OSC x HKFC 5-a-side Football Tournament – Operation Santa Claus

Citywide Fundraising Event

OSC x HKFC 5-a-side Football Tournament 2025

What is a 5-a-side?

5-a-side football is a dynamic, mini version of the sport designed for maximum fun and accessibility. Each team consists of five players (four outfield players and one goalkeeper) competing on a smaller pitch with shorter game durations. It’s a fast-paced, engaging game perfect for players of all skill levels and it’s all for a great cause!

About the Event

Jointly organised by Operation Santa Claus (OSC) and the Hong Kong Football Club (HKFC), this year marks the 27th anniversary of our annual 5-a-side Football Tournament. We welcome footballers from corporations, junior football clubs, and schools to sign up and join us for a full day of thrilling matches.

It’s more than just a game; it’s a chance to raise funds for communities in need. All proceeds from the enrolment fees will be donated to OSC, making you a vital part of our mission for collaborative giving.

Event Details

Date

9 November 2025 (Sunday)

Time

9:30am – 8:00pm

Venue

Pitch 8, Happy Valley Sportsground

Enrolment fee

Junior: HK$2,000 per team ∣ Corporate adult: HK$20,000 per team

Selection Process Criteria

Our events are a major source of support for our charitable programs and a full tournament helps us maximise the funds we raise. For this reason, preference will be given to teams that have joined OSC sports tournaments in the past three years, as well as those that are participating in HKJFL and HKFA Leagues.

While we will do our best to accommodate new teams as spots become available on a first-come, first-served basis, please note that due to limited venue capacity and team quotas, we may not be able to accept every registration.

Thank you for your understanding and for helping us fulfill our mission.

Important Dates

Application period begins

11 September 2025 (Thursday). Completing the registration form confirms your interest and commitment to paying the minimum enrolment fee if selected. Your team captain can review and edit your team’s responses before the registration deadline.

Registration closes

8 October 2025 (Wednesday) – Extended to 15 October 2025 (Wednesday). Late submissions will not be accepted.

Results announced

10 October 2025 (Friday) – Extended to 16 October 2025 (Thursday). If your team is successfully selected, you will be notified via email. If you don’t receive an email within one week, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Payment deadline

22 October 2025 (Wednesday) – Extended to 29 October 2025 (Wednesday). For more information on payment methods, please visit the OSC donation page.

Acknowledgements

Junior teams who donate the enrolment fee of HK$2,000 will receive the following acknowledgements:

Team name presence on OSC website, annual report, and SCMP print house advertisement (full page)
Eligibility for tournament awards
Digital fundraising tools (available upon request)
Personalised acknowledgement letter per team

If you’re interested in making a bigger impact, please explore our school donation packages.

Adult teams who donate the enrolment fee of HK$20,000 will receive the acknowledgements listed in our corporate donation packages.

Rundown

Teams	Time	Activities
Junior U10 Boys	9:45am – 10:00am	U10 Boys Registration
Junior U10 Boys	10:00am – 12:30pm	U10 Boys Tournament
Crusaders	12:30pm – 12:45pm	Crusaders Tournament
Junior U10 Boys	12:45pm – 1:00pm	U10 Boys Award Presentation
Junior U12 Boys	12:45pm – 1:00pm	U12 Boys Registration
	1:00pm – 3:15pm	U12 Boys Tournament
	3:15pm – 3:30pm	U12 Boys Award Presentation
Junior U12 Girls	3:15pm – 3:30pm	U12 Girls Registration
	3:30pm – 5:25pm	U12 Girls Tournament
	5:30pm – 5:45pm	U12 Girls Award Presentation
Adult	5:30pm – 5:45pm	Adult Teams Registration
	5:45pm – 8:00pm	Adult Teams Tournament
	8:00pm – 8:15pm	Adult Teams Award Presentation

Note: The rundown is subject to minor changes as needed on event day.

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