DOWNHILL FOOTBALL HUBSITE, SUNDERLAND , SR54BB

NEW SEASONS AGE GROUPS & FORMATS SO 2026/2027 SEASON!

UNDER 8
UNDER 9
UNDER 10
UNDER 11
UNDER 12
UNDER 13

REGISTRATION – ATLEAST 30 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR FIRST ALLOCATED FIXTURE

START TIMES STATED BELOW

FINISH TIMES APPROX 1PM FOR EARLY STARTS AND 5.30PM FOR THE AFTERNOON STARTS

MORNING AGE GROUPS

SAT 15TH AUGUST 2026

U8 HIGH MID – 9AM
U9 HIGH MID – 9AM
U10 HIGH MID – 9AM
U11 HIGH MID – 8.45AM

SAT 22ND AUGUST 2026

U8 LOW MID – 9AM
U9 LOW MID – 9AM
U10 LOW MID – 9AM
U11 LOW MID – 8.45AM

AFTERNOON AGE GROUPS

SAT 15TH AUGUST 2026

U8 LOW – 1.30PM
U9 LOW – 1.30PM
U12 HIGH MID – 1.30PM
U13 HIGH MID – 1.30PM

SAT 22ND AUGUST 2026

U12 LOW MID – 1.30PM
U13 LOW MID – 1.30PM
U10 LOW – 1.30PM
U11 LOW – 1.30PM

What age groups do I enter?

Due to this going into the new season it’s your new age groups and formats 26-27 season

Type Of Surface

All Played on Astroturf

Live Scores 

We have a Unique Live Scores Centre through Tournament Organiser so you can access Fixtures, Tables & Results

Your Players

Your players should be signed onto your team for the new 2026 /2027 season

Guest Players 

Must be Your own Age group & meet the level of the tournament & be verified from the tournament organiser 

Predicted Format

UNDER 8 – 2 x 5 Teams (4 group Games & semi-final guaranteed providing don’t finish 5th in group)
UNDER 9 – 2 x 5 Teams (4 group Games & knockout stages guaranteed providing don’t finish 5th in group)
UNDER 10 – 2 x 5 Teams (4 group Games & knockout stages guaranteed providing don’t finish 5th in group)
UNDER 11 – 2 x 5 Teams (4 group Games & knockout stages guaranteed providing don’t finish 5th in group)
UNDER 12 – 2 x 5 Teams (4 group Games & knockout stages guaranteed providing don’t finish 5th in group)
UNDER 13 - 2 x 5 Teams (4 group Games & knockout stages guaranteed providing don’t finish 5th in group)

Extended Game if groups less than 5 teams

Other Formats Possible due to late cancelations

9 Team Format – 1 group of 5 teams & 1 group of 4 teams
If you’re in the Group of 5 will have 4 games guaranteed, 5th team will exit the competition.
If you’re in the Group of 4 then you will play 3 extended Group Games & a Semi Final Guaranteed
*Top 2 Play in Gold Cup Semi Finals & 3rd &4th Place Teams play in Silver Cup Semi Finals.

8 Team Format – 2 Groups of 4 Teams
3 Group Games & a Semi Final Guaranteed
*Top 2 Play in Gold Cup Semi Finals & 3rd &4th Place Teams play in Silver Cup Semi Finals.

7 Team Format – 1 Super League of 7 Teams
Play everyone Once over Two Pitches
*Top 2 Play in Gold Cup Final / 3rd & 4th Play in Silver Cup Final

6 Team Format – 1 super league of 6 teams
Play everyone Once over Two Pitches
*1st & 2nd Play in Gold Cup Final & 3rd & 4th Place Teams play in Silver Cup Final

These Tournaments offer a two-final policy for all age groups. Gold & Silver Cup

CANCELATION POLICY

NO REFUNDS (if the fault of the booker)

REFUNDS GIVEN (if the fault of the event organiser)

WEATHER CANCELATION (if an event goes down because of Weather, then a credit will be issued for a period of 365 days

Teams who enter incorrectly will be credited for a period of 365 days providing we fill your space!

Please make sure you 100% qualify and you’re entering the correct age group!

For Further Information please visit our FAQ Section on the website