THE Zimbabwe Women's Premier Soccer League (ZWPSL) is gearing up for a new era of professionalism and excellence, announcing plans to conduct a licensing workshop for all member clubs.
James Shamuyarira Mupfudza, the ZWPSL board member responsible for development, said the workshop was aimed at ensuring that all clubs meet the minimum standards required for club licensing.
"We want to make sure that all our clubs are operating at the highest level possible," Mupfudza told NewsDay Sport.
"This means having proper administrative structures in place, meeting financial and infrastructure requirements, and adhering to all relevant regulations."
The workshop, which is expected to take place soon, will bring together club administrators from all ZWPSL clubs, including newly promoted teams. The event will provide a comprehensive overview of the club licensing requirements and offer guidance on how to meet these standards.
Mupfudza emphasised that club licensing was not just about meeting minimum requirements, but meant to create a culture of excellence and professionalism within the league.
"We want our clubs to be models of good governance and best practices," he said.
"This will not only benefit the clubs themselves but also contribute to the growth and development of women's football in Zimbabwe."
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One key area of focus for the workshop will be coaching standards. Mupfudza noted that the league aims to standardise coaching badges for women's soccer and will engage with Zifa to prioritise women's football coaches when Caf courses resume.
The workshop will also cover other essential aspects of club licensing. These include having a lease agreement for facilities, maintaining proper administrative structures, such as a club constitution and audited financial statements, ensuring player contracts are in place and having a medical service provider and proper equipment.
Mupfudza urged all clubs to take the workshop seriously and to use it as an opportunity to review and improve their operations.
"We congratulate the new Zifa board and believe they will usher in a new dimension to our football and women's development in particular," he added.
"We are excited to work with them to take women's football to the next level."
