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Redditch United Girls Football Club was founded in December
1995
Training began with a small group of girls on the car park
at the Valley Stadium. Week by week the numbers increased.
In our first year we represented Redditch in the
Worcestershire Games and the Birmingham Football festival
and also other 5 a-side competitions during the summer.
In our first season we had two teams at U12 and U14, we now
have now grown significantly since those early days with
teams at mini soccer, ages around five year old through to
open age.
RUGFC was one of the first teams in the country to offer
single age band football across this age group. The Club
also has its Open Age team which commenced in 2005
RUGFC has since its inception created and grown a number of
links which have included a partnership with Arrow Vale
Community High School, a Specialist Sports College, holding
it's Open Day, High school 5 a-side and Adidas Goalkeeping
Course at their facilities. The latter saw girls from all
over the West Midlands age 8 to 16 put through their paces.
In just four seasons RUGFC grew to become the largest girls
club in Worcestershire and after fifteen years continues to
lead from the front. The latest adventure brings the Club
back to its starting point revitalising links with Redditch
United Football Club.
Finally RUGFC has enjoyed the patronage of several
organisations that have generously supported the Club in the
purchase of football kits and equipment over the years.
Needless to say new sponsors are always welcome and funding
can cover not just the teams on the field but the ongoing
costs that a Club of this size incurs from astro-turf hire
for winter training through to covering the costs of
coaching and training courses |