Successful day of girls' football in Zwickau: Aufwind for the future!

Successful day of girls' football in Zwickau: Aufwind for the future!

On Saturday, the annual day of girls' football of the DFC West Saxony Zwickau took place in the West Saxon Stadium. At almost 30 degrees, small and large football enthusiasts were looking forward to a colorful program around women and girls' football. The event not only attracted numerous C-juniors, but also a team from the FSV Ronneburg, who together with the hosts demonstrated their skills. Despite various challenges, the feedback from the Zwickauers were consistently positive, which indicates the commitment and great desire for the game that are essential for such events. As the Various - no wonder in the summer temperatures!

The DFC West Saxony Zwickau is not only known for its events, but also as the only pure girl and women's football club in the Zwickau district. Founded on January 11, 1995, the association now has 80 members and plays at the state level in the highest division. The aim of the association is to give girls and women the opportunity to play football in the club, to promote their skills and to integrate them into a performance and age-appropriate game. The association is currently looking for reinforcements in its women's and girls' teams and offers interested players the opportunity to become part of this committed team. Interested parties can contact 0160/8526651 or via email to info@dfc-westsachsen-zwickau.de to find out, as on the official website of the dfc Westsachsen is.

modernization of women's football

The day of girls' football is also in the context of the overarching efforts of the German Football Association (DFB) to strengthen the role of women in football. Since the adoption of the “Strategy Women in Football FF27” in December 2021, the DFB has set itself ambitious goals, which include increasing the active players by 25 percent and the doubling of the medial reach of women's football. This shows a growing commitment to promoting talents and improving structures in women's football. The DFC West Saxony Zwickau contributes to realizing these goals with its events.

Another point is the promotion of the visibility of women in football, both in the amateur area and in higher leagues. As part of the “strategy FF27”, the DFB also works for more women in responsible roles in football, with at least 30 percent women in committees and management positions being sought. These endeavors are directly related to the work of the clubs such as the DFC West Saxony who work every day to offer girls and women a platform.