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Build the right environment at Essex

The Essex County FA are running a free 'Female-Friendly Club Training' event in Ilford on
Wednesday 29th January for clubs looking to grow new girls’ teams or find out more about
what an ideal female-friendly environment looks like.
Running from 6.30pm - 9.45pm, the Barclays-supported, interactive workshop will
provide practical advice for clubs to help develop an environment which encourages women
and girls to get involved in football. The training at the Jack Carter Centre (also known as
Frenford Clubs) is aimed at committee members and coaches to help grow participation.
Attendees will understand and discuss real life case studies to enable them to build
their own game plan for growth. Female football is a major part of the Essex County FA
‘Moving Forward’ Strategy, with a target to deliver bespoke development and meet the
annual needs of the women's and girls' game for 5,104 players and 115 Wildcats Centres by
2021.
Spaces can be booked online at www.essexfa.com. Information on female football is
also shared on Twitter by @EssexCountyFA and by searching for ‘EssexFootball’ on Facebook.
Vacancy at Manchester working group

The Manchester FA are now recruiting a for role within their Women and Girls' Working Group.
The Independent Chair will lead the Women and Girls’ Working Group and assist the
FDO (Women and Girls’) strategically, helping to support the development of our broad
football offer for female participants.
We are looking for individuals who have a credible knowledge and understanding of
Women’s and Girls’ football and have a passion for grassroots football within Greater
Manchester.
To apply, please visit the Manchester FA website. The deadline for applications is 12
noon on .
Former Chair of the Women & Girls' Working Group, Kate Ramsey, adds: "Over the last
couple of years, we have laid strong foundations for the Women and Girls' Working Group,
with some of our key successes being:
● increased profile and social media reach for the female game across Manchester
● significant increase in the number of Wildcats delivery centres
● innovation fund bid creation and idea generation
“UK-wide, we are seeing record attendances at elite women's games and increased
television coverage, both of which are helping to grow the fan base for the sport. Manchester
FA is committed to increasing access, participation and retention across the grassroots
game, as well as providing clear and supported development pathways for talented players.
“There is now a real opportunity for the right person to further develop the Women and
Girls Working Group on the back of the 2019 World Cup and moving towards the UEFA 2021
Women's competition. With Manchester as a host city for this event, we must maximise the
opportunities to showcase all that is good about the women's and girls' game whilst
celebrating Manchester's very special place as a sporting city.
“It is with regret that I am having to stand down from the group, but I will remain
involved, firstly by directly supporting the process to identify my replacement and then by
ensuring a full handover.
“It has been an honour and a pleasure to work with so many dedicated people in this
role, and I am really pleased with the progress made by the group since it was established.”
(Source: www.manchesterfa.com)
Issue no. 19 - 9 January 2020 news@womenssoccerscene.co.uk