Mourant has confirmed its support of the Mourant Girls Academy, part of the wider Guernsey Football Association, for a further two years.
The firm has supported the club for the past six consecutive years.
The Mourant Girls Academy was created in October 2019 to provide an opportunity for girls who have shown talent and passion for football to be a part of a team with girls of similar abilities and aspirations. The Girls Academy groups have allowed them to play in an all-female team to develop a pathway into youth and senior female football.
For the 25/26 season the Guernsey Football Association (GFA) continued to use a trial format to select players for the Girls Academy. Over the two trial weeks 70 talented footballers attended, and the GFA selected 58 to represent the Mourant Girls Academy.
Mourant’s continued sponsorship of the academy closely aligns with the firm’s focus on teamwork, development and inclusion, with the funding helping unlock opportunities for Guernsey’s young female players to excel – including specialised training facilities at Victoria Park and the chance to compete off-island.
Alana Gillies Ridout, Guernsey Partner and Inclusion Leader, commented: “At Mourant, we believe in creating opportunities for people to fulfil their potential, and the Mourant Girls Academy is a strong reflection of these values. The programme provides talented young players with the coaching, support and competitive experiences they need to progress in the sport, while also fostering important life skills such as leadership, teamwork, resilience and inclusion. We are pleased to continue our sponsorship and support the continued success of girls’ football in Guernsey.”
Scarlett Kenneally, Football Development Officer at the GFA, added: “We are delighted to be extending our partnership with Mourant for a further two years. The firm’s continued support has been essential to help us develop and grow the Girls Academy, providing more opportunities for young female footballers across Guernsey. Over the past few seasons, we have seen fantastic progress, both in the development of individual players and the growth of girls’ football as a whole. We are incredibly grateful for Mourant’s ongoing commitment and look forward to building on this success together over the next two years.”
