Kicking Barriers Out Of The Game: Our Girls’ Football Event That’s Changing the Game

Last summer, we held our first girls’ football taster session. We wanted to test the waters and open the doors to a new project that created a supportive space for the girls in our youth community, while continuing to diversify how we deliver sport at P4F. We saw the need for this to happen and knew there were many girls with a passion and curiosity for football. What started as a taster session quickly grew into consistent weekly training. Whether playing as a girls’ group or alongside the boys, female football truly took off at Passion4Fusion.

The girls on the team come willing and ready every week, and it was clear from the very first session that this would manifest into something special. What was once a “trial” quickly became a commitment and highlighted a gap that needed to be filled immediately.

On 31st January, we are hosting our first female football festival at the Oriam. Being able to host such an event in a highly influential building used by the Scottish Football Association as a training facility is incredibly special. With the Hearts Women’s team hosting their home games at the Oriam, the venue represents elite talent and powerful visibility for girls in football across the country. This makes it the perfect place to bring our girls together for a night that celebrates women in sport, allows teams to showcase their skills, encourages friendly competition, and most importantly, creates an enjoyable and memorable experience.

Our Aim Is To Bringing the Community Together with Our Girls’ Football Event in Action

We want this event to help pave the way for the future. At P4F, we want All Sports to inspire our community and set the tone for what is to come for our talented youth members. The girls continue to work hard at every training session in anticipation of this special day, and we are extremely optimistic that this festival at the Oriam is just the beginning