The New Tupton Ivanhoe F.C. Summer Festival of Football has once again been a success on and off the pitch.
One of the largest grassroots football tournaments in the region, the festival attracted teams in age groups from under-7s to under-13s.
Clubs travelled from across the region with winners of the various tournaments vowing to return to defend their titles in 2026.
Andy Fox, Chair of New Tupton Ivanhoe F.C., said, “The Summer Festival of Football is the biggest event in the club’s calendar. We aim to provide the best experience for the teams taking part, and it is lovely to receive the positive feedback we have. The festival allows us to continue to invest in the facilities for the club.”
Michelle Briddon, Club Secretary, added: “The tournament could not happen without the many volunteers from the club and the local community who give up two weekends of their summer to ensure the tournament runs smoothly. From supporting the teams taking part to setting up and taking down the pitches, and from helping with parking and road management to running stalls. They play a vital role in the festival’s success. We thank you all.”
“We are also grateful to Wilkins Vardy, our headline sponsor. Their kind financial support not only ensures the tournament happens but also means that the money raised from the festival can be invested back into improving the footballing facilities for the community of Tupton.”
The headline sponsor for the tournament is Wilkins Vardy Estate Agents.
The winners and runners-up at the Summer Festival of Football were as follows:
U8s
Gold Cup
Winners – AFC Dronfield Whites
Runners Up – Pilsley CFC
Silver Cup
Winners – New Tupton Ivanhoe Black
Runners Up – Staveley Blue
U9s
Gold Cup
Winners – Keyworth White
Runners Up – AFC Dronfield
Silver Cup
Winners – Future FC Gold
Runners Up – Alfreton Town Junior Vipers
U10s
Gold Cup
Winners – Woodborough Celtic Green
Runners Up – Eastwood CFC Badgers
Silver Cup
Winners – Underwood Villa Tigers
Runners Up – Holbrook Sports Ballers
U11s
Gold Cup
Winners – Duffield Mavericks
Runners Up – New Tupton Ivanhoe White
Silver Cup
Winners – Beighton Magpies Blacks
Runners Up – Bolsover Town Lions
U12s
Winners – Newcastle Strikers Red
Runners Up – Wirksworth Colts Lions
U13s
Winners – Sherwood Colliery Lions
Runners Up – Beighton Magpies
U13s Girls
Winners – Mansfield Town Girls
Runners Up – Sheffield Wednesday Ladies
The New Tupton Ivanhoe F.C. Summer Festival of Football will return in 2027, and details will be available at newtuptonivanhoefc.co.uk/summer-festival-of-football later this year.
