Clarkston Amateur Athletic Club officially began in 1965 as an organisation to offer boys the opportunity to play football.Efforts to establish a boys/youth section at GNAAC had begun in 1963 but floundered due to a lack of support and resources from the then committee. A group of individuals led by Charles C. Conan(our first Chairman) and Mervin Wright decided to go it alone and formed Clarkston.A.A.C.
One of the first decisions made was to adopt the colours of Tangerine and Royal as club colours. This striking combination gave the club its own identity and is still being used(in various combinations)today.
In 1965 schools football dominated the scene with no football academies and very few "boys" clubs to compete with.It is believed that Clarkston committee members John Murray and Dick Curry became very active in the establishment of the Johnstone and District Youth Football league as a vehicle for our club to expand and develop. Early expansion saw the number of teams and age groups grow. A move to the Paisley and District Amateur Youth Football league followed. Our association with this set up lastedup until 2001 when a switch more to Sunday football in Lanarkshire and North Ayrshire was established. Soccer 7,s although neglected in the early stages has seen the club expand down through the age levels and recently we had a 21,s team in the East Kilbride League.
Throughout the early years the club had a very strong reputation and fostered a link with Huntly Playing Fields in Giffnock. The early years were also very successful

Aswell as being a very well run club Clarkston.A.A.C. have produced a number of talented players who have moved up to the proffessional game. Here are some of the boys who "made the grade"
Alex McLeish - Birmingham, xScotland manager
Alan Irvine - Preston N.E. xEverton A*S manager
Stuart Hay - Celtic/Swindon/St Johnstone
Fraser Wishart - St Mirren/Motherwell/Rangers/
Hearts
Martin Baker - StMirren/Kilmarnock
Robert Torrance - St Mirren/Hibs/Partick Thistle

Currently plying their trade in Junior football are x club members
Robert Downs and Chris Cruickshanks both at Pollok. Also playing at Neilston is Joe Bryers.
Recently bumped into Tony Kane who is currently playing for Glencairn.
Craig Marshall spotted playing in goals for Renfrew Juniors

Presently signed for Queens Park are Robbie Falconer u15s and for their u16,s Curtess Brown and Daniel Newall.
Gary Nugent signed for Alloa season 2006/7 at 14,s. Special congratulations to James Brough who was invited to join Queens Park F.C. first team squad