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THE EXPERIENCE
Established in the year 2000, the Loch Lomond Youth Soccer Festival offers exciting international soccer for young teams from all around the world! The tournament began in the small picturesque town of Balloch, Loch Lomond. Due to its steady growth it has now moved to the University of Stirling, home of Scotland’s top sports facilities and quality accommodations. This is a FIFA affiliated festival and the event is the highlight of the year for many enthusiastic young soccer players who gain the rare opportunity to play international soccer, learn about different cultures, do some great sightseeing and enjoy the many social aspects of the festival.

OTHER ATTRACTIONS

By taking part in the Loch Lomond Youth Soccer Festival you will also have an opportunity to enjoy some of the marvelous sightseeing that Scotland has to offer. The romantic landscapes and islands of Loch Lomond, surrounded by the hills, are just a short drive from the festival. Glasgow, with its many tourist attractions and great shopping, is close by, and the capital city, Edinburgh, is just 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!

Ten reasons why you should visit us!!
1. Scotland's top soccer city!
2. Quality Competition - minimum of three games for all teams
3. Immaculate fields on one site
4. Excellent range of accommodations
5. Superb activity program including guest coaching sessions and sightseeing
6. The opportunity to visit top stadiums of clubs like Glasgow Celtic and Rangers
7. Excellent communication and transportation service
8. Free on-site medical support
9. Press and T.V. coverage
10. Compete with teams from all over the world

Organization
All teams will play a minimum of three games. Teams will play in round robin sectional games. Winners advance. Game Lengths: Each team is guaranteed 3 games in the tournament. Because of the high number of games teams play during the week, the games are of shorter duration of 30 minute halves.

Substitutes: There is no limit to the number of players on a team, however, only 20 players from a roster may play in a game. Substitution is unlimited, and players may re-enter the game. Substitutions can only be made when the play is stopped.

Accommodations Options
Located at the University of Stirling, the rooms are a few hundred yards from the top class fields. These are located approximately 1 mile from the City Center of Stirling, easily accessibly by local transport. Facilities on campus include games rooms, TV rooms, nine hole golf course, olympic sized pool, and a gym and workout area. Good quality meal programs of two meals per day will be served.

Tournament Site
Stirling University has five immaculate grass fields, one astroturf field, and one superturf field, all at one location.

Scotland
Scotland, home of William Wallace, Robert the Bruce, Robbie Burns and bagpipes, is a diverse country filled with passionate Celtic people. It is also home to two of the most fanatically followed soccer clubs in the world: Glasgow Celtic and Glasgow Rangers. No tour of Glasgow, its largest city, is complete without visiting Hampden Park, Scotland's national stadium. Then see Ibrox Park (Rangers) and Celtic Park to experience firsthand Scottish soccer fever and passion. A short ride from both Glasgow and Edinburgh is Stirling, real "Braveheart" country and the site of Stirling Castle. Dating back to the 14th century, this is one of the most impressive buildings in all of Scotland. A mile north of Stirling's center stands the Wallace Monument. Built in 1869, it commemorates the life of Scotland's greatest freedom fighter.

Edinburgh
Edinburgh, the Capital of Scotland, is dominated by a majestic castle on top of a hill, encircled by a pretty park and picturesque streets with wonderful historic places. Its magnificent architecture shifts from the lofty buildings of its medieval Old Town, to the grace of the Georgian New Town. Every step is a revelation - an alleyway which reveals an ancient courtyard, or an alley which opens up a new panorama. Yet within this sweeping elegance is a compact city, a bustling city, above all a city which rewards every visitor.

Glasgow
Glasgow is one of Europe 's most exciting and beautiful destinations, which combines the energy and sophistication of a great international city with some of Scotland 's most spectacular scenery.

Glasgow is an architectural dream: Victorian red & honey sandstone, Italianate steeples and medieval spires sit harmoniously with neo-gothic towers, the sensuous Art Nouveau of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and the titanium, glass and steel of the contemporary city. Just beyond the city of Glasgow lies some of Scotland 's most beautiful scenery. The local area is rich in history and heritage and each of its delightful country towns and villages has its own fascinating tale to tell.

Loch Lomond
Loch Lomond is the world's most famous Loch and has been much written about, both in song and verse. The area is renowned for its beauty and tranquility and offers picture postcard views around every corner. The Loch is crossed by the Highland Boundary Fault and exhibits the physical characteristics of both highland and Lowland Scotland.

Age Groups
Boys: Under 10 to 17
Girls: Under 15 & 17

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