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Girls Turn Up and Play - Wednesday 31st May
22 May 2023

After the extremely successful ‘Turn Up and Play’ day held in the Easter holidays which was attended by over 100 very enthusiastic young girls, Merthyr Town Community Foundation are providing a second ‘Turn Up and Play’ day in the Whitsun schools holidays that will once again be run by Annalise Britton a ‘B’ license coach and Mandy Gornicki, a former ladies full Welsh international.
“Our Wales: For Her, Ein Cymru: Amdani Hi”, is a six-year strategy for Women’s and Girls football, that details a vision to inspire confidence with a mission to create the best environment, support structures and opportunities to accelerate the growth of women’s football, to make it reach its full potential.
As part of Merthyr Town FC’s commitment to make a contribution to the strategy the ‘Turn Up and Play’ event will be free, although players will need to bring a packed lunch with them.
“The day is designed to give girls the opportunity to develop their skills and their confidence in a fun and sociable environment, with an opportunity to make new friends” said Mandy Gornicki.
The event takes place between 10:30am and 2:30pm.
To register please email events@merthyrtownfc.co.uk