Published on:
26
March 2012
Girls from across Clackmannanshire took the opportunity on Friday to show off their football skills in a positive and safe environment.
The Clackmannanshire Girls Fun Fours Football Festival took place in fantastic weather on Friday 23rd March at Recreation Park, Alloa.
Virtually every primary school from the across the area took part with around 170 girls playing 'the beautiful game'.
The budding young stars were watched by two of Scotland's top women international players, who proved to be a great inspiration to the county's youngsters. They were Jane Ross and Clackmannanshire's Active School's Co-Ordinator, Leanne Ross.
Graeme Henderson, Football Development Officer commented: "It was a fantastic opportunity for the girls to come along and play football in a fun environment.
"As well as actually playing the game, the girls also had the opportunity to ask some questions to the International players who I would personally like to thank for taking time out of their schedule to attend today.
"I would also like to thank the support from our local primary schools in attending this event. Hopefully the girls will now build on this experience and take up the opportunity to play for a local club."
Two local Scottish FA Quality Mark clubs were also in attendance with Tullibody Community FC and Wasps Community FC on hand to let girls know about the opportunity to play football on a regular basis.
Every girl who attended received free tickets to Scotland v Sweden Woman's U17 match, with some lucky winners also receiving a variety of prizes from signed footballs to backpacks.
At the same time the following schools were awarded Fair Play Awards -1st Park Primary; 2nd St.Serf's Primary; 3rd Deerpark Primary; 4th St.Bernadettes.
Michael McPake, Girls and Woman's Club Development Officer said "Its great to see so many young players in attendance. This was a great experience for the girls of Clackmannanshire and I hope they take up the opportunity to go along and play for their local club and that the enthusiasm the girls showed for football today continues.
"I would also like to thank Clackmannanshire Sports Development for hosting this excellent event and continuing to support girls football."
For more information on football within Clackmannanshire and how to get involved contact Graeme Henderson on ghenderson@clacks.gov.uk or 01259 452350 or for more information on getting involved or volunteering in girls/woman's football contact Michael McPake on michael.mcpake@scottishfa.co.uk or 01786467165.