Players from Ayr United Academy have recently took on the Beat the Boat challenge and have been walking, running and cycling for thousands of miles whilst sending in their fabulous selfies.

As a community, Ayr United Football Academy have travelled an astonishing 17,570 miles in two weeks.

They have even made it to Ayr Australia and visited the landmarks with coaches Billy and Stuart who had some great fun chasing kangaroos.

Well done to the amazing community and their families who have been taking part in the Beat the Boat challenge during lockdown.

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