Lincolnshire FA is proud to be supporting International Women’s Day 2022 - a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. 
Here in Lincolnshire, there are many women who have made – and continue to make – a fantastic impact on grassroots football in our county.

From players to coaches, referees and volunteers, year upon year we are seeing more women and girls enter the world of football and we’re keen to see those numbers rise in the seasons that follow.

As part of our International Women’s Day celebration, we’re putting the spotlight on a number of local ladies who are involved in grassroots football in Lincolnshire, helping to tell their stories while pointing you in the right direction if you want to follow in their footsteps and get involved yourself.

These case studies can be viewed in full below – and via our social media channels. 

To join the conversation online, please use the hashtags #IWD2022 and #WomenInFootball

LINCOLNSHIRE CASE STUDIES

Olivia Clarke

Olivia is a Lincolnshire footballer who only a few seasons ago was playing in the Women’s County League - and just this week made her first start in goal for Wales! 

Want to follow in Olivia’s footsteps? Please see the women’s player pathway HERE

CLICK HERE TO VIEW OLIVIA’S CASE STUDY

Charlotte Akaster 

Charlotte is a football coach with Lincoln United U12 Whites (Girls) and the University of Lincoln Women’s football team. 

If you’d like to take your first steps into football, the Lincolnshire FA Youth Council could be a great option for you. Find out more and apply HERE

CLICK HERE TO VIEW CHARLOTTE’S CASE STUDY

Zoe Hopewell

Zoe is currently as Business Development Officer (Workforce) at Lincolnshire FA. 

Do you want to join our team? We’re currently recruiting a Football Development Officer with a lead responsibility for Women & Girls. Find out more HERE 

CLICK HERE TO VIEW ZOE’S CASE STUDY

Wolds School Sport Partnership at Caistor Grammar School

The Wolds School Sport Partnership at Caistor Grammar School support 20 primary schools and 6 secondary schools, and also deliver Weetabix Wildcats football! 

To learn more about Weetabix Wildcats and find a session, click HERE

CLICK HERE TO VIEW WOLDS’ CASE STUDY

Kerry

Kerry participates and coaches for Women’s Walking Football at Lincoln City Foundation.

A number of Walking Football clubs can be found in Lincolnshire, with a full list and contact details available HERE

CLICK HERE TO VIEW KERRY’S CASE STUDY

Leanne Mayo

Leanne Mayo is a Non-Executive Director with Lincolnshire FA.

You can find out more about the board and staff structure at the LFA HERE

CLICK HERE TO VIEW LEANNE’S CASE STUDY

Michelle Sacks

Michelle recently joined the Board of the Lincolnshire FA with the specific responsibility for Partnership and Engagement.

Meanwhile, here at Lincolnshire FA we run a Female Coaches Club for female coaches in the county, providing individuals with support to develop their current football roles. 

CLICK HERE TO VIEW MICHELLE’S CASE STUDY

Thank you for taking the time to read through our International Women’s Day feature – we hope you enjoyed the content and feel inspired to start or continue your football journey!