Goal! Girls Join Football Association Jakarta

Goal! Girls Join Football Association Jakarta -

 

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the whistle of the referee from his pierced the humid afternoon. Players bolt action vying for the soccer ball. There is a muffled noise as solid stop a player makes contact with the ball. The ball sails through the green field and is trapped by a player from the opposite direction. In a reshuffle of the feet of the opposition, a minor battle ensues. A false fast right product a victory on the field, the player retains possession of the ball and sends it into the net. Score!

This may sound like a typical scene on a football field in Jakarta, but for Association Football Jakarta, it is actually quite new. You see, the players on the field are boys, they are girls.

The Jakarta Football Association (otherwise known as the Coca-Cola League) was the first private football association in Jakarta since 2005. During the first year, the league boasting 12 schools and 36 teams. These figures have increased to a staggering 60 schools and 209 teams in 2013. But adding the most exciting of the association? The inclusion of girls.

What started as an experimental change in 2012 was cemented this year as 19 teams of girls have joined the association. The teams are composed mainly of academic teams such as Jakarta International School, British International School and the German International School. But it also includes many Indonesian schools.

The inclusion of girls is positive for many reasons. Nora Trapp, a freshman at Jakarta International School, explains some of the benefits, "Since there are not many opportunities for girls to play soccer, girls who join the Coca-Cola League offers girls everywhere in Jakarta more chances to compete. It is also a great way to meet and interact with new people. "in fact, before the Coca-Cola League included girls, opportunities to play in Jakarta have been limited to school teams (many of which have a short season) and mixed teams with Jakarta Youth soccer.

When asked about his experience coaching the girls team, Neil Prendergast replied, "Coaching girls 10 and 11 years is brilliant. They are young enough to be still permeate all guidance and advice, but also mature enough to accept that guidance and apply it well. "

On May 4, the league will host their final soccer gala. The BIS auditorium will be filled with players, coaches and fans cheering. The highlight of the evening will be when each winning team arrives on stage and receive their awards. joining them on stage for the second consecutive year, will be the teams of girls.

When asked what he feels to join the boys on stage , 13 years Madilyn abbot said, "It's time!"

And I can not add a big thank you to Jakarta Football Association and an enthusiastic "Amen, sister!"

 

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