THE next chapter in Youth Girls football kicked off on Sunday morning with the South East Juniors (SEJ) commencing its under-12 girls’ competition.
As part of its expansion of the Youth Girls’ competition the South East Juniors have expanded the opportunities for young, female footballers in the south east.
The players were up and about and took to the field at Pakenham for their first sanctioned matches on Sunday, as Beaconsfield, Timbarra, Cranbourne and Narre Warren played two games apiece at the SEJ’s Little Demons Day.
SEJ General Manager Shaun Connell said the under-12 girls’ competition was a booming success so far and any clubs that are interested in putting sides into the competition this year can still do so throughout the season.
“We’re looking forward to the continual growth of under-12 girls in this area – it’s one of our key strategies in building the Youth Girls’ competition,” Connell said.
“Been a lot of hard work by the clubs that have got it going, and we’d be happy to add teams to it throughout the year, so if anyone is interested, feel free to contact us.”
“We have one of the highest rates of female participation in mixed football or female football and to be introduced to Youth Girls through the under-12 girls’ competition is another big goal for us.
“Our ultimate aim is to have under-12, under-15, and under-18’s Youth Girls’ competitions and since we’re the oldest youth girls’ competition in Australia, we need to continue to underpin our growth by making it easier for girls to get involved at an age-appropriate level.”
For more information about pulling on the boots as the next SEJ Youth Girls’ champion, or helping to get your daughter involved with Youth Girls’ football – contact the South East Juniors at operations@southeastjuniors.com.au or on 5995 0555.
