournament!!
Regards, Andrew Nesbitt (Manager/Parent)
 
A great event for all involved.
Paul Dick (Referee)

2017 Cholsey Bluebirds GOLDEN JUBILEE Summer Tournament

For information on our

FANTASTIC RAFFLE and AUCTION
You don't want to miss out on getting a real bargain !
Visit LATEST NEWS 2016/17 for Prizes and Auction.


​TOURNAMENT ENTRIES' FINAL UPDATE 4
JUST A FEW spaces left in some age groups for late entries.
MUST CONTACT GLENN (see below Update 2 for contact details) AS SOON AS POSSIBLE and BY 
FRIDAY MORNING AT THE VERY LATEST - after that, fixtures are finalised and the programme goes off to the printers.

Glenn is working abroad this week but returns on Thursday afternoon. He apologies if you have contacted him regarding a possible late entry and he has yet to reply. He will do so by Friday evening at the latest. He thanks you for your patience.


Posted 16 May 2017
 
TOURNAMENT ENTRIES' UPDATE 3
Now up to 160+ teams . . . . but still a few spaces left in most age groups for late entries.
MUST CONTACT GLENN (see below Update 2 for contact details) AS SOON AS POSSIBLE and BY 
NEXT THURSDAY AT THE VERY LATEST - after that, fixtures are finalised and programme goes off to the printers.


Posted 12 May 2017

​TOURNAMENT ENTRIES' UPDATE 2
All Age-Groups are FILLING UP VERY FAST as last week I was receiving around 5 more each day. We are now up to 127 entries, which is 10 more than at this stage last year. We ended up with 173.
As with some from our own club, a lot of managers of other clubs don't enter until the last minute. Last year I had 35 teams enter the week before the closing date and another 20 the following week.
Please don't be one of those who has left it too late - had to refuse 7 late entries last year as their age groups were full.


IF COMING, PLEASE GET YOUR ENTRY TO ME ASAP - closing date is this 
FRIDAY 28th April & provided I receive it by Friday, you are guaranteed to be accepted.

However, I
 can accept late entries if spaces available - need to phone me from next Tuesday 2nd May.
NB: I cannot accept any entries whatsoever after Friday 19th May as the programme with teams/fixtures will be off to the printers first thing on Monday morning.


Glenn Hawkins                                             Home Telephone No. 01491 651314 
49 Station Road,                                          e-mail: glenn@clearconstruction.co.uk   
Cholsey, Wallingford,
Oxon     OX10 9PX 
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CB TOURNAMENT INVITATION LETTER 2017
CB TOURNAMENT ENTRY FORM 2017
CB TOURNAMENT RULES 2017


FOR FULL DETAILS of our TOURNAMENT, scroll down.


Glenn Hawkins
Tournament Organiser
Posted 25 April 2017



TOURNAMENT ENTRIES' UPDATE 1
We still have spaces in ALL AGE GROUPS but the following are nearly at the maximum number :
Under 9s, Under 11s and Under 12s.
We can accept 21 teams in each age group, but if one or two are less, we could go up to 24.
At the present time, we have about 25 more teams entered than at this stage last year - we ended up with 173.

So please get your entries in as soon as possible to avoid disappointment - we had to refuse 7 late entries last year.

The official closing date for entries is FRIDAY 28th APRIL but if space, Glenn can accept late entries - need to phone him.


Glenn Hawkins
Tournament Organiser
Posted 12 April 2017

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GOLDEN JUBILEE      ​Summer Tournament

VERY IMPORTANT
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In 2016, we had 173 teams participate over the weekend, playing 618 matches altogether.
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As almost ALL age groups last year were full, and it is anticipated there will be an even greater demand for places this year, you are advised to get your entries in early.  As we have the tradition of giving all teams who enter a reasonable number of 8 minute games (10 minutes for older groups)  - minimum of 5, most 6 or 7, and some 8 or 9 games, the maximum number of teams we can cater for in any specific age group is usually 21. If any age groups have less than 21, then other groups could possibly go up to 24 teams.

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Saturday 27th May 2017
0930 start : Under 7s (5 aside), Under 11s (6 a-side) & Under Boys 15s (6 a-side)
1430 start : Under 9s (6 aside), Under 13s (6 a-side) & Under Boys 16s (5 a-side)
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Sunday 28th May 2017
0930 start : Under 8s (5 aside), Under 10s (6 aside) & Under 12s (6 a-side)
1430 start : Boys Under 14s (6 a-side), Under 21s (5 a-side)

Please click on the links below to download them.

CB TOURNAMENT INVITATION LETTER 2017
CB TOURNAMENT ENTRY FORM 2017
CB TOURNAMENT RULES 2017

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Below, for everyone's reference and especially for other Clubs Team Managers who might be thinking of entering a team, are the fixtures for our 2016 Tournament in order for you to see
​which teams attended and the number of games played. 
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2016 TOURNAMENT REPORT, RESULTS

In 2016, we had 173 teams participate over the weekend, playing 618 matches altogether.
A REPORT together with RESULTS of all age groups and including the Raffle Prize Winner, was posted on this website at the end of June. It will be found in "PREVIOUS TOURNAMENTS" page near the bottom of the left menu bar.
(NB: "Results" have yet to be included)


It should be pointed out at this time, that 2017 will be our GOLDEN JUBILEE and we hope to have some special events taking place during the season, and especially at our 2017 Tournament on   Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th May.

Posted 3 June 2016 
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Here are some comments received from those who attended last year :

Hi Glenn,
Thank you for letting me referee at your tournament again this year, it was a great weekend and I look forward to next year already. Hoping I win on the raffle.
Coby (Referee)

PS: Sadly he didn't win a prize ! (Still, he can try again next year - we raised £375 each for ourselves & The Thames Air Ambulance)

Good morning, thank you for having us at your tournament, it was a pleasure and a privilege to be part of it and would like to come again.
All the best
Naison Mutemeri
Florence Park U8 Coach


Hello Glenn
Just wanted to drop you a note to congratulate you and the team on the tournament this week end - really well run to time, but particular thank you for arranging the U10 leagues according to ability, this meant all our games were really competitive. we didn't top our group but one result going the other way for most teams would have made a big difference
Thanks again and see you next year
Alan


Hi. Just to say well done for such a great event. Congratulations to all the family! 
Paul Dick (Referee)


Hi Glenn,
Just a note to say how much I enjoyed your tournament this weekend. I spent one and a half days there with the under 7s, 10s and 13s and I thought that your team did a great job all round. Friendly welcoming people, well
organised and what a performance by Dave Evans collecting money for raffle tickets! Me and my three boys had a great time.
Best wishes and see you next year.
Steve East
Crowmarsh Youth


Glen,
Thank you from Goring Robins Under 9’s for once again for the organisation of a great tournament.
Paul Massey-Thompson
Goring Robins


Evening Glenn.
Just wanted to thank you all for a great weekend of football as we have all thoroughly enjoyed it . . .  again.
Kind Regards

Stewart Kernan ‘Kidlington Youth U8’s and U11’s Rangers manager’

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​If there are any other managers, players, referees or parent supporters viewing this page who came last year (and/or previous years), we would be delighted to hear your comments - good or bad - about our Tournament. 
We think it is a fantastic and well-organised weekend, one of the best in Oxfordshire, trying really hard to ensure everyone goes home at least with some happy and enjoyable memories - perhaps a trophy too, and, of course, a full stomach as well !


Contact Dave Evans (the Raffle Man & Website Manager) if you wish to add to the above comments at :
                                                        dave.vans@virgin.net


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