Tourism New Zealand celebrates one month to go until the FIFA Women’s World Cup by installing a full size football pitch at Aoraki Mount Cook. Photograph: Brett Phibbs / PhibbsVisuals for Tourism New Zealand/TNZ
<h2><span data-contrast="auto">This year, the FIFA women’s world cup is being hosted by Australia and New Zealand; as the biggest female sporting event in the world, the tournament is already beginning to inspire the next generation of female football players. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></h2>
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<p><span data-contrast="auto">As part of the countdown to FIFA Women’s World Cup, which kicked off last Thursday, a full-sized football pitch was erected at the foot of Aoraki Mt Cook, and teams of local girls were invited to play with the official FIFA referee and New Zealand Football National Referee Development Manager, Lindsey Robinson. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Katie Bowen and Emma Rolston of the New Zealand Football Ferns were also present as 22 girls, making up two teams, played a unique match on the pitch. The teams were named Pukaki and Tekapo for the famous alpine lakes of the same name, and after a few rounds the teams drew 1-1. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<figure id="attachment_27126" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-27126" style="width: 2560px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="size-full wp-image-27126" src="https://www.schoolnews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/The-Beautiful-Game-supporting-image-1-1-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="2560" height="1692" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-27126" class="wp-caption-text">An exhibition match between local girls was dubbed the Beautiful Game. Photograph: Brett Phibbs / PhibbsVisuals for Tourism New Zealand/TNZ</figcaption></figure>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">“It was a great game of football,” said Lindsey. “There’s certainly future talent here and I’m hoping to see some of these girls playing with a fern on their chest in the future,” Lindsey continued. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Bowen and Rolston attended to teach the girls some skills. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">“We want to encourage more girls to play football in New Zealand, and to enjoy whay they’re doing and just to get out there and play the game,” said Bowen. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">“It’s massively important for us to inspire the next generation because we want to encourage young girls to play the game,” said Bowen. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";201341983";:0,";335559739";:160,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">“I</span><span data-contrast="none">t’s amazing to be able to inspire kids coming through,” added Rolston. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";134233117";:false,";134233118";:false,";201341983";:0,";335559738";:0,";335559739";:0,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">Both Rolston and Bowen started their football careers as young girls. Since then, the sport has taken them all over the world, including the United States for Bowen and Australia, Germany and Norway for Rolston. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";134233117";:false,";134233118";:false,";201341983";:0,";335559738";:0,";335559739";:0,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<figure id="attachment_27125" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-27125" style="width: 2560px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="size-full wp-image-27125" src="https://www.schoolnews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/The-Beautiful-Game-Football-Ferns-image-1-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="2560" height="1775" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-27125" class="wp-caption-text">Football Ferns Katie Bowen and Emma Rolston. Photograph: Brett Phibbs / PhibbsVisuals for Tourism New Zealand/TNZ</figcaption></figure>
<p><span data-contrast="none">Immy Ivey, eight, and a student at Twizel Area School described herself as a “super striker” following the game. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";134233117";:false,";134233118";:false,";201341983";:0,";335559738";:0,";335559739";:0,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">As part of the promotion, a new resource </span><i><span data-contrast="none">Beyond the Pitch</span></i><span data-contrast="none"> has been created by FIFA to assist teachers in brining the tournament to the classroom. It’s described as a digital platform with resources which will help teachers and students to get the most from the event. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";134233117";:false,";134233118";:false,";201341983";:0,";335559738";:0,";335559739";:0,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">It features role models like members of the Football Ferns, and is designed to align with the New Zealand curriculum. Teachers will find lessons on cultural diversity, respect, teamwork, sustainability and belonging. </span><i><span data-contrast="none">Beyond the Pitch</span></i><span data-contrast="none"> also has interactive components which can be played many times. </span><span data-ccp-props="{";134233117";:false,";134233118";:false,";201341983";:0,";335559738";:0,";335559739";:0,";335559740";:259}"> </span></p>
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