Our Over 25’s Ladies session started in partnership with Middlesex FA at the beginning of February and aimed at targeted women over 25 to get involved in football. The session has engaged over 30 women in the six months it has been running.
It is a very social session where no previous experience or ability is necessary, just a fun environment to learn and play the game under the guidance of our female coach, Lorna Wormald and the support of Brentford Women’s FC club captain, Charlotte Tanner.
We encourage ladies that have never played the game before to get involved in our fun and social environment. Many of our participants never kicked a ball before joining our session but over the last few months, skills are being learnt and fitness is improving and we occasionally play a matches against other clubs.
Julie Cartmell attends the weekly session and told us why she started coming: “My passion for playing football has never gone away. When I saw a photo of the Monday night team, and seeing a group of older ladies playing football, although I was still one of the oldest I just had to come along. I'm now working part time and my son is old enough to start looking after himself. It's now my time again to put what I love doing first.”
Kelly Noone also commented on how much she enjoys the session: “I have really enjoyed it. The coaches Lorna and Charlotte are great and all the ladies who go are lovely, we have a great time. I've always loved playing football, even if it was playing around with my husband and children. I mentioned it to my husband and really pushed me in to going and said 'why not?' So I did, and I'm glad I did!”
If you are 25 and over and would like to join the ladies, please see the session details below or contact Jamie Tompkins, Female Football Development Co-ordinator by phone 0208 326 7030 or email [email protected]
Day: Monday (Starts Monday 12th September)
Time: 7-8pm
Cost: FREE
Venue: West Ealing Bowls & Social Club, Mervyn Road, Ealing. W13 9UN.
Playing Surface: Grass
Kit: Sportswear, trainers and a drink
Please see our coach, Lorna on arrival to register and play. Join the fun!