Thistle Football Club Inc. is a soccer club based in Invercargill, New Zealand, with a rich history dating back to 1936. The club offers a range of teams and programmes to cater to players of all ages and skill levels. Thistle FC aims to foster a family-friendly atmosphere and is committed to providing a positive and inclusive environment for all its members.
For junior players aged 4 and above, Thistle FC offers various football teams and activities. The First Kicks programme is available for 4-6-year-olds and takes place on Monday afternoons at the ILT Turf or Indoors at the ILT Stadium. The Fun Football programme is designed for 7-8-year-olds and consists of a variety of football activities and small-sided games on Saturday mornings at the ILT Football Turf. Players aged 9-12 participate in 7-9 aside games on smaller pitches, while those aged 13 and above play 11 aside games on full pitches at various locations.
All junior players aged 7 and above also have the opportunity to train on either Wednesday or Thursday afternoons.
Thistle FC also has competitive and social men's and women's teams for senior players. Games are held on Saturday afternoons, and training sessions take place on Wednesday evenings. The club has teams in all three divisions and the women's league. Boys turning 16 and girls turning 15 during the year are eligible to play senior football with a dispensation.
Thistle FC welcomes new players throughout the season, which runs from April to September. Registration information and details can be found on the club's website or by contacting the club directly. The club takes pride in its long-standing history and has developed strong support from its dedicated supporters club. Thistle FC is grateful for the support of its sponsors and acknowledges their contribution to the success of the club.
For further inquiries or to get in touch with Thistle FC, individuals can contact various club officials, including Karl Hawkes for senior men, Ashley Gordon for senior women, Douglas Ballie for juniors, Dylan Meehan for the president, and Craig Sutherland for the treasurer. The club's premises are located at 200 Islington Street, Turnbull Thomson Park, Invercargill 9810, New Zealand.
Thistle Football Club Inc. is proud to be a part of the Invercargill soccer community and looks forward to welcoming new players and supporters to the club.