Arsenal are delighted to announce they will be holding a FREE football festival prior to their first home match against Bristol Academy on Thursday, August 30 (kick-off at 7.45pm.

Girls 5v5 Festival

THURSDAY, AUGUST 30

4.30pm-7pm

For 7-12 years

BOREHAM WOOD FC

The festival is for girls aged seven to 12 years old from 4.30-7pm at Boreham Wood FC and will be played on 3G all-weather pitches.

Qualified coaches will oversee a host of fun 5v5 games that cater for all abilities. Individual players are welcome and will be put into teams as well as Under-8, U10 and U12 teams from schools - perfect for local girls clubs in pre-season.

Stars from the Arsenal Ladies' treble-winning team will also on be on hand with tips and encouragement, along with Club mascot Gunnersaurus.

All players will receive one free ticket to the WSL match against Bristol along with a certificate and goody bag.

If you would like to take part and enter a team then download the registration form here and email it to acook@arsenal.com by Wednesday, August 22. Alternatively you can send via post to: Arsenal Ladies, C/O media & Education Centre, Bell Lane, London Colney, AL2 1DR.