Girls Engagement

All of our girls’ only opportunities, hubs and events will be posted on this page. Whether you are looking to begin your footballing journey, would like a session to compliment your development alongside school/club, or would like to be in our Talent centre, you will find what you are looking for here.

We are driven by the motivation of providing accessible and high quality opportunities for girls in the local community across Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Hackney and Tower Hamlets.

If you have any questions or would like to get in touch, you can email Emma - Youth Engagement Lead Development Coach (Women and Girls).

Recreation & Participation

We have numerous hubs across East London dedicated to getting girls playing football.

They are all free and open to all abilities. Whether you want to start a new sport, have extra sessions, learn some new skills or make some new friends, you’ll find details for these sessions below:

To register for any of our Community Sessions - please click here

Hackney Hub: *Mabley Green*

**Tuesdays 17:00-19:00 - Mabley Green Astro, E9 5HW**
Open to ages 8-17.

Leyton
Girls
Youth Zone

**Wednesdays - SCORE Leisure Centre, E10 5UN**
Open to ages 5 - 18.
16:30 - 17:30 (5 - 11 years)
16:30 - 18:30 (11- 18 years)

Redbridge Hub:
Loxford

**Thursdays 17:30 - 18:30 - Loxford Leisure Centre, IG1 2UT**
Open to ages 5 - 13.
Indoor Sports Hall (5 - 7 years)
Astro Outdoors (8-13 years)

Development & Talent

We are involved with multiple programmes where young players have the opportunities to demonstrate their potential and talent. These programmes are for all players motivated and driven to improve their game, regardless of prior playing experience.

*Girls’ Emerging Talent Centre*

The Girls Emerging Talent Centre Programme is an FA hybrid model that compliments the grassroots game and will allow players to be part of an ETC alongside a grassroots club, school, or representative team. This aims to enhance the variety of playing experiences. For more information or to find your nearest centre, visit the *England Football Website here:*

The Centre is run jointly by Leyton Orient Trust and Leyton Orient Football Club.

We have now registered our players for the 24/25 season.

If you are a teacher/club coach/youth worker etc. and would like to put in a referral for a player - please complete this online form:

Please find the Future Lionesses Characteristics below:

Outfield Players | Goalkeepers

Discover My Talent:

We are actively involved in the FA and EFL Trust’s Discover My Talent programme, and are constantly on the look out for players within our sessions to refer. If you would like your daughter to be referred by us, they must attend any of our sessions throughout the week, or one of our Talent ID Events (these will always be listed here).

If you would like more information about the programme - please see here.

Click here to download the Future Lionesses Characteristics for outfield players and goalkeepers and get in touch if you would like to refer a player.

Pathways

16+ College Programme

We have a study programme aimed at young people who wish to study the sports and leisure industry in a professional vocational sports setting. There are opportunities for work experience and placements, as well as to gain additional qualifications and play football.

If you have a passion for sport and an interest in further study in this area, then come and attend a trial - there will be girls’ only groups at each trial - and meet the coaches and teachers on the programme.