Kick-On for Women: Program to be staged across northern NSW

Female soccer program Kick-On for Women will return across northern NSW in July, to be run during winter for the first time.

There will be 11 Kick-On for Women hubs across Northern NSW Football, coinciding with term three of the school year - starting from Saturday for eight weeks.

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It is an introductory soccer l program designed specifically for women who have never played soccer before, or have not played for a long time, to fit exercise and time for themselves into their busy lives while juggling work, study, family and social commitments.

Born from the demand of mothers, sisters and female spectators wanting to be involved in soccer, the format is welcoming, supportive and fun.

The Northern NSW Football's Kick-On for Women project officer, Michelle Forbes, said positive feedback had been pouring in and welcomed clubs hosting term three hubs to the program.

"These clubs have come on board again because they recognise the value of the Kick-On for Women program and the benefits it can have not only for women associated with their club but their own community," Forbes said.

"It's wonderful when a new club comes on board as well, and says a lot that more and more clubs see Kick-On for Women as a worthwhile program."

With a commitment of just 45 minutes per week after general office hours and during school terms, the program has a strong focus on inclusion and friendship.

Hubs are run by accredited facilitators and provide participants the opportunity to spend time focusing on their fitness and well-being in a supportive environment.

The program has been featured as part of the federal government's Her Sport Her Way program, and Football Australia have commenced rolling it out nationally.

NNSWF head of football Peter Haynes said the program encouraged women to become active, energised and connected.

"Women's football is growing quickly so we need to do whatever we can to assist that growth and support the women's game," Haynes said.

See a full list of Term 3 Kick-On for Women hubs at www.northernnswfootball.com.au/kick-on.

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