Bala Town Football Club is a Welsh football team based in Bala, Gwynedd, competing in the Cymru Premier, the top division of Welsh football. The club, known as 'The Lakesiders', plays at Maes Tegid, situated on the banks of Lake Bala. Founded in 1880, their colors are yellow and green. For much of its history, Bala Town was an amateur club in the regional leagues. Their rise has been dramatic, achieving promotion to the Welsh Premier League in 2009 and establishing themselves as a consistent top-half side and regular European competitors. The modern Bala team is known for being well-organized, physically strong, and difficult to beat, often challenging for European places. The club has a passionate local following, with the scenic Maes Tegid providing a unique backdrop for matches. Bala Town is a model of sustainability and success for community-based clubs in Wales.