Статьи · 2 October 2026
Football section for girls: where to send your daughter
Girls play football on equal terms with boys, and in Tashkent, Almaty and Bishkek, sending your daughter to a section today is easier than it seems. In the younger groups, from 3 to 6 years old, most schools recruit boys and girls together, so the starting age and admission conditions for girls are the same as for boys. Separate women's teams usually appear later, when children move on to tournaments.
The short answer for parents: it is most convenient to start at the age of 4 to 6 in a mixed general training group, and closer to age 10 to choose between continuing in a mixed team and moving to women's football, if your daughter wants to play for results.
From what age to send a girl to football
The age ranges for girls are the same as for boys. The first introduction to the ball is suitable at the age of 3 to 4, meaningful training begins at 4 to 5, and coaches call the period from 5 to 8 the best time to lay the foundation for coordination and technique. At this age, the division into boys and girls hardly matters: the workload, exercises and groups are shared.
Mixed groups or a separate women's team
Until about 9 or 10 years old, girls usually train together with boys, and that is normal. At the children's level, the difference in physical fitness is insignificant, and playing in a mixed group develops faster. Women's teams and separate groups are more often formed at an older age, when official tournaments among girls begin. If there is no separate women's section in your city yet, a mixed group is a full-fledged option, not a compromise.
Where to train: Tashkent, Almaty, Bishkek
Many children's schools directly state that they recruit both boys and girls. For example, Pakhtakor Kids in Tashkent accepts children of both sexes from age 3. In Almaty, Astana and Bishkek, most private academies also take girls into the younger groups. The easiest way is not to call schools blindly, but to open the catalog of academies for your city on Conectico and filter by age: each school's card has contacts and current enrollments.
How to choose a section for your daughter
Look at three things. First, the age of the group: your daughter should be comfortable among peers. Second, the coach: it matters how he communicates with children and holds the group's attention. Third, distance: a section near home will withstand a schedule of three sessions a week, while a distant one will quickly become tiresome. For the first session, bring a kit, footwear suited to the surface and water, and check the list of documents (usually a birth certificate and a note from a pediatrician) with the school itself.
Frequently asked questions
Do regular football schools take girls?
Yes. In the younger groups, most schools in Tashkent, Almaty and Bishkek recruit boys and girls together, and the admission conditions are the same.
From what age can you send a girl?
Just like a boy: first introduction to the ball at the age of 3 to 4, regular training from 4 to 5.
Is a separate women's team needed?
At the children's level, no. Until about 9 or 10 years old, mixed groups are the norm. Separate women's teams are needed closer to tournament age.
What to wear to the first session?
Sports kit, sneakers or boots suited to the field surface, and water. Check the documents in advance.
Where to find a section that enrolls girls?
In the catalog of academies on Conectico: choose your city and age, and the school's card will have contacts and open enrollments.
Football schools and current enrollments in your city are collected in the Conectico catalog. Catalog of academies →