The Official National Pathway for Players

Aged 6–18

County Championships Across England → National Finals, Isle of Wight

🌟 The Foundation of England’s

Talent Pathway

The England Youth Beach Soccer Championships are the official national pathway for young players aged 6–18. Delivered across multiple counties and culminating in the National Finals, the Championships form the backbone of England Beach Soccer’s talent development system.

This is where young players begin their journey toward:

England U14, U16 & u20 squads

International representation

Senior men’s and women’s national teams

From first steps on the sand to wearing the Three Lions, it all starts here.

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🏅 County Championships

(May–July 2026)

Hosted by County FA partners across England, the County Championships are open to:

Clubs

Schools

Community teamsAge Categories: U7, U8, U9, U10, U11, U12, U13, U14, U15, U16, U18

Qualification: 🏆 Winners and runners‑up in each age group qualify for the National Finals.

County Partners:

Hampshire

Sussex

Cornwall

Devon

Northumberland

These events provide a fun, competitive, and development‑focused environment for young players at all levels.

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National Finals – Isle of Wight

📅 Dates: 25–26 July 2026 📍 Location: Appley Beach, Ryde 🛡️ Sanctioned by: Hampshire FA

The National Finals bring together the strongest youth teams from every county for a two‑day celebration of elite youth beach soccer.

This is the highest level of youth competition in England, a showcase of future England stars.

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🔥 Talent Pathway Activation

The Championships directly connect into England Beach Soccer’s formal talent pathway:

• County Talent Matches

• England U14 & U16 squad selection

• International fixtures

• Senior team progression

Recent Success Story:

• England U16 crowned European Champions in Porto

• 8 players progressed from U8 all the way to gold medal

• Ashton (#10) named MVP and Golden Foot Winner

This pathway works and it starts with the Youth Championships.

🎯 Why It Matters

The England Youth Beach Soccer Championships:

• Provide structured, age‑appropriate development

• Offer a clear pathway from grassroots to elite

• Celebrate homegrown talent and community clubs

• Build confidence, teamwork, and technical excellence

This is more than a tournament — it’s a national development platform.

📅 Age Groups & Event Schedule

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National Finals Isle of Wight 2026

Saturday 25 July

U7 Mixed (Boys & Girls)

U9 Mixed (Boys & Girls)

U11 Boys

U10 Girls

U12 Girls

U14 BoysTotal: 6 groups

Sunday 26 July

U8 Mixed (Boys & Girls)

U10 Boys

U12 Boys

U13 Boys

U14 Girls

U15/16 Boys

U16 GirlsTotal: 7 groups

Note: Full match schedules will be released after registration closes.

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📝 How to Enter

Follow the EventBrite registration link

Select your age groups

Complete the online entry form

Pay the entry fee

Receive confirmation and next steps from England Beach Soccer​

🚀 Start Your Team’s Journey

Secure your place in England’s official youth pathway events

Give your players the chance to progress from county level to the national stage.

→ Register now on EventBrite