- LCFC Women's Summer Camps were launched at Belvoir Drive this week
- Ashleigh Plumptre and Hannah Cain took time out to meet the young participants
- Fifty school children aged seven to 14 attended during week one
- Bookings are available for weeks two and three HERE
Arriving on Monday, 50 schoolchildren, aged between seven and 14, are taking part in five days of sports-based activities this week, with plenty of football being played at LCFC Women’s impressive training base in the city.
Former Foxes striker Emile Heskey, now Club Ambassador and Technical Coach at LCFC Women, chatted to the group before coaching sessions ran by Louis Sowe, LCFC Women’s Academy Lead & WSL Academy Head Coach.
On Wednesday, meanwhile, small-sided games inside the dome were followed by appearances from first team players Hannah Cain and Ashleigh Plumptre, who delighted the participants by taking part in a Q&A session.
The youngsters had the chance to pose questions to the duo, who then stayed to sign autographs and have photos with the children, before watching some of them in action on the pitch.
Speaking to LCFC TV at the event, Cain said: “Some of the questions that they asked were interesting, I’ve really enjoyed it. It helps massively inspiring younger kids these days. You can see they are buzzing from the smiles on their faces.”
Plumptre added: “They had some really good questions considering that they are so young! You can tell that they have been thinking about it. To see this many girls on a summer camp is great and a few boys joining in as well. The boys all knew about women’s football, which, a couple of years ago I don’t know if that would have been the case, so it’s really good.”
Further player appearances are set for later in the week, as well as a visit from Club mascot Filbert Fox, while football-based sessions include skill sessions focusing on passing, shooting, dribbling and mini tournaments.
A big hit with kids from across Leicestershire, LCFC Women’s Summer Camps continue on the weeks commencing 15 August and 22 August. Click HERE to for more details and to book a place!