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 over 175 teams in age groups from under 7s to under 16s. 

Clubs travelled from across the region with winners of the various tournaments vowing to return to defend their titles in 2026.  

Dave Hoult, President of New Tupton Ivanhoe F.C., said, “The Summer Festival Football is the biggest event in the club’s calendar. We aim to provide the best experience to 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.” 

Antony Maidens, Chairman, added: “The tournament could not happen without the many volunteers from the club and the local community who give up three 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 success of the festival.  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 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 at each age group at the Summer Festival of Football were as follows: 

• U7s – Dronfield AFC Whites 

• U8s – Spire Rangers 

• U9’s – Brampton Rovers  

• U10’s – Rawmarsh St Josephs 

• U11’s – Matlock Gladiators 

• U12’s – Somersall Stingers 

• U13’s – Somersall Bulldogs 

• U14’s – Staveley Trojans 

• U15’s – Dronfield Town FC 

• U15’s Girls – Notts County Women U14s 

• U16’s – Barnby dun colts 

The New Tupton Ivanhoe F.C. Summer Festival of Football will return in 2026, and details will be available at newtuptonivanhoefc.co.uk/summer-festival-of-football early next year.