Global Goal 5: Gender Equality
by Steven O’Reilly, Chelsea FC Foundation, Bangkok
Description
Organise a ‘normal’ football match and illustrate inequality with different goal sizes.
Divide the players into two teams. If you are teaching both girls and boys make a girl team and a boys team. Have the girls be only 4 against 7.
If you make 10 minutes matches this game can be a great warm up. Maybe start on just part of the field and using hands throwing the ball in the beginning.
Use this game as a warm up or a short break during a school day and lesson.
More play
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Endless of ways to illustrate this: One team can walk or only walk backwards, the other can run.
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Players: This game could be run with numbers of players depending on the field size.
Area: Everything works perfect.
Level: All players
Ideal for age/grade: Everyone can have fun with this.
Estimated time fromstart to end: You can use this game as a warm up or a short fun break during a school day and lesson.
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Balls – Bibs – Goals, different sizes.
Create Game Situations
Encourage creativity:
Invite players to suggest unique game scenarios and modifications.
Goal-based challenges: Introduce different goals for each team, such as scoring a certain number of goals or completing specific challenges.
Integrating Global Goals:
Goal-based rewards: Implement a system where teams can earn bonus points by stating a Global Goal and how they plan to promote it in their community.
Water break discussions: Use water breaks as opportunities for players to discuss and share their ideas for promoting the Global Goals.
Small-sided games: Encourage players to form smaller teams for easier communication and engagement.
Additional Tips:
Variety is key: Offer a variety of game formats and challenges to keep players engaged.
Flexibility: Be adaptable and willing to adjust the game based on player feedback and preferences.
Community involvement: Encourage players to involve their communities in the game and the Global Goals initiative.