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ON TOUR: NORTH-EAST FUN FOR DS TEAM
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leven members of Norwich City FC Down’s Syndrome squad, along with parents, carers and CSF staff, made the long journey north to Tyneside last month for their autumn tour, thanks to funding from CSF's Sporting Light Appeal.
Foundation’s DS Active team, finished four goals apiece.
Highlights of the trip included a ground tour of St James’ Park (with a chance meeting with Newcastle United manager Steve McClaren!) and a visit to the iconic Angel of the North.
The team were also given the good news that the Pink Un’ Pickers, a Canaries supporter group, had generously donated twenty-two full Norwich City FC away kits to the team, which will be worn on future trips.
The trip’s fixture, which took place in Newcastle United’s first-team training dome against the Newcastle United
Among those travelling with the squad, was eighteen-year-old Sam Copeman who had the honour of bringing out the
match ball at the West Bromwich Albion fixture the following week, as the club’s Community Hero.
Following their fixture, the team got the chance to watch the Canaries first-team in action against Newcastle United at St James’ Park.
NEW PARTNERSHIP TO BOOST SPORT PROVISION
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SF and East Norfolk Sixth Form College launched a new partnership last month that will greatly enhance the range of sports programmes and courses available to students in the region. Special guest Declan Rudd joined College staff and pupils as well as representatives from CSF at the College to help mark the occasion. The event officially confirmed the new ‘CSF Hub’ status of the College, which will see two new football-based courses offered to students from September 2016: an Elite Boys’ Football programme and a Girls’ Futsal scholarship programme, which will be the first of its kind in the region.
not just their football development but their education too.” Ian Thornton, Director at CSF added: “This exciting new chapter in our relationship will see innovative programmes give a new generation of
local talented young people additional avenues to develop excellence not just on the field of play but off it too. Through this partnership, CSF, Norwich City Football Club and the College can continue to inspire young people through sport for many years to come.”
Declan Rudd reflected: “As someone who grew up in Norfolk, it’s great to see first-hand these new opportunities being given to local footballers, which support
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