⚽️ St Francis FC Summer Tournament 2026 – Register Now! We’re thrilled to announce the return of our St Francis FC Summer Tournament,. Join us on 16th and 17th May 2026 at the fantastic Mountbatten School in Romsey for an unforgettable weekend of grassroots football! Secure your place now by registering your team here Early bird entries are just £45 (rising to £50 after 1st April) Key Details: 👥 Age Groups:Mixed: U7 to U15Girls: U8 to U15⚽️ Format:U7 & U8: 5v5U9 & above: 6v6👕 Team Sizes: Maximum 10 players per team (you’re welcome to enter multiple teams!)💷 Entry Fee: Early-bird £45 per team (£50 per team after 1st April)🏆 Competition Levels:Non-competitive for U7–U10Competitive for U11 & above (with seeding to balance skill levels) Important Notes: Open to grassroots teams – but we respectfully request no Academy or Girls JPL teams, please.Registration closes on 3rd May 2026. Sign Up Today! Don’t miss out on this exciting tournament. Spots fill quickly, so secure your place now by registering your team here. For questions, contact us at tournament@stfrancisfc.org. We're looking forward to welcoming you all and hope to make this year’s St Francis FC Summer Tournament the best one yet – see you on the pitch!

The Grassroots Code: Respect the Standard The FA have recently announced the new ‘Respect the Standard’ campaign, which aims to unite everyone across grassroots football by driving positive standards of behaviour across the game. St Francis FC is fully embracing and supporting the campaign and all our Managers, Coaches and Players have been asked to sign up to the Standards. We encourage all members to read the Standards (which you can find in your “My Documents” when you login and listed at the bottom of this page), and we ask that everyone follows the Standards of Behaviour that they describe. Please read more about the campaign below. Let’s make football better for everyone The Grassroots Code is here to unite the grassroots game by driving positive Standards of Behaviour we can all get behind. Good behaviour deserves everyone’s respect Created from conversations with grassroots clubs across England, we ask that you sign up to The Grassroots Code and show you want to improve behaviour at your club and others. The Standards of Behaviour Enjoy The Game We’re here to enjoy ourselves…win, lose or draw.Give Respect We always treat others as we’d like to be treated.Be Inclusive We embrace our differences…football is a game for everyone.Work Together We’re a team, on and off the pitch.Play Safe We all have a role in safeguarding children. You can read more about the Standards of Behaviour in The Grassroots Codes. These new Codes apply to all players – from age five to senior players – and are available for all our leagues and clubs now. FIND OUT MORE englandfootball.com/participate/behaviour/the-grassroots-code

Keeping Our Players Warm - St Francis FC and Athletherm St Francis FC is proud to be a community club - supporting our players, families and coaches both on and off the pitch. Grassroots football is more than just what happens during the game - it’s about creating an environment where everyone can enjoy the experience, whatever the weather. That’s why we’re pleased to be working with Athletherm, who’ve developed a fantastic, all-weather poncho designed for active kids. We all know that grassroots football can get cold, wet and windy - at matchdays or at training. Whether it’s players arriving early, warming up, or waiting for their turn to work their magic on the pitch - staying warm and dry makes a big difference. That’s why we’re really pleased to endorse Athletherm’s ponchos - we think they’re a great fit. They have a waterproof outer and fleece lining, and tick both boxes for keeping dry and warm. We’re hopeful this partnership will really support the wellbeing of our players - helping everyone get the most out of each footballing weekend. We’re looking forward to seeing some of our players give Athletherm a try over the coming months - and hopefully enjoying a few warmer touchlines along the way! Speak to your team manager for details of an exclusive discount code, and then visit https://www.athletherm.co.uk to place your order.