The Scholars One — Residential Tournament for Post-16 Football Programmes
The Scholars One — Residential Tournament for Post-16 Football Programmes
AT A GLANCE
A three-day, two-night residential tournament created for post-16 football education programmes.
THE SCHOLARS ONE 2027
Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. We can hold your place for two weeks. Payment in full is then due by BACS against an invoice issued with your entry pack. Purchase orders welcome.
Premier League and EFL scouts attend our tournaments, and our multimedia team films throughout the weekend. For players at this stage, it is the part that matters — and it gives programmes something concrete to point to when recruiting next year's intake.
What's Included
In partnership with Oakham School, Rutland.
Former One Tournament winners include Max Mallem (Manchester City) and Austin Miles (Chelsea, England U15).
“We've been coming to One Tournament for several years. It's the only tournament the players want to return to each year. Good venue, proper refs, well organised, and we love playing teams we've never faced before.”
Who Can Enter?
The Scholars One is designed specifically for established post-16 football education programmes entering U17 and U19 boys teams.
FOR STAFF SIGNING OFF THE TRIP
Everything your programme lead, finance team or visits coordinator will ask for.
A named safeguarding lead on site all weekend.
Pitchside medical cover at every match.
Oakham School boarding houses, with teams supervised by their own staff.
Event risk assessment available on request.
Invoiced to your organisation, payable by BACS. Purchase orders welcome.
Full fixtures and timings issued the week before.
THREE DAYS. ONE EXPERIENCE.
FRIDAY 9 April 2027
12:30 — Arrive, lunch on arrival
16:00–18:00 — Group matches
18:30 — Supper and evening facilities
SATURDAY 10 April 2027
08:00 — Breakfast
Group matches throughout the day
12:30 — Lunch
18:30 — Supper and evening facilities
SUNDAY 11 April 2027
08:00 — Breakfast
09:30 — Cup and Plate finals
Awards and departure around lunchtime
Pool, gym, tennis, badminton and 3v3 air pitches available outside match times. Seminar rooms available for education sessions.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Everything you need to know about The Scholars One 2027, from eligibility and pricing to accommodation and the booking process.
Can we enter more than one squad?
Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
How much does it cost in total?
£219 per player and £149 per coach or staff member, both excluding VAT.
A squad of 18 players and 2 staff costs £4,240 excluding VAT.
Including VAT at 20%, the total is £5,088.
This covers two nights' accommodation, all meals from Friday lunch to Sunday breakfast, the full football programme, officials, medical cover, awards and complete facility access.
Is travel included?
Arrival is from 12:30 on Friday 9 April 2027.
What is the match format?
The group stage runs into Cup and Plate finals on day three, so no team's weekend ends early.
The exact format is confirmed once entries close.
What surface are the matches played on?
Who stays with the players?
Can parents and families attend?
Families arrange their own accommodation locally and we can send a recommended list.
Meals and boarding are for registered players and staff only.
What do players need to bring?
A full kit list is issued with the fixture pack.
When do we get fixtures?
We're travelling from overseas — can you help with logistics?
Speak to us before booking flights.
How do we pay?
We can hold your place for two weeks.
Payment in full is then due by BACS against an invoice issued with your entry pack.
Purchase orders are welcome.
What happens after we request an invitation?
The full fixture pack is sent the week before the event.
Still have questions? Speak to the One Tournament Team on 01243 908 044 .
Get the Full Tournament Details
Interested in bringing your U17 or U19 team to The Scholars One 2027 at Oakham School? Get the brochure with tournament dates, pricing, accommodation and event details.
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Request Your Invitation
If your programme is interested in joining The Scholars One, tell us which age group and how many squads you would like to enter. We’ll confirm eligibility and availability with you.
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