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Saturday 20th April 2024 (27th edition) £179 per person (2 nights), £239 per person (3 nights) An established veterans football tournament for the over 35's, set on the beautiful Channel Island of Jersey. For 2024 this will incorporate NEW Walking Football Categories.Â
Jersey The Channel Island of Jersey lies 100 miles from the south of England and just 14 miles from the coast of France. Jersey offers a blend of British and French influences, a fascinating and complex history, and a stunning coastline and landscape. The Jersey coastline features majestic cliffs, exposed bays, sandy beaches and rocky coves with fantastic vistas of the Atlantic Ocean. Inland you'll find lush valleys, unspoilt countryside and cosy village inns. The island's capital, St Helier, offers tax free shopping, fine restaurants and a lively nightlife with a range of clubs and late night bars to suit most tastes.
Outline Itinerary
 Price includes 3* hotel accommodation on a bed & breakfast basis. Transfers to / from your point of arrival and tournament transportation from your hotel. Participation in the 26th Jersey International Veterans Football Festival, services of ISL Football Tours and States of Jersey throughout your stay. Team Entry Fee is £100.
Travel There are several low cost airlines flying from local airports to Jersey, and there's the option of travelling by ferry from a choice of south coast ports. You can book these direct or contact your ISL office for assistance. Â By Air Airlines operating direct or interconnecting flights to Jersey include:
By Sea Condor ferries (www.condorferries.co.uk) provide a low cost option of travelling to Jersey. Relax on board ship and enjoy the cafe bar, duty free shop and lounge areas. Sail from Poole or St Malo on the fast sea cat or from Portsmouth on the traditional ferry. Accommodation The modern 3* Merton Hotel in St Helier is located a 10 minute walk from the centre of Jersey's capital and its shops, restaurants and nightlife, and a similar distance from the nearest sandy beach at Havre de Pas. Jersey's biggest resort hotel features an exclusive pool and leisure club. A sub tropical paradise with cascade fountains, slides, lazy river, surfwave, steam room, sauna, outdoor heated swimming pool and fitness centre. A multi sport ball court is available for 5 a side football, hockey, basketball and tennis. The Merton has 6 restaurants, cafes and bars, including Bonettis (Italian) and Jersey Joes (American). The Commentary Box Sports Bar serves a good selection of local and international beers with big screen TVs showing football and other sports. Rooms are twin bedded with en-suite facilities, TV, tea and coffee facilities. Triple rooms are also available if preferred. Single rooms can be provided at a supplement. Free wireless internet.Â
For further luxury we offer the fabulous 4* Royal Yacht Hotel on the seafront at St Helier at a supplement of £35 per person per night. Within the Royal Yacht Hotel there are several bars, nightclub, a luxury spa, fully equipped gym and heated indoor swimming pool, plus three restaurants. All rooms are luxury twin bedded with contemporary design, flat screen satellite TV, free wi-fi, mini-bar, safe, 24 hour room service. Single rooms available at a supplement.
Football
ISL Football Tours, together with the Sport, Leisure and Recreational Department of the States of Jersey and the Jersey Tourist Office, are pleased to confirm that the 27th Jersey International Veterans Football Festival will take place on Saturday 20th April 2024. The tournament is open to men's teams of age 35 and above. A maximum of 16 teams can participate in the competition. All teams will play a minimum of 4 games of 2 x 15 minutes. NEW for 2024 will be the addition of the 1st Jersey Veterans Walking Football Tournament, details to follow. St Brelades Sports and Social Club will be the hub of the tournament. The club boasts a spacious clubhouse with bar, kitchen, Sky TV, beer terrace overlooking the main pitch.
Matches will also be played within walking distance at Le Quennavais Sport Centre, Jersey. There are four beautifully manicured full size pitches on this modern, attractive complex, which also boasts swimming pool, bar, cafe and other recreational facilities. Le Quennavais is situated just over 4 miles from the capital of St. Helier. All sections of the Jersey media will again be covering the event, including newspapers, radio and television.
 27th Jersey Veterans Football Festival (Saturday 20th April 2024)
Roll of Honour (Past Winners)
Testimonials ''The lads really enjoyed it again and the Mayfair Hotel was perfect for us, as always. See you again next year!'' Derry Arnett, Folly Lane Strollers ''Thanks for a fantastic weekend at Jersey. The boys had a great time and we will be back to defend the trophy next year'' Wayne du Port, Manzur FC, Guernsey''A most enjoyable weekend had by all, hope to play again next year'' Andy Warn, Plymouth Pilgrims ''St Peter would very much like to be involved again next year. Fair play to Bolton Wyresdale for retaining the trophy'' Jon Welsh, St Peter, Jersey ''I wanted to officially thank ISL Football Tours for putting on the weekend's activities which were really perfect in every way''. Jon Twist, Old Boltonians ''Thank you guys we had a great time'' Mick Hopkins, Peckham Rye Thank you for organising the weekend's tournament, the boys had a wonderful time. Hope to be back again next year'' Neil, Guernsey North Veterans  ''A cracking weekend which all the boys thoroughly enjoyed on and off the pitch. Excellent organisation as ever''' Paul Philp, Guernsey Rovers ''Everything was perfect, location, hotel, pick ups, tournament itself. In fact we loved Jersey so much we would like to go back next year''. David Dempster, Ryde Saints ''Stuart, best ever tournament mate. Book us in for next year'' Mark Murphy, Hills Farm Lane
Golf Golf is always a popular activity for Veterans football teams visiting Jersey, and the island can boast 6 golf courses, including La Moye, which has featured on the PGA tour. We can assist with arrangements including transport to any of the courses. Gallery For additional photos (234) please see our Jersey Veterans gallery.Â
In Our Opinion A well established event played at an award winning sports complex, the tournament features Channel Islands, UK and occassionally, International teams. The stunning island of Jersey has a rich and varied history with a mix of British and French influences, and its off shore tax status helps keep prices reasonable. St Helier, the capital, has excellent nightlife including many award winning restaurants. Further Information Please contact ISL Football Tours office for further information and availability. Deposit requirements are £50 per person or initial deposit of £600 per team with balance of deposit within 28 days. Balance of tour is due 8 weeks prior to departure. |
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