Scotland's Theme Park Cup
The Scotland’s Theme Park Cup (2025) is a three-day football festival for under-8 teams co-ordinated through a collaboration with Soccer Stars Academy and Scotland’s Theme Park.
Open to teams only, the festival welcomes players aged 7–8, along with their families, for an unforgettable mix of football and theme park fun.
The first event is taking place at Scotland’s Theme Park and Fives Hamilton from Friday, 26th September to Sunday, 28th September.
Soccer Stars Academy (SSA) is Scotland’s fastest-growing children’s football activity provider. Scotland’s Theme Park (STP) is the nation’s favourite family attraction.
We’re both family-run, both obsessed with creating unforgettable experiences, and both believe football should be about fun first.
Two family businesses, one shared goal… Creating unforgettable memories for teams and their families.

Jordan Denholm
Event Organiser
WHERE IS THE FESTIVAL :
Scotland’s Theme Park & Fives Hamilton
WHEN IS THE FESTIVAL:
26–28 September 2025
Why Teams Book
This is a festival built for teams aged 7–8 and their families. From first whistle to final celebration, it’s the ultimate team weekend away.
Weekend Package
One price covers a two night stay with breakfast, tournament entry, unlimited rides on both Saturday and Sunday! Plus one session of bowling (for each player), crazy golf and the Walk the Plank sky-trail for all the family!
Football + Theme-Park Rolled Into One
A football tournament and unlimited ride access on both Saturday and Sunday! Kids play in the morning, then hit the park for fun all afternoon.
Built for Families, Run by Families
Soccer Stars Academy and Scotland’s Theme Park are both family-owned businesses whose shared goal is to create memorable experiences for children and their families.
Maximum Game Time, No Long Downtimes
With a compact schedule, every team plays multiple matches over two mornings, so kids get plenty of football without spending all day waiting around.
Short Drive Between Pitch & Park
The tournament pitches at Fives Hamilton are only a few minutes by car from Scotland’s Theme Park, letting families hop quickly from matches to attractions without complicated transfers.
Built for Making Memories
What’s involved in the theme park
Unlimited Theme-Park Rides (Sat + Sun) – View Scotland’s Theme Park’s selection of rides here!
Cosmic Bowl – A glow-in-the-dark ten-pin session in Scotland’s first UV bowling alley, perfect for a team-bonding strike contest after the tournament.
Devil’s Island Adventure Golf – Putt across caves, sunken bridges and water hazards on this pirate-themed crazy-golf course (bragging rights included.
Walk the Plank Sky-Trail – Experience 30ft of sheer exhilaration over two levels. A breath taking aerial adventure, climb, scramble and swing your way around our two level high ropes.
Package
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2 nights B&B accommodation
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Entry to the tournament on both days
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Unlimited access to the theme park (Sat & Sun)
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One game each: Bowling (for each player), Crazy Golf and Walk the Plank for all the family!
What Else Is Inside Scotland’s Theme Park
After the morning matches and roller-coaster runs, the park turns into a one-stop hang-out for refuelling, relaxing and racking up more shared stories. Everything listed below sits inside the gates, so families can drift from pitch to arcade to dinner table without ever leaving the venue.
Game Zone Arcade – One of Scotland’s biggest indoor arcades with 150-plus machines, from prize-ticket classics and air-hockey to full-seat F1 racers and a dedicated over-18s section for grown-ups who still fancy a challenge.
Monterey Jack’s – Award-winning American-style diner serving stacked burgers, ribs, pizzas and shakes in a neon setting that keeps kids buzzing and parents fueled.
Diner by the Lanes – Lane-side grill inside Cosmic Bowl, dishing up fresh American-diner staples, perfect for a quick bite before or after your included bowling session.
Diamond Lils – Strictly for the grown-ups, Diamond Lil’s is the park’s American-pool and snooker lounge, a handy retreat while the kids burn off their last bit of energy on the rides.
PLUS SO MUCH MORE! Click here to check out everything available at Scotland’s Theme Park.
Schedule of Events
The event will span three exciting days, providing a comprehensive lineup of activities and matches designed to engage participants and spectators alike.
Day 1
Arrival
26th September
15:00 – 16:00: Arrival & registration.
17:00 – 19:00: Bowling sessions.
19:00 – 19:30: Coaches meeting to discuss the festival format.
Day 2
Festival Day 1
27th September
10:00 – 12:00: The tournament kicks off.
13:00 – 18:00: Time to enjoy the Theme Park
18:00 – CLOSE: Families can enjoy all indoor attractions Scotland’s Theme Park has to offer.
Day 3
Festival Day 2
28th September
10:00 – 12:00: Tournament finals.
13:00 – 14:00: Awards ceremony and cup presentation.
14:00 – CLOSE: Time for families to enjoy the Theme Park and all of the indoor attractions.
Register your Interest
Please do not complete this form on behalf of an individual player or family. Enquiries from parents or carers of individual children cannot be accepted unless submitted through an eligible team representative. On registration, teams are required to use creative names only.
This festival is not affiliated with any local or national governing bodies, it is a fun football tournament created to give children the chance to enjoy safe, fun football and make lasting memories on and off the pitch.
Soccer Stars Academy is one of the UK’s fastest-growing football activity provider for children aged 18 months to 12 years. With a passion for early years development, our award-winning classes create a fun, nurturing environment where kids not only learn football but grow in confidence, improve their social skills and build a love for being active.
From our playful Twinkle Stars classes to our skill-focused Mega Stars, every session is designed to help children Play, Learn and Shine. Whether they’re scoring their first goal or mastering 1v1 drills, each Soccer Star is celebrated every step of the way.
Our curriculum is rooted in child development – blending storytelling, themed adventures and purposeful movement to make learning fun and memorable. Parents love it. Kids can’t wait to come back. Coaches deliver it with energy, care and consistency.

Jordan Denholm
Event Organiser
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