Hey hockey family 🏑💛
If this year proved anything, it’s that when our community comes together… something special happens.
The Festival, The Vibes, The Banter, The Laughter, The moments you talk about all season.
And we’re not slowing down, we go again — bigger energy, same incredible spirit — with two festival weekends built around one hockey family.
🌟 Youth Hockey Festival – Last Weekend of June
A dedicated weekend for the next generation. Junior players taking centre stage, fast games, big smiles and an environment built around development, teamwork and unforgettable first festival memories.
🏑 Adult Hockey Festival – August Bank Holiday Weekend
Our flagship celebration returns. Competitive hockey by day, unbeatable atmosphere throughout, and that festival buzz that makes this weekend one everyone circles in the diary.
Two weekends, One community, One Hockey Family,
And as we head into our 15th year of hosting the Norman Todd Memorial Festival, we’re proud of what this event has become — not just a festival, but a tradition and a place to make new friendships regarless of what happens on the pitch.
So start planning.
Start organising your squads.
Start getting excited.
Because festival season is coming… and you won’t want to miss it. 💛🏑
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls hold onto your hats because This year’s festivals are going to be a fantastic one again – celebrating our 15th year for the Adult Hockey Festival and 2nd year of our Youth Hockey Festival, a seven-a-side hockey festival extravaganza! That’s right, it’s going to be another year of top-festival hockey which is giving you more of what you love, entertainment, banter and good old-fashioned fun hockey.
Now, we know what you’re thinking – “why mess with a good thing?” So we haven’t, we’re all about pushing boundaries and trying new things but also not about reinventing the wheel. Just like last year, this means we can fit more teams into the mix, which means even more opportunities to show off your silky skills, on and off the pitch.
But wait… there’s more excitement coming your way! We’re thrilled to announce that we’ll be offering camping at the Adult Hockey Festival grounds again. Yes, you heard it right! You can extend the fun beyond the field and immerse yourself in the full festival experience under the starlit sky. Some disappointing news though… we don’t offer camping at the Youth Hockey Festival sorry! It’s will still be an amazing, fun a day of fun hockey for all the youth players.
So, get your kit ready and start practicing those fancy moves, we mean skills… It’s going to be a weekend of non-stop action, laughter, camaraderie, and now, camping adventures (At the Adult Hockey Festival). We can’t wait to see you there!
Hockey
Camping
Live Music
Beer
Food
The Youth Hockey Festival
27th & 28 June
Last Weekend in June
In 2025 we introduced our first ever Youth Hockey Festival, which was a great success with some very positive feedback so we are bringing it back for 2026.
This will be a dedicated, single-day age group event across the weekend, focused entirely on young hockey talent and creating an unforgettable experience for all involved.
This is all about fast games, big smiles, great sportsmanship and giving young players the chance to experience festival-style hockey in a fun, positive and energetic environment. Great hockey, team spirit and we’re sure brilliant memories being made.
It’s about inspiring the next generation, building confidence, and letting young players feel like the stars of the show.
If that wasn’t enough we will also have a caterer onsite throughout the weekend to provide great food at resonable prices, oh and there’s more… we will have some retail stalls as well so you can purchase that new magic want to make your silky skills even more lightening fast.
Saturday:
U10s & U12s
Sunday:
U14s & U17s
Play | Fun | Enjoy
The Adult Hockey Festival
29th & 30 August
August bank Holiday Weekend
Our Adult Festival will return across the August Bank Holiday weekend — running alongside our legendary S&BeerFest once again and that means… a whole lot of banter and umm beer of course.
We’re talking non-stop fun both on and off the pitch. Competitive hockey during the day, festival vibes in the evening, live music, great atmosphere and that classic “hockey family” feel that makes this weekend so special.
They don’t say hockey has a beer problem for no reason, right? 😂
It’s competitive, it’s social, it’s loud, and it’s a weekend you’ll be talking about long after the final whistle blows.
If that wasn’t enough we will also have a caterer onsite throughout the weekend to provide great food at resonable prices, oh and there’s more… we will have some retail stalls as well so you can purchase that new magic want to make your silky skills even more lightening fast.
Saturday:
Men’s & Women’s
Sunday:
Mixed
Camping:
Friday Mid Afternoon to Monday Midday
Hockey | Eat | Drink | Dance
The Hockey Festival is organised by Southport Hockey Club and is a memorial event for Norman Todd who was a stalwart of the club for many years.
S&BeerFest
The Beer Festival
Friday to Monday August Bank Holiday Weekend
The Beer Festival is organised by Southport & Birkdale Sports Club, which has been doing this successful event for many years and it is the premier event for the club, which many local people and those from outside the area attend.
What’s on offer at the S&Beer Fest…
- Multiple varieties of Beers, Ales and Ciders
- Shots Bar
- Live Music as well as a DJ’s sets, throughout the Day and Evening(s)
- Multiple Bars offering various beverages
- Food Stalls with various options
Locations
Hockey Festival will be played on a sand dressed Astroturf at Greenbank High School which is only a 10min walk from the Beer Festival venue at Southport & Birkdale Sports Club.
The Hockey Festival Venue
Greenbank High School,
Hastings Road,
Southport,
PR8 2LT
The S&BeerFest Festival Venue
Southport & Birkdale Sports Club,
Trafalgar Road,
Southport,
PR8 2HF
