Warsash Wasps at Wembley!
The Warsash Wasps, along with representatives from Crofton Saints and Winchester City Flyers, were lucky enough to take part in a national football festival held at Wembley Stadium recently.The day started at Northwick Park where the team were introduced to each other. Due to many girls from Warsash being on holiday, the team was comprised of players from Warsash Wasps, Crofton Saints and Winchester City Flyers.
The girls all got on very well, but found the games tough in the morning having not played together as a team before. They also had great fun trying out the various challenges and inflatable games which were set up in the park. They also took the opportunity to have their photo taken with the Community Shield.
In the afternoon the girls were transferred to Wembley Stadium. There was great excitement as they walked through the Players Entrance and emerged from the tunnel onto the pitch - what an amazing stadium!
After a big group photo was taken of all the teams, the girls waited for their turn to step onto the pitch. They walked past the cheering crowd and had a team photo taken with Sir Geoff Hurst.
The girls were fantastic in the last match of the day. Jessica from Warsash Wasps scored twice, almost emulating Sir Geoff, and Phoebe had a number of great chances saved brilliantly by the opposing goalkeeper. After the final whistle the girls shook hands with their opponents and then walked up the steps to the Royal Box to receive their medals. There was still more to come as 2 of the girls were interviewed for the CBBC Sportsround programme.
U14 girls Peace Cup tournament
Girls playing at U14 level in Hampshire have been invited to take part in a national tournament with the chance to win a trip to Norway.
On Saturday, 11 September 2010, WestWay Sports Centre in London (http://www.westwaysportscentre.org.uk) will be hosting the tournament from 10am - 5pm.
The 'Peace Cup' tournament is free to enter and on the day there will also be music, food and appearances from some ex-footballers.
The first prize is a trip to Oslo, Norway, for 10 players and two coaches to include flights, accommodation, meals and travel insurance.
The tournament will give the girls the experience of playing teams from other countries including Scandinavia, the Baltics, Bulgaria, Russia and Ghana.
To register your team or for more information about the tournament please email football@viasat.co.uk
England Senior Women’s Success
England completed an undefeated World Cup qualifying campaign with a comfortable 4-0 victory over Austria. This result puts them top in Group Five and they now progress through to the play-offs in September with 7 other group winners.
England took control of the first half, scoring just after 7 minutes through Kelly Smith. She doubled the lead 30 minutes into the half after some neat play between Scott and Yankey. Scott was also involved in the 3rd goal, adding herself to the score sheet all in the first half.
Rachel Brown, in the England goal was called upon to make a few saves, however England never looked like losing the game and the victory was sealed when Ellen White added the 4th goal in the 80th minute.
England: Rachel Brown, Alex Scott, Rachel Unitt, Katie Chapman (sub Steph Houghton 60mins), Faye White (sub Sophie Bradley 45mins), Casey Stoney, Karen Carney, Fara Williams, Kelly Smith (sub Ellen White 45mins), Jill Scott, Rachel Yankey. Subs not used: Siobhan Chamberlain, Jess Clarke, Laura Bassett, Dunia Susi.
FA Women’s Cup
The First and Second Qualifying Round of this season’s FA Women’s Cup has been drawn with the First Qualifying Round to be played on October 3rd.
Girls and Women's Leagues for the 2010/2011 Season
* Hampshire County Women's & Girls League
* Mid-Solent Youth League
* New Forest Girls League
* North East Hants Youth League
* Peter Houseman Youth League
* Winchester & District Girls League
For information on any of the above or for general enquires about women & girls football please contact Natasha Angel, Hampshire FA's Football Development Officer - Women & Girls, at Natasha.Angel@HampshireFA.com or 01256 853015.
Hampshire FA Female Coaching Courses
Women's Only Level 1 (typical course):
Monday, 18.00-21.30, Introduction
Wednesday, 18.00-21.30, Player Dev
Saturday, 09.00-18.00, Coaching Practical
Tuesday, 18.30-21.30, Safeguarding Children Workshop
Thursday, 18.30-21.30, Emergency Aid
Saturday, 09.00-18.00, Final Assessment
Women's Only Level 2 (typical course):
Saturday to Friday in April, 09.00-18.00, Intro/Initial training
Sunday in June, 09.00-18.00, Support Day
Sunday in July, 09.00-18.00, Support Day
Friday in September, 18.00-20.00, Portfolio sign off
Saturday in October, 09.00-18.00, Final Assessment
Sunday in October, 09.00-18.00, Final Assessment
To express an interest in any of our female only courses please contact Natasha Angel at Natasha.Angel@HampshireFA.com or 01256 853015.
Hampshire Youth Games Review:
More than 1700 youngsters from across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight enjoyed a two-day festival of sport at the Hampshire Games in Aldershot on Friday 18th and Saturday 19th June 2010.
The Parallel Games saw 5 local authorities take part for girls football, with all ages from school years 7 to 10 taking part. It was a very fun atmosphere with all of the teams enjoying playing competitive matches. Portsmouth local authority won the final of this competition with positive feedback all round.
Representing their local authorities a mix of Year 4 Girls took to the football fields on the Saturday in a fun and competitive environment. It came to a dramatic close with a semi-final and the final ending in a penalty shoot-out. However after a hard fought and determined effort from all the girls, Portsmouth were victorious.
From this many of the players will go on to join teams and compete in the 2010/11 season. Local authorities were also given details of the Girls Development Day coming up in August along with a few players being scouted to attend the Hampshire Girls Centre of Excellence trials.
A very successful day!