The 22nd Thatcham Tornadoes Small-Sided Tournament was held at Kennet School, Thatcham over the weekend of SATURDAY 14TH MAY 2016 and SUNDAY 15TH MAY 2016.

Over the weekend, 226 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 Brackley, Northants and Devises in Wiltshire. There were non-competitive leagues 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 Faconi Hope Charity in Stephen's memory. A massive £696.00 was raised thanks to the generosity of all the teams, parents and supporters attending the tournament. Thatcham Tornadoes themselves had limited success reaching only two finals where the Under 9 Stripes team were runners-up in the Main Competition and the Under 14 Amber team were runners-up in the Consolation Competition.

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, Penmar Transport and all the parents/volunteers who have given their time to make this tournament such a success.

Results from the 2016 Tornadoes Tournament

U7’s Fair Play Award: Winklebury Wizards

U8 Fair Play Award: Caversham Trents Reds

U9
Main Cup Winners: Andover Town Youth White
Runners Up: Thatcham Tornadoes Stripes

Consolation Competition Winners: Goring Hurricanes
Runners Up: Andover Town Youth

U10
Main Competition Winners: A.F.C. Newbury Boys Whites
Runners Up: A.F.C. Newbury Boys Reds

Consolation Competition Winners: Down Grange
Runners Up: Andover Town Youth Blue

U11
Main Cup Winners: Winklebury Wizards Blue
Main Cup Runners Up: Andover Town Youth

Consolation Competition Winners: Burghfield C.S.A. Falcons
Runners Up: Overton Youth F.C. Whites

U12
Main Competition Winners: Finchampstead Rhinos
Runners Up: F.C. Salisbury United

Consolation Competition Winners: Chineham Tigers
Runners Up: West Berkshire Warriors Blue

U13
Main Competition Winners: Wickham Wanderers
Runners Up: M.F.C. Popley

Consolation Competition Winners: Winklebury Wizards
Runners Up: A.F.C. Newbury Whites

U14
Main Competition Winners: A.F.C. Newbury Red Devils
Runners Up: Loddon Sports (B)

Consolation Competition Winners: Northside Athletic (A)
Runners Up: Thatcham Tornadoes Amber

U15
Main Competition Winners: Thatcham Town
Runners Up: Southcote Colts

Consolation Competition Winners: A.F.C. Newbury Boys Blue
Runners Up: Calcot Royals White

U16
Main Competition Winners: Crusaders F.C.
Runners Up: Woodley United Reds

Consolation Competition Winners: Tadley Calleva Yellow
Runners Up: Woodley United Blue