NEXT FUN DAY FOR U9'S WILL BE 28th MARCH 2010
23RD JANUARY 2010
One of the largest football leagues in the country dedicated to female football has continued it's commitment to developing the sport amongst the youngest and newest participants.
Ten Under 9 and five Under 10 teams took part in the seventh Fun Day organised by the West Lancashire Girls League. Like a number of previous events, this took place at the Soccer dome in Wigan and involved teams playing in three groups but with no results recorded, all teams playing for fun and every player receiving a gift of a skills football at the end of the afternoon.
These events have been organised in conjunction with the Lancashire FA's initiative to introduce non-competitive football for players in their first few years of football. The West Lancashire Girls League have organised such events for Under 9's for a number of years now, but this was the first time the Under 10's have been included, in line with the proposals recently put forward at County level. The Under 10's are currently playing in a competitive division, which meant some players, parents and coaches found it initially difficult to come to terms with the more friendly nature of the event.
Clubs came from right across the region to participate, including Aspull, Birkdale United, Bolton Community, Burnley, Burscough, Bury, Dynamo Rangers, Euxton Girls, Fillies, TMS and Wigan Athletic.
The friendly atmosphere was enhanced by referees who volunteered their services for free, namely Adam Fairclough, Mike Edwards and League Vice-Chair, Noel Warham. All three officials encouraged the players throughout the afternoon and were asked to pick a 'Player of the Day' from each of their groups, who received a medal to go along with their new football. These were Jade McLaughlin from Bolton Community, Lara Miller from Bury Girls and Evie Barclay from Euxton Girls.
League Secretary Julie Edwards said, 'Events like this are the most rewarding and enjoyable of our league calendar. The girls can come and play in a safe, secure environment without competition being enforced, while gaining that necessary experience of playing against other teams which they often find difficult. We are grateful to our volunteers, the League Committee and our sponsors for their continued support. We would also like to thank all the players, coaches and parents for their positive contribution to this and previous Festivals.
The West Lancashire Girls League will be holding further similar events throughout the year. For further information please contact Julie Edwards by e-mail: julie@wlgfl.co.uk
WEST LANCASHIRE GIRLS LEAGUE UNDER 9 & UNDER 10 FUN DAY EVENT SATURDAY 21st NOVEMBER 2009.
With the weather starting to deteriorate The West Lancashire Girls League began season 09/10 under 9 fundays in the indoor venue, Wigan Soccer Dome. The event is used as a learning process and based solely on fun. The games were refereed by two newly qualified referees Adam Jones and Connor Macgabhann, whom did exceptionally well, showing confidence and professionalism.
The event was hailed a success with the following teams participating: Aspull JFC, Mill Hill, Birkdale, Burnley, Bury girls (black team/red team),Dynamo Rangers, Crosby Stuart Ladies, The Fillies, Euxton Girls, Penwortham, TMS and two Wigan Athletic teams. All participants received a goodie bag and a medal.
The West Lancashire Girls League tries to keep costs for this event to a minimum but regrettably has to raise the entrance fee for the forthcoming fun day to be held on 23rd January 2010, due to the increase in venue hire and gift costings. This scheduled event will be open to both under 9 and under 10 teams, as part of a pilot scheme in which under 10’s will play non-competitively.
The League is looking for funding, sponsorship or donations as to the continuation of this worthwhile event. Any help with goodies or gifts will be kindly accepted.
WEST LANCS GIRL’S LEAGUE- JULY 09 FUN DAY
Burscough FC was the venue for the West Lancs Girls League’s First Fun day of the new season. The previous events at the Soccer Dome had proved to be extremely well received, the League decide to have U9s & U10s giving teams match experience in the best possible way. Burscough’s ground proved to be a safe environment and the best opportunity for new children to play football on grass.
Teams came from Athletico, Birkdale, Burnley, Bury, Burscough, Dynamo Rangers, Fillies, Mill Hill,
Parents, managers, spectators and officials noted the improvement from the start of the season, in the quality of football on exhibition. This reflects the benefits of these fun days, giving the girls the opportunity to develop their skills and abilities.
All players received a goodie bag and a participation medal to commemorate the day. (Thanks to Sports Direct and Burscough JFC for their contributions towards these).
The atmosphere within the ground was one of enjoyment, excitement and anticipation, with teams eager to play their games.
In an attempt to develop referees, the league also gave two referees, Sophie Williams and Blake Winterburn the opportunity to referee matches and they rose to the challenge, showing confidence and professionalism.
Thanks go to Dianne & Alan Webster and Michelle & Wayne Fairclough who was involved in the organisation on the day.
WEST LANCS GIRL’S LEAGUE- APRIL 09 FUN DAY
The league continued with their commitment to bridge the gap in the provision of football for under 9 girls, with the fourth fun day of the season being held at the Wigan Soccer Dome on 25th April.
Parents, managers, spectators and officials noted the improvement from the start of the season, in the quality of football on exhibition. This reflects the benefits of these fun days, giving the girls the opportunity to develop their skills and abilities.
All players received a goodie bag (thanks to Liverpool CFA, Sports Direct and Parfetts for their contributions towards these) and a participation medal to commemorate the day. The atmosphere within the dome was one of enjoyment, excitement and anticipation, with teams eager to play their games.
In an attempt to develop referees, the league also gave two novice referees, Chelsea Bowker and Glenn Dolan the opportunity to referee matches and they rose to the challenge, showing confidence and professionalism.
The league will continue to provide some provision for this age group and thanks go to Dianne Webster and Michelle Fairclough who was involved in the organisation on the day and for obtaining a significant, valuable contribution from the Hemby Trust towards the associated costs, which helps ensure these occasions are possible.
WEST LANCS GIRL’S LEAGUE- March FUN DAY
Wigan soccer dome was the venue for the third under 9 girl’s fun day of the season. The previous events had proved to be extremely well received and this was reflected in the further increase in the number of teams entered for the day, fifteen in total.
Aspull, Burscough, Bury, Birkdale, Dynamo Rangers, Euxton, Fife Rangers, Fillies,Liverpool Feds, Mill Hill, TMS 1, TMS , Town Green, Wigan Athletic 1, and Wigan Athletic.
For some of the players this was their first taste of football in a match environment and the feedback was positive and encouraging for the development of girl’s football in the future.
All players received a goodie bag (thanks to Lancashire , Liverpool FAs and Fillies for their contributions towards these) and a participation medal to commemorate the day. The atmosphere within the dome was one of enjoyment, excitement and anticipation, with teams eager to play their games.
In an attempt to develop referees, the league also gave three novice referees, Jennifer Southern, Sophie Davies and Olivia Leather, their first opportunity of refereeing matches and they rose to the challenge, showing confidence and professionalism.
The league will continue to provide some provision for this age group and thanks go to our Fund-raising member Michelle Fairclough who secured £200 towards the associated costs, which helps ensure these occasions are possible.
Jan 09 - Fun Day
November 2008 - U9s Fun Day The West Lancs Girls League have just completed a very well organised football fun event, which took place at the Wigan Soccer dome, some of the girls had never had the opportunity to play football matches before.
The event was to highlight the void in under 9s girls football within the Merseyside and Lancashire area with a total of ten clubs and seventy girls taking part. A big thank you to the clubs that took part Aspull Girls, Birkdale United, Burnley FC, Bury Girls, Burscough JFC, Dynamo Rangers, Euxton Girls, Litherland Ladies, Mill Hill FC and TMS.
There were no winners or loses with all the girls receiving a medal and goodie bag.
The West Lancs girls league would like to thank the Lancashire FA, The Fillies and Mr F Pilling for their kind donations towards the goodie bags and a big thanks to the two referee’s Jenny Webster and Samantha Edwards.
The Wigan Dome was used due to being the only facilities within the area available however did cost each club £20.00, we are looking to sponsors to make this a monthly event until the good weather returns and the girls can play out doors.
The League will hold the next fun day in January (date to be confirmed) which will be advertised on the website at www.wlgfl.co.uk so if any teams interested keep a look out, it would be nice to see more new names taking part.
This fun event will be open to clubs across Merseyside and Lancashire and hopefully the two County FA’s covering the clubs and areas will help in costs and advertisement to bring more girls in at grass root levels to enjoy, get fit and socialise.
