New Sheffield six-a-side football league open to all women - here's how to sign up

The league will be held weekly and based at SGP Graves 3G on Bochum Parkway, Jordanthorpe on Friday nights.The Community Woman’s League is is being supported by Tottenham Hotspur Women professional player Ashleigh Neville.

There will be divisions so every woman over 16 who wants to play can join the league. Register as a team or an individual at www.soccersixes.netTeams will play a 40-minute match each week with a qualified referee. The league will cost just £4 per player and all equipment will be provided.

Single players will be entered into a team after joining.Ashleigh Neville said: “The leagues operated by Soccersixes.net are very well organised.

“Having visited their leagues, I was impressed by the organisation and professionalism. I am very happy to be supporting the new women’s leagues and getting involved.

"Women’s football has grown massively in recent years and a lot of women are now involved in playing football.

"The new six-a-side leagues will make it easy for any woman, of any standard, who wants to play football, to be able to play football weekly in an organised league.”The league will be fully affiliated to the FA.

Boxing star Johnny new ambassador for NHS charitySoccersixes’ Jade Formaston, who also is a professional player for Derby County Women, said: “This league has been organised for the benefit of the local women in the community and it’s an exciting event which women can become involved in.

"It’s great that Ashleigh Neville is supporting and launching the leagues and will be presenting trophies at the end of the season if not busy playing for Tottenham.

"Soccersixes website offers teams chance to log on and see league tables, fixtures, top players and all general information regarding the league. We aim to ensure that all women enjoy the weekly experience, we will work hard to ensure the league is a huge success.”Any queries, email [email protected] or text 07871 875001.

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