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BBC News
09-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Ex-Lioness says girls should 'feel valued' during Oxford session
A former Lioness has said footballers "want to make sure that girls feel valued" within the game and during training record cap holder Rachel Yankey took part in a girls' football session run by Oxford United for Play Their Way, a campaign backed by Sport took place at the club's training ground at Oxford Sports Park, with the aim to highlight the changes needed to coaching to keep girls playing football and staying active for life. The campaign aims to transform the way children are coached amid a growing sports "enjoyment gap" between boys and girls, leading to increased numbers of girls dropping out of sport after primary school. The latest Sport England Children's Active Lives Survey also shows a gender gap in physical activity with girls less likely to be active than by Play Their Way featuring more than 1,000 children also found that girls are less likely than boys to feel encouraged and listened to by their who now coaches grassroots football in schools, said the campaign was all about "positive first experiences"."We want to make sure that girls feel valued within the game, within the training session, and ... actually give something back," she said in an interview for BBC Radio said watching the girls in Oxford helping plan, design and having "a real impact" on the session, "shows their value in it"."Once they've had input, they want to come back and they want to be involved." Yankey's visit was ahead of tonight's England match against the Netherlands in the Women's said some of the girls, "may want to go on to become an England footballer at the highest level" like the Lionesses, while others might just "enjoy playing sport and making new friends"."That's equally as important for introducing people to the game, to the sport and to a healthier lifestyle."Yankey said the campaign was about supporting coaches as well and appealed to coaches, teachers and parents to get more information on it."That may help one person to then coach a little differently and maybe think about the child first rather than how the session has to be run," she said. You can follow BBC Oxfordshire on Facebook, X, or Instagram.
CTV News
09-07-2025
- Sport
- CTV News
Local team off to U16 Women's Football Championship!
Ottawa Watch A local group of girls will compete for the championship title at the Ontario Women's Football League Championships this weekend.
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Girls team excited as Lionesses start Euro 2025
Some of the Cramlington United Tigresses have been playing together since they were seven [BBC] Players in a girls football team say they are excited about competing in a tournament at the England teams' training base on the same day the Lionesses start their defence of the European Championship trophy. Cramlington United Tigresses, from Northumberland, will compete in the ESF football festival at St George's Park in Staffordshire on Saturday. Advertisement The club has gone from having two teams to 22 in the space of five years. Coach Nicola Barbour said there had been a big increase in girls wanting to play since England won the title at Euro 2022. Cramlington United qualified for the tournament after finishing second in a tournament in May. The competition will feature the best teams in their age division who also won previous ESF tournaments. St George's Park, near Burton, is the main training base for England's 24 different teams and has become the home of English football development. The England women's team play France in their opening fixture of Euro 2025 on Saturday night. Nicola Barbour said playing in the tournament was a "huge opportunity" for her team [BBC] Ms Barbour said: "There has been a huge increase in girls wanting to take part in football after the Euros. Advertisement "When the club was first formed in 2010, there were two girls teams and we now have 22 from under sevens right the way up to women's teams." She said the tournament was a "huge opportunity" for the team. "This is a grassroots team that would never get the chance to play at St George's Park where England train, so it's so exciting for me and the girls," she said. Libby, 14, said: "I'm really excited, it's such a big experience for us. "I'm really nervous to be in that setting and playing in such a well-known place, but I know that the team are going to do well." Advertisement There are now twice as many registered female football teams in England as there were seven years ago, BBC analysis in 2024 found. Follow BBC North East on X and Facebook and BBC Cumbria on X and Facebook and both on Nextdoor and Instagram. More on this topic
BBC News
05-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Cramlington team excited as Lionesses start Euro 2025 campaign
Players in a girls football team say they are excited about competing in a tournament at the England teams' training base on the same day the Lionesses start their defence of the European Championship United Tigresses, from Northumberland, will compete in the ESF football festival at St George's Park in Staffordshire on club has gone from having two teams to 22 in the space of five years. Coach Nicola Barbour said there had been a big increase in girls wanting to play since England won the title at Euro 2022. Cramlington United qualified for the tournament after finishing second in a tournament in May. The competition will feature the best teams in their age division who also won previous ESF tournaments. St George's Park, near Burton, is the main training base for England's 24 different teams and has become the home of English football England women's team play France in their opening fixture of Euro 2025 on Saturday night. Ms Barbour said: "There has been a huge increase in girls wanting to take part in football after the Euros."When the club was first formed in 2010, there were two girls teams and we now have 22 from under sevens right the way up to women's teams."She said the tournament was a "huge opportunity" for the team. "This is a grassroots team that would never get the chance to play at St George's Park where England train, so it's so exciting for me and the girls," she said. Libby, 14, said: "I'm really excited, it's such a big experience for us."I'm really nervous to be in that setting and playing in such a well-known place, but I know that the team are going to do well."There are now twice as many registered female football teams in England as there were seven years ago, BBC analysis in 2024 found. Follow BBC North East on X and Facebook and BBC Cumbria on X and Facebook and both on Nextdoor and Instagram.
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Campaign shines light on women and girls in football
Shannon Ghee is backing the campaign (Image: Powerleague Cardiff) A new campaign is shining a light on women and girls in football. Powerleague Cardiff has launched She's Got Game in response to research showing that 46 per cent of women and girls in the UK have felt judged or excluded for wanting to play football. Advertisement The initiative aims to celebrate, support, and promote female players across Wales and the UK. Christian Rose, CEO of Powerleague, said: "This survey confirms what we've long believed, that women and girls in Cardiff and across the UK are not only passionate about football, but ready to play. "Yet too many still face barriers that simply shouldn't exist. "At Powerleague, we're committed to breaking those down by creating inclusive, welcoming spaces where everyone can thrive, no matter their background or ability. "Football should be for everyone, and we're proud to be part of the movement making that a reality." Advertisement The campaign also includes a competition inviting women and girls to share their football skills and favourite moments. Entrants will receive a free off-peak five-a-side pitch voucher and the chance to win one-to-one coaching with freestyle footballer Shannon Ghee. Powerleague Cardiff will also screen live matches throughout the UEFA Women's Euros, offering fans a safe place to gather while encouraging new audiences to take part in the game. Shannon Ghee said: "Football has given me confidence, community, and so much joy, and I want every girl and woman to feel that too. "She's Got Game is about celebrating skill, creativity, and passion, no matter your level. Advertisement "Whether you're just starting out or have been playing for years, this is your moment to have fun, and show the world what you've got. "I encourage everyone across Cardiff to have a go at a trick, or share their favourite football bit, this summer."
