girls – 4 The Love Of Sport

Why I’m celebrating girls in sport – Judith Davey-Cole

Jennie Powell — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 15:46:00 +0000

Judith Davey-Cole, CEO, Girls’ Brigade has shared with us why she is celebrating girls in sport:

Judith Davey-Cole by Mike Bell Photography

For the last two weeks, the world has been tuned into the 2024 Paris Olympic games, cheering on athletes in sports previously unknown to us, and connecting us to the world of top-tier athletic competition. In 2028, we’ll probably tune in all over again.

And in that time, a new generation of athletes is competing and working to reach the top in their respective sport. We assume that it’s the same journey to the top for male and female athletes, but it’s not always.

I recently met Ava, who’s in a Girls’ Brigade group in Portsmouth. She started boxing in a small gym with one coach and five boys, all older than her. Intimidated but undeterred, she threw herself into the sport with the support of her father, who trained alongside her. “I boxed for 8 years, starting from the bottom not knowing how to throw a punch to eventually being selected for the England Boxing female Aspire pathway,” Ava said. “I was extremely dedicated.”

Despite the challenges of being the only girl and the lack of female role models, Ava had a passion for the sport. “As a female boxer, it was mentally challenging to cope with all the obstacles,” she said to me. “I wish there were more opportunities for young girls and the same hype around female boxing as there is for male boxing.”

Eventually, Ava decided to stop boxing. “Over all the years I boxed, many times I felt let down, like all my hard work was wasted. After constantly feeling disheartened, I lost all my motivation and fell out of love with the sport.”

Her experience highlights a critical need: providing more support and recognition for female athletes. Sports offer a unique platform for girls to challenge themselves, build resilience, and achieve their dreams. By encouraging them to try new things and supporting their journeys, we help them develop the confidence and courage to overcome any obstacle.

Consider another example: a group of young girls in Girls’ Brigade in Amesbury who recently sailed a tall ship. This daring expedition pushed them beyond their comfort zones, teaching them invaluable lessons in teamwork, leadership, and perseverance. This journey shows how new challenges can instil the confidence and courage needed to face any adversity. It was wonderful to see how the girls who were a little more shy and a little less confident than the others at the start, went on to fly. That new-found confidence has remained with them.

We must break down barriers and provide young girls with the tools they need to succeed. Engaging in athletic activities does more than improve physical health; it builds essential life skills like confidence, resilience, and courage. These attributes are critical for success in all areas of life.

I’m not saying we need to all train to Olympic levels in our chosen sport. But what I’d like to see is more organisations giving girls the opportunity to build their skills – developing teamwork, concentration, judgement and decision making and to play games that help them learn how to win and lose graciously. And to celebrate their own successes and the successes of those around them!

At Girls’ Brigade, we want women to be represented equally and fairly in sports – at a local level and a national level. But we also want young girls to have the chance to develop the skills needed to be a well-rounded and gracious athlete.

By investing in their potential and celebrating their achievements, we pave the way for a generation of confident, courageous, and successful women. Together, we can create a world where every girl has the opportunity to shine, both on and off the field, track, or anywhere else their activity might take them.

With thanks to the Girls Brigade via Jersey Road PR

Oulton Raidettes are recruiting

Jennie Powell — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 13:59:05 +0000

Oulton Raidettes are looking for new players for their U12 girls team.

No previous experience is necessary.

If you are in school year 7 and would like to have a go then please do get in touch with Nigel on the details below.

This is a splendid opportunity to have a go at one of the fastest growing grass roots sport at a friendly and very welcoming club.

You will meet new friends; learn new skills and become part of the Raidettes Family.

Girls eligible for U11s and U14s are also welcome to come along and join the fun.

Girls Rugby League Results – 5th and 6th April 2019

Jennie Powell — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 20:30:32 +0000

Girls’ Results – 5/6 April 2019

U12s Group 1:
Orrell St James Girls U12s 30 Ashton Bears U12s 22;

U12s Group 2:
Whitley Bay Barbarians Under 12s 6 Oulton Raiders Girls U12s 38;
Fryston Warriors Juniors U12s 4 Cutsyke Raidettes Under 12s 32;
Greetland All Rounders U12s 24 South Leeds Spartans U12s 20;
Stanningley U12s 14 Hull Kingston Rovers Girls U12s ;

U14s Group 1:
Orrell St James U14s 48 Warrington Wolves Girls U14s 0;
Ashton Bears Girls U14s 20 Leigh Miners Rangers Girls U14s 54;

U14s Group 2 :
Whitley Bay Barbarians Under 14s 0 Oulton Raidettes Under 14s 58;

U14s Group 3:
Thatto Heath Crusaders Girls U14s 16 Dewsbury Moor Girls Under 14s 18;
Elland U14s 40 St Josephs 38;

U16’s Group 1:
Thatto Heath Under 16s 36 . Warrington Wolves Girls U16s 0;

U16s Group 2:
Wakefield Trinity Girls U16s 10 Fryston Warriors Girls U16s 50;
Whitley Bay Barbarians Under 16s 12 Dewsbury Moor Girls Under 16s 34;

U16’s Group 3:
East Leeds Girls Under 16s 0 Oulton Raidettes Under 16s 34;
Illingworth Girls Under 16s 16 Farnley Falcons/West Leed Girls – Under 16 (Girls) 18
Illingworth Girls Under 16s 14 Shaw Cross Sharks Girls U16s . 16;

Results for Girls’ Rugby League fixtures 23rd March

Jennie Powell — Wed, 27 Mar 2019 15:31:20 +0000

Here are the results for Girls’ Rugby League fixtures on 23rd March.

U12s Group 1:

Leigh Miners Rangers Girls U12s 14 Ashton Bears U12s 54
(Leigh Miners tries: L Gibbons 2, M Brooks 1. Goals: E Mcardle 1)

Thatto Heath Crusaders Girls U12s 20 Warrington Wolves Girls U12s 40

Culcheth Eagles U12s 12 Orrell St James Girls U12s 40
Culcheth tries: C Scharfegger 2, Goals: S Gopikrishnan 1, I Buffey 1
Orrell tries: J Foubister 3, E Head 2, R Hunter 2, R Moore 1. Goals: J Foubister 6

U12s Group 2:

Hull Kingston Rovers Girls U12s 38 Greetland All Rounders U12s 30
Greetland All Rounders tries: L Seal 2, M Hutchinson 2, K Morrisson Twibill 1, E gott 1. Goals: L Seal 3

Oulton Raiders Girls U12s 18 Stanningley U12s 10
Stanningley tries: C Winter 2. Goals: C Winter 1

Fryston Warriors Juniors U12s 18 South Leeds Spartans U12s 10

Cutsyke Raidettes Under 12s 32 Whitley Bay Barbarians Under 12s 4

U12s Group 3:

Batley Girls U12s 28 Dewsbury Moor Girls Under 12s 12
Dewsbury Moor Girls tries: McDaid 2, R Bruce 1

Farnley Falcons/West Leeds Girls U12s 0 East Leeds Girls Under 12s 48
East Leeds Girls tries: K Barrett 5, M Kemp 4, M Otley 1. Goals: M Kemp 4

U14s Group 1:

Thatto Heath Crusaders Girls U14s 32 Warrington Wolves Girls U14s 10
Thatto Heath Crusaders tries: L Tonner 3, B Salihi 2, S Mitchell 1. Goals: R Bentham 2, G Bogg 2
Warrington Wolves tries: M Pickering 1, I Hackney 1. Goals: M Ruane 1

U14s Group 2 :

Hull Kingston Rovers Girls U14s 40 Shaw Cross Sharks Girls U14s 16
Shaw Cross Sharks: C Tsungu 2, C Marsh 1. Goals: C Marsh 2

Oulton Raidettes Under 14s 28 Featherstone Lionesses U14s 10

U14s Group 3:

East Leeds Girls Under 14s 40 St Josephs 0
Illingworth Girls Under 14s 4 Elland U14s 38
Dewsbury Moor Girls Under 14s 56 Farnley Falcons/West Leeds Girls U14s 0
Wibsey Warriors Under 14s 4 Leigh Miners Rangers Girls U14s 46
Leigh Miners Rangers tries: E Welsford 3, E Derbyshire 3, G Ballard1, M Richardson 1. Goals: E Knowles 7

U16’s Group 1:

Warrington Wolves Girls U16s 4 Leigh Miners Rangers U16s 34
Leigh Miners Rangers tries: N O’Connor 3, O Brooks 1, M Taylor 1, E Downs 1. Goals: N O’Connor 5

Orrell St James Girls U16s 28 Thatto Heath Girls – Under 16 4
Orrell St James tries: B Hayes 2, K Head 2, M Bragg 1. Goals: B Hayes 2
Thatto Heath tries: M Dean 1

U16s Group 2:

Dewsbury Moor Girls Under 16s 60 Wakefield Trinity Girls U16s 6
Dewsbury Moor tries: G Akaidere 3, R Enright 2, C Gooch 2, T Ramsden 2, M Hinchliffe 1, K Wilkinson 1. Goals: R Enright 4, C Gooch 4

Cutsyke Raidettes Under 16s 20 Whitley Bay Barbarians Under 16s 44

Fryston Warriors Girls U16s 72 Ashton Bears Girls U16s 8
Ashton Bears tries: C Burgess 1, K Russell 1

U16’s Group 3:

Farnley Falcons/West Leed Girls – Under 16 (Girls) 16 East Leeds Girls Under 16s 18
East Leeds tries: C Keeligan 2, L Edwards 1, E Jones 1. Goals L Edwards 1

Illingworth Girls Under 16s 38 Wibsey Warriors Under 16s 0
Illingworth tries: A Akwiwu 4, A Lund 1, D Greig 1, L Hunter 1

Girls’ Rugby League fixtures 30th March

Jennie Powell — Mon, 25 Mar 2019 10:01:56 +0000

Here are the girls’ rugby league fixtures for 30th March:

Girls’ Rugby League – U12s Group 1: KO 11.00am

Thatto Heath Crusaders Girls U12s v Leigh Miners Rangers Girls U12s
Ashton Bears U12s v Culcheth Eagles U12s
Orrell St James Girls U12s v Warrington Wolves Girls U12s

U12s Group 2: KO 11.00am

Stanningley U12s v Farnley Falcons/West Leeds Girls U12s
Greetland All Rounders U12s v South Leeds Spartans U12s
Oulton Raiders Girls U12s v Cutsyke Raidettes Under 12s
Whitley Bay Barbarians Under 12s v Fryston Warriors Juniors U12s
Hull Kingston Rovers Girls U12s – BYE;

U12s Group 3: KO 11.00am

Hunslet Warriors Girls Under 12s v East Leeds Girls Under 12s, Postponed
Rodill Rebels U12s v Elland U12s, Postponed
Dewsbury Moor Girls Under 12s – BYE;
Batley Girls U12s v Illingworth /Silsden Under 12
Normanton Knights U12s v Hull Kingston Rovers Girls U12s

U14s Group 1: KO 11.00am

Thatto Heath Crusaders Girls U14s v Leigh East Girls U14s
Ashton Bears Girls U14s v Halton Farnworth Hornets U14s
Orrell St James U14s v Leigh Miners Rangers Girls U14s

U14s Group 2 : KO 11.00am

Shaw Cross Sharks Girls U14s v Whitley Bay Barbarians Under 14s
Featherstone Lionesses U14s v Hunslet Warriors U14s, Postponed
Oulton Raidettes Under 14s v Hull Kingston Rovers Girls U14s
South Leeds Spartans U14s v Cutsyke Raidettes Under 14s

U14s Group 3: KO 11.00am

Elland U14s v Wibsey Warriors Under 14s
Normanton Knights U14s v Illingworth Girls Under 14s
St Josephs v Warrington Wolves Girls U14s
Farnley Falcons/West Leeds Girls U14s v Bolsover Bulls U14s
Dewsbury Moor Girls Under 14s v East Leeds Girls Under 14s

U16’s Group 1: KO 11.00am

Ashton Bears Girls U16s v Warrington Wolves Girls U16s
Leigh Miners Rangers U16s v Thatto Heath Girls – Under 16
Orrell St James Girls U16s – BYE;

U16s Group 2: KO 11.00am

Dewsbury Moor Girls Under 16s v Fryston Warriors Girls U16s
Featherstone Lionesses Under 16s v Hunslet Warriors U16, Postponed
Wakefield Trinity Girls U16s v Cutsyke Raidettes Under 16s
Normanton Knights U16s v Whitley Bay Barbarians Under 16s, Postponed
Orrell St James Girls U16s v Hull Kingston Rovers Girls U16s

U16’s Group 3: KO 11.00am

Thornhill Trojans U16s v East Leeds Girls Under 16s
Farnley Falcons/West Leed Girls – Under 16 (Girls) v Oulton Raidettes Under 16s
South Leeds Spartans U16s v Elland U16s, Postponed
Illingworth Girls Under 16s – BYE;
Shaw Cross Sharks Girls U16s v Wibsey Warriors Under 16s

Girls’ Rugby League Fixtures – 23rd March

Jennie Powell — Fri, 22 Mar 2019 17:05:26 +0000

Here are the Girls’ Rugby League fixtures for 23rd March. Kick off at 11.00am unless otherwise stated.

U12s Group 1:

Leigh Miners Rangers Girls U12s v Ashton Bears U12s
Thatto Heath Crusaders Girls U12s v Warrington Wolves Girls U12s
Culcheth Eagles U12s v Orrell St James Girls U12s

U12s Group 2:

Hull Kingston Rovers Girls U12s v Greetland All Rounders U12s
Oulton Raiders Girls U12s v Stanningley U12s
Fryston Warriors Juniors U12s v South Leeds Spartans U12s
Cutsyke Raidettes Under 12s v Whitley Bay Barbarians Under 12s
Farnley Falcons/West Leeds Girls U12s – BYE;

U12s Group 3:

Normanton Knights U12s v Rodill Rebels U12s, Postponed
Hunslet Warriors Girls Under 12s – BYE;
Illingworth /Silsden Under 12 – BYE;
Batley Girls U12s v Dewsbury Moor Girls Under 12s
Farnley Falcons/West Leeds Girls U12s v East Leeds Girls Under 12s

U14s Group 1:

Leigh East Girls U14s v Ashton Bears Girls U14s
Thatto Heath Crusaders Girls U14s v Warrington Wolves Girls U14s
Halton Farnworth Hornets U14s v Orrell St James U14s

U14s Group 2 :

Hull Kingston Rovers Girls U14s v Shaw Cross Sharks Girls U14s
Hunslet Warriors U14s v South Leeds Spartans U14s, Postponed
Cutsyke Raidettes Under 14s v Whitley Bay Barbarians Under 14s
Oulton Raidettes Under 14s v Featherstone Lionesses U14s

U14s Group 3:

East Leeds Girls Under 14s v St Josephs
Illingworth Girls Under 14s v Elland U14s
Bolsover Bulls U14s v Normanton Knights U14s, Postponed
Dewsbury Moor Girls Under 14s v Farnley Falcons/West Leeds Girls U14s
Wibsey Warriors Under 14s v Leigh Miners Rangers Girls U14s

U16’s Group 1:

Warrington Wolves Girls U16s v Leigh Miners Rangers U16s
Orrell St James Girls U16s v Thatto Heath Girls – Under 16
Ashton Bears Girls U16s – BYE;

U16s Group 2:

Hull Kingston Rovers Girls U16s v Hunslet Warriors U16, Postponed
Dewsbury Moor Girls Under 16s v Wakefield Trinity Girls U16s
Normanton Knights U16s v Featherstone Lionesses Under 16s, Postponed
Cutsyke Raidettes Under 16s v Whitley Bay Barbarians Under 16s
Fryston Warriors Girls U16s v Ashton Bears Girls U16s

U16’s Group 3:

Farnley Falcons/West Leed Girls – Under 16 (Girls) v East Leeds Girls Under 16s
South Leeds Spartans U16s v Thornhill Trojans U16s
Oulton Raidettes Under 16s – BYE;
Elland U16s v Shaw Cross Sharks Girls U16s, Postponed
Illingworth Girls Under 16s v Wibsey Warriors Under 16s

Girls Rugby League – Round 2 Results – Saturday 9 March

Jennie Powell — Mon, 11 Mar 2019 23:55:58 +0000

Girls Rugby League – Round 2 Results – Saturday 9 March

U12s Group 1

Warrington Wolves Girls 20 Ashton Bears 32
(Warrington Wolves Tries: M. Mccullagh 2, A. Best 1, I. Roberts 1 Goals: C. Meredith 2)

Orrell St James Girls 0 Thatto Heath Crusaders Girls 0

Leigh Miners Rangers Girls 38 Culcheth Eagles 14
Leigh Miners Tries: L. Gibbons 5, M. Brooks 2 Goals: A. Gaskell-Pulford 2, E. Mcardle 2, C. Maylor 1
Culcheth Eagles Tries: C. Scharfegger 2, S. Gopikrishnan 1 Goals: C. Howarth 1

U12s Group 2

Cutsyke Raidettes 22 Hull Kingston Rovers 12

Stanningley 12 Oulton Raidettes Girls 24

Farnley Falcons/West Leeds Girls 0 Greetland All Rounders 38
Greetland All Rounders Tries: L. Seal 4, K. Morrisson Twibill 2, M. Hutchinson 2, A. Hackney 1 Goals: L. Seal 1

U12s Group 3

Dewsbury Moor Girls 10 Fryston Warriors Juniors 8
Dewsbury Moor Girls Tries: R. Bruce 1, V. Parchment 1 Goals: R. Bruce 1 D.

East Leeds Girls 38 Illingworth /Silsden 8
East Leeds Girls Tries: F. Blakey 3, K. Barrett 2, M. Kemp 1, A. El-Fadl 1 Goals: M. Kemp 5)

U14s Group 1

Warrington Wolves Girls 38 Ashton Bears Girls 8
Warrington Wolves Girls Tries: M. Pickering 3, K. Henderson-Mayall 2, I. Hackney 2, M. Ruane 1, S. Morris 1 Goals: M. Ruane 1

Orrell St James 0 Thatto Heath Crusaders Girls 0

Leigh Miners Rangers Girls 0 Leigh East Girls 0

U14s Group 2

Shaw Cross Sharks Girls 8 Oulton Raidettes 22
Shaw Cross Sharks Girls Tries: E. Bickerdyke 1, C. Tsungu 1 )
Featherstone Lionesses 18 Cutsyke Raidettes Under 12
Featherstone Lionesses Tries: R. Aldridge 3, M. Bell 1 Goals: C. Nash 1)

U14s Group 3

Normanton Knights 44 Elland 22
Normanton Knights Tries: F. Greensmith 3, N. Miareczka 2, G. Ashurst-Bagshaw 2, C. Smith 1 Goals: C. Smith 6

Dewsbury Moor Girls 58 Wibsey Warriors Under 0

Bolsover Bulls 4 Farnley Falcons/West Leeds Girls S 46

East Leeds Girls 38 Illingworth Girls 0

U16s Group 1

Leigh Miners Rangers 4 Orrell St James Girls 12
Leigh Miners Rangers Tries: A. Rush 1
Orrell St James Girls Tries: K. Head 2, B. Hayes 1

U16s Group 2

Cutsyke Raidettes 0 Dewsbury Moor Girls 64
Dewsbury Moor Girls Tries: M. Padgett 4, G. Akaidere 3, N. Hirst 2, T. Ramsden 1, C. Johnson 1, M. Marsden 1 Goals: R. Enright 6, C. Johnson 2

Whitley Bay Barbarians 26 Hull Kingston Rovers Girls 14

Warrington Wolves Girls 0 Featherstone Lionesses 44
Featherstone Lionesses Tries: S. Asquith 4, A. Smith 3, C. Blakeway 2, A. Walton 1 Goals: K. Bennett 2

Fryston Warriors Girls 52 Wakefield Trinity Girls 12

U16s Group 3

Oulton Raidettes 22 East Leeds Girls Under 0

South Leeds Spartans 34 Shaw Cross Sharks Girls 4
South Leeds Spartans Tries: L. Murray 3, M. Ferguson 2, A. Greaves 1 Goals: B. Macmillan 4, K. Holmes 1)
Shaw Cross Sharks Girls Tries: N. Clarke 1

Farnley Falcons/West Leed Girls 0 Wibsey Warriors 30

Thornhill Trojans 8 Illingworth Girls Under 52
Thornhill Trojans Tries: A. Loney 1, A. Lister 1

Girls’ Rugby League fixtures 9th and 16th March

Jennie Powell — Fri, 08 Mar 2019 22:40:24 +0000

Girls’ Rugby League Fixtures

U12s Group 1: – 9th March 2019
Warrington Wolves Girls U12s v Ashton Bears U12s, 11:00 AM;
Orrell St James Girls U12s v Thatto Heath Crusaders Girls U12s, 11:00 AM;
Leigh Miners Rangers Girls U12s v Culcheth Eagles U12s, 11:00 AM;

U12s Group 2: 9th March 2019
Cutsyke Raidettes Under 12s v Hull Kingston Rovers Girls U12s, , 11:00 AM;
Stanningley U12s v Oulton Raidettes Girls U12s, 11:00 AM;
Farnley Falcons/West Leeds Girls U12s v Greetland All Rounders U12s, 11:00 AM;
South Leeds Spartans U12s v Whitley Bay Barbarians Under 12s, Postponed, 11:00 AM;
Fryston Warriors Juniors U12s – BYE;

U12s Group 3: 9th March 2019
Dewsbury Moor Girls Under 12s v Fryston Warriors Juniors U12s, 11:00 AM;
Batley Girls U12s – BYE;
East Leeds Girls Under 12s v Illingworth /Silsden Under 12, 11:00 AM;
Illingworth /Silsden Under 12 v Rodill Rebels U12s, Postponed, 11:00 AM;
Hunslet Warriors Girls Under 12s v Normanton Knights U12s, Postponed, 11:00 AM;

U14s Group 1: 9th March 2019
Warrington Wolves Girls U14s v Ashton Bears Girls U14s, 11:00 AM;
Orrell St James U14s v Thatto Heath Crusaders Girls U14s, 11:00 AM;
Leigh Miners Rangers Girls U14s v Leigh East Girls U14s, 11:00 AM;

U14s Group 2: 9th March 2019
Shaw Cross Sharks Girls U14s v Oulton Raidettes Under 14s, , 11:00 AM;
Featherstone Lionesses U14s v Cutsyke Raidettes Under 14s, 11:00 AM;
South Leeds Spartans U14s v Whitley Bay Barbarians Under 14s, Postponed, 11:00 AM;
Hunslet Warriors U14s v Hull Kingston Rovers Girls U14s, Postponed, 11:00 AM;

U14s Group 3: 9th March 2019
St Josephs v Halton Farnworth Hornets U14s, Postponed, 11:00 AM;
Normanton Knights U14s v Elland U14s, 11:00 AM;
Dewsbury Moor Girls Under 14s v Wibsey Warriors Under 14s, 11:00 AM;
Bolsover Bulls U14s v Farnley Falcons/West Leeds Girls U14s, 11:00 AM;
East Leeds Girls Under 14s v Illingworth Girls Under 14s, 11:00 AM;

U16s Group 1: 9th March 2019
Leigh Miners Rangers U16s v Orrell St James Girls U16s, 11:00 AM;
Warrington Wolves Girls U16s – BYE;

U16s Group 2: 9th March 2019
Cutsyke Raidettes Under 16s v Dewsbury Moor Girls Under 16s, 11:00 AM;
Whitley Bay Barbarians Under 16s v Hull Kingston Rovers Girls U16s, 11:00 AM;
Hunslet Warriors U16 v Wakefield Trinity Girls U16s, Postponed, 11:00 AM;
Warrington Wolves Girls U16s v Featherstone Lionesses Under 16s, 11:00 AM;
Fryston Warriors Girls U16s v Wakefield Trinity Girls U16s, 12:30 PM;

U16s Group 3: 9th March 2019
Oulton Raidettes Under 16s v East Leeds Girls Under 16s, 10:30 AM;
East Leeds Girls Under 16s – BYE;
South Leeds Spartans U16s v Shaw Cross Sharks Girls U16s, 11:00 AM;
Farnley Falcons/West Leed Girls – Under 16 (Girls) v Wibsey Warriors Under 16s, 11:00 AM;
Thornhill Trojans U16s v Illingworth Girls Under 16s, 11:00 AM;

U12s Group 1: 16th March 2019
Ashton Bears U12s v Orrell St James Girls U12s, 11:00 AM;
Warrington Wolves Girls U12s v Leigh Miners Rangers Girls U12s, 11:00 AM;
Thatto Heath Crusaders Girls U12s v Culcheth Eagles U12s, 11:00 AM;

U12s Group 2: 16th March 2019
Fryston Warriors Juniors U12s v Stanningley U12s, , 11:00 AM;
Greetland All Rounders U12s v Whitley Bay Barbarians Under 12s, 11:00 AM;
Farnley Falcons/West Leeds Girls U12s v Cutsyke Raidettes Under 12s, , 11:00 AM;
Hull Kingston Rovers Girls U12s v South Leeds Spartans U12s, , 11:00 AM;
Oulton Raiders Girls U12s – BYE;

U12s Group 3: 16th March 2019
Rodill Rebels U12s v Batley Girls U12s, Postponed, 11:00 AM;
Dewsbury Moor Girls Under 12s v East Leeds Girls Under 12s, , 11:00 AM;
Normanton Knights U12s v Illingworth /Silsden Under 12, 11:00 AM;
Elland U12s v Hunslet Warriors Girls Under 12s, Postponed, 11:00 AM;
Oulton Raiders Girls U12s – BYE;

U14s Group 1: 16th March 2019
Leigh East Girls U14s v Orrell St James U14s, 11:00 AM;
Warrington Wolves Girls U14s v Leigh Miners Rangers Girls U14s, 11:00 AM;
Thatto Heath Crusaders Girls U14s v Halton Farnworth Hornets U14s, 11:00 AM

U14s Group 2: 16th March 2019
Cutsyke Raidettes Under 14s v Shaw Cross Sharks Girls U14s, 11:00 AM;
South Leeds Spartans U14s v Oulton Raidettes Under 14s, 11:00 AM;
Hull Kingston Rovers Girls U14s v Featherstone Lionesses U14s, 11:00 AM;
Whitley Bay Barbarians Under 14s v Hunslet Warriors U14s, Postponed, 11:00 AM;

U14s Group 3: 16th March 2019
Ashton Bears Girls U14s v Illingworth Girls Under 14s, 11:00 AM;
Bolsover Bulls U14s v Elland U14s, 11:00 AM;
Wibsey Warriors Under 14s v East Leeds Girls Under 14s, 11:00 AM;
Farnley Falcons/West Leeds Girls U14s v Normanton Knights U14s, 11:00 AM;
St Josephs v Dewsbury Moor Girls Under 14s, 11:00 AM;

U16s Group 1: 16th March 2019
Ashton Bears Girls U16s v Leigh Miners Rangers U16s, 11:00 AM;
Orrell St James Girls U16s v Warrington Wolves Girls U16s, 11:00 AM;
Thatto Heath Girls – Under 16 (Girls) – BYE;

U16s Group 2: 16th March 2019
Featherstone Lionesses Under 16s v Hull Kingston Rovers Girls U16s, 11:00 AM;
Fryston Warriors Girls U16s v Cutsyke Raidettes Under 16s, 11:00 AM;
Hunslet Warriors U16 v Whitley Bay Barbarians Under 16s, Postponed, 11:00 AM;
Wakefield Trinity Girls U16s v Normanton Knights U16s, Postponed, 11:00 AM;
Dewsbury Moor Girls Under 16s v Thatto Heath Under 16s, 11:00 AM

U16’s Group 3: 16th March 2019
East Leeds Girls Under 16s v South Leeds Spartans U16s, 11:00 AM;
Farnley Falcons/West Leed Girls – Under 16 (Girls) – BYE;
Shaw Cross Sharks Girls U16s v Thornhill Trojans U16s, 11:00 AM;
Wibsey Warriors Under 16s v Oulton Raidettes Under 16s, 11:00 AM;
Elland U16s v Illingworth Girls Under 16s, Postponed, 11:00 AM;

More than 22,000 girls register for FA Girls’ Football Week

Jennie Powell — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 11:30:50 +0000

More than 22,000 girls have registered to take part in this month’s FA Girls’ Football Week, almost 5,000 above the original target. So far 22,304 girls aged 5-16 have signed up to play football, with the event two weeks away. The initial target was 17,340 participants.

This year the event has been expanded to two weeks, following the success of 2015’s FA Girls’ Football Week, to further drive female participation.

The first week will take place from Monday 25 April and is aimed at encouraging primary and secondary schools along with clubs, community groups and other organisations to run female football sessions. More than 200 schools have signed up to take part in the week.

The weeks are being delivered in partnership with Independent Schools FA, English Schools FA, Association of Colleges Sport, British Universities and Colleges Sport, the Premier League and the Football League.

Donna McIvor, FA national participation manager, said: “It’s great news that we have exceeded our target already and the week looks set to be a fantastic showcase for girls’ and women’s football participation.

“This is testament to the work that we and our partners have put in to raising awareness of the weeks, its aims and to the staff working at schools, clubs and community groups across the country who will help make the week a big success.

“Though we’ve already hit the target, we’re still encouraging more groups and organisations to put on sessions and give as many girls as possible the opportunity to play football.”

In 2015 more than 16,000 people took part in the event, more than triple the original target. The second week, 10-16 October, will aim at raising participation at higher and further education establishments.

Football is the largest female team sport in England with more than 2.89 million players. There are more than 5,900 women’s and girls’ teams playing affiliated club football.

You can find out more about the FA programmes here.

Brighouse Rangers : New Girls’ Team

Jennie Powell — Tue, 21 Jul 2015 10:35:29 +0000

Are you interested in playing rugby league? Brighouse Rangers are looking for new recruits for their new girls team.

Source: Brighouse Rangers

The Rangers are inviting girls aged between 11 and 17 to attend training at Brighouse Sports Club, on Tuesdays, between 7pm and 8pm – all are welcome to come along and join in.

This is an ideal way to get or keep fit whilst having fun and making new friends.

If you are interested, or have friends, daughters, sisters etc who already enjoy playing rugby league or would like to have a go then either turn up at the Sports Club on Tuesday or get in touch with Sarah on the number above.