On the back of the success of the, Matilda’s, the Qantas Socceroos and the Hyundai A League interest in football is at an all time high, football for girls is the fastest growing sport in the world. Football Federation Australia is committed to giving Girls of any ability the opportunity to experience the fantastic sport of football through participation in TFA and to build on the interest and enthusiasm created within the community for football.

TFA is an introductory football program for Girls aged 5 – 12 years and programs are being delivered nationally by the FFA through local football clubs. This course will be coordinated by Beckenham Angels and will use TFA trained coaches. The program encourages children to experience football in a fun game based environment.

For new players and those in their initial playing years, TFA is an ideal introduction to football as it is ‘game-centred’ and encourages children to play the game anywhere, anytime and with anyone! The focus of TFA is on small-sided games and age appropriate activities with a particular emphasis on enjoyment. Local players from Women’s Teams will help deliver aspects of the course and will distribute the equipment the participants will receive.

The program also encourages parents to become actively involved in the delivery of the sessions and support their children as they experience the fun and excitement of playing football.

Children that are not registered with clubs and want to experience playing football are encouraged to participate and will be able to seek local playing opportunities for the future at the conclusion of the program.

For a cost of just $66, children can participate in the program and receive a kit of equipment that enables them to participate in football beyond the formal conclusion of the program.

The kit includes:
• a Nike Total 90 all surface football
• a Nike Brasilia equipment bag
• markers to use as goals and to mark out a field
• a drink bottle

Telstra Football Anytime will be coming to Mills Park Sports, details are below:

When:  Each Monday beginning JULY 30th continuing August 6th,13th,20th,27th and September 3rd 2007
Where: Mills Park Sports, Brixton Street, Bekenham
Registrations Close: Friday July 20th 2007
To register and learn more about the TFA program go to
www.footballaustralia.com.au/footballanytime or call (08) 94226914 / 0412210104

Football Federation Australia acknowledges the significant financial support of the Australian Sports Commission, through their Targeted Sports Participation Growth Program (TSPGP), and Telstra, as naming rights sponsor of Telstra Football Anytime.

For media enquiries on the Telstra Football Anytime program please contact FFA on 02 8354 5569.