Wildcats Recruitment

Deadline Approaches for Wildcats Centre Applications

Girls Aged 5-11 Can Enjoy More Playing Opportunities

Applicants who’d like to run a Wildcats Girls’ Football Centre in Essex must submit their proposals before Friday 31st January so they can provide more inspirational opportunities for girls aged 5-11 to have fun, make friends and play in an engaging environment.

In 2019, over 1,250 centres were active across the country, getting over 20,000 girls playing football. Wildcats Centres provide girls with regular, organised sessions and Essex boasted 53 Wildcats centres following the last round of applications. We're now looking for even more organisations to take part and deliver the provision.

Each centre is run in conjunction with the nearest County FA, utilising qualified coaches and local facilities to offer girls a location nearby where they can get involved. The sessions take place on a weekly basis, either after school or at weekends, subject to each organiser.

They provide a safe environment where girls who don’t currently play the game can have fun engaging with sport, make new friends, develop fundamental skills, try a variety of sessions and create foundations for a lifelong love of sport.

Essex County FA Development Officer, Emma Burden, says it’s also important that existing centres renew their status before the same deadline: “Retention is a priority for this programme as it means clubs are in it for the long haul and are demonstrating a real commitment to the development of female football.”

“This commitment comes from the clubs and key drivers who basically grab the programme by the scruff of the neck and get things going. We are so thankful that there has been a real appetite to jump on board with the Wildcats and that has helped build momentum.”

“We're happy to work with local agencies and partners who think they can deliver. There are many clubs desperate for volunteers, which is also a factor. It’s tough trying to juggle new players who just want fun sessions with players ready to form a team. Many parents are reluctant to add anything further to their workload... but many hands make light work, so please get in touch!”

For more detailed information about the Wildcats initiative, what is involved and the support you would receive, please download the guidance document below. Information is also shared by @EssexCountyFA on Twitter and by searching for ‘EssexFootball’ on Facebook.

 
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