Football Association appoints Chair to inclusion advisory group

Tuesday 30 March 2021

Jersey Football Association has appointed Janet Hall as Chair of its Inclusion Advisory Group (IAG), which aims to promote inclusion across the game, ensuring that football in the island is a game for all.

Ms Hall, who previously served as Chair of the Jersey Foster Panel and is currently Head of Programme Delivery and Operational Excellence at an offshore law firm, is also joining the Association's Board of Directors.

A keen sportswoman, Ms Hall has played football and cricket for teams in the island. She has also founded Jersey Nomads Hockey Club and represented Jersey in the women’s hockey first team and over-35 side.

"I am excited and honoured to be appointed as Chair of the Jersey FA's Inclusion Advisory Group," she said. 

“Sport has been a positive influence throughout my life and coupled with my passion for diversity and inclusion, I am looking forward to contributing to the Jersey FA's mission of Football for All with a view to making football as inclusive as possible.

“Working with clubs, local groups, agencies and charities the aim will be to build a network of inclusion partners, to understand and remove any barriers there may be to players, referees, families and supporters in accessing football."

Bradley Vowden, President of Jersey Football Association, added: "I am delighted to welcome Janet to our Board of Directors. This is a key appointment for us as she has a distinguished career in business management as well as a passion to ensure that sport is inclusive in Jersey. 

“As we aim to develop our new strategy for the next three years, our priority is to ensure that our game reflects the diversity within our community. With Janet now in place we will be much better placed to ensure we can achieve that."