Rounders England National School Tournaments 2026
Rounders England’s National School Tournaments return in June 2026, giving schools across the country the chance to compete, develop their teams, and experience a professionally-organised competitive event. With categories for mixed and girls’ teams across multiple year groups, the tournaments offer an exciting end-of-year highlight for pupils who enjoy rounders as part of their PE or extracurricular programme.
This guide explains how the tournaments work, who can enter, event dates, venue details, and the benefits for schools taking part. You will also find helpful links and recommended equipment to help your team prepare.
What Are the National School Tournaments?
The National School Tournaments are official Rounders England competitions designed for schools that want to challenge their teams, experience structured match play, and compete for a championship title. All arrangements are organised by Rounders England. Schools simply register, attend, and perform on the day.
These tournaments are suited to both established school teams and newer groups looking to gain experience in a supportive and exciting environment.
Dates and Age Groups
The 2026 tournaments take place across three days:
23rd June 2026
- Year 5/6 Mixed Tournament
- Year 12/13 Girls Tournament
24th June 2026
- Year 9 Mixed
- Year 10/11 Mixed
25th June 2026
- Year 8 Girls
- Year 10/11 Girls
Mixed teams must include a minimum of 1 boy and a maximum of 5 boys per team.
Entry Costs
- £90 per team
- Early bird price: £80 per team if paid on or before 31st January 2026
Registration details, categories and booking information can be found through Rounders England’s event listings:
https://www.roundersengland.co.uk/events/?type=national-school-tournament
Location
All tournaments take place at:
Hinckley Rugby Football Club
Leicester Road
Hinckley
LE10 3DR
Why Schools Should Get Involved
Participation in national competitions gives pupils an opportunity to develop a wide range of skills, both on and off the field. Schools benefit in several ways:
Improved teamwork
Tournament play encourages communication, cooperation, and quick decision-making.
Increased confidence
Representing the school in a competitive environment is a rewarding experience for pupils of all abilities.
Progressive PE development
Competition provides a valuable extension to curricular rounders lessons and after-school clubs.
Positive school visibility
Taking part in national events showcases your school’s commitment to sport and pupil development.
Enjoyable end-of-year activity
The June schedule makes the tournaments an ideal finale to the school sporting calendar.
Preparing for the Tournament
To help your team train effectively, it is useful to have reliable equipment that supports skill development and competitive play. Schools often focus preparations on:
Batting practice
Developing timing, control, and shot selection.
Fielding skills
Working on catching, throwing accuracy, and positional play.
Team strategy
Understanding player roles and match structure.
Bishop Sports & Leisure supplies a wide range of rounders equipment suitable for both lessons and competitive training. Categories you may find useful include:
- Rounders bats for match play and skills development
- Training and match balls
- Posts, bases, and full rounders sets
- Team bibs and activity markers for practice sessions
Including the right equipment during training helps pupils feel confident and prepared on tournament day.
Helpful Resources for Schools
Rounders England provides official guidance on games, rules, competitions, and school participation. You can find full details on their website, along with national tournament updates and booking information:
https://www.roundersengland.co.uk
Get Your School Rounders Team Ready
Whether your rounders team is long-established or newly formed, the National School Tournaments offer a memorable opportunity for pupils to represent their school and experience competitive sport in a nationally recognised setting.
Explore our rounders equipment range to support your training and help your team perform at their best throughout the season.
