Felling Magpies
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Felling Magpies
FOOTBALL CLUB
Felling Magpies FC has been running for 27 years , and by the year 2000 the club had over 500 members . Those numbers have been reducing due to the lack of facilities available to them but they still provide football to over 350 footballers ranging from the age of four right through to senior football . It ’ s not just the development of football that drives us ; we also strive to teach players the social / engaging skills both physically and mentally to improve academically .
In years gone by we have been unable to offer opportunities to girls , even though the interest is there . We have found it extremely difficult due to the lack of changing and toilet facilities ; a recent ruling set out by the FA regarding the inclusion of female teams within Community clubs has meant we have started the ball rolling and we are proud to say we now have over twenty girls playing for the club in both female and mixed youth teams but desperately require the amenities stated above .
Felling Magpies currently have many volunteers who contribute to the running of the club in order to :
• Provide quality , safe opportunities for young people of all ages in our community .
• Provide a safe and positive alternative to playing on the streets .
• To help people realise their potential , develop personal skill and confidence .
• To introduce people to football regardless of age , ability , sex , religion and ethnic background .
• To improve the performance of players , coaches and volunteers within the club .
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