QBE and the Sydney Swans are helping young female footballers in New South Wales become the best in their field with the establishment of the new QBE Sydney Swans Youth Girls Academy.

Starting in 2018, the new arm of the QBE Sydney Swans Academy will offer a 140-place elite training program to 12- and 13-year old girls across NSW, which will be delivered to three metropolitan trainings hubs in Moore Park, northern Sydney, and southern Sydney.

The initial intake of girls will be able to continue through to under-18s, with the Academy set to grow each year by  tailoring a program to additional age groups.

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Betina Pidcock, QBE Australia and NZ EGM of marketing, said the company was thrilled to foster elite football talents.

“We couldn’t be more proud to be part of the establishment of the QBE Sydney Swans Youth Girls Academy,” she said.

“QBE has been behind the Academy since its inception in 2010 and our partnership with the Swans spans more than 30 years – so this is yet another great achievement we can celebrate together.”

Sydney Swans CEO and MD Andrew Ireland said the club was very grateful for QBE’s support and was excited about the new development.

“We’re really proud of the impact our QBE Sydney Swans Academy has already had on not only talent outcomes for New South Wales, but also on increasing participation and interest in our game,” he said.

“We’re confident our Youth Girls Academy will deliver similar outcomes and help increase the local talent pool of female footballers.”


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