11/05/2026
🚨 PERIODS SHOULD NEVER STOP PLAY 🚨
⚽💙 At Ilkeston Town FC, we are committed to encouraging more women and girls to take part in sport and physical activity — and that means creating an environment where everyone feels supported.
One thing we want girls to know is this: periods are not a problem. They happen, and we are prepared. 🙌
Thanks to a generous donation of period packs from Active Derbyshire 🎁, girls attending our sessions now have access to essential products whenever they need them.
🩸 We also want to raise awareness of the impact monthly cycles can have on overall wellbeing, while helping to break down the stigma that still surrounds these conversations.
Too many girls drop out of sport because of their periods — but we know how powerful sport can be for:
✨ Confidence
✨ Personal growth
✨ Physical health
✨ Mental wellbeing
That’s why, at Ilkeston Town FC, we’re committed to starting the conversation and making sure every girl feels comfortable, supported, and able to play. 💪⚽