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Caithness one of four clubs in the Highlands and Islands to receive £1000 in funding from ScottishPower





Caithness Ladies have been awarded £1000 in a ScottishPower funding competition dedicated to providing support for women’s and girls’ football clubs.

Launched specifically for clubs across the Highlands and Islands, as part of ScottishPower becoming the first title sponsor for the SWF Highlands and Islands League, the competition is the latest initiative in the three-year partnership deal.

Four prizes of £1000 were up for grabs, with Caithness Ladies being joined by Shetland Girls, Buckie Ladies and Brora Rangers.

Caithness are one of four clubs to be awarded £1000 in funding from a ScottishPower Highlands and Islands competition.
Caithness are one of four clubs to be awarded £1000 in funding from a ScottishPower Highlands and Islands competition.

Caithness will use the funding to acquire higher-spec training equipment that will allow them to improve facilities and attract new players, as the most northerly women’s club on the mainland and the only one in the county.

The club will purchase a Veo sports camera that will transform the way that players and coaches can assess and learn from their performances.

The club hopes that by creating high-quality training experiences it will be able to attract more players, developing the youth section of the club and providing opportunities for more girls to play football.

Throughout the partnership, ScottishPower is working closely with SWF in supporting the women’s game for both this and future generations by driving equality and diversity all the way from grassroots to elite.

SWF chief executive officer Aileen Campbell said: “Congratulations to Caithness Ladies on their funding award. Improving facilities and helping players to develop their game are vital to the continued growth of women’s and girls’ football in the Highlands and Islands.

“The entries from all clubs showed the unique challenges they face across the Highlands and Islands and the aspirations they have to overcome them.

“The competition wasn’t easy to judge but it was clear Caithness demonstrated a great idea that made them worthy winners, and we’re looking forward to seeing the impact that the funding can have for the club.

Caithness are one of four clubs to be awarded £1000 in funding from a ScottishPower Highlands and Islands competition.
Caithness are one of four clubs to be awarded £1000 in funding from a ScottishPower Highlands and Islands competition.

“As we mark the first anniversary of our partnership, together with ScottishPower we’re committed to energising women’s and girls’ football at every level across Scotland”.

Bryony Robinson, of Caithness Ladies, said: “We’re absolutely thrilled to have been awarded this prize money, which will enable us to take a significant step forward in our ambitions to improve facilities and enhance the playing experience for our women’s and girls’ teams.

“It’s so important that girls across the region have a chance to play and enjoy football and we’re excited to see the positive impact this will have on the growth and development of our football community.”

Julie Keough, brand director at ScottishPower, said: “Being able to support Caithness to invest in higher-spec training equipment through our competition is an honour and we have no doubts we will see great things from them in the future.

“We were so impressed by the calibre of entries to our competition, many of whom have incredible ideas about how they can bolster women’s and girls’ football in their area.

“It’s been wonderful to see the enthusiasm the teams and their supporters have and shows, once again, how important it is to provide support and funding to women’s football teams of all levels – something we are very proud to be playing a part in.”

Caithness Ladies continue their SWF Highlands and Islands Cup campaign this Sunday when they travel to Carrbridge to take on Clachnacuddin in the group stages. Kick-off is at 1pm.


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