A unique, fun, and welcoming 5 a-side football tournament that takes place from the Multi-Use-Games-Area (M.U.G.A.) in the heart of Shieldfield. 

Whether you are a footballing maestro or novice, old or young, whatever gender, ethnicity or background, whether you would like to play, organise, watch, or cheer - all are welcome!

The idea is simple - bring together a broad range of people who live or work in the neighbourhood through the awesome power of kicking a ball about. GOAL!

It's not about winning - it’s the collective joy that counts!

Entry is FREE, teams are organised on the day, and everybody gets a game. We recommend mixing up the teams with a range of ages, genders and abilities!

GET INVOLVED

The Shieldfield Community Cup is a playful opportunity to celebrate all that is 'mint' in Shieldfield - and you can get involved in a number of ways:

PLAY – If you would like to play please arrive by 12.30pm to register.  We recommend mixing up the teams with a range of ages, genders and abilities!

CHEER – If you re not keen on playing, but would like to support the event you can cheer on your favourite team from the sidelines.

VOLUNTEER – If you’d like to support the event organisers with one of the many tasks on the day you can so via the following routes:

-Attend our volunteer briefing at The NewBridge Project on Thursday 2nd July, 5:30 - 7pm

-Sign up via The Star & Shadow Cinema rota

-Let yourself known on arrival on the day 

BACKGROUND

In May 2019 we held the 1st Shieldfield Community Cup. Ten teams popped up on the day, a huge range in age and ability, and about 100 spectators came out to watch, some bearing cakes… it was a fantastic event and many people said:

“When are ye doing this again, it’s been reet canny!”

And this is now our 8th and we are still going strong!

Again, all ages, abilities and genders were welcome – whether a seasoned pro or excited novice. This time, Shieldfield’s volunteer run Forum Café teamed up with The Star & Shadow Cinema kitchen to provide warm and cold refreshments on the day.

So, whether you are dusting off your boots or rustling up some chants to cheer on the players we look forward to seeing you there!

The Shieldfield Community Cup is jointly organised by volunteers from the Shieldfield neighbourhood – with organisational support from Dwellbeing Shieldfield, The Forum Cafe,The NewBridge Project, Shieldfield Art Works, and The Star and Shadow Cinema.