Foundation to host Smoke and Vape-Free Sidelines Football Tournament

The Bradford City FC Community Foundation are seeking 16 teams to take part in a special tournament hosted by the Foundation and Bradford Metropolitan Council, and supported by West Riding FA.

The tournament will be a fun, competitive and inclusive event supporting our Smoke and Vape-Free Sidelines campaign. We are asking clubs to join us in thanking/asking people not to smoke or vape on junior club sidelines - by taking part clubs will not only be playing a high-level tournament with some fantastic prizes on offer, but they will also be pledging to combat and deter smoking and vaping on their sidelines.

Tournament details:

Date: Saturday 25th October

Time: 9.30am - 3pm (Kick off at 10am, Trophy presentation expected around 2:30pm)

Location: Co-op Academy Southfield, Haycliffe Ln, Bradford BD5 9ET

Ages: U11s

Gender: Mixed

Teams: 6-a-side (9 players permitted in a squad)

Parents, guardians and family members are welcome and encouraged!

Prizes:

All participating clubs will receive up to £100 worth of equipment purchased on their behalf by the Bradford City FC Community Foundation and Bradford Council (we will be in touch with participating clubs to draw up a list of what they most need)

The winning team in the tournament shall receive up to £500 worth of equipment purchased on their behalf by the Bradford City FC Community Foundation and Bradford Council (we will be in touch with participating clubs to draw up a list of what they most need).

All participating teams shall receive 25 free tickets to a Bradford City AFC home game of their choosing (subject to availability and limitations on high-interest games).

All participating teams shall receive a free banner which has been designed by a Bradford school pupil to be displayed on their club grounds, which encourages attendees at matches not to smoke or vape on their sidelines.

Smoke and Vape-Free Sidelines Pledge:

All participating clubs shall sign a waiver pledging their commitment to deterring smoking or vaping on their sidelines. The waiver shall also state that they will display the banner referenced above.

Staff and catering:

Bradford City FC Community Foundation, Bradford Council and West Riding FA staff shall be in attendance on the day. Staff shall include fully licensed referees, coaches and support staff. Foundation and Council staff shall be available to discuss how attending parents and coaches can best challenge those who smoke and vape on junior club sidelines.

Hot and cold food and drinks shall be provided throughout the day.

We shall have a videographer, photographer and content creation staff, and potentially some members of the press, covering the day. All attendees shall be asked to provide photo and media consent ahead of the tournament - those who do not have consent shall not be photographed. 

Please confirm your interest in participating in this tournament, and we will be in touch to confirm your place. 

To express your interest, or if you have any questions about the tournament and its running on the day, please contact Oliver Read via: oliver.read@bcfccommunity.co.uk