Thanks to a legacy from our late member, Yvonne, we started supporting Ashton on Mersey Chiefs under 12s – a girls’ football team in the South Manchester League – by providing home and away kits. It’s a new team and they have been making steady progress. The team’s name was subsequently changed to Tigers to avoid a clash with another team.
President Fiona and Immediate Past President Carole attended a recent match. Although they lost 3-2 Carole explained –
They had most of the possession and were unlucky. The coach explained that some teams will only field their best players whereas our team is inclusive. All the girls will be included regardless of ability.
Vice President Cathrine commented –
I like that they are inclusive – so important in enabling girls and young women to enjoy sport which we know carries on through to adulthood if they get enjoyment from it earlier on.
We are looking forward to Peter, the coach, speaking to us at our November meeting.