Girls United are pleased to announce that their annual International Women’s Day tournament will be sponsored by Hawk-Eye Innovations, Beyond Sports & Pulselive of Sony’s Sports Businesses. Powerleague, the official venue sponsors, will host the event at their Mill Hill Club in North London.
Taking place on Saturday 9 March, Girls United’s IWD tournament is an annual fundraiser designed to celebrate women in football and to support the nonprofit's mission of providing opportunities and pathways for girls and young women in football both on and off the pitch.
With 42 teams signed up to take part in the event, Girls United are expecting over 300 players onsite from across London’s adult footballing community. Participants will come together to inspire and support the next generation of female footballers whilst competing for exciting prizes provided by event partners Kitlocker, Minute Media and Common Goal.
As main sponsors of the tournament, Hawk-Eye Innovations, Beyond Sports & Pulselive have not only provided essential funding ahead of the celebration, but have also committed to supporting event proceedings with volunteers on the day.
Romina Calatayud, Girls United Founder & CEO, said: “We’re all very excited to be coming together to celebrate our 6th International Women’s Day tournament.”
“The tournament gets bigger and better each year and it’s fantastic to be able to count on the continued support of great organisations such as Hawk-Eye, Beyond Sports Pulselive and Powerleague, who have all sponsored the past 3 editions.”
“International Women’s Day has become an important checkpoint for us, where we can reflect on our growth alongside that of female football as a whole. This year, we’re excited to be holding youth tournaments in London and Mexico alongside this headline event and therefore illustrate the impact that can be achieved by supporting us in our mission.”
Tony Page, Managing Director, Football at Hawk-Eye Innovations commented: “We are excited to be part of Girls United’s IWD Tournament for a third year running. Having the opportunity to sponsor the tournament and celebrate women’s football at a grassroots level is extremely important for Sony’s Sports Businesses.”
“Girls United is a fantastic charity and do a great job inspiring young women to participate in the game, and that is a mission that we are proud to be supporting for yet another year.”
Christian Rose, CEO at Powerleague, added: ‘’We’re delighted to be partnering up with Girls United for the third year running and supporting this incredible event. 42 teams coming together to celebrate the beautiful game, and supporting the next generation, is fantastic to see. Good luck to all teams taking part.’’
The annual International Women’s Day 5-a-side tournament is one of several celebrations taking place across Girls United’s two locations of London and Mexico.
On Saturday 2 March, over 200 girls will take part in the IWD Youth Festival in Dulwich organised by Girls United in partnership with Alleyn’s School.
Throughout the month, girls attending partner schools in South London will be taking part in active workshops aimed at redefining female role models through our ‘Love The Game x Nike’ programme.
Finally, across the Atlantic, a youth tournament will be taking place in Mexico City, bringing together players from a number of grassroots clubs based in the Mexican capital.
Friday 8 March, InternaEonal Women’s Day itself, also marks Girls United’s 7th Anniversary.
More information on the wider InternaEonal Women’s Day celebrations will be shared across
the Girls United social media accounts and website over the coming weeks.