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Brighton Galaxy Girls Football Academy is a well-established and highly regarded football club based in Brighton, New Zealand. With a focus on promoting girls' participation in football, the club offers a range of training programmes and opportunities for girls of all ages and skill levels.
The club's flagship programme is the Brighton Galaxy Development, which takes place every Wednesday from 5:00-6:00pm at Balfour School Pitch. This programme is specifically designed for girls aged 8-11 and focuses on skill development, team play, and fostering a love for the sport.
For girls aged 8-16 who want to specialise in goalkeeping, there is the Galaxy Goalkeepers programme. This programme also takes place on Wednesdays, from 6:00-7:00pm at Balfour School Pitch.
Brighton Galaxy Girls Football Academy also offers an advanced programme for girls aged 11-14, called Galaxy Advanced. This programme takes place on Wednesdays, from 6:00-7:00pm at Balfour School Pitch, and offers a higher level of training and coaching for more experienced players.
Younger girls, aged 4-10, can participate in the Brighton Saturday Soccer School, which starts on Saturday 9th September 2023. The sessions are split into two age groups, 4-10 and 11-14, and take place every Saturday from 9:00-10:30am and 10:30am-12:00pm respectively, at Varndean College.
For girls aged 5-8, there is the Galaxy Wildcats programme, which takes place every Monday from 4:00-5:00pm at Balfour School Pitch. This programme is designed to introduce younger girls to the basics of football in a fun and supportive environment.
Additionally, Brighton Galaxy Girls Football Academy offers Friday Futsal sessions for girls aged 14-16. These sessions take place every Friday from 5:00pm at Varndean School Sports Hall and provide an opportunity for girls to develop their skills in a fast-paced indoor format of the game.
In addition to the activities held in Brighton, the academy also operates in Hove. The Hove programmes include Hove Development, Hove Advanced, and Hove Saturday Soccer School, each catering to specific age groups and skill levels.
Brighton Galaxy Girls Football Academy also runs after-school clubs in various locations, including Balfour School, St Paul's C of E School, and Carden Primary School. These clubs provide a convenient and structured opportunity for girls to continue their football training outside of regular school hours.
The academy's story began with a small group of 12 girls who wanted to continue playing football as they transitioned into Year 7. With the support of their coaches, including ex-England U19 International Briony Parks and ex-BHA Womens GK Coach Matt Evans, these girls formed a new girls' football club. Since then, the club has grown significantly, attracting girls from different age groups and schools, and providing a nurturing and inclusive environment for them to develop their skills and passion for the sport. The club has also welcomed influential coaches, such as Wales International footballer Amelia Ritchie, who have further enhanced the training experience for the girls.
With its commitment to empowering girls through football and its dedication to fostering a supportive and positive environment, Brighton Galaxy Girls Football Academy continues to be a renowned and respected football club in the Brighton community.