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Story added: 11th March 2026
Norwich City duo Emiliano Marcondes and Mathias Kvistgaarden dropped in on the Foundation’s weekly Soccer Skill Centre programme, giving young players an unforgettable surprise.
Soccer Skill Centres run during term time at locations across Norfolk, including Norwich, Wymondham, Cromer and Brundall, and offers fun, welcoming football sessions for children aged 5–12, whether they’re new to the game or already confident on the pitch.
Marcondes and Kvistgaarden visited The Nest on Tuesday 3rd March, where they surprised a group of 20 participants. They took part in a friendly Q&A, sharing stories from their football journeys and offering thoughtful advice to the young players. After chatting with the group, the Canaries joined the session on the pitch before finishing with photos and autographs.
Alongside Soccer Skill Centres, the Foundation also offers Mini Kickers for younger children, Girls United and Match Nights during term time. A free taster session is available, giving families the chance to try a session before signing up and see if it’s the right fit. Click below to find out more and book.
Soccer Skill Centres are weekly coaching sessions for children aged 5 to 12, who love to play football regularly. Children may play for a club or at school or may have never played before.
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A fun introduction to football for 2 to 6 year olds that provides a mix of coaching, skill tests and mini matches.
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Match Nights are weekly structured matches for children aged 6 to 12 under the Friday night lights of Carrow Park.
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Girls United is a fun weekly football session providing an introduction to football for girls aged 4 to 12, of varying footballing abilities.
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16th April 2026
More than 600 players took part in a brilliant two‑day Girls Canary Cup at The Nest on Thursday 9 and Friday 10 April, with teams travelling from across the country for the biggest edition of the tournament to date.
16th April 2026
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26th March 2026
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