The 20th Thatcham Tornadoes Small-Sided Tournament was held at Kennet School, Thatcham over the weekend of SATURDAY 17TH MAY 2014 and SUNDAY 18TH MAY 2014.

Over the weekend, 194 teams from all over the South East participated, our highest number of entries to date. Whilst many teams participating were local, others travelled from as far afield as Portsmouth, Southsea, Fordingbridge and Thame. 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 £676.55 was raised thanks to the generosity of all the teams, parents and supporters attending the tournament. (Includes a donation of £52.25 from the U7s raised from sales of teas/coffees, thank you).

Thatcham Tornadoes themselves had limited success in two age groups. Tornadoes Palace were Consolation Competition Runners-up in the Under 15 competition as were The Under 10 Stripes team.

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 freely 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 2014 Tornadoes Tournament

U7’s Fair Play Award: Goring Robins (C)

U8 Fair Play Award: Oakley F.C. Green

U9
Main Cup Winners: Winklebury Wizards
Runners Up: Burghfield C.S.A. Raptors

Consolation Competition Winners: A.F.C. Newbury Colts
Runners Up: Highworth Town

U10
Main Competition Winners: A.F.C. Newbury Colts
Runners Up: Theale Tigers (A)

Consolation Competition Winners: Kennet Valley
Runners Up: Thatcham Tornadoes Stripes

U11
Main Cup Winners: Greenmeadow Youth
Main Cup Runners Up: Thatcham Town Harriers Storm

Consolation Competition Winners: A.F.C. Newbury Boys
Runners Up: Pinnstars

U12
Main Competition Winners: Maidenhead Magpies
Runners Up: Thame Boys Black

Consolation Competition Winners: A.F.C. Newbury Red Arrows
Runners Up: Ascot United Aces

U13
Main Competition Winners: Swindon Supermarine
Runners Up: Harwell & Hendred

Consolation Competition Winners: Reading Rangers
Runners Up: A.F.C. Newbury Colts Green

U14
Main Competition Winners: Caversham Meteors
Runners Up: Croft Juniors

Consolation Competition Winners: Hatch Warren Phoenix (B)
Runners Up: A.F.C. Dummer

U15
Main Competition Winners: Fordingbridge Town Turks
Runners Up: A.F.C. Aldermaston Blue

Consolation Competition Winners: Liden Community
Runners Up: Thatcham Tornadoes Palace

U16
Main Competition Winners: Purton Youth (A)
Runners Up: University of Portsmouth

Consolation Competition Winners: A.F.C. Newbury Reds
Runners Up: A.F.C. Newbury Blues