WHO WE ARE
South London Laces is a community football club for women and non-binary players.
Starting life in 2016 as a turn up and play session with 4 people in a sports hall in Battersea, fast forward to 2025 we now have activity taking place 5 days a week, across 3 South London boroughs for 150+ players, coaches and volunteers.
Our club is powered by our people and we pride ourselves on providing a space where anyone can come and play football in a safe and sociable environment. We are non-traditional football club with our activity co-produced with our players and people, and led by the needs of community.
Our off the pitch activity is just as important as our on the pitch activity. Our players have created a book club, theatre club and running club. On the pitch, we have 5 teams playing 11v11 football and a 5/7 aside squad all participating in leagues across London, from beginner to advanced. It is important that our players play in leagues and squads where they can thrive and enjoy the game.
MEET THE TEAM
Em Founder
Beth Founder
Izzy Atlantics Captain
Rosanna Atlantics Captain
Ruby Atlantics Coach
Kate Atlantics Captain
Jo Electrics Coach
Cat Electrics Captain
Shivi Electrics Captain
Florz Spartans Captain
Rach Spartans Captain
Jack Spartans Coach
Lyds True Blues Coach
Saf True Blues Coach
Lex True Blues Captain
Jo True Blues Captain
Titans Coach
Titans Captain
Media & Comms
Aimee
Photography & Design
Anisha & Hannah
Website
Virunee
MANIFESTO
THIS IS WHAT A FOOTBALL CLUB LOOKS LIKE.
ALL THE PLAYERS WHO CAN PLAY. WHO WANT TO PLAY. WHO MIGHT PLAY.
THIS ISN'T ABOUT ABILITY, BUT OPPORTUNITY. NO NEED TO TRY OUT. JUST TRY. HERE, WINNING ISN'T MEASURED IN GOALS. IT'S ABOUT FUN. IT'S ABOUT PROGRESS. IT'S ABOUT PEOPLE.
PLAY ONCE A WEEK. ONCE A MONTH. ONCE A YEAR. PLAY WITH YOUR KIDS WATCHING. PLAY BETWEEN SHIFTS. OR BETWEEN JOBS. JUST PLAY.
IF YOU'RE PLAYING, YOU'RE ONE OF US.
OUR CLUB VALUES
WE BRING OUT THE BEST IN EACH OTHER
We are all part of our football community, and we're here to help each other.
WE HAVE EACH OTHERS BACK
We lean on each other like sisters. Whether this is a hug after conceding a goal, or offering support when we see someone struggling. No ask is too big.
WE'RE RADICALLY INCLUSIVE
Everyone comes with their own lived experience. We're all equal and we're all different and we respect everyone for who they are.
WE MAKE GENEROSITY CONTAGIOUS
We freely give each other our time, knowledge and trust in the hope that we are making our community a better place by doing so.
