First Girl to the Ball Opens in Düsseldorf
- DÜSSELDORF, Germany – The "Girls to the Ball" project has expanded to Düsseldorf, marking its fourth location in North Rhine-Westphalia.
- The program offers free football training to girls aged 6 to 16, emphasizing participation without club affiliation or performance pressure.
- It is crucial to us that the girls can play with us without any pressure...
“Girls to the Ball” Project Launches in Düsseldorf
Table of Contents
- “Girls to the Ball” Project Launches in Düsseldorf
- “Girls to the Ball” Project: Your Questions Answered
- What is the “Girls to the Ball” project?
- When did the ”Girls to the Ball” project launch in Düsseldorf?
- Were is the Düsseldorf training location?
- What are the training times and frequency in Düsseldorf?
- Who is the target audience for the program?
- Is there any cost to participate?
- Is prior experiance or registration required?
- What kind of support does the project receive?
- What is the ideology behind the project?
- Where else is “Girls to the Ball” available?
- What is the goal of “Girls to the Ball”?
- Key Features of “Girls to the Ball”
DÜSSELDORF, Germany – The “Girls to the Ball” project has expanded to Düsseldorf, marking its fourth location in North Rhine-Westphalia. The inaugural session took place Thursday, March 20, with more then 40 participants at the DJK Tusa 06 EV club grounds on Fleher Str. 224b. Football training will be held every Thursday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The program offers free football training to girls aged 6 to 16, emphasizing participation without club affiliation or performance pressure.
It is crucial to us that the girls can play with us without any pressure… We are pleased to be represented in Düsseldorf and to create a space in which girls of different origins come together, make friends and support each other. Especially in a sport dominated by men like football, it is indeed of great importance to offer girls a platform on which they can develop freely.
The program aims to provide an accessible introduction to football. The two-hour training sessions are designed to be relaxed, allowing girls to try the sport without prior registration. The focus is on enjoyment and participation, without obligations such as club membership or tournament involvement.
Launched in Munich in 2007 and relaunched five years ago,”Girls to the Ball” has grown into one of Germany’s largest extracurricular football programs for girls,offering free training at 24 locations.Besides North Rhine-Westphalia, locations include Augsburg, Karlsruhe, and munich, with further expansion planned, including Chemnitz.
The German Football Bund EV (DFB) supports the project to promote girls’ football. FC bayern women and FC Schalke 04 also cooperate with the project.
Further information can be found on the project’s website.
“Girls to the Ball” Project: Your Questions Answered
What is the “Girls to the Ball” project?
The “Girls to the Ball” project is an extracurricular football program for girls aged 6 to 16. It offers free football training sessions and is designed to provide an enjoyable and accessible introduction to the sport, without any pressure to join clubs or participate in tournaments. The program emphasizes participation and creating a space for girls to make friends and support each other.
When did the ”Girls to the Ball” project launch in Düsseldorf?
The “Girls to the Ball” project launched in Düsseldorf on March 20, 2025. This marked the fourth location in North Rhine-Westphalia.
Were is the Düsseldorf training location?
the training sessions in Düsseldorf are held at the DJK Tusa 06 EV club grounds, located on Fleher Str. 224b.
What are the training times and frequency in Düsseldorf?
Training sessions in Düsseldorf take place every Thursday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Who is the target audience for the program?
The program is designed for girls aged 6 to 16.
Is there any cost to participate?
No, the training is offered free of charge.
Is prior experiance or registration required?
No, prior experience is not needed, and girls can simply show up for the sessions without prior registration.
What kind of support does the project receive?
The German Football Bund EV (DFB) supports the “Girls to the Ball” project to promote girls’ football.In addition, FC Bayern Women and FC Schalke 04 cooperate with the project.
What is the ideology behind the project?
The core philosophy is to create a pressure-free habitat where girls can enjoy playing football. It aims to be inclusive, allowing girls from different backgrounds to come together, make friends, and support each other.
Where else is “Girls to the Ball” available?
Besides Düsseldorf, the project has locations in other cities. Launched in Munich in 2007 and relaunched 5 years ago, further expansion plans include Chemnitz and locations in North Rhine-Westphalia and also Augsburg, Karlsruhe, and Munich.
What is the goal of “Girls to the Ball”?
The program aims to provide an accessible introduction to football,promoting participation and enjoyment of the sport without obligations such as club membership or tournament involvement. It seeks to offer girls a platform where they can develop freely, particularly in a sport where men are traditionally dominant.
Key Features of “Girls to the Ball”
Here’s a rapid summary of the project:
| Feature | Details |
| ——————- | ———————————————————————————————————– |
| Age Range | 6 to 16 years old |
| Cost | Free |
| Training Days | Every Thursday |
| Training Times | 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.|
| Location (D’dorf) | DJK Tusa 06 EV club grounds, Fleher str. 224b, Düsseldorf |
| Focus | Participation, enjoyment, friendship, and a pressure-free environment, accessible introduction to football |
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