[T]his month, Cumberland Football Association kicked off its Girls’ Primary School Football Programme for the 2017/18 season.
The friendly festivals welcomed over 120 players from across the county to events taking place in Carlisle, Allerdale, Copeland and Eden.
The Girls’ Primary School Football Programme offers girls in school years 3, 4, 5 and 6 the opportunity to come together and play football in fun, friendly fixtures during October, November, February and March in the form of festivals.
The festivals are perfect for girls who don’t regularly play football outside of school – although players who represent clubs are of course welcome.
The programme is a great tool to support the growth of girls’ football within Cumberland.
Jess Nelson, Women and Girls’ Football Development Officer at Cumberland FA, said: “I’m really pleased with how the programme has kicked off this month. There was a great atmosphere at each festival – and we look forward to welcoming the girls back again next month.
Below, you can find details of the remaining festivals.
CARLISLE
Venue: Harraby 3G
Time: 3.30pm – 5.00pm
Dates: Wednesday 1 November 2017, Wednesday 7 February 2018, Wednesday 7 March 2018
ALLERDALE
Venue: Lakes College
Time: 3.30pm – 5.00pm
Dates: Friday 10 November 2017, Friday 9 February 2018, Friday 16 March 2018
COPELAND
Venue: Whitehaven AFC
Time: 2.00pm– 3.30pm
Dates: Wednesday 15 November 2017, Wednesday 28 February 2018, Wednesday 28 March 2018
EDEN
Venue: Penrith Leisure Centre
Time: 2.30pm – 4.00pm
Dates: Friday 17 November 2017, Friday 2 February 2018, Friday 20 April 2018
All festivals welcome year 5 and 6 teams, but due to capacity only some welcome year 3 and 4 teams – so please get in touch via the details below to discuss further.
Any schools wishing to take part in the programme should contact Jess Nelson, Women and Girls’ Football Development Officer at Cumberland FA, via [email protected] or phoning 01900 872310 / 07814 559669.
