Just Play in Oldham
As we celebrate #GMMovingInAction we take a look at Just Play Football in Oldham.
Share
The Just Play Women’s session brings together both Active Through Football Oldham and Oldham Athletic Community Trust to support women into playing football in a non-competitive way. The group plays every Tuesday evening and more recently they have been playing against other community initiatives in friendly matches, this has allowed our ladies to gain confidence in a match environment to move towards more affiliated football. Recently the group have been regionally recognised by the county FA winning the Lioness award at an awards evening.
One participant said, "Joining the women’s recreational sessions gave me the confidence to return to club football after over a decade away. I’d barely kicked a ball since I aged out of U16’s and found open-age too intimidating, but after seeing an advert on Twitter I decided to find my old boots. The ladies at the Latics session were so welcoming and encouraging, that after a few weeks, I was self-assured enough to go for a club trial. I’ve now signed for AFC Oldham and I still play with the Latics girls on a Tuesday evening!"
Latest News
Active Lives for All: LGBTQ+ communities – we all have a role to play.
This Pride month, we take a deeper look at LGBTQ+ people’s experiences of sport and physical activity and what we can all do to support these communities to be active.
LGBTQ+ inclusion in sports clubs and organisations: Practical tips from Manchester Laces
To mark Pride 2025, we’re highlighting the incredible work of Manchester Laces, a club that’s showing how football can be truly welcoming and inclusive.
After The Lowry the movement continues: Reflections from the GM Moving Conference 2025
Our involvement at GM Moving Conference