Programme Spotlight: Wildcats
In the first of our monthly programme spotlights we are taking a closer look at Wildcats, the FA-funded programme aimed at engaging girls aged five to 11 in football.
The EFL Girls Cup is a fantastic tournament and offers a great experience for the schools taking part. Our local qualifiers bring together schools from Sunderland, South Tyneside, Washington and County Durham gives them the opportunity to be involved in a prestigious national competition. We can’t wait to see the tournament progress and hopefully one of our teams can make the Grand Final at Wembley.
Helen Byrne, Premier League Primary Stars Events CoordinatorIn last year's tournament, pupils from Whitburn CofE Academy won through to Barnsley FC's Oakwell Stadium where they faced teams such as Leeds United, Middlesborough, Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday. The girls also received a special visit from Sunderland AFC Ladies players, who took part in a coaching session and Q&A. The Sunderland AFC Qualifiers will take place on 14th November (9:30am- 12:30pm) at Silksworth Sports Complex (SR1 3PD). The tournament will be 6-a-side with a maximum of eight players per squad. Each school can enter a maximum of two teams. Each player must be female and under 13 on the 1st September 2018 (Year 8 or below).
In the first of our monthly programme spotlights we are taking a closer look at Wildcats, the FA-funded programme aimed at engaging girls aged five to 11 in football.
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