In an effort to recognise women in sport, specifically football, Clarence Town Football Club will decorate its fields for home-ground week with pink balloons and streamers - all as part of Female Football week.
The ladies team will play with fluro pink leg warmers and sweatbands as well.
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Jaide Haynes is the secretary of Clarence Town Football Club and has been instrumental in organising the event.
"It's mainly focusing on football, getting the recognition out there that women can play sport as well. It's not just a men's thing, ladies can get down and dirty as well," Ms Haynes said.
On top of the themed home games, Clarence Town Football Club has also organised a charity raffle to raise money for the Maitland based domestic violence and homelessness charity Carries Place.
The football club has received donations from a range of local businesses including gift vouchers for Clarence Town Bowling Club, a prize from Clarence Town Hardware, and vouchers for LMA clothing in Clarence Town.
"We're mainly focusing on promoting Clarence Town as well," Ms Haynes said.
For those that come to the games, the canteen will be serving cupcakes and sweets as well for the charity.
In the past, Clarence Town Football Club hasn't had a ladies team, however that changed last year when the team started.
Roughly 80 per cent of the ladies have come back again this year, according to Ms Haynes.
"As a mum it's time out to make new friends. We're making friends and doing things outside of soccer as well," Ms Haynes said.
The Senior ladies team kicks off on Friday, May 13 at 6pm at Clarence Town Soccer Oval. The Juniors kick off on Saturday, May 14, at 9am at the same oval.
Angus Michie
Angus Michie is a reporter with the Dungog Chronicle. He has an interest in community and council reporting.
Angus Michie is a reporter with the Dungog Chronicle. He has an interest in community and council reporting.
