FAI Cadbury Kick Fit launches in Mayo

CADBURY is inviting women from all around Mayo, who want to have fun, improve their fitness and meet new people this summer, to take part in the FAI Cadbury Kick Fit programme.

The eight-week programme is a fun, non-competitive, social space for women to keep fit and meet new people.

Two Mayo clubs are participating - Ballyvary Blue Bombers and Kiltimagh Knock United. The programme gets underway in Ballyvary at the end of May, with Kiltimagh Knock kicking off on June 10.

Newly appointed Cadbury ambassador and Ireland women’s national team player, Abbie Larkin, was on hand at the launch to show her support, commenting: “The women’s game has seen huge success in the past couple of years and as someone who has come through grassroots clubs myself, FAI Cadbury Kick Fit resonates with me and my journey. The people who supported me, the clubs, volunteers, coaches, refs throughout the country is what makes this game very special.

“I’m excited for people to experience the joy of kicking a ball for fun and remember, all you need is a pair of runners and you’re good to go.”

FAI Cadbury Kick Fit is part of the Cadbury Become A Supporter & A Half campaign, which encourages participation and drives awareness of women in football from grassroots to national level.

The Kick Fit programme was trialed last year and saw major success, with over 800 women across Ireland and Mayo participating in the pilot programme.

Ready to get involved or need some more information? Visit https://www.fai.ie/play-and-participate/women-and-girls-football/fai-programmes/cadbury-kick-fit/.