Winter 2019
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Local life
A club for all women and girls If you’re female and want to play football, regardless of your age or ability, Islington Borough Ladies FC has something for you.
The U16 squad
U12 team celebrate a win
The club, which has been going for 12 years, trains and plays at Whittington Park and has sessions for girls aged six and over, and women of all ages. “It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that starting to play football with the girls on a Tuesday has changed my life,” said one member of the beginners’ group. “Before I started playing, I wasn’t in a good place with my mental and physical health. Playing in a team has helped me recover from surgery, given me more confidence than ever, and I’ve made some amazing new
The beginners team
friends. I’m so glad I came across the poster on Highbury Fields and came along.” Another player said: “It is such a friendly, supportive group of people and always great fun, come rain or shine. It’s the absolute highlight of my week and I’m so glad to be part of it!” Pete Samways, Chairman, says: “We try to cater for women and girls of all different ages, abilities and backgrounds. The aim for us is to make our sessions as fun and enjoyable as possible, so that the players keep coming back.”
Women’s beginners Tuesdays: 7-8pm Thursdays: 10-11am
Women’s 7v7 teams and league Tuesdays: 7-8pm, 8-9pm or 9-10pm
Team training and games
Fun session for 5-9-year-olds: Wednesdays, 5-6pm U11 team training: Wednesdays, 5-6pm, Saturday games U12 team training: Wednesdays, 5-6.30pm, Saturday games U16 team training: Wednesdays, 5.30-7pm, Saturday games Women’s team training: Wednesdays, 6.30-8pm, Sunday games
Contact Peter.Samways@GLL.org
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