Castle Combe Colts' annual summer spectacular lived up to its proud reputation in Wiltshire and beyond as around 3,000 people savoured scintillating football in scorching temperatures at the club's picturesque HQ.

The tournament sells out every year and certainly didn't disappoint those who made sure their name was on the entry list. The event is unique in that it showcases the talents of young footballers right across the age spectrum, from 4 to 18.

There was joy and despair as teams battled it out for the honours, but the players deserve immense credit for making sure the values of respect and sportsmanship were upheld throughout the three days.

The club pays tribute to every single one of them for helping to create a wonderful spectacle, and would also like to say a big thank you to...

- The parents, friends and family who came along to cheer from the sidelines.

- Our superb team of referees and their guru, Julian Sattin.

- The army of volunteers from across the age groups, who flipped burgers, parked cars, served tea and refreshments, recorded results, set up pitches, packed them away afterwards and did everything else besides.

- Tireless tournament organisers Mandy Overfield and Katie Sheppard and grounds manager Bradley Milburn-Anderson, together with the rest of the Colts committee.

- The local businesses who helped with expertise and goods, including the Lysely family, Chippenham Pallet Company, MJ Church, Corsham Print, Practical and ByBrook Valley School.

- And, when it came to the one thing out of our control, the weather gods for ensuring the conditions matched the setting and the football on show.

It was a festival that showcased all that is brilliant about youth football but we really couldn’t have done it without the support of those listed above.

Thanks a million and we look forward to welcoming you all again in 12 months’ time.

TOURNAMENT 2019 ROLL OF HONOUR

U7 Fair play: Derry Hill United Flares
U8 Fair play: Derry Hill Inferno Orange
U9: Winners - Greenmeadow; Runners-up - Staverton Blue
U10: Winners - Kennington Athletic B; Runners-up - Kennington Athletic
U11 (Fri): Winners - Swindon Supermarine; Runners-up - Wims 11
U11 (Sun): Winners - FC Calne Vipers; Runners-up - Trowbridge Town Allstars
U12: Winners - Robins Red; Runners-up - Croft A
U13: Winners - Malmesbury Reds; Runners-up - Salisbury
U14: Winners - Trowbridge Town Raiders; Runners-up - FC Chippenham
U15: Winners - FC Chippenham White; Runners-up - Ferndale Rodbourne
U16: Winners - Castle Combe Colts Orcas; Runners-up - Ashton Villa
U17/18: Winners - Bromham Oaks; Runners-up - Bromham Owls

We invite you all - old friends and new - to come and join us in a Festival of Football.

On behalf of Castle Combe Colts I have great pleasure in inviting your club to enter teams into our annual tournament to be held at Castle Combe Sportsfield. You may enter a maximum number of 4 teams in any or all of the following age groups:

Friday, June 28: U17/18 Lads

Saturday, June 29: U7, U8, U10, U12, U14 Mixed, U16 Boys

Sunday, June 30: U9, U11, U13 Mixed, U15 Boys

NB: Please note these allocations may be subject to change, depending on number of entries.

Entry forms can be downloaded at the bottom of this letter.

 Our Friday night offering goes back to U18 Lads this year. After disappointing take up from this age group last year we ask you to enter early as we will make a decision in early spring as to whether we run this competition. Likewise, unfortunately we have had to abandon our attempts at getting Girls competitions going due to lack of interest in previous years.

All entries will be dealt with on a first come, first served basis. The entry fee will be £25 per team. We will charge £3 per car for parking and a programme.

Additional programmes can be purchased from the sellers at £2 each. Every effort will be made to accommodate an entry of 4 teams per team per age group, but should this not be possible any money banked for teams that we cannot fit in will be refunded.

Cheques should be made payable to Castle Combe Colts FC and be sent with an application form to Katie Sheppard at the address shown on the form. Internet payments can be made and forms sent by email can be used as detailed on entry form but places will not be allocated until both are received.

The closing date for entries is May 31st 2019. Confirmations will be sent by email after this date so please include your email address.

Please note that the tournament is only open to teams affiliated to their own County Football Association. No academy teams or players are allowed – see rules for more information.

No refunds shall be considered should any team be withdrawn from the tournament, within 2 weeks of the event. Those of you who have been with us before will know that the entire field is used for what it is intended for - playing football or watching it - and it is a wondrous sight. There will be zero tolerance on alcohol and drugs – any consumption on site will result in expulsion for that team.

If there are any further questions please contact us by email at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Yours in Sport, 

Trevor Newman (CCCFC Secretary)

Attachments:

CCCFC Tournament Invite Letter 2019.pdf	142 Kb
CCCFC Tournament Entry Form 2019.pdf	164 Kb
CCCFC Tournament Rules 2019.pdf	165 Kb

Come and join in the fun at Castle Combe Colts FC – voted by the FA as the best Charter Standard Club in Wiltshire and the South West for 2017!
We would especially welcome Reception and Year 1 children (plus any aspiring parent coaches) for our award-winning MiniKickers section for U6s.
All of our teams are coached by checked FA-qualified coaches. All drills are fun-based and our ethos means players of all abilities are welcome. Our MiniKickers  train outside on grass at Yatton Keynell during the summer and inside at Sheldon School during the winter. The first 4 sessions are free as a taster and, after that, children can get a year's worth of coaching for £60 now and get a free Colts t-shirt into the bargain.
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