Our Commitment: At Footy Femmes, we are dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing environment for all children participating in our program. Our Child Safeguarding and Protection Policy reflects our commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of every young athlete under our care.

Policy Statemen: Footy Femmes acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance, and complies with best practice and requirements.

Key Principle: The welfare of the child is paramount, and all children, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, or sexual orientation, have the right to protection from harm. We believe in working collaboratively with children, parents, careers, and relevant agencies to ensure their safety and well-being.

Practices

• Recruitment: Staff and volunteers undergo background checks and child protection training.
• Reporting: Clear procedures for reporting concerns to the founders.
• Education: Regular child protection training for all staff and volunteers.
• Environment: Safe physical spaces with regular risk assessments.
• Behaviour: Respectful conduct from everyone, promoting safety and inclusion.
• Confidentiality: Welfare concerns are handled discreetly and shared only as necessary.
• Response: Concerns are addressed promptly and appropriately.

This is where our vision comes to life:

Weekly Sessions: Conducting regular sessions in public schools to introduce girls to football.

Equipment Donation: Providing schools with the necessary equipment to facilitate play and practice.

Educational Material: Using visual aids like comic strips and cartoons to teach football concepts.

Pathway to Excellence: Selecting the best talent for FC Noida’s U13 squad and help to create school teams in national competitions like Subroto Cup and RFYS School Girls.

Baby Leagues and Tournaments: Organizing engaging tournaments to provide competitive exposure to our young athletes.

Our goals at Footy Femmes are ambitious but we are striving to run a program that is sustainable and long-term.

Arrest Attrition: We aim to grow our batch size and retain at least 80% of our players over three years. Parent Education: Engaging parents through quarterly meetings and regular updates on their child’s progress.

Female Coaches and Staff: Developing a pipeline of female coaches and staff to lead and support our program.

Foundation Involvement: Conducting weekly workshops in public schools and providing resources to encourage the sport.

Our program is built on a foundation of four core principles that guide our approach to training and development:

Holistic Development: Integrating physical, psychological, social/emotional, and technical/tactical aspects into our coaching.

Joyful Engagement: Ensuring that every girl enjoys the game, fostering a lifelong love for football.

Early Skill Development: Leveraging scientific research to develop motor skills, balance, flexibility, and spatial awareness from an early age.

Game Development: Providing over 10,000 hours of practice and enough small-sided games to develop expertise and enhance game understanding.

Training

• Foundations: Drills and skill training to instill football fundamentals in an enjoyable setting.
• Schedule: Three weekly sessions ensure consistent learning and growth.
• Game-Time: 4000 minutes of match play annually for ages 4–11 to build experience.

Competition

• Local Matches: Small-sided games in Delhi-NCR and Haryana to sharpen skills and teamwork.
• Growth: Gradual progression through Delhi football leagues based on merit.
• State Trials: Opportunities to compete for the Delhi state team.

National Exposure

• Leagues: Progression to state leagues and the Indian Women’s League for national recognition.
• Careers: Platforms for players to join top women’s clubs and pursue professional football.
• Advanced Training: Dedicated sessions to refine skills and elevate game strategy.