NEON LIGHTS BRIGHT ENOUGH FOR THE GIRLS

Getting girls to commit themsleves to football is sometimes a challenge. It's a rugged game and boys can be a bit of a nuisance. All girls' football may help girls begin to appreciate the game and at the University of Bolton a new scheme has been provided so that girls "can play" without fears of making errors and getting embarrassed. It involved the girls wearing "luminous" kit or make up and of course neon lights, in an ultra-violet tournament. They can play "under cover" in the darkness but may see team members and oppostion who sport different luminous colours. It is part of the University Sports' Week supported by the Premier League who have provided lighting and kit.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39681321

The rest of this link will introduce you to the many initiatives provided by the FA. For example:-

At the other end of the country AFA Bournemouth have an outreach scheme that gets into local schools and invites girls back to their academy for "girls' only sessions" and if they want, mixed football. This supports the huge effort made by the FA to raise awareness amongst girls and their families and who knows this might lead to some making the step towards a career in football.

There are schemes that include events aimed at refugees, improving literacy, walking football, raising confidence and many more.

The Hepworth U13s, having just won their last game of the season 6-2, include two girls in their squad, both very able and one who scored today to add to our total.  She was awarded the "Moment of the Match" award.

It has been a weekend of goals with the U13s scoring 6, the Hepworth United 1st XI winning 5-1, in their important play-off, the Old Carthusians 1sts winning 6-1 in their final league game (already league champions) and Penistone Church getting mauled 1-6 at Glasshaughton, a game that may have been "thrown" to ensure a decent next fixture in the play offs? Oh yes, Tottenham lost 2-4. Maybe they should have worn luminous kit?