A SPECIAL training session was held at Redlands Touch Association last Friday, November 22, inviting female touch players to train with Brisbane Broncos star and Jillaroos co-captain Ali Brigginshaw.
Despite the rain, the session saw Brigginshaw, alongside Australian Women’s Touch head coach Renee Murphy, work with 200 female players to develop their skills, improve their game strategies, and help boost their confidence through a leadership talk.
Brigginshaw also officially presented the Redlands Touch Association with a $16,400 grant courtesy of the 2024 DoorDash Footy Cash program.
Redlands Touch Association president Scott Hogan said the funding has been pledged to support diversity and inclusion in women’s sports and increase women’s participation in touch football.
“The grant from DoorDash has been a game changer for our club,” he said.
“Ali’s involvement has helped inspire many of our young women to pursue their passion for touch football.
“We’re incredibly grateful for the support.”
Redlands Touch Association plans to use its grant to revitalise its women’s program, focusing on increasing female retention, expanding the pool of female coaches and referees, and developing a stronger player pathway for women.
Redlands Touch Association operations manager Jason Hemson estimated the club consists of approximately 45% female players, with the senior program growing from no teams two years ago to up to eight teams.
“Our girls’ program has been very successful,” he said. “We’re a very social club here, so having women and girls as part of our future is really important.”
Brigginshaw said it was incredible to work with talented women and help them see their potential.
“Touch football has played a huge part in my life.”
Visit redlandstouch.com.au to find out more.
