The following initiatives were implemented to further the options and opportunities for women and girls to play football at Springs, and have contributed to the success of the Springs female program over the last 5+ years.
Initiative |
Introduced |
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Fantails Programme Introduced The Fantails programme has been introduced with fantastic attendance numbers (≈50). The programme is aimed at encouraging all girls aged 5-12 years, regardless of ability to come and try football for the first time or continue playing football in a fun and safe environment, free of charge! |
August 2023 |
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Premier Team Allowances and Benefits Equalised The expense reimbursement budget for male and female Premier squads was equalised, and the policy that determines how the budget is allocated was standardised across male and female players. From July 2023 onwards the men and women’s Premier squad expense reimbursement budget are equal |
July 2023 |
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Qualified Club Paid Coaches for U9 to U16 Female Academy Teams Increased the number of Club paid coaches responsible for developing our youth girls (matching that provided in the mixed space). The Club provides qualified paid coaches for U9 – U16 Academy Teams |
2023 season |
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Clearer Junior and Youth Playing Pathways and Options Clearer pathways and playing options available to our junior and youth female players were defined – with more prominence provided on our WSAFC website |
2023 season |
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Policy Developed that Provides Equal Access to Training & Playing Resources for Premier Women’s and Men’s Teams Policy introduced to ensure equal access to pitches and changing rooms for both training and game days across our male and female Premier teams |
Mid 2022 |
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New Head of Women’s Football Role Introduced Head of Women’s Football role introduced to focus on development of all Springs female footballers, including coaching and developing our Women’s Premier Team |
November 2020 |
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Girls’ Football Portfolio in Junior Committee Introduced A Girls’ football portfolio for the Junior committee was introduced to provide focus on development of girls junior and youth football |
2019 |
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Girls only Academies Introduced Girls only Academy Teams have been introduced over the last 5 seasons Girls also have the option of playing in mixed teams |
2019 - 2023 |
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Girls only Skills Centres Introduced Girls only Skills Centres introduced (girls also have the option of attending mixed Skills Centres) |
2018 |
