Story added: 7th August 2023
The Summer Cup returned in rather wet and windy fashion this year as the Foundation hosted over 60 teams and around 500 players for three weekends of footballing festivities held at The Nest.
Despite the unfavourable weather, The Nest boasted its usual energetic atmosphere from the spectators and coaches alike, cheering on the young players as they enjoyed well-contested fixtures.
The tournament saw six age groups competing across three weekends in June, July and August respectively. Some players in the U7 and U8 tournaments were taking on competitive tournament football for the first time.
Chris Ninham, the Foundation’s Football Operations Manager said:
“It’s always so great to see such a vast selection of local sides come and compete in this competition each year and even more so to see some new sides emerge victorious.
“Everybody involved from players and coaches to spectators and referees helped to create a brilliant atmosphere. The maturity and sportsmanship displayed each year will never cease to amaze me. Long may the Summer Cup continue!”
U9 – Hethersett
U10 – Dereham
U11 – Dersingham
U12 – Fakenham
For the full winners’ history, view our Summer Cup Roll of Honour.
Watch here to relive July’s U7s and U9s Summer Cup festival at The Nest.
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.
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