14/06/2026
Message from Club Secretary, Phil Wiltshire...
What a weekend. Another incredible Brislington Juniors Tournament done for another year.
Every year I think I understand just how much work goes into making this happenβ¦ and every year Iβm reminded all over again.
The amount of effort that goes in behind the scenes in the weeks leading up to tournament weekend to get the site looking its absolute best is unbelievable. So many people give up evenings, weekends and countless hours to make sure we can host what I genuinely believe is one of the very best grassroots tournaments in the region.
I don't like naming individuals because there are simply too many special people that make this event what it is - and Iβd hate to miss anyone - but I do have to make a few exceptions.
Firstly to our Chairman, Craig Dixon - thank you for your leadership and for setting such a brilliant example to everyone around the club.
And to Susie Head - another absolute driving force behind the tournament. The amount of effort, commitment and relentless energy you put in to make the weekend the success it is deserves huge recognition.
And finally to Lou⦠my sidekick in the Control Tent all weekend and one of those people who is simply irreplaceable in the amazing Bris Juniors tournament machine. Calm under pressure, endlessly dependable and always there when needed.
A huge thank you as well to our referees. We ask a lot of them across the weekend and they delivered once again. It was also a genuinely proud moment for many of us at the club to see an all-girls officiating team take charge of the U14 Cup Final - a brilliant reflection of the opportunities being created in the game.
And while there are so many names worthy of recognition, I do have to mention Gavin Nott - who continues to blow us away with both the standard of his officiating and his communication skills. To see that level at just 18 years old is seriously impressive.
To all of the families, volunteers, coaches, committee members, stall teams, helpers and everyone else who rolled their sleeves up and got stuck in - thank you. The amount people gave over the weekend was incredible.
Of course, the weather played its part too (again, we seem to regularly have the football gods on our side).
And because this is football, there are always curve balls. This year certainly threw up a few new scenarios to deal with - but Iβm proud of how we handled them, with care, teamwork and dignity.
Iβm incredibly proud to be part of this wonderful event.
And knowing meβ¦ by tomorrow (or maybe next week)β¦ Iβll already be looking forward to doing it all again next year β½β€οΈπ€
Phil x