The 23rd Thatcham Tornadoes Small-Sided Tournament was held at Kennet School, Thatcham over the weekend of SATURDAY 13TH MAY 2017 and SUNDAY 14TH MAY 2017.

Over the weekend, 230 teams from all over the South East participated, our highest number of entries yet again to date. Whilst many teams participating were local, others travelled from as far afield as Taplow, Southampton and Christchurch in Dorset. There were non-competitive groups for the U7 and U8 age groups culminating in participation and Fair Play Awards whilst the U9 age group and older players took part in competitive leagues.

Throughout the weekend, Thatcham Tornadoes ran a charity speed shot competition to raise money for the Fanconi Hope Charity in Stephen Water's memory. A massive £657.00 was raised thanks to the generosity of all the teams, parents and supporters attending the tournament. Three teams from Thatcham Tornadoes reached the finals this year.  U12 Main Cup Final went to sudden-death extra time with Kidlington Youth overcoming Thatcham Tornadoes Amber.  In the U9 Consolation Cup, a Tornadoes Winner was guaranteed as Thatcham Tornadoes Black and Tigers both reached the final with Black eventually taking home the silverware.

This tournament would not be possible to stage without the support of a small army of volunteers. They transform the Kennet School Playing Fields into a Tournament Arena and devote hundreds of hours in organising the event and ensuring it runs like clock-work.

Thatcham Tornadoes would also like to thank all the referees for giving their time throughout the tournament, Kennet School and the PTA, DE Photos, Tracie's Creative Faces, Newbury Bouncy Castles and all the parents/volunteers who have given their time to make this tournament such a success.

Results from the 2017 Tornadoes Tournament

U7’s Fair Play Award: Down Grange Stars

U8 Fair Play Award: Bishop Cannings

U9
Main Cup Winners: Taplow United
Runners Up: AFC Newbury Colts White

Consolation Competition Winners: Thatcham Tornadoes Black
Runners Up: Thatcham Tornadoes Tigers

U10
Main Competition Winners: Pace Youth
Runners Up: Eversley & California Rangers

Consolation Competition Winners: Croft FC Red
Runners Up: Andover Town Youth

U11
Main Cup Winners: Bishop Cannings Corinthians
Main Cup Runners Up: Woolton Hill Argyle Purple

Consolation Competition Winners: AFC Newbury Colts Red
Runners Up: Winklebury Wizards

U12
Main Competition Winners: Kidlington Youth
Runners Up: Thatcham Tornadoes Amber

Consolation Competition Winners: Westwood Wanderers Gold
Runners Up: Directions FC

U13
Main Competition Winners: AFC Newbury Colts B
Runners Up: Oxford City

Consolation Competition Winners: Salisbury United
Runners Up: Eldon Celtic Diamonds

U14
Main Competition Winners: Winklebury Wizards
Runners Up: Tadley Calleva Stripes

Consolation Competition Winners: Didcot Town Youth Red
Runners Up: Goring Robins Blues

U15
Main Competition Winners: Southcote Colts (A)
Runners Up: Grove Challengers White

Consolation Competition Winners: Stratton Juniors
Runners Up: Lydiard Millicent (A)

U16 (Stephen Waters Memorial Trophy)
Main Competition Winners: Harwell & Hendred
Runners Up: AFC Newbury Colts Red

Consolation Competition Winners: Calcot Royals Blues
Runners Up: AFC Newbury Colts Blue