Story added: 20th August 2024
On Monday 19th August, there was a surprise visit at The Nest. Children on our three-day goalkeeper residential (sponsored by uhlsport) couldn’t hide their excitement at the sight of Norwich City first-teamers Angus Gunn, George Long, Dan Barden and Archie Mair awaiting them on the 3G pitches.
Joined by Canaries Goalkeeper Coach Paul Clements, the Canaries quartet were on hand to help deliver a specialist goalkeeping coaching session to the participants, working on a range of different skills, such as catching, reflexes and positioning.
Our young ‘keepers were split into four groups, with each group being joined by one of the City players. The Norwich shot-stoppers were on hand to help assist with demonstrations, also taking time to give the awe-struck participants some one-on-one advice.
At the end of the session, two of the standout young goalkeepers were given new pairs of uhlsport gloves as a prize, before Gunn, Long, Barden and Mair took some time to answer a broad range of questions about their personal playing careers and life as a professional goalkeeper. Before departing The Nest, the City players also stopped to take photos with our lucky participants.
The Foundation would like to share another huge thank you to event sponsors, uhlsport, who kindly supplied every young goalkeeper with a new pair of uhlsport gloves.
To view the full gallery, click here.
20th August 2024
On Monday 19th August, children on our goalkeeping residential at The Nest were treated to a special visit from four Norwich City first-team 'keepers.
13th August 2024
Last week, The Nest played host to the return of the Canary Cup, with representative development teams from our fellow CCO's across the country all taking to the pitch for a shot at silverware.
13th August 2024
Four Norwich City Community Sports Foundation Girls' Academy Development Programme players recently joined Norwich City Women's first team.
26th July 2024
Manchester City and England forward Lauren Hemp returned to her roots to officially open The Lauren Hemp Community Pitch in Norwich today, named in recognition of the part she’s played in the huge success of the Lionesses.
When you donate a little each month, you will be helping to transform the lives of local people of all ages who need our support – giving them the opportunity to connect with others like them, feel happier and healthier in themselves, and raise their aspirations.
We have Soccer Schools running at venues across Norfolk & Suffolk, and whether participants are new to football, or are already a budding Canary superstar, the Soccer Schools programme has been put together to provide a fun, holiday activity at an affordable price.
As Norwich City Football Club's official charity partner, we help thousands of people every year achieve their goals through sport, supporting some of the most disadvantaged, disabled and talented people across Norfolk. Our vision is to support, inspire, and improve our community.
Keep up-to-date with the latest news from the Foundation
