Huddle aims to introduce girls aged between 4 and 11 to football in a fun, relaxed, sociable and friendly way to ensure they have a positive first experience of football. Joining the Huddle Programme is free of charge, and the FAW are now recruiting new providers to join the programme.
Applications are open until 28th February 2026, and the FAW encourages all clubs not currently participating in the programme to apply. Click HERE apply.
Huddle is used as a tool for clubs wanting to start their girls’ football journey, and those wanting to enhance their current offer. This has resulted in an astounding growth of girls playing football between the ages of 4-11 across Wales since 2019.
Huddle is all about introducing new girls to football, making new friends, learning skills through fun games and building confidence throughout the sessions.
With the support of the FAW Grassroots team, your club/organisation will receive full training and ongoing support to ensure your centre is a success, along with a benefits package of equipment and resources.
Peter Leach from Prestatyn Athletic said the Huddle programme has had a positive impact on both their club and community:
“The Huddle programme has had such a positive impact on our club. Our Huddle sessions have enabled our girls’ section to flourish and grow, in 2022 we had just 1 girl registered at the club, and now in 2025 we have 120 girls registered.
“The programme has ensured our club is offering inclusive football opportunities for all children in our local area and therefore bringing our community football family even closer!”
Huddle was launched by the Football Association of Wales in 2019 with an aim to increase the opportunities for girls to try football at a younger age. Now in 2025, there are 84 Huddle providers across the country with over 1,000 regular participants playing football on a weekly basis at these centres.
Gayle Penn, National Women & Girls Participation Manager said: “Over recent years we have seen a significant growth in girls’ football and now following a historic summer for our women’s national team, we want to ensure girls can begin on their football pathway in a positive environment. Huddle is our programme that supports girls, parents, clubs and communities to offer the best environment for every girl across Wales to have fun and flourish.”
For any enquiries or support please contact the team at grassroots@faw.cymru
