Teams are now confirming their places for this years tournament with 14 nations represented. Bangor City from Wales have confirmed 6 teams.
CASL are bringing 6 teams from the USA to join compatriots Noga LI to be the first Americans to claim a trophy at the Keele cup.
Scandanavia is also sending many teams with Norway being represented by 6 teams with three teams from Lyn, two from ODDA FK, and 1 from Holmen IF. AIK are from Stockholm who are representing Sweden. In the girl's competition Falkirk FC and Stornaway Girls are coming down from Scotland. Nigeria and Kenya will also be well represented in all age groups, United Eagles from Saudi Arabia are coming along with Albania's Sports Club Dajti and FC Kinostudios. Several teams from London, Manchester, Devon, Bournemouth, Leicester and Suffolk are just some of the counties represented. Local entries feature Vale Hawks and Lightwood Rangers and well know local clubs Shamblers, Eccleshall Eagles from Staffordshire and Wilmslow's Cougars and Panthers are amongst a contingent of Cheshire teams entering this years festival.
All age groups are filling up fast and twenty four teams have already entered into the girls competitions.