On Monday 19th August, The FA launched a new platform called "Book Football". This is replacing the FA Events portal, which was used to register the current recreational centres such as Wildcats, Squad Girls, Just Play & Comets. 

The aim of this new platform is that it will be easier for providers to set-up and participants to sign up. With additional functionalities being added to continuously improve & expand the capabilities of the platform.

The FA need providers to transition over the Book Football by Tuesday 1st October to ensure a smooth transition. Any centres that do not sign up by this date will lose their sessions on the platform and participants will be unable to book on. Also, everyone who signs up before this date is eligible to enter a draw which a hospitality experience for the England women's game vs the USA on 20th November 2024 or a once-in-a-lifetime experience to watch the Lionesses train at St George's Park and more. If you sign up, please ensure to fill this form out to enter the prize draw.

If you're new to recreational events, please see below a breakdown of each of the centres:

WILDCATS 

Wildcats is a programme aimed at girls aged 5 - 11 to get into football in a safe, fun and non-competitive environment. With lots of focus on developing skills, making friends and having fun. 

JUST PLAY

Just Play centres are as described, sessions in which people can turnup and "Just Play". They are available for those aged 16+, and offers to provide a flexible style of football. Players can turn up as and when they can to play football in a relaxed environment. This also covers Walking Football, which aims to provide an alternative format of football for those that may feel that the traditional format does not suit them. 

SQUAD GIRLS

Squad Girls aims to provide a place for 12-14 year old girls to kickstart their football journey. This also serves as a great transition from Wildcats for those who enjoy that more relaxed environment compared to the competitive nature of league football. Another great way to get out and make friends through football. 

COMETS

Comets is a recreational, pan-disability football programme for boys and girls aged between 5 and 11. It is the largest format of disability football which brings together children who have a broad range of impairments and health conditions. It's a very inclusive and flexible way of getting the children into football. 

Watch this introduction video to find out more: Book Football