This summer, Chantry Place Norwich is partnering with the Norwich City Community Sports Foundation and Run Norwich to host a free family-friendly ‘Sporting Summer’ event at Chantry Place.
From Saturday 20 July until Tuesday 3 September 2024, visitors will be able to enjoy a daily sports-themed trail, plus a range of fun and free sporting activities at Chantry Place on select dates throughout the summer holidays.
The Community Sports Foundation are Norwich City Football Club’s official charity partner. Using the power of sport the Foundation works with over 43,000 people across Norfolk every year, driving inclusion for people with disabilities, boosting mental health and wellbeing, raising aspirations for disadvantaged people, and engaging with the community.
communitysportsfoundation.org.uk
Run Norwich is an award-winning 10-kilometre road race, organised yearly by the Foundation to raise vital funds for the charity’s work.
Taking place in the heart of Norwich’s beautiful and historic city centre, the course has been designed to create a unique experience for runners and spectators alike.
With music and entertainment at the start and along the route, the race is for runners of all abilities.
This year’s race takes place on Sunday 8th September, with thousands of spectators expected to line the streets to cheer on the sold-out field of 8,500 entrants.
runnorwich.co.uk
Alongside the free sporting activities and trail, there will be a chance for people to feel like an athlete and have a selfie on the Chantry Place podium, and see giant sports medals designed by local primary schools to decorate the Centre this summer.
Paul McCarthy, general manager at Chantry Place, comments: “With the Euros and Olympics taking place this summer, we want to embrace the sporting spirit and host a free and accessible sports-themed event for everyone. And you don’t even have to be sporty or a sports fan to take part! Our Sporting Summer event is free for visitors and we’re proud to partner with the Community Sports Foundation and Run Norwich, who do such inspiring work in our local community, to have some fun, challenge the family to some sports and activities, and learn a few sports facts along the way. Just turn up and enjoy our free event in Centre opening hours.”
Toby Nickerson, Head of Community at the Community Sports Foundation, said: “We’re delighted to partner with Chantry Place on their ‘Sporting Summer’ initiative. Our coaches and staff can’t wait to meet visiting families and host lots of sport-themed fun at such a vibrant and important venue in our city centre.”
Enjoy FREE sports
Activities and challenges every Tuesday and Wednesday in the summer holidays with the Community Sports Foundation and Run Norwich.
Commentate over Norwich City clips and be the ‘gaffer’, do some colouring, competitions, plus an amazing weekly line-up of fun. Different activities and sports every week to enjoy!
- Tuesday 6 August
Toe tap challenge - Wednesday 7 August
Have a photo with medal and trophy - Tuesday 13 August
EAFC [FIFA] consoles - Wednesday 14 August
Stepper incline challenge - Tuesday 20 August
Speed bounce - Wednesday 21 August
Giant Connect 4 and other fun
interactive games - Tuesday 27 August
Table football and giant Connect 4 - Wednesday 28 August
Photo opportunity with the Run Norwich Lotus car and disability dance troupe performance on Chantry Square
Schedule is subject to change.
Please check chantryplace.co.uk for updates.