Whitehaven AFC are to host a number of Women’s Over-35s Just Play sessions, adding to other venues in the county.
Their involvement will provide more opportunities for women to have a kickabout in a fun and friendly atmosphere.
The Whitehaven sessions join the regular ones already planned in Carlisle and Workington with a session in Brampton also being arranged, offering plenty of chances for women to play some football around their busy lives.
Since January, 10 sessions have taken place across the county with more than 85 women taking part in one or more Just Play event.
More developments are planned for the new season, with some Over-35s tournaments in the pipeline.
The tournaments will give existing participants the opportunity to enter as a team or as an individual; with entries open to new details to follow.
Helen Aitchison, women & girls football development officer for Cumberland FA, said: “The response we have had over the past 18 months has been amazing, with a number of regulars coming along to the sessions and new players joining us each time.
“The sessions are played in a friendly atmosphere and any women aged 35 and over are invited to come along, whatever their experience or their perceived ability.
“The sessions have been able to become sustainable thanks to our attendees with Carlisle, Workington and Whitehaven, now led by clubs, with Carlisle Walking Football Team, Allerdale Wildcats and Whitehaven AFC kindly getting involved to continue to provide more opportunities for women throughout the summer.
“The sessions are a perfect way to get some exercise, have some laughs and meet new people.
“Women aged 35 and over are invited to come along and play – with any experience welcome.
“The events are played in a friendly atmosphere as we aim to increase the number of playing opportunities for this age group.
“We have had some fantastic feedback from the Turn Up and Play sessions with many women returning and travelling across the county to get involved.
“At the moment the sessions are free to come along to,”
Next sessions
- Sunday June 30, 2pm to 3.30pm: Whitehaven AFC, Whitehaven
- Sunday July 7, 2pm to 3.30pm: Brampton (venue to be confirmed) – registration to open soon
- Sunday July 14, 11am to noon, Lakes College, Lillyhall, near Workington
- Sunday July 21, 3pm to 4.30pm: Harraby 3G, Carlisle
- Sunday July 28, 2pm to 3.30pm: Whitehaven AFC, Whitehaven.
Westmorland FA have also been running twice monthly sessions on a Friday evening at Dallam School 3G from 5.50pm to 6.50pm.
The last one for this month is June 28, but more dates can be found on the online registration form. It costs £2 per session.
