The Tunbridge Wells Youth Football Club has officially opened registration for its 22nd annual summer tournament in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent. The community event is scheduled for June 27–28, 2026 at the Ridgewaye Fields in Southborough.
This year’s competition includes age groups for boys and mixed teams from Under-7s to Under-15s, while girls’ teams can enter from Under-9s to Under-14s. The tournament is sanctioned by the Kent County FA, which oversees adherence to county and national safety and fair-play standards.
Organisers are urging local and regional teams to secure places quickly; the tournament has historically filled to capacity within weeks of opening. The weekend operates as a major community hub, drawing teams from across the South East to compete in a festival-style atmosphere.
Money raised during the tournament helps fund the club’s year-round running costs and the upkeep of its grounds. This includes the clubhouse at the Ridgewaye — The Ridgemont Pavilion — which opened after a long-term facilities project and is documented in local reporting.
The club is registered at Companies House as a private company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 13 March 2024, and supports around 600 young players. The club traces its origins to 1989 and was officially formed in 1995; it also maintains a formal partnership with the senior Tunbridge Wells FC to provide a player pathway for children progressing in the sport.
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