Friday 8 May
Welcome from Mr Wenham, Assistant Principal Sport
It is a great privilege to welcome you to St Joseph’s College U11 Football Festival 2026. This tournament is an exciting platform for talented young football players to showcase their skills and gain exposure to competitive tournament play As a College, we are very proud to be hosting this
tournament; having recently won the U13 Boys ISFA National reaching the ESFA Final (result tbc at time of writing). Tt is an extremely exciting time for sport at the College. We hope you enjoy your day at St Jo’s and we wish all the participating schools the very best of luck for an action-packed tournament.
St Joseph’s College is a truly special place for sport, with a collective ambition for sporting excellence and engagement radiating across students and staff alike. The thriving Prep sports programme acts as the foundation for an all-through school of sporting excellence. This broad, balanced sports programme is delivered in our exceptional facilities, encouraging a lasting love of sport for a healthy and happier life. Not only do we pride ourselves on the inclusivity and breadth of our sporting programme, but also on the standard of coaching that our students receive. At St Jo’s Prep, girls and boys have the unique opportunity to experience sector-leading tuition from exceptional practitioners in both the educational and professional sporting worlds There is no doubt that, for any young person with a passion for sports, this is the place to be.
Our programme allows players to participate and persevere It also provides a platform to perform. We do, of course, have an ultimate ambition to develop the next 1st team players at the College, giving our pupils the opportunity to reach the highest level of youth sport and beyond, as reflected in our recent PE and Games provision alignment. We believe no student has a sporting ambition too great and we aim to foster and support the highest of goals for our young athletes Supporting this are our programme for Sports Scholars, College performance pathways and sector-leading practitioners, all improving the quality of competitive sports teams. More holistically, through our PE and Games provision, our mission is to raise awareness, confidence and responsibility, equipping pupils to make good decisions in life and on the pitch.
If you would like further information about St Joseph’s College Prep School or would like to organise a meeting and personal tour focusing on sport then please get in touch.
Mr Wenham
Assistant
Principal Sport
01473 694576
Boys' Festival
Group 1 Group 2
St Joseph’s College (1)
School (2)
Bentley (5)
Lawford
Copdock (6)
Martlesham (3)
Finborough (7)
Wymondham (4)
Tendring (8)
Girls' Festival
Group 1 Group 2
Copdock (1) Wymondham (5)
Lawford (2)
Martlesham (3)
Bentley (4)
St Joseph’s College (6)
Finborough (7)
Tendring (8)
U11 Football Rules
Format of play:
Girls: 5v5 tournament
Boys: 7v7 tournament
Match Timings:
Group stage 10 mins
Quarter final+ 12 mins
Substitutions: Substitutions can be made at any time during the play and at half time with the referee’s permission. (Roll on roll off substitutes)
Laws of the Game:
Goalkeepers: Goalkeepers may handle the ball anywhere within the goalkeeper area. Goalkeepers can use feet or hands to play out.
Throws in: Normal throw-in rules as per Laws of Mini Soccer.
Free kicks: All free kicks will be direct and the opposition will be at least 5 yards from the ball until it is played.
Penalty Box: No restrictions on the amount of players allowed in the penalty area.
Goal Kicks: Goal kicks from the edge of the penalty area
Kick off: To start a game or when a goal is scored it will start from a centre kick.
Penalties: Penalties to be taken from the penalty spot.
Footwear: Football boots, trainers or astroturf boots are allowed.
Offside: No offside rule.
No Headers: Indirect free kick
No height restrictions