Venue: Grass Roots Football LIVE, NEC, Birmingham
Date: Friday 30th May
Grass Roots Football LIVE is a 3-day festival of football packed with non stop opportunities to participate, watch, listen to and interact with some of the biggest names in the men's and women's game.
As football is the fastest growing female sport in the UK, the team at Grass Roots Football LIVE have made sure that there is a definite focus on the women's and girls game, with highlights at the show including:
The Female Game Forum - Growth and Development of the Female Game
Friday 30th Jay, 11.30 - 13.00
This conference is for anyone involved and interested in the further development of the women's game in the UK. Covering a wide range of issues, the Female Game Forum will have a central theme of continuing to increase the success of girls and women's football. If this is your passion, then this is your conference!
The conference will cover a host of areas concerned with developing the Women's game with a focus on developing players and coaches football. Speakers include England Women's Head Coach Hope Powell and stars of the national team - Captain Faye White and Kelly Smith.
There are just 200 places available at this conference and there is no charge to attend, however you will need to purchase a ticket to gain access. Tickets for the conference are allocate do n a first come first served basis so please book early to avoid disappointment - visit www.grassrootsfootball.co.uk for more details.
Additional female game focused highlights include:
- Watch England Women's Head Coach Hope Powell taking a coaching session with a group of young elite players.
- Dawn Scott, the England Team fitness specialist delivering the perfect warm up.
- The Female Game Panel, an event that gives you the chance to debate the future of the women's game with officials from both The FA and Birmingham County FA.
In addition to the focused activity on the female game, visiting Grass Roots Football LIVE will give all members of your club (coaches, managers, players, administrators and interested parents) a terrific day out and unique opportunity to learn from the pros.
With over 100 exhibitors at the event, coaching sessions and seminars delivered by the likes of Harry Redknapp, Graham Taylor, Dario Gradi and many more, 18 different skills zone and the 'Academy Experience' for the players to take part in, there is something for everyone at Grass Roots Football LIVE.
Please visit www.grassrootsfootball.co.uk for details of how to purchase tickets. Tickets are just £15 per adult and £10 per child if purchased in advance (£17.50 & £12.50 on the door), plus there are some excellent discounts available if attending the show as part of a larger group.