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The New Application Window for The Weetabix Wildcats & Squad Girls Programme Is Now Officially Open!
Its finally here, your Women’s EURO's Weetabix Wildcats and Squad Girls Application window is now open! Now is the perfect time to capitalise on the interest of the WEUROs!
Throughout the upcoming UEFA Women’s EURO tournament and beyond, we will be signposting all young girls to find their nearest football offer and start to reap the benefits of playing our national game, so what better time to be a part of this exciting programme!
Join the movement of the Women & Girls game in Wiltshire, as we continue to grow opportunities for young girls to get involved in the game, regardless of what their motivations to play are. We are excited to share with you that the Weetabix Wildcats & Squad Girls application window is now open to support more provision for these young girls to access. Read below to find out exactly what these programmes are and how you can apply to become a part of them too!
What is Weetabix Wildcats?
Weetabix Wildcats is an offer for every girl aged 5-11, regardless of ability, disability, impairment, or health condition, to try football for the first time in a fun, safe environment. Sessions take place on a weekly basis, either evenings or at weekends, and are focused on helping girls make friends, have fun and be active through football. All sessions are delivered by FA qualified coaches, providing a safe place for girls to try football for the first time and develop key skills.
Application window open from 4th July- 12th August. Applicants will be notified by mid-September as to whether they have been successful or not. Providers will then receive full training with delivery commencing once training is complete.
What will I receive?
To help deliver your Wildcats sessions you will receive:
- £900 of funding over TWO years
- Kit and equipment - Nike footballs, branded bibs, Wildcats banners, etc.
- Bespoke training to help you set up your sessions – it is MANDATORY that providers must attend training sessions in August
- Promotional assets
- National promotion through the Find Football Search Engine & Weetabix Wildcats Boxes
- Access to the online Wildcats store
- Support from Wiltshire FA
What is Squad Girls?
The Squad Girls Football programme aims to offer girls aged 12-14 years; fun, relevant and engaging sessions that will allow them to develop themselves as well as their football skills in a safe and inclusive environment. The programme has been specifically designed to give autonomy, choice and voice to the girls who are involved in the sessions. It also aims to give girls the freedom to develop their social identity, become a valued member of a team as well as building their own self-confidence through sessions.
The application window is now open until the end of August 2022. Applicants will be notified by mid-September as to whether they have been successful or not. Providers will then receive full training with delivery commencing once training is complete.
Girls Squad Application Guidance
What will I receive?
To help deliver your Squad Girls sessions you will receive:
- £900 of funding over TWO years
- Kit and equipment - Nike footballs, branded bibs, banners
- Bespoke training to help you set up your sessions
- Promotional assets
- National promotion through the Find Football Search Engine
- Support from Wiltshire FA
Download the guidance documents to get started or contact ashley.cornick@wiltshirefa.com for more information.
