250 junior teams to compete in Sussex Sixes

The tournament returns to West Park in Uckfield over two weekends in May.

A regular fixture in the town's calendar, 2023 will be the 31st year of Sussex Sixes. England and Crystal Palace legend Geoff Thomas MBE will be in attendance, with other special guests still to be announced.

The event starts with the Girls' tournament on Saturday 13 May, with the Boy's tournament following on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 May.

Teams range from 6 to 16 years old. Sussex Sixes is organised by Uckfield Grasshoppers, a long established organisation with teams for players from the ages of 5 to 18, who compete in the Crowborough and Mid-Sussex junior football leagues.

Paul Fletcher, Grasshopper’s Chairman said, “We’re thrilled to be hosting the Sussex Sixes tournament again in 2023. We pride ourselves on the positive role the club plays in our area, giving players of all ages and abilities the chance to be part of a caring, fun, inclusive and thriving club –the tournament is a brilliant way to share this ethos with the town and other clubs in our region.

“We’re working closely with the local community to make sure the event is a great day for the whole town. We’ll have overflow parking in operation and parking attendants on-site all day to ensure local residents aren’t inconvenienced – health and safety remains our top priority at all times. We can’t wait to welcome players and families from across the region to join us for three days of footballing fun.

“We will have some fantastic guests in attendance, as well as opening both tournaments, including England and Crystal Palace legend Geoff Thomas, MBE. We’re also pleased to be introducing and supporting local resident Lisa Davis, as she prepares to ride the Tour De France route in aid of Cure Leukaemia, the national blood charity which Geoff Thomas is a patron of. As someone who grew up watching Geoff playing football, I can’t wait to meet him!”.

Visit the website for more information and to register a team.