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Sporting Light Appeal at Man Utd
Ground collection, shirt auction and half time presentation
Norwich City Football Club will be lending its support to the Community Sports Foundation’s Sporting Light Appeal on Sunday at the Canaries’ home fixture with Manchester United.
City fans will have the chance to bid on signed Sporting Light Appeal t-shirts, worn by the players during Sunday’s warm up, via the club’s eBay site from next week.
Around 50 volunteers have also come forward, following an appeal last week, to help CSF with ground collections outside Carrow Road; volunteers will be wearing Sporting Light Appeal t-shirts and giving out information to fans about the appeal and the work that CSF does in the community.
At half time, a handful of Sporting Light Appeal Business Champions, who have chosen CSF as their charity of the year, will be presented to the crowd and will have their picture taken on the pitch with CSF ambassador Paul McVeigh, who himself takes part in a skydive for the appeal on Saturday.
The Community Sports Foundation is the official charity partner of Norwich City Football Club and the Sporting Light Appeal aims to make a difference to disadvantaged and disabled people across Norfolk by raising money, so that CSF can keep providing opportunities for participation in sport and other vital services.
For more information on the appeal, visit www.sportinglight.org.uk
Story added: 22 Feb 2012 / Read story »
Storm Dance Company Launches
CSF Storm Dance Company street dancers wow at 20 years celebration
The CSF Storm Dance Company announced their arrival in some style yesterday with a crowd-pleasing performance at the Foundation's 20 years celebration.
Ten members of Storm Dance Company, including boys and girls, showed off their street dance skills in front of VIP guests including host and CSF ambassador Jake Humphrey.
The event was filmed for a BBC Match of the Day community feature and will be shown at a date to be confirmed.
Storm Dance Company runs weekly and holiday dance courses for children and adults across four main areas of dance; Street/Hip-Hop, American Cheerleading, Ballet and Freestyle/Gymnastic.
To find out more about Storm Dance Company or a course that suits you; visit www.stormdance.org.uk
Story added: 16 Feb 2012 / Read story »
CSF Celebrates 20 Years
Foundation ambassador Jake Humphrey hosts event at Norwich City FC
Norwich City Community Sports Foundation celebrated its 20th anniversary yesterday with an event hosted by BBC presenter and CSF ambassador Jake Humphrey and CSF Director Ian Thornton at Carrow Road.
The event took a fond look back at the history of the charity and highlighted 12 key goals that the charity hopes to achieve in 2012.
Jake called upon some of his fellow ambassadors to help reveal each goal including Craig Fleming, Iwan Roberts, Darren Eadie and CSF's new junior ambassador Jamie Abbott.
Also on stage speaking was Norwich City Chief Executive David McNally, captain Grant Holt and the club's currently longest serving player, Adam Drury.
The induction of Jamie Abbott as a junior ambassador, along with Norfolk tennis prospect Pippa Horn, was a particularly moving moment as Jamie was presented with his certificate by his hero, Grant Holt.
The CSF Storm Dance Company announced their arrival with a stunning display of Street Dance, which was cheered by the assembled guests.
CSF 12 Goals for 2012
The event was filmed as part of a BBC Match of the Day community feature to be shown at a date to be confirmed.
A photo gallery of the event will be online tomorrow.
Director Ian Thornton said:
“The charity has changed so much, and we now help so many more people. Sport is such a powerful tool, but without all the staff and our outstanding partners that work with us, the Foundation would not be able to achieve our goals to date. 2012 brings new challenges but some very exciting opportunities, so if you would like to get involved and help make a difference please contact us.”
CSF Ambassador Darren Eadie said afterwards on Twitter:
"Great afternoon with Norwich City CSF, amazing work and they have come so far in 20 years. Proud to be an ambassador."
Story added: 16 Feb 2012 / Read story »
Darren Eadie Announced as New CSF Ambassador
NCFC Hall of Famer joins fellow ex-canaries on the team
The Community Sports Foundation is delighted to unveil Norwich City FC Hall of Fame member Darren Eadie as its newest ambassador.
Eadie, a Norwich City academy product, made 204 appearances for the Canaries over a six year period in the ‘90s, scoring 38 goals and winning the respect and adoration of the Carrow Road faithful.
His debut came in September 1993 in Norwich’s first ever competitive European fixture; the UEFA cup clash against Vitesse Arnhem at Carrow Road, before scoring on his league debut three days later in a 2-2 draw with Queens Park Rangers.
In the following years, Eadie would become a fan favourite; topping the Norwich City goal scorers list for the 1996-97 campaign and receiving the prestigious Barry Butler memorial trophy as fans’ choice for player of the season.
In 1997, Eadie’s goal scoring exploits earned international recognition with a call up to Glenn Hoddle’s England squad for the Tournoi de France. Cruelly however, injury would force his withdrawal from the squad and as a result, he never won a full England cap.
Despite continued speculation of interest from top flight clubs, Eadie remained loyal to the Canaries for several years, further endearing himself to the passionate yellow army.
However, when Martin O’Neill’s Leicester City offered Norwich £3million for Eadie in December 1999, the club decided to sell their prized asset, breaking the Foxes’ record transfer fee at the time.
Due to injury, Eadie made just 40 appearances in four years for Leicester and was forced to retire at the end of the 2002-03 season.
Eadie will join the team of CSF ambassadors that includes former City stars Iwan Roberts, Dean Ashton, Paul McVeigh and Craig Fleming as well as the BBC’s Jake Humphrey, Sky Sports’ Simon Thomas, Paralympian Danny Nobbs, NCFC Director Delia Smith and Daily Express Football Correspondent Mick Dennis.
The team of ambassadors have a number of qualities in common that make them ideal for the role. Each has a strong affinity with Norwich City FC and Norfolk and a good understanding of the role that football and sport in general can play in helping thousands through the Foundation.
The former Canaries star said of his new role:
“I am extremely proud to give my support to a brilliant charity working with the club I love. Sport is such an important part of any person’s wellbeing, no matter what level it is at.”
CSF Director Ian Thornton said:
“We are thrilled that Darren has agreed to join our team of ambassadors. I firmly believe that the success of the charity is due in no small part to the excellent people we have involved including ambassadors, staff, volunteers and partners.
Darren’s contribution on the pitch for Norwich City was extremely memorable and he will now add to that legacy by representing the club’s official charity partner.”
Story added: 02 Feb 2012 / Read story »
Helen McDermott Vists Extra Time
Watch a video from short tennis session and social hour
BBC Norfolk's Helen McDermott spent the morning with the CSF Extra Time over 55s group on Wednesday.
Helen took part in their short tennis session before talking to members about her life and career. Watch the video below.
Helen will also be running the London Marathon as part of Team Norwich City and raising money for the CSF Sporting Light Appeal. You can sponsor her here:
http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/HelenMcDermott
Story added: 02 Feb 2012 / Read story »
Street Life Soccer is Back
Taster Sessions well attended
With the imminent return of Street Life Soccer, the Norwich City Community Sports Foundation has been running taster sessions in three venues across Norfolk.
Over 50 people have attended so far and have received coaching from FA qualified Community Sports Foundation coaches. For a selection of photos from the sessions, visit the CSF Facebook page.
Thanks to Big Lottery Funding, CSF will deliver the Street Life Soccer project, in partnership with the Blue Cat Initiative, in Great Yarmouth, King’s Lynn and Norwich with weekly sessions kicking off in the coming months.
Street Life Soccer is aimed at adults aged 16-65. The project works with individuals and groups over who may be experiencing one or more of the following: homelessness, vulnerably housed, seeking asylum, refugees, ethnic minority groups and offenders / ex-offenders.
Forthcoming group information is as follows:
Norwich
Official Start Date: Monday 05/03/12
Carrow Park:
Mondays 10.30am - 12.30pm. & 1.30pm – 3.30pm 1 hour Team Talk 1 hour Football Coaching
Tuesdays 10.30am – 12.30pm 3G Venue
Great Yarmouth
Official Start Date: Tuesday 21/02/12
Marina Sports Centre: Tuesdays 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm (meet at reception)1 hour Team Talk1 hour Football CoachingMarine Parade: NR30 2ERIndoor Venue
Kings Lynn
Official Start Date: Wednesday 22/02/12
Providence Centre: 10.30am - 12.30pm 1hr of Education “Team Talk” 1hr Football Coaching Providence Street: PE30 5ETIndoor Venue
Story added: 31 Jan 2012 / Read story »
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