Girls and Women’s Month 2022 kicks off
It’s the first of March, which means Girls and Women’s Month is back for 2022.
With the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 kicking off on New Zealand soil in just over a year, one of the key legacies of the tournament will be in the opportunities it creates for girls and women to be involved in the game – at all levels, in all forms.
Girls and Women’s Month is one part of that aim, providing the perfect opportunity to fall in love with football says New Zealand Football Women’s Development Manager Annalie Longo.
“Girls and Women’s Month is about our federations and clubs opening their doors to new opportunities to engage more girls and women in football and futsal,” says New Zealand Football Women’s Development Manager Annalie Longo.
Throughout Aotearoa New Zealand this month there are numerous different ways to get involved in the game – whether it’s playing, coaching, or refereeing.
Having a range of events throughout the country is key to engaging more girls and women in football and futsal, says Longo. She notes that the different formats on offer – ranging from traditional 11-a-side and futsal to beach football and walking football – are about increasing accessibility to the sport.
“Having a variety of activities in each federation throughout the month is key for upping the promotion and visibility of the game for girls and women in particular.
“It’s about letting them know that there are spaces for them throughout the game - whether it’s through playing, coaching, refereeing or administration - however they want to be involved,” says Longo.
A key part of the 2022 Girls and Women’s Month is the Girls and Women Play Dream weekend (18-20 March). Each of the six football federations will hold free participation events over that weekend, making it a great opportunity for girls and women to give football a go, learn more about the opportunities the game offers, have fun with friends, and meet legends of the game.
To find a Girls and Women Play Dream weekend event near you, and to register, click on your federation below:
See here for more information on Girls and Women’s Month, including what’s going on in your local federation.
