The History of the Girls and Women’s Teams at Barnstoneworth United

The journey of girls and women’s football at Barnstoneworth United began in 2010, just one year after the club’s junior program was formed. At the time, there was no dedicated Miniroos competition for girls, so the first all-girls team played in the U11s division, competing alongside boys. The team was unique, consisting of players aged 7 to 12, and laid the foundation for the years to come.

By the following year, the club expanded, creating two separate teams for girls: an U12s team and an U14s team. As the years passed, more girls’ teams were formed, and the Football Victoria (FV) competition began to grow, eventually adding more age groups.

In 2017, a significant milestone was reached with the formation of the club’s first women’s team. This team participated in the Victorian Soccer competition and was the precursor to Barnstoneworth’s first senior women’s team, which began competing in the FV league in 2018.

By 2025, Barnstoneworth United had achieved incredible progress, offering female teams across all age groups, from U9s through to seniors. The U7s and U8s teams remained mixed, which was a heartwarming sight, as it showed the spirit of inclusivity and teamwork for players of all genders.

Another significant achievement in this journey was the rise of female coaches, with multiple women taking on coaching roles at the club. This has provided inspiring role models and further strengthened the sense of empowerment within the female football community.

From those humble beginnings in 2010 to the thriving network of female players and coaches today, Barnstoneworth United’s commitment to women’s football has transformed the landscape of the sport within the club and beyond.