News reaches us that girls’ football on the Island has just received a massive boost with a rather tidy £8,000 grant secured from Sport England.
The Council’s Sports Unit are responsible for securing the cash and are now hoping to hear from Island football clubs or community organisations who might be interested in establishing girls-only football sessions for eight to 11 year olds.
Success story
Building on the success of the Brighstone Girls Football Club which was formed this summer with the backing of both Brighstone Football Club and the village primary school, the IWC hope the same can be repeated across the Island.
Super Series
It’s hoped that some sort of competitive structure could be established as early as 2010, resulting in regular football tournaments at various locations to be called the Super Series.
Get involved
But it’s not just the clubs and organisations that Sports Unit want to hear from.
If you’re a coach, official or volunteer interested in supporting the development of girls’ football on the Island, get in touch (details below).
Cllr George Brown, Isle of Wight Council cabinet member for the economy, tourism, leisure and planning said “Once established, these new clubs will provide girls on the Island with a great opportunity to develop their football skill and for some, to try a sport they have never played before.
“The council is keen to encourage young people to take part in healthy activities and I hope this funding made available from Sport England will open up the sport to more people”
For further information about how to get involved call the Sports Unit on (01983) 823818 or [email protected].
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