Southside Star Youth FC players competing on a bright match day in Cheltenham
Grassroots football in Cheltenham · Est. 1965

Where young players shine

Southside Star Youth FC is a friendly, inclusive club giving children from Cubs through to U18s the chance to learn the game, make friends and grow in confidence, on and off the pitch.

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  • Cubs to U18sEvery age group
  • Mixed & girls'Teams for all
  • Play firstFun over pressure
A Southside Star player in yellow shielding the ball from an opponent
Proudly grassroots since 1965
Welcome to the club

Football built around children, not the scoreboard

We believe grassroots football should be about far more than winning on a Sunday. It's where children learn confidence, teamwork, respect and resilience, and where they have fun doing it.

Based at Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre in Cheltenham, our volunteer coaches give every child the chance to play, improve and belong. Whether your child is brand new to football or already loves it, there's a place for them at Southside Star.

How to join Our story & values
What we stand for

Six things every Southside Star team lives by

The values that shape how our children play, train and treat each other.

Respect

For teammates, coaches, referees, opponents and everyone on the sideline. It underpins everything we do.

Enjoyment

Football should be fun first. Children who enjoy it keep playing, keep learning and keep coming back.

Inclusion

Mixed and girls' teams, all abilities welcome. Every child deserves the chance to play.

Teamwork

Friendships made on the pitch last well beyond the final whistle. We grow together.

Development

We put learning and confidence ahead of the scoreline. Progress matters more than results.

A safe space

A welcoming, well-run environment where children and parents feel supported and looked after.

The pathway

From first kick to U18s

Children can join and grow with us right through their youth football journey. New age groups form as demand grows, so it's always worth asking.

  1. Cubs Stage 1 of 12 · our youngest players
  2. U7 Stage 2 of 12 · Under 7s
  3. U8 Stage 3 of 12 · Under 8s
  4. U9 Stage 4 of 12 · Under 9s
  5. U10 Stage 5 of 12 · Under 10s
  6. U11 Stage 6 of 12 · Under 11s
  7. U12 Stage 7 of 12 · Under 12s
  8. U13 Stage 8 of 12 · Under 13s
  9. U14 Stage 9 of 12 · Under 14s
  10. U15 Stage 10 of 12 · Under 15s
  11. U16 Stage 11 of 12 · Under 16s
  12. U18 Stage 12 of 12 · our oldest youth group

Not sure which group fits your child? Send an enquiry and we'll point you the right way.

Get involved

Two easy ways to be part of it

Play for us

Register your child's interest and we'll be in touch about training times, age groups and how to get started. All abilities welcome.

Player enquiry

Volunteer with us

Coaches, managers and helpers keep the club running. No experience needed to start, just enthusiasm. We'll support you every step.

Volunteer roles
Match days

Life at Southside Star

What our families say

Loved by players and parents alike

  • I've made loads of new friends and scoring my first ever goal was the best day. I can't wait for training every week.
    Oliver U9 player
Southside Star parents and supporters smiling together on the sideline
A club that looks after its own

Every child safe, every parent reassured

Safeguarding isn't an afterthought at Southside Star, it's the foundation. We have a dedicated Club Welfare Officer, clear policies and a team of volunteers trained to put children's wellbeing first.

Our safeguarding commitment Club documents

Ready to get your child playing?

Places fill up as teams grow. Send an enquiry today and we'll take it from there.

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