Manor Royal BID’s (Business Improvement District) annual 6-a-Side Football Tournament saw fifteen teams from across the business district come together in support of two charities on a hot Tuesday night on 17 June.
In a closely contested tournament, last year’s runners-up SOS Systems took the title with a well-placed header to win 1-Nil against Dnata in the final.
This year’s tournament brought together 120 players across 15 teams, including AAR, AIM, Avionics Support, Viridien, Frontier Pitts Ltd, Saunders Personal Training, Johnsons, Acron Aviation, and the Electric Centre.
SOS Systems, unbeaten throughout the tournament, needed penalties to get through the semi-final against Avionics Support to meet Dnata in the final, who edged past a strong Viridien side by a single goal in their semi-final match.
The competition has been running since 2012 and this year raised almost £800 for local children’s charity, Ten Litte Toes, and The Ben Kinsella Trust a charity that tackles knife crime through education and campaigning.
The Manor Royal BID thanked the companies that took part and showed their appreciation for the referees and to Dave Downey of Everyone Active for their support.
Steve Sawyer, Executive Director of Manor Royal BID, commented:
“While there’s always a healthy sense of competition, we never lose sight of what this tournament is really about – having fun, building connections and raising much needed funds for good causes. Thanks to everyone that took part.”
Dave Downey - Activity and Wellbeing Manager for Everyone Active's Crawley contract, said:
"This is the 11th workplace football tournament I have organised in partnership with the Manor Royal BID and, as ever, it was great to see so many people come together and enjoy themselves. Investing in workplace health and wellbeing through physical activity is so important and it’s great to be part of something that also helps to raise money for worthy causes.”
Captain of the winning team, Gary Tomlinson of SOS Systems, said:
“The Manor Royal Charity Football Tournament was a fantastic opportunity to bring local businesses together in the spirit of teamwork and community. Events like this not only help strengthen relationships across the Manor Royal Business District but also raise vital funds for brilliant charities. We’re especially proud that SOS Systems came away with the trophy!”
For future events from the Manor Royal BID, see www.manorroyal.org/events
Date Published: 25/06/2025