After the preseason tournament in Portsmouth, Bootham Ladies welcomed Wigginton Ladies to St Peter’s School for a home preseason friendly, with matches played over 20-minutes under a constant clock. The evening also marked an exciting step forward for the club as academy players Hannah Block, Heidi Jackson, Katie Hardie, and Hattie Formhals all made their senior debuts. Bootham Squad:Heidi Jackson, […]

Bootham Ladies swapped the Yorkshire drizzle for the south coast sunshine last weekend, making the long trek to Portsmouth for the Aztec Preseason Summer Futsal Tournament. It was a proper road trip, setting off Friday, clocking up nearly 500 miles, spending close to 13 hours in the car, and squeezing in six intense matches on […]

On Thursday 10 July, Bootham Girls’ and Ladies’ Futsal Club held its annual presentation evening at York Sports Club on Shipton Road. It was a wonderful occasion that brought together the entire club, from the Under 8s to the senior ladies team, to celebrate a year full of fun, development, and outstanding achievements. The evening […]

On Sunday 13 July, we held our final training session of the 2024/25 season. It’s been a long, challenging journey, filled with a few lows, many highs, and countless unforgettable memories. We wrapped up with a fun-filled Players vs Kids vs Coaches day. A big thank you to all the parents and coaches who joined in with […]

Last Monday, Bootham Ladies Futsal Club, in partnership with North Riding County FA, hosted their very first Ladies Futsal Fun Session — and what a brilliant evening it was! The idea behind the session was simple: come along, have fun, run around, try out futsal, and blow off some steam in a friendly and relaxed environment. Coach […]

Thursday 3 July 2025 With the disappointment of the semi-final still lingering, the girls returned to the same venue, this time with one final mission — to finish third in their maiden international futsal tournament. Their opponents were Italian side Sporting Club Marconi, and this match marked their last outing in this year’s competition. The […]

Wednesday 2 July 2025 After a long few days, with blisters forming and fatigue beginning to set in, the girls stepped onto the court for their semi-final clash against a second Bloomsbury side. Having already faced Bloomsbury once on this tour, the team knew they had a real chance. But they also knew it would […]

Tuesday 1 July 2025 With the morning’s result going Bootham’s way, the girls knew that a win or even a draw today would secure their place in the semi-finals. The intense heat and the demands of playing on such large courts were beginning to take their toll, but the team’s determination remained unshaken. Their opponents […]

Monday 30 June 2025 After yesterday’s defeat, the girls knew that today was crucial. If they wanted to stay in the tournament, they needed to get points on the board. A good night’s sleep and a hearty breakfast had them refreshed and ready. Spirits were high, and there was a quiet determination in the group […]

Sunday 29 June 2025 After a very long journey the day before and a late-night parade through the streets of Montesilvano, which felt more like a Brazilian Mardi Gras than a team arrival, the girls faced their first game of the tournament. Arriving at the venue, they were met with the sight of a full-sized […]