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Girls football in South London, be a part of it

Inspired by the Lionesses? There’s a place to play near you. We’re so proud to offer a range of girl’s football sessions for all levels, in a range of locations in South London.


Free sessions in your local area

Our free girls’ football sessions are open to all abilities and take place weekly in Croydon. They’re a chance to try football in a relaxed setting, make new friends and build confidence on and off the pitch.

Girls aged 5–16 can get involved and there’s no cost to take part – just sign up and come along!

Find out more, here.

Want to take it further?

If you’re looking for more regular or advanced coaching, we also run:

Girls Only Development Clinic
Weekly training for girls aged 7–16 who want to develop their skills in a more structured environment.
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Girls Only Soccer Schools
Fun, football-filled camps during school holidays, designed to help girls stay active and build confidence.
Book a place

Emerging Talent ID Programme
For players showing strong potential at our Development Centres, this is a next step towards the Crystal Palace pathway. This session is invite only.
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Over 18?

If you’re looking for relaxed, regular sessions over adults:

Women’s Walking Football

A walking version of the beautiful game, specifically designed to help maintain an active lifestyle in a social atmosphere, played weekly at the Crystal Palace Academy.

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Women’s Recreational Football

A slightly faster-paced version of the game, open to Women aged 18 + who want to get more active. Also played at the Crystal Palace Academy every week.

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Any questions?

For our free and adult sessions, please contact community@palaceforlife.org and for our paid for sessions, please contact footballdevelopment@palaceforlife.org

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