Delivered in Nelson Saturday 17^th – Monday 19^th June. 

Mainland Football delivered its first of two WIL 3-day workshops in Nelson on the weekend. 10 participants from Marlborough, Nelson Bays and Golden Bay attended. The objective of the long weekend was to bring together a group of females from the region to develop a personal understanding of existing experiences, skills and strengths with the aim of supporting participants personally, as well as benefitting Girls and Women's Football and Futsal in the community. 

Recognise the influence inner stories and mindset have on your behavior and emotions and identify ways to increase your level of awareness and effectiveness around these.

Consider the importance of values for both you and others and how these can positively impact on behavior and meaning in everyday life.

To explore what leadership means and how your personal strengths can support in growing leadership and what impact this can have in our footballing landscape. We explored the benefits of Fantails and the facilitation of girl only product and project planned some exciting initiatives for girls and women in the region. 

Participants: Katie Pugh (Marlborough Football), Jemimah O’Donnell (Marlborough Football), Anna McFee (Nelson Suburbs), Jasmine Barney (Nelson Suburbs), Lily Pedersen (Golden Bay), Mia Goodwin (Golden Bay), Laura Phipps (Richmond Athletic), Mikayla Stanbridge- Brien (Richmond Athletic), Hannah Ewers (Mapua Rangers Football Club), Anita Currie (Sports Tasman).

Article added: Thursday 22 June 2023