Loch Lomond Youth Soccer Festival
University of Stirling & Forthbank Stadium
Scotland
31 July - 4 August 2008
University of Stirling & Forthbank Stadium
Scotland
31 July - 4 August 2008
Loch Lomond Youth Soccer Festival is now in its 8th year of providing exciting international soccer for young teams from all around the world and is recognised as Scotland's finest Youth Soccer Festival.
The festival began in the small picturesque town of Balloch, Loch Lomond and due to its’ steady growth it is now located at Stirling University. The event continues to unite young athletes from around the world who leave our country with the very best of memories and many new friends, encapsulating what the game of soccer is all about.
Why Us?
• 96 Teams from 8 Different Countries • 8th year of Top Quality Soccer
• UK Pro Club Scouts in Attendance • Top Class Fields
• FIFA and SFA Sanctioned • Excellent Cultural and Sightseeing Packages
• Stadium Tours • Guest Coaching
• Boys and Girls Sections; 9 - 17 Years • Nationally Licensed Officials
• Fantastic Accommodation for all budgets
We are pleased to announce that we have relocated the trophy free soccer sevens events to Forthbak Stadium, Stirling and as such are able to host 40 teams (up to 480 young soccer players) over two days on Saturday 2 August & Sunday 3rd August. Forthbank Stadium is undergoign reconstruction to make it total sports village controlled by Stirling Council. It is also home to Stirling Albion Football Club. There are six 3G self contained fields and a full size 3G field.
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The romantic landscapes and islands of Loch Lomond, surrounded by the hills, are just a short drive from the festival.
By taking part in the Loch Lomond Youth Soccer Festival you will also have an opportunity to enjoy some of the marvellous sightseeing that Scotland has to offer.
Stirling is home to the world famous Castle, the Wallace Monument, and the site of the famous battle of Bannockburn.
Glasgow (‘the friendly city’), with its many tourist attractions and great shopping, is close by, and the capital city, Edinburgh, is less than an hour away. Add to that the whisky distilleries, the links golf courses, and the traditional Scottish welcome, you are set for a once in a lifetime experience!
2007 saw 68 teams from eight different countries participate
University of Stirling
Spectacular surroundings, combined with excellent facilities, make the University of Stirling one of the very best locations for an International Youth Soccer Festival.
Located in the very heart of Scotland, and set within 360 acres of beautiful parkland, it is easy to see how Stirling justifies its reputation as "the most picturesque university campus in Europe".
With some 2500 bed spaces on offer, the University of Stirling is more than able to match the needs of the organisers.
In addition to the soccer festival, participants and guests can indulge in many other sporting facilities during their stay. These include:
50m Indoor Swimming Pool Modern Fitness Suite
Indoor & Outdoor Tennis Courts 9-Hole Golf Course
Sports Hall Putting Green
Visitors seeking a little bit of culture on campus should look no further than the Macrobert Arts Centre. The 460-seat main house auditorium and ultra modern film house provide a varied programme of live theatre, music, dance and film.