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Lewes FC have teamed up with the Russell Martin Foundation to open a SSE Wildcats centre in Lewes
Wildcats is aimed at girls aged between 5-11 and provides an open and fun environment for them to learn and train.
The Football Association and SSE teamed up to launch the new initiative in 2017, SSE Wildcats, designed to inspire girls to be involved in the sport.
John Donoghue, Lewes FC Women’s manager, commented: “The success of our team and the EqualityFC (equal pay) campaign has helped to create a huge increase in interest in the women’s game locally. In particular, we’ve seen so many young girls coming along to matches and we want to build on that by offering more ways in to playing football for the youngest ones. Wildcats is a really exciting new development.”
As well as Lewes, there are two other local FA approved centres
· Lewes FC Rookery 3G Pitch – Saturdays 9-11am, Lewes BN7 2XA
· Brighton Carden Primary School – Monday 17:00-18:00, Hove BN3 6NH
· Brighton Brighton and Hove Prep School – Wednesday 17:00-18:00, Brighton BN1 8LU
PLEASE NOTE that our usual Saturday Morning Sessions (for all kids) at the 3G are unaffected and continue as usual.
Drop-ins are £3 per session, sessions in Lewes start from Saturday 21st April.
Email Georgia Bridges for more details.
For more on the FA’s Wildcats programme visit
http://www.thefa.com/womens-girls-football/get-involved/sse-wildcats-girls-football-clubs
