The first of Charlton’s annual Her Game Too-themed matchdays takes place on Saturday when the Addicks host Carlisle United at The Valley.
The club, Charlton Athletic Community Trust, University of Greenwich and Charlton’s Her Game Too working group have joined forces on a host of activities for Saturday’s game and Charlton Women’s home fixture at The Valley against London City Lionesses on Sunday, March 24th.
Supporters will be able to purchase a pint of Meantime’s new beer About Time on Saturday in the Meantime Fans’ Bar and every pint sold will see Meantime donate 25p to Charlton Athletic Community Trust for women’s football initiatives in the local community.
Click here to purchase your tickets for Saturday's clash against Carlisle.
Other activity on Saturday includes:
- The Wildcats, the Community Trust girls team, will be flag bearers for the matchday
- The Wildcats will be taking to the pitch at half-time
- Players warming up in Her Game Too t-shirts
- A CharltonTV interview with Charlton's Her Game Too ambassador Jade Hannan
- A pitchside photograph of the Her Game Too working group
- A pre-match Her Game Too reception hosted by University of Greenwich with guest speakers
- Her Game Too themes and features across the club's programme, website and social media
Other activity ahead of Saturday includes:
- The About Time beer launch
- Women in sport panel at local primary school with Charlton Women’s players and female Charlton staff
- Community Trust-run girls tournament at the club’s training ground
Further activity around Charlton Women’s fixture against London City Lionesses will be announced in due course. Click here to purchase your tickets for Charlton Women's Her Game Too fixture.
Fan Engagement Manager Lisa Squires said: “It has been great seeing the Charlton family pull together to promote women in football ahead of International Women’s Day. A lot of work has been done since the club partnered with Her Game Too two years ago and we are continually looking at how we can make matchdays at The Valley more attractive and engaging for women and girls.”
Jade Hannan, the club’s Her Game Too ambassador, added: “Saturday’s game falls in line with International Women’s Day so it’s great for us as a club to recognise our female supporters, as well as the staff behind the scenes such as Tracey Leaburn and Charlotte Richardson.
“Football should be a safe space for every single fan, male and female, and Her Game Too is an organisation and incentive to ensure fans are supported in enjoying the matchday experience as well as on social media platforms too.”
