Social football throughout Australia has acted as the sports backbone, allowing participants of all skill levels to remain involved within the sport.
Regardless of time constraints, skill level or external obligations, social sport allows for the everyday Australia to dedicate one particular time slot of their week to playing some football, usually in a team consistent of their mates.
In north Queensland, Girls United Social League remains a polarizing staple amongst the region, courtesy of its relaxed environment.
The newly founded social league within its second year of operations has continued to retain and attract women of all ages, backgrounds and skill levels into participation.
FQ Officer of Women and Girls Participation, Leah Gubb disclosed upon the FQ website how Girls United continues to pave the way for Queensland increasing their female participants.
“We have new players, returning players, young and older players. It really is for anyone who wants to have a bit of fun, get a bit of fitness in by kicking a ball around with some friends in a social and relaxed space,” she said via press release.
How Girls United has aligned with FQ’s objectives
FQ remained open-ended in relation to the state football objectives, achieving 50/50 gender parity by 2027 is amongst the grandest of the state’s ambitions.
Girls United allows for a unique football experience, over the 10 week intervals across four terms throughout the year, the event is accessible for every participant given it remains open to all ages and skill levels.
The format consists of six players in each team provides another pathway towards achieving the 50/50 parity by 2027 goal.
25% of participant involvement within the outdoor sector has stemmed from Girls United in the northern region of Queensland in 2024.
Why Girls United is so Popular?
Not only has Girls United allowed for an increase of female football participation within Queensland, but also the contribution it has made towards the lifestyle improvement of its participants acts as the primary reason of its popularity.
The ability to exercise, relieve stress and congregate with a relative contingent of people who share the admiration for the world game is fundamentally a gleaming reason behind Girls United and its early success. Given the contribution it has made towards the support and benefit of women’s mental health.
State football governing bodies across the country may opt to use FQ’s current Girls United Social League initiative as the framework of executing a similar football format throughout each respective part of the country.
