Search for nearby football organisations
Open the Football directory and search by postcode, postcode area or organisation name. For youth football, open Filters, choose Youth under Age range and select Show results. You still need to ask each organisation about girls provision and the exact age group.
Treat the results as a starting point. Some listings are still confirming their type and activities, so try fewer filters or widen the search if you do not find a suitable option.
- Choose Team football when looking for a team. Training only or Group coaching sessions can help you explore other ways to start playing.
- Recruiting players shows organisations with a current recruitment notice. Confirm which team the notice covers and whether a suitable place is still available.
- The directory does not have a girls only or precise age group filter. A Youth result can include an organisation without a suitable girls team.
Compare the options before choosing
Check the details directly with the club or session organiser. A girls team, a mixed team and a coaching session may offer different experiences; a place at training does not necessarily include league matches.
Keep a short note for each option so you can compare the weekly commitment and the player’s preferences. Do not assume that the club’s main address is the training or match venue.
- Which girls team, mixed team or session is available for this age group and season? Ask the club to confirm eligibility under its competition rules.
- Are beginners welcome, and is there a current place, a waiting list or an assessment before joining?
- Where and when are training and matches? Check both journeys, the match day and any travel to other venues.
- What does the first visit cost, and what are the full season fees and required kit? Ask what is included before comparing prices.
- Can the player try a session before committing, and what happens afterwards? Confirm whether this is a taster, an assessment or regular training.
Make an enquiry and confirm the first visit
A parent or guardian must manage Ballrz enquiries for players under 16. Players aged 16 or 17 can use their own account, with privacy protections for players under 18. Ballrz accounts are free; club or session fees are separate.
A first message can be simple: “Hello, I am enquiring about football for a player in [age group]. Do you have a girls team, mixed team or beginner session with a current place? Please confirm the venue, days, costs and who to contact before a first visit.”
Parents or guardians can create a parent team search listing if they want organisations to respond. You can also contact a shortlisted organisation through Ballrz. Keep a child’s full name, date of birth, school, home address and private contact details out of public listings.
- Before attending, confirm the date, exact venue, named contact, what to bring and any payment due.
- Ask whether a parent or guardian can stay, how arrival and collection work and who handles welfare or safeguarding questions.
- Wait for confirmation from the organiser. Sending an enquiry or seeing a recruitment notice does not book a session or register the player with a club.