Pogoń Szczecin is hosting an open football trial session exclusively for girls this week. The training will take place on Thursday, September 3, at 18:00 at the club's training facility on Karłowicza Street 28 in Szczecin, as reported by Kurier Szczeciński.
The initiative is run by Pogoń Szczecin Football Schools in cooperation with the club's women's section. It's a concrete step in developing girls' football in the West Pomeranian region. Ahead of a season that will see Pogoń face teams like Śląsk Wrocław at home on November 21, the club is building foundations for the future. All details regarding the team's upcoming matches can be found on our fixtures page.
Who can take part in the trial?
The invitation is open to all young female football enthusiasts. The session is designed as an open trial to encourage girls to try their hand at the sport. No prior experience in organized football training is required. The club aims to create a friendly and encouraging atmosphere to uncover new talent.
This move is part of a broader plan to develop youth training groups for girls in various age categories. The launch of groups for skrzat, żak, and orlik age groups is planned. It's a direct response to the growing interest in football among girls and the desire to provide them with a professional training pathway locally in Szczecin.
What are the plans for women's football development at Pogoń?
The cooperation between the Football Schools and the club's women's section is of strategic importance. It allows for the creation of a coherent system where young players can develop from an early age, with the prospect of playing for Pogoń's senior teams in the future. The club's women's teams already compete in national competitions, and their current statistics are available in our stats section.
"Pogoń Szczecin Football Schools, in cooperation with the women's section of Pogoń, is taking another important step in the process of developing football in our region," said a representative of the Football Schools. This statement highlights the club's long-term commitment not only to the first team's results but also to building a foundation. Investing in youth is key to maintaining competitiveness on all fronts.
Where and when is the event taking place?
The meeting point is the club's training pitches located at Karłowicza Street 28. This is a well-known facility where the club's academy players also train regularly. Thursday's training session will start promptly at 18:00. Organizers encourage arriving a bit earlier to complete formalities.
For parents and guardians, this is a unique opportunity to see how training operates at one of Ekstraklasa's top clubs. It's also a chance for direct contact with the coaches involved in the project. The club hasn't set a strict upper age limit, but the initiative is primarily aimed at school-age girls just beginning their football journey. The next major event on Pogoń's calendar is the home league match against Śląsk Wrocław scheduled for November 21.
