Football Far North Coast senior competitions kicked off across the region last weekend and for the first time ever this included nine Pottsville Beach teams, including four women’s teams.
‘We understand it is the first time any Tweed football club of any code has registered four competitive women’s teams in a winter football season,’ Pottsville Beach Football Club’s (PBFC)Edward Southerington said.
This follows growth in 2024 and 2025 and means the club offers teams in four of the five leagues with opportunities for women to play, from the top women’s premier league through to the entry level league.
‘This is even more remarkable given the club didn’t field a single women’s team in 2023 and no other club in Tweed has more than two senior women’s teams,’ Edward said.
Have fun and get fit
‘It’s a fantastic opportunity for fun, community sport and Pottsville welcomes females aged 15 and above to play in our senior competition, no matter your experience level, even if you have never played the game.
‘There are a handful of places available in the lower division teams so if inspired by the Matildas, or just like the idea of social sport and building some new friendships then please reach out to the club,’ he said.
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