Emu Plains FC to launch females in football program

Emu Plains Football Club (EPFC)has been awarded a grant from the NSW Football Legacy Fund that will go towards funding its EPFC Females in Football Initiative, aimed primarily at young female footballers aged between 8-12 years old.

The EPFC seeks to promote gender equality and opportunity through the provision of the Females in Football Initiative, which will be specifically targeted towards increasing female participation.

“We’re extremely thrilled to have been given this opportunity. The FIFA Women’s World Cup has brought on a wave of young girls and women wanting to play football and join the club, and we’re hoping to capture the interest of more,” said Brian Tar, Emu Plains FC Coaching Co-ordinator

“Emu Plains FC will be utilising the $10,000 grant to grow our female participation numbers within our players and leadership positions, including refereeing and coaching. We also hope to strengthen our player retention by providing programs that improve players skills and build community.”

The Females in Football Program will be delivered throughout numerous female-only clinics and aims to provide a safe and fun environment for all participants.

 About the Legacy Fund Participation and Infrastructure Grants 

The NSW Government recently announced a $3.1 million investment into more than 100 grassroots football projects across the state to help improve facilities and run programs to boost player participation as part of the NSW Football Legacy Fund. 

The investment is intended to broaden female player options and increase participation opportunities, whilst enhancing football facilities and supporting infrastructure. This fund also aims to assist clubs in developing football programs at all levels through the construction or upgrading of community facilities, leadership, and development initiatives. 

As Australia prepares to host the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2023, strengthening the football community in NSW is key to matching the unprecedented level of interest in female football. The NSW Football Legacy Fund seeks to ensure it has the facilities and programming to match the buzz that the FIFA World Cup is generating for Australia’s next generation of future Matilda’s 

More information about the NSW Football Legacy Fund is available here. 

This web story is supported by the NSW Government under the NSW Football Legacy Program.