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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.
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!
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!
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.
Hereford Leisure Centre,
Holmer Road HR4 9UD
Saturday 27th June
9am – 11pm
Teams from £35
Spectators from £4
Free HereFest entry for all participating teams.
Free on-site parking.
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.
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!
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!
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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.
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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.
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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
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!
Kind sponsors of our Adult Football
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Kind sponsors of our Adult Football
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Kind sponsors of our Rounders
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Kind sponsors of our Sevens Rugby
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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.
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.”
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:
Registration from 8.10am
*From 1pm
Kick off from 9.00am
* From 2pm
Presentations 1.00p
* 5.30pm
Tournament fee: £35 per team. Fees include entry for up to 10 players, one coach and one team manager.
Categories: Under 8 boys / Under 9 boys / Under 10 boys / Under 10 girls / Under 11 boys / Under 12 boys / Under 12 girls / Under 13 boys / Under 14 boys* / Under 14 girls* / Under 15 boys*
Junior teams can have more than 8 players in a squad but only 8 players are allowed to play in any one match.
Registration from 1.00pm
Kick off from 2.00pm
Presentations 7.30pm
Tournament fee: £60 per team paid in advance or £10 deposit now and £50 on the day. Fees include entry for up to 8 players and one coach.
Categories: Male tournament, Female Tournament and social tournament.
Social teams must have a minimum of two female players and/or three veteran (over 35) players to play in this tournament. The social games are more about having fun and scoring some wild goals than putting in heated tackles and challenging the ref.
For each tournament the winners and runners up will have presentation on the main stage and receive a drinks token for the bar. Winners of the male adult competition will double down with two tokens.*
*Tokens are exchangeable at Westons kiosk only. Staff may refuse to serve alcoholic drinks based on age or intoxication. Tokens remain the property of and under the discretion of St Michael’s Hospice and can be removed at any time.
1.Each team must pay their entry fees by the correct date before they can take part in the tournament.
2.Teams will be aged in the Junior tournament as of the 2026/27 season.
3.All squads can have a maximum of 8 players with rolling substitutions. Junior squads with more than 8 players can only use two subs per game.
4.Teams must be ready on their pitch two minutes before the scheduled kick off time. Teams that arrive late may not get a full 10 minute game.
5.In all cases where the referee decides there is a colour clash the team named as ‘Team 1’ will change. Bibs are available from the registration tent.
6.The adult team named as ‘Team 1’ will supply the match ball.
7.There will be no offside.
8.The points system will work as follows a) The winning team will be awarded 3 points b) Drawing teams will be awarded 1 point each c)Losing teams will not be awarded points
9.When deciding the position of teams in the group stages and also the best third-place teams, the first placed team will be that with the highest number of points. In situations where more than one team has the same number of points the position will be decided by: a) The number of goals scored, then b) The team with the best goal difference c) If teams are still in the same position then a coin toss will decide which team is placed higher
10.During the knockout stages; if after normal playing time the score is equal the game will go into 2 minutes of extra time where a golden goal will decide the winner. If no golden goal is scored the match will be decided by kicks from the penalty spot (best of 3 followed by sudden death).
11.The duration of the matches will be 10 minutes.
12.All players must be named on the team sheets and these must be handed to the registration staff prior to the tournament starting.
13.Teams that do not turn up for a match will forfeit that match. The winner will be awarded 3 point and be awarded the highest number of goals any other team has scored against that side.
14.The referee shall be the sole arbiter on points of dispute on the field of play and will be empowered to interpret the rules governing six-a-side football in the best interests of all concerned. Referees will be empowered to give yellow and red cards for abusive behaviour.
15.If a player is sent off, he/she will miss the next match. They will be able to play again after the missed match. In the case of violent or abusive conduct, the player, or players, may be banned from the rest of the tournament.
16.Players and managers must be aware that all bookings will be dealt with by the HFA as normal.
17.All players must wear shin pads to play in the tournament.
18.With the exception of the rules above, the rules of the Football Association will apply.
19.In all matters arising that are not specifically covered by these rules the competitions organising Committee shall be the sole judge
20.Entry fees are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled by the Event Organisers
21.This is a HFA affiliated tournament; all teams must submit a completed player registration form (supplied after registration) prior to playing. All players, managers, coaches and spectators must strictly follow the FA codes of conduct.
After a fantastic debut at the Sue Parry Festival in 2023, the Rounders Tournament returned in 2025 – and we’re excited to share it’ll be back again in 2026!
All rounders teams joining us will enjoy:
Registration from 12.00pm
Matches from 1.00pm
Presentations at 7.30pm
Tournament fee: £50 per team
Fees include entry for up to 12 players and one coach. Players must be aged 13 years old or older.
Choose between the All-Female competitive tournament or Mixed social tournament.
The tournament winners will receive a prize of £250 cash, kindly donated by Rockfield Motor Group.
1.Each team must pay their entry fees by the correct date before they can take part in the tournament.
2.All squads can have a maximum of 12 players. Only 9 players are allowed to compete in a match unless an injury takes place.
4.Teams must be ready on their pitch two minutes before the scheduled start time. Teams that arrive late may not get a full batting innings.
6.The points system will work as follows a) The winning team will be awarded 3 points b) Drawing teams will be awarded 1 point each c) Losing teams will not be awarded points
7.The referee shall be the sole arbiter on points of dispute on the field of play and will be empowered to interpret the rules as they see fit. Descent will not be tolerated.
The Sue Parry Festival excited to announce the inclusion of T1 Rugby into its 2026 list of sports.
In 2026 we’ll be hosting T1 Rugby in conjunction with Greyhound RFC. This is a pitch up and play tournament which you don’t need a full team to enter; you can do so individually, with a mate, a group of friends or a team. We’ll be firming up playing teams on the day which are flexible depending on numbers, just one of the beauties of this rugby format. Playing teams are likely to be between 7 and 12 players, playing on half a rugby pitch.
More info? watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_SbXq_1UmE
All players joining us will enjoy:
We have two tournaments running on the day
12 to 17 year old mixed tournament: 9.00am – 12.00pm
18+ mixed tournament: 1.00pm – afternoon
Registration from 12.00pm
Matches from 1.00pm
Presentations at 7.30pm
Entry fee: £5 per player
Your £5 entry fee covers one player but you’re very welcome to sign up as a team. We’ll be mixing players to keep things fun and social, while making sure anyone who books together is placed in the same group.
New to T1 Rugby? Check out this quick video for an easy, no-fuss breakdown of the rules: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_SbXq_1UmE
1.Each team must pay their entry fees by the correct date before they can take part in the tournament.
2.All squads can have a maximum of 12 players. Only 7 players are allowed on the pitch at any one time.
4.Teams must be ready on their pitch two minutes before the scheduled start time. Teams that arrive late may forfeit the ball.
6.The points system will work as follows a) The winning team will be awarded 3 points b) Drawing teams will be awarded 1 point each c) Losing teams will not be awarded points
7.The referee shall be the sole arbiter on points of dispute on the field of play and will be empowered to interpret the rules as they see fit. Descent will not be tolerated.
