Largs Thistle Youth
Firth of Clyde seaside town club. Youth football in the home of Scottish football coaching (Largs courses).
What your child plays at Largs Thistle Youth
Largs Thistle Youth runs teams across 7 age groups. Here's the format, ball and pitch size at each stage under FA youth rules — tap an age group for the full detail.
| Age group | Format | Ball | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| U8 · 6–7 years old | 5v5 | Size 3 | 37×27 yards |
| U9 · 7–8 years old | 7v7 | Size 4 | 60×40 yards |
| U10 · 8–9 years old | 7v7 | Size 4 | 60×40 yards |
| U11 · 9–10 years old | 9v9 | Size 4 | 80×50 yards |
| U12 · 10–11 years old | 9v9 | Size 4 | 80×50 yards |
| U13 · 11–12 years old | 11v11 | Size 4 | 90×55 yards |
| U14 · 12–13 years old | 11v11 | Size 4 | 90×55 yards |
Not sure which group your child is in? Use our age-group calculator.
Club history
Largs Thistle Football Club are a Scottish football club, based in the town of Largs, North Ayrshire. Nicknamed The Theesel, they were formed in 1889 and play at Barrfields Park. Currently playing in the Lowland League West, they wear gold and black strips. Their main rivals are Beith Juniors and Kilbirnie Ladeside.
About Largs Thistle Youth
Largs Thistle Youth is based in Ayrshire, West. It caters for U8-U14.
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