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Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Summer Festival of Football 2026.
Check out images from the event
Bookings will open for 2027 on the tournament app at https://ntifc.sssfootball.uk/enter later in the year.
The Summer Festival of Football takes place over two weekends with morning and afternoon sessions. The age groups are based on the 26/27 season so for example this season’s under 10’s will be under 11’s in the tournament.
Morning session matches kick off around 9.00 and afternoon sessions around 13.45. Please check with your coaches what time they want players there to warm up and prepare for the tournament.
Matches will be played on four pitches across the Bert Hoult Arena and the Recreation Ground.
Use the app when you arrive to see all the fixtures and times for your group games. Results and league tables will be displayed on the app and announcements made for future rounds.
Please prepare for the weather conditions, if it is hot plenty of sun cream and water and if its raining bring an umbrella and something for the players to wear to keep warm between matches.
You may also wish to bring camping chairs to sit on.
Admission for spectators to the tournament is £3 per car and £1 per walk-up. This will be cash only, so please try to bring the right change
The New Tupton Ivanhoe F.C. Summer Festival of Football is one of the largest in the Midlands attracting over 100 teams from U7's upward
Parking
Please use the Bridgwater Street entrance to North side, Tupton. Postcode S426BP.
We are operating a one way traffic system to make it easier for all attending and local residents.
Please follow the stewards advice on where to park. You may be asked to park in our overflow car parks at Tupton Village Hall or Tupton Primary School. All are within a short walk of the tournament.
Please use our car parks and be respectful of residents when visiting the tournament.
Please bring the correct cash for parking and remember everyone supporting the tournament is a volunteer and without them your child wouldn’t be able to play.
Photography and videography will be taken at the event by New Tupton Ivanhoe F.C.
A professional photographer will be at the tournament and pictures will be available to purchase.
The club will also be taking photography and video content for their marketing activity. Photography and video content from the tournament will be shared via this website and our social media channels and may be used by the club to promote the tournament and club online and in the media.
By taking part in the tournament as a player or entering the tournament as spectator you agree for New Tupton Ivanhaoe F.C to allow video and photography to be taken of you.
However if you don’t want players to have their photo taken please make sure that your coach instructs New Tupton Ivanhoe F.C. in advance of the event and at the team briefing.
As a spectator please speak to the photographer(s) who will ensure that you aren’t included in an imagery.
We hope all the players, coaches,sponsors, guests and spectators have an amazing time.
We all love watching tournaments but there will be plenty to keep the family entertained between matches.
Take part in some good old fashioned family fun with the tombola and the 50/50 draw.
There will also be bouncy castles to keep the little ones entertained.
There will also be a range of food and drink options, include the clubs cafe and bar, perfect for spectators and refuelling those hungry footballers once they have finished playing.
Thank you to all the sponsors and volunteers who make the Summer Festival of Football 2026 possible.
Wilkins Vardy has been a recognised brand in Chesterfield since doors first opened in 1970. The estate agents have an office in Chesterfield, and you can find out more at www.wilkins-vardy.co.uk
Paula Towndrow, Director at Wilkins Vardy said “We are really excited about once again to be headline sponsor of the New Tupton Ivanhoe F.C. Summer Festival of Football. Wilkins Vardy has been serving the North Derbyshire since 1970 and it is great to be supporting the tournament so more young people in our local communities can take part in grassroots football this summer.”
New Tupton Ivanhoe F.C. is a 2 star England Accredited Club located in the North Derbyshire village of Tupton just outside of Chesterfield.