Wight Eagles Girls FC has announced that football training for girls in School Years 2 and 3 will be completely free until the end of the 2026/27 football season.
The initiative is part of the club’s ongoing commitment to making grassroots football more accessible to families across the Isle of Wight, regardless of financial circumstances or previous playing experience.
Every Friday in Cowes
Training takes place every Friday evening from 6pm to 7pm at Cowes Enterprise College’s all-weather Astro facility.
The sessions provide a welcoming, supportive environment where young girls can develop their football skills, build confidence, make friends and enjoy being active.
A growing club
Wight Eagles Girls FC currently supports 88 registered players across five teams, providing a pathway from its youngest footballers through to Senior Ladies football.
You don’t need to be the next Lioness
Philip Collinson, club secretary of Wight Eagles Girls FC, said,
“Football should be something every child has the opportunity to enjoy, regardless of their family’s financial circumstances.
“We know that many families are facing financial pressures, and we don’t want the cost of attending training to prevent a young girl from discovering football.
“By making our youngest training sessions free until the end of the season, we’re hoping to open the door to more families and encourage girls who might never have considered joining a football club to come along and give it a try.
“You don’t need to have played before, and you certainly don’t need to be the next Lioness. All we ask is that you come along, have fun and enjoy yourself.
“For us, football is about far more than what happens on the pitch. It’s about friendships, confidence, teamwork and creating a sense of belonging.
“If we can inspire more young girls to fall in love with football, then we’ve achieved something really worthwhile.”
The initiative reflects Wight Eagles Girls FC’s wider commitment to developing girls’ and women’s football across the Island, ensuring that opportunities are available from the earliest stages of participation through to senior football.
How to sign up
Limited places are available for the free football training.
- Who: Girls in School Years 2 and 3
- When: Every Friday, 6pm–7pm
- Where: Cowes Enterprise College’s all-weather pitch, Isle of Wight
- Cost: Free until the end of the 2026/27 football season
- Experience: All abilities welcome, including complete beginners
- Availability: Limited places available
Parents and guardians interested in securing a place or finding out more are encouraged to contact Wight Eagles Girls FC at [email protected]
With places limited, families are encouraged to get in touch early to register their interest.
