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Saturday 27th June | 9am – 11pm

Sue Parry Sport Festival

Kindly sponsored by Border Office Supplies and Systems | RRSAC | Utility Helpline | Thomas Panel & Profiles

Join us for an action-packed day filled with football, rugby, rounders, live music, and so much more! 

Big games. Bigger tunes. Unforgettable family fun.

Get ready for a day packed with sport, food, and live entertainment at Hereford’s biggest sports festival! Whether you’re competing, or simply cheering from the sidelines, there’s fun for everyone.

Sports

Get your teammates together or round up some friends and take part in Hereford’s biggest sports festival! With football tournaments from under-8s to adults, plus rounders and our brand-new T1 rugby, there’s something for everyone.

Don’t miss your chance to compete and have a blast!

A group of football players shaking hands after the match

Food, Drink & More

Fuel up for a day of fun with delicious food from top local vendors! Tuck into juicy BBQ burgers and hot dogs, plus a variety of tasty snacks from the Hospice Snack Shack.

Indulge in sweet treats from Loolums Cake House, and quench your thirst with refreshing drinks.

With Megabounce keeping the kids entertained and a fully licensed bar for the adults, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

NEW: HereFest

Soak up the festival vibes with free entry to Hereford’s newest family fun day and music festival, HereFest —featuring over 12 hours of live entertainment!

Headlined by DJ Ziko and proudly sponsored by Wye Valley Brewery , it’s the perfect way to round off an unforgettable day.

Where

Hereford Leisure Centre,
Holmer Road HR4 9UD

When

Saturday 27th June
9am – 11pm

Price

Teams from £35
Spectators from £4
Free HereFest entry for all participating teams.

Additional info

Free on-site parking.

Cheer from the sidelines!

Pre-booked entry – £4
On the day entry – £6 or £12 (after 12pm)
Free entry for under 16s

Free HereFest festival entry with every ticket.

Gather your teammates, bring your A-game, and get ready for an action-packed day of sport, excitement, and fun.

Choose your sport & get involved!

Whether you’re chasing glory on the pitch, swinging for the fences, or taking on the challenge of rugby sevens, there’s a competition for everyone at Sue Parry sports festival!

Junior Football

Calling all young football stars!

Take part in our thrilling six-a-side junior tournaments, with categories for boys and girls from Under-8s to Under-14s. Whether you’re playing for fun or pushing for victory, this is your chance to showcase your skills and enjoy a fantastic day of football!

Sponsored by Border Office Supplies and Systems

Football goalkeeper saving the ball

Adult Football

Step up and compete in our six-a-side adult football tournaments!

With dedicated men’s and women’s competitions, plus a social tournament, there’s a place for everyone—whether you’re playing to win or just for the love of the game.

Sponsored by RRSAC

Lady holding rounders bat, about to swing to hit the ball.

Rounders

Fast, fun, and full of action—rounders is back!

Grab your team of nine and choose between the All-Female Competitive Tournament or the Mixed Social Tournament. Whether you’re in it for the competition or just a great day out, rounders is a fantastic way to get involved.

Sponsored by Thomas Panel & Profiles

T1 Rugby

The thrilling new non-contact mixed rugby format – all the action, without the tackles!

T1 Rugby is the first non-contact form of the game that reflects the characteristics of rugby union, including lineouts, scrums, kicking and a breakdown, while remaining simple to play.

‘A game for everyone, played by anyone’, welcoming and safe environment for people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds.

Sponsored by Utility Helpline

In memory of Sue Parry

auctions and karaoke nights to a sponsored tandem bike ride—all dedicated to supporting the hospice.

At the heart of this legacy is the Sue Parry Six-a-Side Football Tournament—a perfect tribute to Sue’s love for football. Over the years, it has become a highly anticipated fixture on Hereford’s sporting calendar, bringing communities together for a day of sport, fun, and fundraising.

Since 2000, the Sue Parry Appeal has raised over £140,000, with every penny going directly to St Michael’s Hospice. By taking part in or supporting today’s event, you’re helping us continue this incredible legacy.

Thank you for making a difference!

The Sue Parry Fundraising Committee and St Michael’s Hospice are beyond grateful for your unwavering support.

Thank you to our 2025 sponsors!

Border Office Supplies and Systems

Kind sponsors of our Adult Football

BOSS operates nationally, delivering comprehensive business support services across multiple sectors. Backed by experienced industry specialists, BOSS streamlines operations and drives sustainable performance, enabling clients to focus on their core activities and maximise their investment.

RSSAC

Kind sponsors of our Adult Football

RSSAC Limited are HVAC specialists delivering energy-efficient air conditioning solutions for all sectors, including retail, education, healthcare, and offices. From boosting workplace productivity to protecting server rooms, they offer expert advice and full commercial installations.

Thomas Panel & Profiles

Kind sponsors of our Rounders

Thomas Panel & Profiles manufactures and supplies complete cladding and roofing systems, including roof and wall profiles, corrugated sheets, flashings, gutters, and structural purlins. Producing everything in-house ensures quality control, streamlined procurement, and a single point of accountability from order to delivery.

Utility Helpline

Kind sponsors of our Sevens Rugby

Utility Helpline is a business energy specialist offering a comprehensive, user-friendly service powered by market-leading software. Since 2006, the company has helped thousands of businesses save millions of pounds. with their Price Promise, they wont be beaten on price, – no bull.

All participants & ticket holders get FREE entry!

HereFest – Herefords Newest Family Fun Day & Music Festival

Featuring 12+ hours of incredible live music! Headlined by Pyrobeats and sponsored by The Jam Factory, it’s the perfect finale to a day of sport and excitement.

Photography and video will be taken at this event!

We love capturing all the special moments and sharing them with our wonderful supporters! These images may be used for promotional purposes, in future publications, presentations, and across our digital and social media channels for up to five years after the event.

If you’d prefer not to be in any photos, simply let a member of the St Michael’s Hospice team know, and they’ll ensure you’re not included in any images used.

Our staff will be easy to spot, wearing badges and high-vis vests marked “Press & Media Team.”

Football Tournaments

The Sue Parry Festival has it’s roots firmly in the football pitch; Sue’s favourite sport and how the fundraising all began.

All football teams joining us will enjoy:

  • A Matchday programme with fixtures
  • Up to 5 matches plus knockout football for qualifying teams
  • HFA qualified referees
  • First Aid cover
  • Medals for the winners and runners up
  • Participation certificates for all junior teams
  • Live music from 12pm
  • Licensed bar
  • Refreshments
  • Entertainment throughout the day
  • Free entry to HereFest

Rounders Tournaments

Rugby T1 Tournaments

Event Details
When 27 June 2026 9:00 am – 23:00
Location Outdoors at Hereford Leisure Centre Holmer Road Hereford HR4 9UD
Parking Free on-site & overnight parking
Fee From £35 per team | Spectators from £4
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