2025 Gala Frequently Asked Questions
After you’ve read our Gala FAQs, don’t forget to register
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Why don’t you have every age group available? | We have limited space available on the day and the Gala is run by a small group of volunteers |
| How many spaces do you have available in each age group? | Each age group will consist of the following number of teams. These will be broken down in to mini leagues. U7: 12 U8: 12 U10: 18 U11: 24 U13: 12 U15: 12 |
| How many games will each team play? | We are aiming for leagues of 6 teams each, so each team will play at least 5 games (subject to change on the day). |
| How will I know if there are any spaces left? | When spaces are low we will periodically update the registration form to advise approximately how many spaces are left. If there are no spaces left in an age group you will receive a red warning message when selecting the relevant age group. |
| What time will my age group start? | U7: PM U8: PM U10: AM U11: AM U13: PM U15: PM (exact timings will be confirmed nearer the date) |
| Can girls teams enter? | Yes, however the tournament is happening on the same day as the Battyeford Girls Tournament. We have decided not to have Girls’ specific categories so that the competitions don’t clash |
| Can mixed teams enter? | Yes |
| How do I register? | Go to The Laund Hill Gala registration page |
| How many teams can I enter on the registration form? | Up to 4 teams per form. If you want to enter more teams, please submit additional forms. |
| What is the entrance fee? | £35 per team |
| Who do I contact for further information? | phil3011 @ hotmail .com |
| Will I get a payment receipt and confirmation of my team’s entrance? | Yes, by email |
| Why can’t I use a hotmail email address to sign up with? | Our website emails are blocked by hotmail, so please use another email address |
| What is the format of the competition? | Champions League Format |
| Will there be trophies and medals? | Yes, for finalists |
| Is Car Parking available? | Yes, but limited |
| Will you be using an App for fixtures and to track results? | Yes. Download the app from Tournify. |
| What format are the games? | U7: 5-a-side U8-U13: 7-a-side U15: 5-a-side |
| Are there any other entry requirements? | – Clubs must be FA affiliated. We will contact you before the tournament to obtain your affiliation ID. This can be found at https://clubs.thefa.com – This is a Grassroots Tournament so please bear this in mind when registering your team. |
| Do you offer refunds if my team is no longer able to attend? | No. All paid entries are final and no refunds will be given. |
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