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Female Football Celebrated at Scarborough Athletic

Thursday, 9 March 2023 12:56

By Matthew Pells

Last night on International Women's Day, Scarborough Athletic welcomed girls and women to the Flamingo Land Stadium to take part in training sessions, a photo shoot and the launch of a new women's walking football team.

To kick off the evening the club were involved with the Barclays Football Biggest Ever Football Session. An initiative run all across the country, in partnership with England Football to get as many school girls as possible playing.

Girls from primary schools across the area were invited to take part. The sessions were run by the clubs female coaches Gail, Julie and Hannah.

After this session, Scarborough Athletic invited all their female volunteers, players and supporters to all get involved in the club's largest female photo!

Also at last night's event and In partnership with Age UK North Yorkshire Coast and Moors, Women's Walking Football was launched. The ladies braved the snow and took part in a free session run by the clubs female coaches. Starting from 14th March, these sessions will take place weekly at the Flamingo Land Stadium on a Tuesday evening from 7pm, followed by a social! All abilities welcome to join.

This event was also to promote the clubs new partnership with Her Game Too, an organisation tackling sexism and championing women in sport. Also supported by North Riding County FA Women & Girls Development and Disability Officer, Jasmine Morris.

 

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