Fédération des sociétés féminines sportives de France

The Fédération des sociétés féminines sportives de France (FSFSF, later the Fédération feminine sportive de France (FFSF)) was a French organisation set up to promote women's sport.

The Fédération des sociétés féminines sportives de France (FSFSF) was founded in December 1917.

[7] In 1921, the organisation officially renamed itself the Fédération feminine sportive de France (FFSF).

Its sports included athletics, pushball, field hockey, basketball, swimming, rowing,[5] and cross country running.

There was criticism of the effects of playing football on women's health, and a concern that the league was heavily orientated towards Paris, where most teams were based.

[10] In 1920, a French XI organised by the FSFSF travelled to England to play four football matches against Dick, Kerr Ladies F.C.

Black and white photo with three players in a white kit, and one player in a striped kit, with a football on a muddy pitch.
Football match between Fémina Sport and En Avant in 1920
Black and white photo of 12 women sitting and standing in football gear.
The French football team, which was run by FSFSF, in 1920.