Visiting Teams
We look forward to welcoming you to Southside Star Youth FC.
This page includes useful information for visiting teams, coaches, parents and spectators attending fixtures at our home ground. Please share this with your team before travelling so everyone knows where to park, where to go and what to expect on arrival.
Venue
Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre
Warden Hill Road
Cheltenham
GL51 3EF
Our home matches are played at Bournside Sports Centre, located within the school site.
Parking
Visitors are asked to park in the main school car park at the front of the school and then walk up to the sports hall and pitches.
There are two disabled parking bays located outside the sports hall for those who need them.
Please do not park in neighbouring school car parks or nearby private car parks, as these may be locked during your visit and could leave your vehicle inaccessible.
Please also be considerate of local residents when parking nearby.
Arrival
Please arrive in good time before kick-off and allow a few minutes to walk from the car park to the pitches.
Your team manager or coach should confirm the pitch location before the fixture. If a pitch map has been provided, please refer to this on arrival.
Players, coaches and spectators should follow any instructions from Southside Star Youth FC coaches, committee members or venue staff.
Facilities
Toilets, including baby change facilities, are available within the main sports hall.
Please help us keep the site clean and tidy by using the bins provided and taking any team rubbish home with you where possible.
Defibrillator / AED
A defibrillator is located within Bournside Sports Centre.
An additional defibrillator is also located at the main school reception.
In an emergency, please alert a Southside Star Youth FC coach, committee member or venue staff member immediately.
Site Rules
To help us keep the venue safe and suitable for youth football, please follow the rules below:
- No dogs are permitted on site
- No smoking or vaping on site
- Please stay within designated spectator areas
- Please do not enter the field of play unless asked to do so
- Please respect school property and facilities
- Please take all litter home or use the bins provided
Respect on Matchdays
Southside Star Youth FC supports positive, respectful grassroots football.
We ask all visiting players, coaches, parents and spectators to:
- Respect referees and match officials
- Support players positively
- Avoid shouting instructions from the sidelines
- Respect opposition players, coaches and spectators
- Allow coaches to coach and players to play
- Help create a safe and enjoyable environment for all children
Grassroots football should be a positive experience for everyone involved.
Weather and Cancellations
If a fixture needs to be cancelled due to weather or pitch conditions, your team manager will be contacted as soon as possible.
Please check with your own team manager before travelling if the weather is poor.
First Aid
Each team should bring their own first aid kit and ensure they have any relevant medical information for their players.
In the event of an injury or emergency, please speak to your team manager or a Southside Star Youth FC representative.
Safeguarding
The safety and wellbeing of all children is our priority.
If you have a safeguarding or welfare concern while visiting our club, please speak to your team manager or contact a Southside Star Youth FC representative.
Any urgent concern where a child may be at immediate risk should be reported to the appropriate emergency services.
Before You Travel
Before attending a fixture at Southside Star Youth FC, please check:
- Kick-off time
- Pitch location
- Parking arrangements
- Weather updates
- Kit colours
- Whether your team needs to provide a match ball, respect barrier or assistant referee
Thank You
Thank you for visiting Southside Star Youth FC.
We hope you enjoy your fixture with us and appreciate your support in helping keep grassroots football safe, respectful and enjoyable for all players.