THE next generation of female soccer players will be receiving hands-on guidance thanks to Northern NSW Football.
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Girls aged between four and nine years old are being encouraged to take part in a five-week-long series of clinics hosted as part of the Aldi Mini Roos program.
Event co-ordinator Craig Drever said the clinics were a part of the nation's 2019 Women's World Cup celebrations.
"We are really looking to promote participation of young girls in our sport," Drever told the Leader.
"Held over the next five weeks, the clinics will give young girls a chance to try out the sport and have a lot of fun.
"Given the Matildas are so competitive on the world stage heading into the World Cup, we thought there was no better time to reach out and give the kids a chance to give the game a try."
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Drever said the 45-minute clinics would focus on a wide range of skills.
"We are pretty flexible with how the sessions will run, but they will always entail some drills and a game," he said.
"The World Cup only comes around once every four years, so it is a pretty special thing for these young girls to be a part of."
Drever said "latecomers" would be welcome to join in the clinics.
"Each participating child will receive a special Matildas jersey and a gift bag," he said.
"It should be a lot of fun and we'd love to see as many people there as possible.
"Our first session was on June 3, but anyone looking to get involved going forward is more than welcome."
The sessions will be held at the Gipps Street playing fields from 4.30pm on Mondays.
Billy Jupp
Billy is a Senior Livestock Journalist for the Queensland Country Life based in Toowoomba. He has worked for a variety of different ACM mastheads during the past five years including the Namoi Valley Independent, Northern Daily Leader and The Land.
Billy is a Senior Livestock Journalist for the Queensland Country Life based in Toowoomba. He has worked for a variety of different ACM mastheads during the past five years including the Namoi Valley Independent, Northern Daily Leader and The Land.
