Summer Cup

The Summer Cup is Active Soccer’s showpiece tournament for youth teams.

More than just a tournament

The Summer Cup is Active Soccer’s showpiece tournament for youth teams.

The festival of football welcomes FA-affiliated youth clubs as well as thousands of spectators.


U7-U8 tournaments: 5-a-side. Non-competitive. Every participant receives a medal.


U9-U10 tournaments: 5-a-side. Group stages & knock-out. Trophies for winners and runners-up.

Please note: the tournament is open to clubs of all ability but they must be affiliated to a County FA. No elite teams may enter. All boy, all girl or mixed gender teams are all welcome as per FA regulations.


As per FA guidelines for Mini-Soccer, the maximum squad size is ten children

U7 - U10

U7 - U10




Girls & Boys Age Groups

Girls & Boys Age Groups



Awards and Trophies

Awards and Trophies




Confidence – Believing in yourself that you can achieve

Healthy - We recognise the importance of children leading active and healthy lifestyles.

Inclusive - Our team is trained to make sure that everyone is involved and made to feel welcome.

Growth – Viewing challenges as opportunities we encourage progression. Praising efforts, being positive and believing you can become the best version of you!

Resilience – To create resilient individuals who always try their hardest and never give up

Fun – We believe children and adults who enjoy themselves and have fun, will learn more and want to keep taking part.

Believe it, achieve it… Your journey starts now
Mark Whitwood Mark Whitwood
You don’t lose, you learn

Make it Happen

Fun, Healthy, Inclusive