Central Football

GIRLS AND WOMEN'S MONTH 2025
Get involved in Girl's and Women's Month!

Girls and Women’s Month is an initiative running through the month of March. Designed to introduce girls and women to the beautiful game across Aotearoa New Zealand. With the recent impact of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, now is the time to keep that momentum going.

Girls & Women’s month was established to shine the spotlight on girls and women in football and grow female participation at the grassroots level. Girls & Women’s month provides football stakeholders with a platform to spark discussions around gender equality and to amplify new and existing female specific programs and events to ensure we remove the barriers to entry for women and girls. Initiatives designed to ensure they increase and retain female players, administrators, coaches, referees and fans.

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HAWKES BAY'S FIRST EVER MILO FANTAILS FESTIVAL!

To celebrate Girls & Women's Month, Central Football and Western Rangers Junior Football are teaming up to bring you an unforgettable Milo Fantails Festival—the first of its kind in Hawke’s Bay!

Whether you're kicking a ball for the first time or already love the game, Fantails is all about fun, friends, and football in a safe and supportive environment!

What’s in store?

Football fun for girls aged 4-12

Giveaways & prizes up for grabs!

A sausage sizzle to keep you fueled

A day packed with excitement, laughter, and new friends!

Save the Date and Register!

When:
Sunday, 9th March | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Where:
St Leonards Park, Hastings

Cost:
FREE!

Register for the Festival using the link below
https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/342980

Don’t miss out—bring your friends and be part of this incredible football festival!

In celebration of Girls and Women's Month, we are excited to be hosting a “Female Only Referee Give it a Go Session” at the Kirsty Dingley Memorial tournament on Sunday, March 23rd.

Whether you are curious to learn more about refereeing or want to give it a try, this is the perfect opportunity for you to explore and experience it firsthand.

The Kirsty Dingley Memorial Tournament (Palmerston North) is a social event specifically for females, where the focus is on participation rather than scores. Central Football Referees Hannah Dacillo, Tash Thorpe and Mandy Musa will be present to provide guidance, and answer any questions you may have throughout the session.

Don't miss this chance to be a part of a supportive and empowering community of female referees.

For more information or to register your attendance please e-mail our Referee Manager Matt Wallace | matt@centralfootball.co.nz

#girlsandwomensmonth #getintorefereeing

🗣🗣🗣 Calling all girls aged 7 - 12 years!! We invite you to TARANAKI'S FIRST EVER MILO FANTAILS FESTIVAL! 🤩🤩

To celebrate Girls & Women's Month and our Breaking Down Barriers Festival, Central Football and Moturoa AFC are teaming up to bring you an unforgettable Milo Fantails Festival—the first of its kind in TARANAKI!⚽️

Whether you're kicking a ball for the first time or already love the game, Fantails is all about fun, friends, and football in a safe and supportive environment!🧚

What’s in store?

✅ Football fun for girls aged 7-12
✅ Giveaways & prizes up for grabs!
✅ A session packed with excitement, laughter, and new friends!

📅 Save the Date and Register

📍When? Sunday, 16th March | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍Where? Stadium Taranaki, former Yarrow
📍Cost? FREE!

This event is open to girls at any club!Register for the Festival using the link below 👇https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/344040

Don’t miss out—bring your friends and be part of this incredible football festival!