Seven Schools Register as TCIFA Launches Historic U8 & U10 Girls Football League

A total of seven primary schools has already registered for a groundbreaking youth competition set to transform the landscape of girls’ football in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

The programme underscores TCIFA’s ongoing efforts to grow women’s football at the grassroots level

Elite Primary, Enid Capron Primary, Iris Stubbs Primary, Oseta Jolly Primary, Mills Institute, Thelma Lightbourne Primary, and Ona Glinton Primary are the early entrants in the Under-8 and Under-10 Girls Football Competition being organized by the Turks and Caicos Islands Football Association (TCIFA) in collaboration with FIFA.

The initiative, which targets girls between the ages of 7 and 10, is designed to create meaningful opportunities for young female players to engage in organized football while fostering enjoyment, teamwork, and early skill development.

The competition is scheduled to kick off on Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Providenciales, beginning with an opening ceremony followed by the first slate of matches. Games will be played primarily on Saturdays, with additional fixtures scheduled during the week.

A major highlight of the programme is the involvement of FIFA, which will send a technical expert to conduct a three-day coaching workshop from May 7 to May 9. The training sessions will prepare teachers and coaches to effectively guide their teams, ensuring that participants benefit from structured, high-quality instruction.

TCIFA has also committed to providing significant support to participating schools. Each team will receive footballs for training, official uniforms, and transportation assistance for inter-island travel where necessary. Coaches, particularly those from the outer islands, will be fully supported with travel, accommodation, and meals during the workshop period.

Schools are required to nominate one coach per age group, and organizers are encouraging the inclusion of female coaches to strengthen representation within the sport.

The programme underscores TCIFA’s ongoing efforts to grow women’s football at the grassroots level, creating a pathway for young players to develop and thrive in the game.

With registration still open and enthusiasm building, the upcoming competition is expected to deliver a lively and inspiring atmosphere for players, coaches, and supporters alike, marking an important step forward for the future of girls’ football in the Turks and Caicos Islands.