RISE - What does wearing the badge mean to you?

To kick off our RISE campaign, we asked captain Jess Fassnidge, Community Lead Cerys Dolloway, and fullback Shona Baldwin what wearing the badge means to them.  

Jess Fassnidge  

“Wearing the badge means a great deal to me, I think it’s about representing something that’s bigger than myself and my own goals as an individual.  

It’s about representing a club that is a catalyst for change, it’s about breaking down barriers for women across the game, whether that’s a player, a coach, or a young girl wanting to get into football.  

So, for me I truly believe it’s about representing just more than what my own personal ambitions are in football.  

Obviously, as a football player, you want to go as high as you can.  

We want the performance setting to be incredible and go as high as we can in the leagues, but for me I really take on board our values which are respectful, inspiring, successful and exceptional, so RISE.  

For me I think inspiring is one of the most important ones because as a young female in the game I never had the opportunities that Worcester City Women now are fighting for. So I truly believe representing this club is one of the biggest privileges you can have.”  

Shona Baldwin  

“Wearing the badge is more than just playing your hardest on the pitch, it’s representing girls all around the city.  

It’s about growing respect for the women’s game and female empowerment both on and off the pitch.  

It’s creating this sense of inspiration and wanting to move girls through football and getting them inspired every single day.”  

Cerys Dolloway  

“Wearing the badge means a lot to me, as a player I wear it with pride knowing that I’m a part of something much bigger than just football.  

It’s not just about what happens on the pitch, it’s about the fans, the community, and everybody that makes the club what it is.  

As the community lead, I get to see first-hand what impact the club has on individuals that might not have taken part in football before and seeing the growth of that is just really great.  

The club is much more than football itself; it’s a family.”  

At Worcester City Women Football Club, respect is at the heart of everything we do. Every time we wear the badge, it represents respect: for ourselves, our teammates, our competitors, and everyone who supports the game.